I Was Terrified to Send This... But I Had No Choice

[@phildwyer1488]

Congratulations Julie on submitting your thesis. What an achievement and how proud you should be. You are a great role model for your children of being a life long learner. Well done you! From Melbourne Australia

[@MappertonLive]

Thank you so much!

[@ibuguru]

Pines can be exceptionally useful. They continue the process of photosynthesis through winter when deciduous trees have lost their leaves. Dry your pine cones for useful firestarters in fireplace, grill, etc. Pine wood is soft, but pine does make nice storage boxes and other woodworking items. Lots of craft and decorative uses. The scent of pine in the house is emotionally cleansing, which is why we use pine cleaners like Pine-Sol. And MORE.

[@BhavyaAndrea]

“Number 9 that’s George! 😂 The box not the Earl”. Your heartfelt and delightful enthusiasm is so lovely to witness. ❤

[@reallivingreels4543]

I hope to see your work published and available to read! Congratulations on the completion of your dissertation--this research will live beyond your time. How wonderful to have the opportunity to learn more about Alberta.

[@valkyr8]

Congrats Julie!!!! What a feat!

[@nursem8651]

Ohh Julie and Luke .. More precious historical documents and objects .. How exciting !

[@technologyt.angela.8150]

Julie, you write beautifully. How proud your family must be for you. This has been a fascinating journey and thank you tremendously for bringing us along. Looking forward to hearing more about Alberta, an extraordinary woman.

[@nancyhall1161]

Julie, congratulations on completing and sending off your dissertation! I well remember the day I drove mine to my school (it was for a Doctor of Ministry degree). I sang all the way there and all the way back 😊. Such a wonderful feeling of accomplishment and relief. Well done!

[@MappertonLive]

Thank you so much!

[@karenblalock8869]

Pine trees are common in my area. They grow fast & tall, but they snap easily in high winds. Your orchard project is SO exciting!

[@Radicalmama13]

Where are you? Growing up in Vancouver & Whistler - not so much with those pines? So I think it tends to be on the variety of pine?

[@karenblalock8869]

The variety of pine probably makes the all difference. The cones at Mapperton were more chunky & dense than local ones. My area is known as 'the piney woods' in NE Texas.

[@trinidad2450]

You Brits crack me up when you say you’ll Hoover up something instead of saying that you’ll vacuum up the stuff. 😊 So cute!

[@kristinedunner988]

We say "hoover" instead of vacuum most of the time in Australia too!😊

[@trinidad2450]

@@kristinedunner988 Big smile 😊!

[@4dbak]

Julie, I have no doubt you'll do well on ur assignment and look back on this day and think..why was I so anxious over a paper? You'll always have America's support.

[@mhanning5747]

Julie. I am very proud of you and all the work you've done for the Alberta dissertation. You are doing incredible work personally and with Luke for your family, for Mapperton, and for the history of your adopted country. Best wishes, Merry Hanning ❤❤

[@MappertonLive]

Thank you so much!

[@garyi.1360]

Pines are great trees. They provide greenery and or shade/privacy even in Winter. They also grow in soil conditions that other trees struggle with. I had just been thinking a few weeks ago that you need to plant more evergreens.

[@lorieovalle4288]

Watching this, got me in the mood to clear my home and reorganize.

[@hilaryholt3061]

What an amazing moment to finally send your dissertation! You have been an inspiration to me, as I also have all my grandparents correspondence and my grandfather’s diaries from 1914 -1947. It’s a fascinating project with all your volunteer transcribers helping along the way. I loved coming to your Alberta exhibition at Mapperton and having the chance to talk to AI Alberta!

[@jonimarchese7655]

Hi Julie and Luke, Julie seeing the emotion in you when you sent off your dissertation made me cry, for joy for you. I remember telling you I could sit and listen for hours to you telling us about Alberta as you did research. I hope someday we can all get to read it. You do need to celebrate completing this, along with doing every other project to keep Mapperton going. Congratulations, Tanto amore da N.Y.

[@cynhanrahan4012]

Julie, I am so proud of you finishing your dissertation, and hitting send. I have followed the process of getting to know Alberta. One thing I noticed today in her photos - Luke has her eyes.

[@kristinedunner988]

and Nose!😊

[@trashjournalistjourney6104]

Thank you Julie for allowing us to go through this process and 💜❗️ cheers. Remember all can not do what you’ve done! Congratulations from a pnw prayer partner ❗️💜

[@lorieovalle4288]

Happy to be a sponsor. Julie & Luke are genuine helpers of the earth. Being Native American indian, i grew up respecting Mother earth. Thank you Luke & Julie. You both are amazing and beautiful people.

[@kristyhand6209]

I agree 100%

[@1313Mockingbirdlaen]

Julie- when you would have your dissertation writing sessions on the channel, I was also working on my Masters and I would put on your videos (live or later) and study "with" you. It was so helpful and inspiring and really helped get me in the groove. Now I am working on my doctorate, and you continue to inspire me. Thanks for the help... it really did make a difference. Congratulations and we'll done!

[@MappertonLive]

Amazing and well done to you too!

[@DappledShade]

Congratulations on such an enormous accomplishment, Julie! What is especially beautiful is that not only are you contributing to academic research, but your work is also deeply personal, a legacy for your children. Loved this video as it showed Luke practically knee deep in mud on the site of one of HIS fantastic legacy projects. You two are such a great team. Wishing you a happy, healthy, and successful 2025!

[@badapple65]

Congratulations on finishing the dissertation. Witnessing the personal drive that you exhibit to all of us it just has to be incredible.

[@carolflynn7933]

23 minutes in and I'm feeling the emotions of what you are saying. All the dedicated work and suddenly I realise that someone in many many years to come will be sat where you are writing about you and what an incredible woman you are. Wow. To think we are all here with you now with the woman that will one day be written about 😢 so emotional. GOD BLESS you for all you do .❤

[@LibbiMurray-un8wq]

I am deeply touched by your emotional response to finishing and submitting your dissertation. Brings back memories of my own graduate work at Columbia, while working full time and raising two children. Well done and heartfelt congratulations to you, Julie.

[@tecora7419]

PROUD of you Julie! You done well 💖

[@HawkqOjOp]

Congratulations, Julie !! And congratulations, Luke! Great title for a book lol - An Orchid and A Dissertation Are Born! Especially since you're not publishing, I think the whole purpose for that research is not just the educational commendation, but the experience of dedicating years of research, hard work and passion all into one project so that history is preserved, new discoveries are made and you learn how to bring a passion to fruition! Then we come to orchards. Your children will see those trees at full capacity and nature will thank you for creating the whole environment! All these little battles give us purpose! 💝

[@hollykeller1545]

Well she does have a book deal!

[@shawnfrye5987]

I love your walks on the property. It seems so peaceful. And I love the way you care for each tree, that's out there. I would go on long walks every day if I live there.

[@geraldineleegibson1187]

It is so wonderful to see all of those trees being planted.

[@kathleenanderson9585]

From East Coast Canada we grow an apple variety Honey Crisp . Amazing variety ,not too sweet , makes great pies, but also fermented beverages,sold in our Comissions.

[@hollykeller1545]

I bought Honey Crisp apples yesterday! So tasty!

[@BettyKoehler-zg5sv]

Wow! What a treasure trove! It is so hard to go through things without getting distracted! That is a good use of all the shelves! The bread oven was a unique discovery! Luke’s pizza oven! Your orchard is going to be wonderful…so many varieties. Julie, your emotions are so understandable. You have put so much of yourself into your dissertation, and I do hope I get to see it be published. You are going to knock the socks off the “powers that be”! Congratulations on the completion, and the best to you in getting your Master Degree!! Love from Pennsylvania 💕🌷🐻

[@klezmersue]

WOW! That quote you read at 21 minutes was powerful! How inspiring! I am crying! You are bringing this beautiful woman to life! Bravo! Thank YOU!

[@rosepaetzke2933]

How wonderful that the fruit trees have arrived and are being settled into their new home❣️❣️

[@alicemayer1297]

Great work in the office. Lot of “ finds”. That pine was huge. Cut the branches the pine cones are on - let them season . Useable pine cones for Christmas next year. Clare looked like she was freezing… can the weather be more miserable? I’m sure it can but difficult to work in now. It’ll be beautiful in a year! Congratulations Julie on your dissertation! Before long you’ll be published- I know it! So much going on at Mapperton; you’re happening now! Exciting times so to see the preservation & restoration of your historic estate.

[@rosepaetzke2933]

Well done dear Julie👏👏👏❣️❣️❣️

[@colleen36]

I see Alberta in your husband and children. Wow so amazing and so much hard work on your part. Congratulations Julie.

[@charitoholbrook7865]

I hope you guys are for real. Nice to see a couple together and with love and respect for one año. I wish you all the best for ever.

[@janicevann1731]

If you are looking for trees that can hold up against wind- look into Live Oaks. Here in FL, USA we experience extreme winds and the trees that reach old age are the Live Oaks. They are beautiful as well.

[@catherinecomins9546]

What a year for you both. Always a joy to watch and can’t wait to see the orchard when they have grown their feet and put down good roots!

[@autumnfall8829]

Congratulations on the completion of your dissertation!!🎉🎉🎉 What an amazing accomplishment, especially with everything you have going on in your life. Well done!! Now you can relax on that front. It's finished😊!!🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@elizabethzapac3203]

My eyes welled up with tears of joy and compassion for all the work that you did to get the dissertation completed and submitted, Julie❤ BRAVO, WELL DONE 👏🏼 ‼️

[@bejo-108]

I know that your dissertation will be amazing. Congratulations Julie

[@TheBexi]

Congratulations on your dissertation! 🎉 I know that has to be a HUGE relief to have it done, and I'm sure it's fantastic 💜

[@spongebobsqueeze]

I love the pictures of Alberta when she was so young. You can see and feel her intelligence jump out at you from the photographs.

[@patriciahadley2374]

Luke, a fascinating episode about the changes you're making to your lovely property. A lot of hard work envolved, but the end result will be magnificent. Congratulations to Julie who has done so much to put Mapperton on the map...always coming up with new ideas and deeply involved in the history behind this beautiful building.

[@CattyT1]

Alberta’s quote is amazing. I want that on a poster and on a tea towel please❤

[@ronschriock1583]

Luke how did the office turn out. love the show. That was a drag about the trees and bushes.

[@Travelling_Jonoberries]

Viscountess we are truly honoured and so proud of what you have achieved, Mapperton is you! We know that the family has done well to maintain the all the historical matter associated with the peerage. Your dedication, commitment to ensuring that all types of historical documents, apparel, artefacts are logged, preserved for the future of the Montague family. Thank you for allowing us all to be part of this wonderful, inspiring and creative journey through the eyes of the Earldom of Sandwich. God Bless you all, take care. 😇🙏🏰👍😍

[@Rbmc2611]

Julie, they have a product called dissolve it and a product called Goo Gone that removes Gooey or stickers. They say pine cones are good fire starters.

[@americanwoman9342]

Looks like a little tornado hit your trees.. Congrats, Julie, on finishing and sending your dissertation! You are a bright shining STAR!

[@aromaticpreferance8557]

You got this Julie you're going to smash your dissertation!!! You're going to feel lost now that that chapter is over but thank you for taking us on this journey. What's the next goal after the dissertation??

[@Dexdog]

She’s writing a book.

[@annamclaughlin5941]

Congratulations, Julie hard work..seeing it is amazing of history!!! Love knowing your planting trees back to the earth!! Your pine could be used and so many ways.. but I think a bench or 2 on that hill would be amazing..give it to someone in your area so they have work and can make an amazing bench..geeze you could make lots of benches and shelves with that tree..plus firewood with the other trees..😊😊😊

[@jaimejewell9686]

AWE! BEEN HERE FROM THE START OF YOUR DISSERTAION!!! SO EXCITED FOR YOU!

[@kcstill3108]

Congratulations Julie for sending in the dissertation!! So emotional and exciting! Love the new orchard Luke, and there are so many things you can do with the pine tree. Happy New Year!! 🎉❤

[@EllenSmyth]

Congratulations, Julie! Your hard work will pay off beautifully, I am sure. I feel much the same about my new "baby," the book I have been researching and writing more vigorously now that I am an empty-nester. I am turning her over to an editor for the first round of editing in a couple of weeks and am quite nervous. But I will be beyond anxious when publication day actually arrives, whenever that is! This book, a gift from God and to God, is the most important thing I have done and will ever do in my life. I want to get it right!

[@13soap13]

Julie, congratulations on the completion of your dissertation. It is a feat accomplished by the few, not the many, and requires organization and discipline. Mostly, however, it requires a dream and a vision, which both you and your subject possess, rooted in the DNA of your Yankee spirit.

[@MappertonLive]

Thank you so much!

[@cherylchicky]

I was jumping out of my seat hit SEND HIT SEND not delete omg 😱. I love this Julie. What an incredible accomplishment WELL DONE!! 👍

[@MappertonLive]

Thank you so much!!

[@Bee-n8e]

Leave some for the winter in spring summer have it clean up for area new growth / save some of cones for planting new trees

[@maureen4025]

Dr Julie! Good luck with dissertation ! Actually not luck you’ll do super! Thanks for so much entertainment, information and education! ❤

[@circesgrandmainomaha580]

You aren't necessarily a hoarder if you're keeping things that can be reused. Just make sure you put a note both on the inside and the outside of the box that says "for menus" and put them in the appropriate place where you were printing the other menus to remind yourself what you were thinking. I could also see those being used as a welcome note for the holiday lets and the week long house party ya'll have.

[@hollykeller1545]

Congratulations Julie!!!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@carolynahaught7005]

You could always try saving the seeds from the pine cone and start them..

[@kathrynprice2755]

Another great video. Well done Julie on pressing that button!!! Nice to see all the trees being planted once more.

[@RubyTuesdaysVintageHome]

Ah bless you Julie i remember how anxious my daughter was giving her dissertation in im sure you will do just wonderful thanks for sharing ❤

[@kcstill3108]

The silver chests are AMAZING!!!

[@taiikomochiyuurichin1459]

Dont refinished the silver chests. Dealers will always tell you the finish they are found in is best.

[@ordiekelleher2641]

What day for everyone hugs love! Alberta wahoo! Fruit trees. Clean. Great day!❤😊❤

[@pollyb.4648]

As an American living in Michigan there is no scent nicer, no sound more hushed, nor more amazing to walk through than a pine forest! Evergreen, always beautiful! 🌲 🌲 🌲 💚

[@stevenkaskus6173]

Julie, I'm sure your dissertation will be a resounding success.

[@brendastajkowski502]

The birds and small animals will love a bit of forage to give them a habitat.

[@brendastajkowski502]

I am not sure how you can tackle a big job like sorting out so soon after Christmas. I am still catching up on my sleep. Have a Happy New Year🎉.

[@iaincartney1674]

Hi Julie Thanks for keeping it real. I live in Australia and love watching you on both channels , your inspiring and say exactly whats on your mind , great work. Please keep on sharing 👏👏👏👏😘

[@windsongdesigns6655]

Congrats Julie on submitting your dissertation. My 60 yr old husband recently received his PhD- fulfilling a life long wish to do so. Hopefully now you will be able to have more time for yourself. Just watching and hearing all the things you are involved in makes me tired! Merry Christmas and Happy New Years from Canada.

[@davidrubin8228]

Another excellent video! I am sorry about the loss of the pine (Californian here) but was very pleased to see the orchard being restored. My Lady, I am very, very certain that your Dissertation will be well received and accepted. Thank you for your hard work and dedication. Such work continues to keep the history of the Earldom and your family alive.

[@kjrussell8831]

Congratulations for completing your dissertation. I’ve enjoyed following your project videos.

[@arlysdavis3694]

So many projects. It is exhausting just to think about all you have to do. Thank you for sharing

[@marshabailey1121]

Damsons are becoming a rarity here in Canada so very exciting to see some going in at Mapperton.

[@tamicrandall6283]

It was so cool to see you hit send, Julie! I could feel your emotion.

[@marysharvey]

Bravo Julie! Well done.

[@barbaraprice7811]

Oh!!! Hi from Dallas/ FtWorth Texas 1:35 pm😊😅

[@roccoravello4738]

Love to watch your videos. You guys are always in the move. Doing and organizing. So happy to watch. Very entertaining! Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year to you and yours. Congratulations Julie,you worked so hard .

[@28105wsking]

Your thesis is fascinating. You are a wonderful writer. You have great helpers. And you are going to be fine and do well. Don't worry!

[@MappertonLive]

Thank you so much!

[@BhavyaAndrea]

Mapperton Pizza😉 Once the idea is thrown out there… 😄. It’s always sad to lose these trees, so full of wisdom having lived year after year, protecting us and protecting wildlife. Leaving bits as deadwood habitats is a great idea in addition to your idea to make benches for sitting and taking in the view. And the Mapperton apple orchard - what an undertaking so well thought out. And inspiring as I consider what I need to do here at home. Julie, I watched your bit twice, the first time had tears filling my eyes. My heart is so full of pride and admiration for what you’ve done. With a family, a member of the West Dorset community, a Mapperton estate to restore and develop, a house in France, YT channels, and so much more I don’t know how you did it but I believe your genuine love and dedication held you and carried you through the research and dissertation of Alberta. As a practitioner of yoga you are familiar with the concept of dharma and to many of us this is sometimes a difficult path to find but you’ve found it. You worked hard to get here, handle the challenges with great aplomb, and remain loyal to your path. You’re an inspiration Julie! ❤️

[@Heggerud_gard]

Starting my advanced masters degree now, have one masters degree in architecture from my youth. Have taken2 years of architectural history and preservation theories part time and now I finally start a New master thesis in Architectural preservation. I am so looking forward to it!

[@hispid1]

Well done Julie! (Its a huge part of life for such a long time, so congratulations on sending it off)

[@gavinflorence9416]

Please Luke and Julie sell those shooting cards to the general public I would love to purchase something like that how beautiful! ❤

[@spongebobsqueeze]

Three days before a wedding that took place in the back yard we had a huge pine tree split and take out two apple trees and cover the food tent and band stand spaces with huge branches ,pieces of trunk and other tree debris. It took two people with chain saws two days to clear most of it up.

[@fredsodyssey6319]

Hi from the Oregon coast!

[@ej12349]

A clean and tidey office means a more efficient new year!

[@marushiki]

Congratulations on the completion and submission of your Dissertation! A lot of hard work completed. Hope you all had a very happy Christmas, and May 2025 be a brilliant year for you all. 🎆🎆🎇🎇

[@elizabethtaylor4448]

It's been so interesting watching your videos over this Xmas period. Hubby & i are new viewers. I hope you record taking down your Christmas decorations & maybe you have some vintage ones that evoke memories you could talk about. I would love to see your baubles 😊 😂

[@jannabors1961]

Yea!! 🎉👏👏👏 Julie! Congratulations! I've been following your research since the beginning and can't wait to read the book(s) and watch the movie & miniseries on Alberta!

[@MappertonLive]

Yes! Thank you!

[@beverlysnow9315]

Mother Nature always has a way of clearing out the weak plants, giving opportunities to other growth. No despair, which is a non-productive reaction, as you acknowledge. Look for the positives, and carry on!

[@jennifers4561]

Hello from Michigan ❤

[@lrogers707]

snags, etc for several bird habitats - thank you for sharing

[@evanduke8877]

Oh Wow, to see my name as a Patron at the end of the credits made my heart swell. Just love Mapperton, Julie & Luke. It’s important to give back in this world. I feel blessed to be a part of such a wonderful community of like minded people throughout the world. Happy New Year to All.

[@vickiweaver]

I watched and loved every episode that you filmed about Alberta

[@Dexdog]

I love Holly’s vintage Ralph Lauren sweater. I had one just like it.

[@Chef-Really5365]

I’ve been procuring my days Reorganizing my house,old files which contains personal information(SHREDDED 18 L Bags ) lord Iam tired of vacuuming. Good golly Stuff clear back from High School 🤦🏼‍♀️.Photos, videos,LP’s,DVD’S (SOLD T U RASPUTIN) Stuffies,Blankets,Furniture, Clothes, XMASS 2 L totes , Craft Supplies. Layed off last October. Cleared all but one cabinet All closets Done over . Mind Less Cluttered now

[@vickiweaver]

I would love one of those shoot cards they're very beautiful

[@genelane2243]

Those old 'shoot' cards can be used in so many ways around the estate. I'm sure Julie can put them to good use.

[@marthaizaguirre6363]

¡Felicidades Julie! 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩