It's been a nightmare! - The trouble with living alone

[@GoingSolo-sfs]

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[@kathleenmurphy3707]

Love having France in your title. Love the Teddy videos I’m not a cat person but they are great. Don’t comment often because I watch on tv now. Have never stopped enjoying your channel.

[@GoingSolo-sfs]

@@kathleenmurphy3707 A lovely comment thank you Kathleen :-)

[@turawolfe2841]

Hello! I hope you will find a new interesting place to walk sometime soon! Teddy is adorable! So glad you have him to broaden your world! Hope to see you again soon showing us around your neighborhood!

[@LimousinLife]

We watch your channel because you’re in France, but we do like your train of thought chat. Can’t wait for the summer because your grass cutting is something to behold!!!!

[@kathleennakata8850]

Your channel showed up one day on my feed here and I noticed your little black kitten, Teddy. Teddy is the reason I decided to watch! As for France, that definitely wasn't what drew me in (no offense to France!). Teddy is precious! He is just adorable. Thank you for sharing him with us.

[@GoingSolo-sfs]

Thank you for taking the time to comment Kathleen :-)

[@SuperBotanica]

I always find it better when I can see straight away which country the report is from. The channel name briefly states that you emigrated to France alone. I miss that in many channels and then I always have to do some research. I just watched Teddy's new video - wonderful

[@kimking8935]

You might be surprised how many viewers you have from Los Angeles ❤Greetings from Southern California. Keep healing and love to Teddy❤

[@GoingSolo-sfs]

Hi, I hope all is well with you :-)

[@pamkullman8839]

Every little pain in our 50s makes me mad. I don’t bounce back like I use to!

[@rmil4531]

Hope you feel better soon. Do more on your little cat, he’s adorable.💕

[@ritareynolds6868]

I watch 5 or 6 others, all based in France. That is how I found your channel , and I enjoy them all. I am not well traveled so learn from you all. Thank you🙏🙏

[@Putzickle]

Are you able to share the links please, not sure if this is allowed though

[@BecomingIsabella]

Just popping in to say hello from California! About 50 miles up the coast from LA. The fire destruction is heartbreaking indeed. My city is under a red flag (high winds) warning at the moment. Hoping i won't have to evacuate -- I hurt my back dragging potted plants in out of the wind and can barely move!

[@GoingSolo-sfs]

Try and keep moving, fingers crossed there are no fires near you :-)

[@carolking6355]

I just sent a message to you on your last video asking if you were ok. I look everyday. So glad you are here and will watch and comment dear Marc. ❤

[@GoingSolo-sfs]

Thank you Carol, It's been a tough week, but I am getting better :-)

[@RueRiposte]

I hope your back feels better soon! The two of us have back issues as well, and it's really a pain (pun intended). I like the "in France" title. I want to know/see where other acreage owners/ renovaters/homesteaders are. I don’t necessarily want to see what my neighbour is up to. I know how things work here. 😊 Take care... from far away and "enjoying" a high of -25°C!!!! 🥶

[@lieuwina]

I enjoy your channel as is. Love that you add Teddy, but enjoy the chat and walks you do. Hope your back gets better soon Marc.

[@fishwitchery]

I am a watcher of chateau channels. The Chateau Diaries I can understand why you would hate it. But Dan Preston rebuilding his from rubble is something awe inspiring. I like the Pethericks too because they do serious renovation that are skillfully done. I think Dan's massive growth is now funding the reno. These twi channels are heads above others like chateau Love etc etc where they just waffle on in their overly priviledged ways... Sorry to hear about your back, probably a bit of osteo arthritis setting in...especially given prior surgery. I find like you a couple of over the counter pills relax the muscles enough to get going again.

[@lorihamlin3604]

I started watching Dan Preston Return to Rural France when I discovered him on Chateau Diaries as the gardener. His renovation of his farm property was fascinating but I thought he was nuts when he took on the burned out chateau. What he has done is remarkable and he works harder and is more skilled than anyone I’ve ever watched. Chateau D started with more to work with than Dan but has over the years achieved the right to success. So much goes into the filming & editing around the hard daily grind of renovations.

[@fishwitchery]

@lorihamlin3604 yes I too watched him from the early days.

[@JaneyH]

Ouch! Sounds horrid Marc! Thanks for the sunny vlog I am hoping to get out of the UK in 3 yrs and you have inspired me to look at France Don’t overdo it and put the back back!

[@GoingSolo-sfs]

Sounds good Janey :-)

[@Putzickle]

Marc I would love it if you showed more of the area you live in

[@GoingSolo-sfs]

Hopefully I have bought something that will make that possible :-)

[@Putzickle]

@ looking forward to it!

[@Linda-p3d1g]

I also watch Charente Living, Justine Leconte, Sam Fournier and Nathaliel Drew - who all live in France after living elsewhere. I think you might find Dr Paul Duckett interesting - he gives a different take on things, a bit like you do.

[@HeatherLyons-j8d]

I have watched your channel for the last 6 or7 months. I have found it has become more interesting to me as you have become more relaxed, and your own personality comes out. So now l look forward to hearing what you have to chat about. Teddy has been a lovely bonus. To watch you both interact is lovely. My other favourite channels would be ' Fieldview Adventures ' and 'The Irish Homestead' l wish you the very best for 2025.

[@GoingSolo-sfs]

Same to you Heather, I will take a look at those channels :-)

[@eileenbass952]

Nice video Marc, with a bad back like myself, you have to keep moving. I hope your back eases soon.

[@hilarywhiston9873]

I too watch you on the big screen. I watch channels mainly of expats who have chosen either France or Portugal to immigrate to. Mainly they are renovating old buildings but also show how life is different abroad. I like your channel because you are down to earth, honest and say it how it is. I watch Teddy as well as I am owned by felines.

[@GoingSolo-sfs]

Thank you for taking the time to comment Hilary :-)

[@janebosch2461]

What about stepping stones across your little river. That would be the least invasive method of crossing, just a suggestion and I for one find your videos very interesting. I watch a variety of content mostly because I wish I could do such a thing, secondly to relax! Take care jane

[@patcardiff2563]

I look forward to your chats I have just come out of hospital covid sepsis o my goodness mark sheer hell

[@Stuart602]

The “Going Solo” project. Maybe a possible new name. You have so many projects on the go, your house, garden, nature reserve and Teddy. Strangely I enjoy just hearing about daily stuff. Maybe dropping “France” in the title might be the thing to do. I think most people love to watch people overcoming issues in life. Please keep making your videos Marc but please don’t be pressured into making them everyday, I know it’s really time consuming.

[@GoingSolo-sfs]

I will see what happens with the channel, I have dropped the 'in France' part :-)

[@Stuart602]

@ Great name Marc and living with less is inspirational. Sending you positive vibes.

[@howardatherton3889]

Possibly include some footage of local areas eg when / where you go to buy things like timber for a project, or coping with say French bureaucracy, etc

[@jacquelinezaki6740]

Sorry you are in the wars with your back. My smoothy maker decided to explode, well the plastic cup did and the blade cut my left ring finger, had to have two stitches as it would not stop bleeding, so typing one handed. good luck with your back :)

[@GoingSolo-sfs]

Hopefully the rest of your fingers are working ok :-)

[@sharonheffernan9551]

Yes you are correct that the majority of channels I don't watch 100%, but a few I do, yours, because you frequently make me laugh and you talk sense. Also Living the Skye Life, Simple Living Alaska, The Irish Homestead, and Brian's Life in France.

[@GoingSolo-sfs]

I will take a look at those channels, thank you Sharon :-)

[@melissaroth4467]

I think your channel title is just fine.

[@GoingSolo-sfs]

I will test the theory that more people are put off from looking at the channel because they have no interest in France. Let's wait and see :-)

[@hazeljohnstone-c8x]

I watch Sean too, great intro music, soothing voice, interesting lifestyle. Tuned into teddy'''s last vid was happy to see him free from the collar only to find you were not ready to let him go yet...bit disappointed. All in all i like watching you work around you house & garden, your chats can be interesting, I like to listen without having a conversation &with this kind of footage it's more like a one to one, good to see a snippit of teddy out on his own in this vid though 🐈🐈🐮🐔🌄

[@GoingSolo-sfs]

He is doing well on his own outside :-)

[@hazeljohnstone-c8x]

@@GoingSolo-sfs glad to hear

[@roywills5387]

I barely turn my tv on. I enjoy your chats.....your different projects. I watch 6 other france videos...mostly chateus, convent, cottages. You are very different from me and I enjoy figuring you out.

[@roywills5387]

Loved those cows named nonsense. Are they next door like the chickens? See how nosy we are? We know our life....we wonder about yours.

[@margarethughes3763]

You have a blue sky 💙, .its really cold in Birmingham, hope your back remains pain free. 😊

[@GoingSolo-sfs]

Thank you Margaret :-)

[@arianaconnor8208]

Hi Marc, what about some heated pool swimming any around! Hope your better soon 😊

[@GoingSolo-sfs]

The pools are closed here in winter 😞

[@paulineobrien5175]

The chat and variety in daily life is great. 'going solo' could be changed eg. Daily Diary France.

[@GoingSolo-sfs]

I will test the theory that more people are put off from looking at the channel because they have no interest in France. Let's wait and see :-)

[@paulyoung6165]

Hello There Marc and Teddy , Hope you are well and keeping Warm ,Sorry to hear About your Back , i Had one for years when i was younger , your place is looking nice and Great you have had sun , we Had some today too in Somerset , i was looking for videos in France and yours came up so solo in France is How i found your Channel , and All is very enjoyable and interesting to watch , well All Looking Good , Thank you for sharing , Take care Marc and Teddy 🐈‍⬛🌄👍👍

[@GoingSolo-sfs]

Thank you for taking the time to comment Paul :-)

[@margaretbradley4904]

I’ve been thinking which can be good or bad, what you need to focus on is installing your wood stove why you ask, if you had it lit , it would heat the very bones of the hose brinks or stone hold heat and your home would be very warm, I know you like your fan heaters that are good but they don’t warm your bricks and mortar , I’m a pensioner and I know best Marc as my sons will verify ❤

[@GoingSolo-sfs]

You are probably right but I don't have the money to instal it at this time :-)

[@christinaplaisted9563]

I watch because I also live on my own , and injoy your company, oh my goodness I also watch Sean Cameron, love the walks with him , I lived in Pembrokeshire on and off for 20 years , beautiful too , but definitely need to drive obviously he lives in ghe valleys , so glad your not in so much pain ❤❤🖤

[@wendylewis1050]

Hi Marc looks warmer in France than here in the Scottish Highlands hot water bottle and wooly hat for bed 7 degrees in my bedroom -5 outside, thankfully should be a chance in the weather this week think temperature is to drop in France.

[@GoingSolo-sfs]

Holy moly, 7 degrees is too cold Wendy, I woke up to 10 degrees in my bedroom this morning, thankful for my electric blanket :-)

[@wendylewis1050]

🥶

[@paulineobrien5175]

I found your channel because of 'France' as I live in France and doing up my property. Others have an interest in France including people from different countries. Keep the France but the main interest is the doing up and improving where you live.

[@LisaMoo54]

I came here to say something similar. I think this channel showed up in my side panel because I have been watching chateau renovation videos and am considering moving to France. Without the word France, I probably would not have seen it. I was interested in seeing what kind of property would be available for such a low price, and am interested in watching how you renovate and maintain it. Teddy is an added bonus.

[@dolanllewellyn1734]

Hi Marc having a mull, that is cold

[@wendymichaelson5426]

Hi Marc 🙏 for your health your back.,sleepless nights and the anxiety and whatever else. Rest yourself take a day off to recover. It can be overwhelming wuth all the things you do throughout the week. The old saying goes Work, Rest, and Play. Buy yourself some heat rub for your back before bed may help. But, at least give it a try. 😊❤❤😊

[@elaineayres1989]

Keep France 🇫🇷. I actually only watch those who are similar to yourself with exception of DonJohannes “part time hermit”, Martijn Doorland and My Wild Life in Italy.. not into chateaus either. There are some simple exercises you can do on your bed before getting up. I have a past disc problem. Feel the pain, take care. xx

[@shelleypoole6415]

I have a bad back and right now my sciatic is hooked on a bone spur causing extreme pain and a left leg that’s asleep. Been going on since May… If you do the dog and cat pose ( yoga) this will help your back along with a good dose of Voltaren extra strength. As you are getting older, you will need to strengthen your back. I’m in the process and maybe one day my sciatic will pop back. 😊

[@GoingSolo-sfs]

A few people have suggested yoga, I will need to give it a try. I have found that forcing myself to lay on a tennis ball on the floor where the spasm is that the muscle finally 'gives up' and relaxes and the pain subsides. It's worth a try

[@carolking6355]

Hi Marc , have commented earlier but have 2 Haif good iPads. 🙃 just follow you and a guy in the Italian mountains.

[@GoingSolo-sfs]

I appreciate that thank you Carol :-)

[@budhavener8196]

Mark, don't change the name of your channel, it's perfect as it is. You might try doing the "cat stretch" before getting out of bed in the morning, it helps me when I tweak my back. Maybe it will help your back issues.

[@GoingSolo-sfs]

I will test the theory that more people are put off from looking at the channel because they have no interest in France. Let's wait and see :-)

[@00528hz]

Really get a back brace! it will stop re injury.

[@dolanllewellyn1734]

Hi Marc sorry about your back, but glad you’re up and about. I watch you on big tv screen in winter as I am sitting in front of my log burner 😀 only thing is II can see more than on my telephone you look fine on big screen but I couldn’t keep my eyes off that bit of thread hanging from your cap 🤣 (sorry ). Take care

[@GoingSolo-sfs]

Ha ha, I only noticed it after the video was complete. I'm sure to forget to cut it off :-)

[@dolanllewellyn1734]

@ 😆

[@bettymar4893]

I think your humorous 😊

[@GoingSolo-sfs]

🙂

[@clarereynolds9607]

I think the name of the channel should stay the same Marc..it's just what it says on the tin..it's great, Felicity Kendal was in a comedy years ago..think it was called either Solo or Going Solo.

[@GoingSolo-sfs]

I will look it up :-)

[@clarereynolds9607]

@Goingsololivingwithless I haven't watched you for a while, lots of stuff happened in my life..I've missed your videos, lots to catch up on !

[@martinrourke1]

Sorry we don’t comment very often but we watch you on our tv not my phone or laptop

[@hoojamaflicks]

I wouldn't take out the france part from your channel name. it's very relevant to what you're doing, and I for one would not have found your channel without the reference to france in the title.

[@GoingSolo-sfs]

I will test the theory that more people are put off from looking at the channel because they have no interest in France. Let's wait and see :-)

[@Grovisou]

Look after your self, try a yoga to keep your self flexible. Or a girlfriend 😅

[@lairdstewarthalliday6388]

Girlfriends bring other problems, but I DO agree with the principle

[@lairdstewarthalliday6388]

Look after your core. All else will fit into place 💪

[@lairdstewarthalliday6388]

Are you using your eBike?

[@hannakinn]

Lol, a girlfriend could be the best or worst investment towards improving one's health ever. Pay no attention to bitter old divorced me, I'm definitely jaded.

[@GoingSolo-sfs]

@@hannakinn I'm definitely Going Solo :-)

[@aliciaanderson1225]

😅 i watch sean James Cameron too your content is similar only he has two black cats ❤ and you are a harder worker lol

[@kgar67]

👋

[@GoingSolo-sfs]

[@terriford5634]

Ouch! I bet that was a bit scary. As for the what's next... I was curious after your video about how the $ works. It seems it's "complicated," but there is a connection between number of views and pay out. So, it only benefits you to have less videos and more views. I had suggest a few solid days or things you do each month at a certain time. I think you can train an audience to chime in. More to think over....

[@donnaschmink1801]

Marc, not funny when your back goes out and you can't get up! I had to crawl once! Not funny! Number one you can't believe it is happening!!! Please take care and rest up! I enjoy your channel! Try "Going solo" see how it works!

[@davidmiller-br4bu]

Thing is Marc I like chateaux and France which is why the algorithm thingy suggests you … but I like the fact you’re having a moan lol 😂 and you are what I would like to be doing in France … or wherever…you tube lets us find you but I love the fact you’re bitchin about it 😂

[@vickisasso543]

Marc, you need to look into doing yoga which keep your body's muscles stretched out which in the end strengthens your back. There are many many yoga videos on you tube...just give it a try. You have nothing to lose!

[@GoingSolo-sfs]

Thank you for the tip :-)

[@maryannklein2235]

​@@GoingSolo-sfs or Pilates

[@warwickkeene363]

Keep France. Lots of people watch to get hints on what it is like living in another country, and if you take away the France bit, some fplk may not stop and watch, If people thnk you coudl be an Englishman going tolo, it could just be a ptach of land in Luton, not really a big hit.

[@carolking6355]

Great to hear you. Sorry about the back. Will think about names. Good idea for your start. I have a Uni . Degree. I like history, art ,antiquities , gardening , food. Just love your channel. Most people have low attention span. Try popping in you making a sandwich for lunch. Something with Teddy. A bit of strumming. Cooking for tea. People blurr that but it’s interesting. That’s just an idea. France is exotic. Don’t drop it too soon if ever. Love you. ❤

[@susannahwhitaker994]

If you know you have a dodgy back mark ,perhaps invest in a back support to wear when you are doing your addiction lol with grass. Plus start looking for a human to share your life . Just saying lol🤗

[@beingsarahw]

Did you finish off the strimming or did the strimming finish you off?……😂

[@GoingSolo-sfs]

The strimming has definitely finished me off :-) .. For a while anyway

[@Ajpeppie]

Thank your lucky stars you don’t live in California.

[@GoingSolo-sfs]

I couldn't agree more :-)

[@jackieduncan4660]

Go and see an osteopath to sort your back out .

[@LisaMoo54]

Or a Chiropractor.