EXPLORING a CHATEAU MYSTERY space and KITCHEN UPDATE - Journey to the Château de Colombe, Ep. 66

[@TheCrowsNest1950]

Hi Patrick and Stuart, The lesson I learned from doing many renovations is DO NOT do any demolition until ALL the materials for the job are in-house and on the site. It makes for fewer delays from start to finish of any restoration or renovation. Mark

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

That is one true statement. You are 100% right. Thank you so much. Huge thank you. ❤❤

[@cliffhorman6846]

Totally agree!

[@carolynhoover9444]

Exactly! I learned the hard way

[@greenb5716]

@@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 and do the what is good for the two of you. 🙂. Everyone has an opinion Your Yours is the one that count’s.

[@afolsom685]

Totally concur!

[@TheDanish_girl]

Stuart, you are so adorable and patience with Patrick’s adhd rambling, I wish my man was the same to me 🥹 so cute

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

He is the best. 😊❤😊 Thank you so much. 💗

[@sandraberry612]

Hi Patrick & Stuart, I agree,putting the cooker back in the fire place, will look amazing,the perfect-spot! Stick with your vision,for the kitchen & don’t be swayed by the comments,as we all have different ideas ! I know it’s going to look fabulous,as you both have amazing tastes ! Take care 🥰

[@DownButNotOutYet]

Good morning Patrick & Stuart, loved those terracotta pots, and then filling them with bulbs, it will give a splendid show at the blooming stage for sure. The wood burning stove return is a must! When all other forms of fuel prices go through the roof, wood is the best reliance and apart from that it is a magnificent beautiful stove. I can understand why they raised the flooring, because of the stove. It will be a heavy object. A good suggestion is to order and wait for all deliveries, if they cannot supply you can always choose an alternative, and once you have all the materials, the installation will go fast. You have waited so long another couple of weeks won't really matter. It was a lovely video, keep warm take care. Kind regards.

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Thank you so much. You are sprightly of course……. What are a few more weeks. Love it. Very much appreciated. Hugs. ❤❤❤

[@jaysonbelyea8981]

Lovely as always. ❤ What? You’re not here to be cute?? Sorry, my dears, that ship has sailed! ❤ Perhaps it’s for the best that you’ll have to wait a little longer to start in the kitchen. It will have a chance to warm up a little before you need to move the wood burning stove. I’m just fascinated by your little mystery cubby. Perhaps I can sleep up there when I come to visit. You know you have too many rooms when you have one room (or in this case a tower) for planting flowers and another room for arranging flowers. Martha Stewart would be so jealous. The whole time you were planting those bulbs, I was imagining the laundry wench in there doing the wash. What an amazing life that must’ve been for the Lords and Ladies of the day. Glad your snow is melting. We still have well over a foot on the ground. More coming on Friday. 😳 Big hugs to you both. ❤❤

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

I am catching up! Yay. I remember being cute……. Those were the days. 😂. So true about moving the stove. Cold here this week at night. I think the kitchen boy slept up there. 😮. Poor guy. But you can return to the roots of country living as a servant (like us). We just have to figure our who the lord and ladies are. 😮😂😮 I have to admit that we have quite a few rooms…… and the washing tower must have been back breaking for the servants. Upper class was always the better place to be……. Hang in there with winter and all….. Love to you two from Colombe. ❤😊❤💋

[@lynnmahoney6283]

😂 “don’t throw up people “😆

[@bobbiebrandel3152]

Stuart is hilarious. You can tell by the look on his face the news isn't going to be good.

[@wandadunn2907]

Hi guys. Don't we all need a Florence in our lives? I'm glad to hear she is assisting with the materials sourcing. The wait will be worth it, I'm sure. Speaking of waiting, I can't wait to see those bulbs come to life in your exquisite la jardinière. Jusqu'à notre prochaine rencontre, prenez soin de vous.

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

We do all need a Florence. She is a godsend. We are enjoying the bulbs every day looking at growth. This week we will have freezing temperatures every night. Hugs to you and until we meet again. ❤😊❤

[@justjane2070]

Put the old rusty stove in the garden and fill with flowers 🌸

[@chrisbeckstrom6182]

Patrick, you may not intend to be cute on purpose, but the shoe certainly fits!

[@danielintheantipodes6741]

I really like the old stove and it will look fabulous back where it belongs. Shocking to see what human beings had to live through. Life was rotten for poor people in those days. The surviving voices from the nineteenth century indicate that they knew what was being done to them. They knew that they were being used like cattle but they didn’t have the power to force change through. There were rare improvements only. Thank you for the video.

[@Karime70]

"We're not here to be cute" ohhh well you are🧑🏻‍🤝‍🧑🏼🤣

[@rosemariecomtois2839]

I did not know you had a moat. Interesting. That excursion up the ladder Into the small room was Interesting as well. Decades have passed since voices were heard up there no doubt. You're right about life being very different long ago. The workers did not live in luxury . I felt sad about that. Probably a bit of warmth from the chimney kept them warm , as they huddled together. In the summer they would have sweltered up there. Take care.

[@ginny736]

Kudos to you both for sticking with your plans and dedication to return the kitchen to its historical roots! The stove will look very natural back where it belongs.👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

😊❤😊

[@tammiewilson5185]

My hands ACHED watching you work with ice water. The bulbs will be lovely.

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Hi Tammy. It was a bit achy but worth the end 😂. Can’t wait to see them grow. Hugs. 😊

[@jamesmcneill2202]

Hi Patrick and Stewart. Hope your both well! I totally agree that the range should go back into its original spot. It’s the perfect place. And why cannot it still be decorative as well as functional! Great vlog as always 🙌

[@connievanlewe7762]

Let's go on discovery into the hole😁..what will you find🧐 Treasure ..Everything in the Chateau is a treasure is't it👌 Good idea to put in a door to keep out the wind and cold. The flowers from the bulbs will give so much colour. I agree it's the right space to place the cooker. Stuart I really like the Chateau intro. Hugs🥰

[@JourneytotheChateau]

Thank you so much! 🥰❤️

[@connievanlewe7762]

@@JourneytotheChateau I know you have enough restoring to do at your Chateau but have you heard of The Pethricks? Family bought a Chateau restored it and now bought a Convent. They are restoring it to the forgotten glorie. They have a daily vlog.

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

It would be great to get a door up there. Maybe in a year….. or two…. 😂😂😂😂. Yes we know about the Pethrics. Thank you so much. Finally catching up. 😮😊

[@Rebecca-dm5ul]

Thanks! I never saw this. Cheers.

[@spkgrl]

You are absolutely right the cooker belongs in the fireplace!!!!!! Love the plans you have for the kitchen can’t wait to see how it all comes together!! You two are an absolute gem!!! I will definitely come volunteer when I am able!

[@JourneytotheChateau]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@patrickjourneytothechateau8243]

💕😘🥰

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

😊❤😊

[@jenwhitelife2464]

Hi fellas. It's great you paying homage to the past, I'm looking forward to all the things you will do in the kitchen this year. Thank you for including us in your adventures. God bless you and yours. Love, jenwhite 🥰 ❤ 💖 ♥ 💕 💓

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Love you😊😊😊

[@bettyrush3651]

You should always do what’s best for you ❤

[@deniereynolds6119]

Oompah! Up you go!! Do you see bat poop? Will you spray the beams to prevent wood worm. What a cool place to hide.

[@JourneytotheChateau]

Thanks, Denie! No, there was no bat poop in that mystery space.

[@deniereynolds6119]

@@JourneytotheChateau that’s very strange if that’s where they are (hanging) 😂 out.

[@jomcd2073]

It is your kitchen and it is for the both of you to decide the design:)

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

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[@rosewall782]

I really love your vlogs and I think you’re both definitely cute. Loved how Patrick laughed when Stuart said “We’re not here to be cute.”

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Thank you so much. You comment made me smile. Hugs. 😊

[@kathyvick2710]

Patrick…..”okay people…..don’t throw up!” 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 That was a good one. I love your sense of humor Patrick! 👍🏻😉 I bet it’s fun finding all of these “nooks & crannies,” be it big or small, around your chateau. 🧐 The pictures of the flower bulbs were gorgeous…I can’t wait till they sprout! 💐 And in regards to the “cooker” going into the fireplace area….I like that you guys are paying homage to what was original to the chateau. Besides…..it’s your chateau and your home. 🍷🙏

[@ChrisAnderson-oj9to]

You don't need to justify your decisions 😊

[@stephaniegaromon3244]

Hi Patrick and Stuart, I’m so happy you are putting your stove where it is meant to be. You are doing things historically correct which is what these magnificent chateau’s need and not 20th and 21st century kitchen styles. Your chimney/fireplace wall is magnificent and will be the focal point of your kitchen as it was meant to be. Sorry about the floors and delays. I hope they are the only delays you encounter during this renovation. The hidden space is interesting with those beautiful beams and exposed stone, but the reminder of how hard life was for many of our ancestors is another reason to respect the historical structures that document past centuries. Those little pots with the spring bulbs are adorable and will put a smile on your faces this spring. Can never have too many flowers! Stay well. xx

[@rosemariedeschenes7013]

Love the jardinier.

[@rosemariecomtois2839]

I can't fathom a more desirable location for your cooker . I would love my cooker in that space !

[@paris0551]

Hi, I think the stove in the fire place will look fantastic, and I’m looking forward to seeing the pretty tulips. Take care x

[@lorassorkin]

As you're showing us the fascinating mystery space, I keep thinking how lucky you are to have a hidden area for pipes and wires and conduit. The older wood stove has so much character, hopefully it find a place in a gîte or elsewhere in the chateau.

[@donnabaker6252]

I couldn't think of a more appropriate place for the cooker. Please be very careful of bat droppings -mask up!

[@ehpeachylove]

I love that you are putting the cooker back in its rightful place and hopefully you’ll be able to use it too. Love the tour of that small space. If you put a door in, will the bats still be able to get in? Stephanie has bats at her château. I believe it think I remember her saying they are a protected species. It’s great they eat bugs which helps the environment. Your little flour pots are going to be so pretty in bloom ❤ Have a great week. ❤❤

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Catching up. Sorry late. But, I love your comment. And yes, they are protected. ❤😊❤

[@patriciafoley1494]

Love the fireplace ! It’s the perfect centerpiece! You do need to highlight it by cooking in that space. But with a modern sensibility! No-one would want to cook everything on an open fire or a old stove day after day. I’m sure 300 years ago if the person cooking had an easier way they would have gone for the easier way. Well good luck with your beautiful house (chateau) 😊

[@inabates8919]

It’s very interesting all the nook and crannies that your finding and showing.

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

😊❤😊

[@danielleboely6820]

I think the old cookers is beautiful and will be perfect in the space . The kitchen will be amazing thank you for sharing your endeavors

[@susanneking2524]

Too late, you two are too cute!

[@veronicarunge2241]

Ooh the bulbs will be something to look forward to. I am sure your kitchen will be beautiful and functional - thank you for sharing from Australia.

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Thank you so much Veronica. What a wonderful comment. You brightened my day. Hugs. ❤😊❤

[@sharonhayes4308]

Hi there, so intriguing next to the Scullery, that door i would be a little bit dubious in opening it up, in fear of those bats flying out into my face 😬🦇🦇🦇lol. So looking forward to the Progression on the kitchen. Love the Tower, hoping that you both get snuggly warm soon 🥵🥶🥶, love your cute little Terracotta Pots, I don't think they would ever date. You place with the flowers blooming would look so pretty in your home. Take care Stuart and Patrick 🥰🥰

[@hiris1903]

LOL, you do get some interesting comments! I think it's good to keep in mind what a chateau owner would do if building a new chateau today: it would be the best of all modern conveniences! The way you are preserving the bones of the structure, and using quality appliances along with (hopefully available) new cabinetry seems like the right thing to do! Love the bulbs in the little pots - I didn't know about planting them shallow this way - thanks for sharing!

[@pamelastanley2046]

Hello Patrick and Stuart from Dalton Ga.😊🥰

[@scottmeeker9971]

We love wood stoves for cooking. That is all grandmother ever had, and it is so lovely and nostalgic, not to mention a good way to heat the kitchen.

[@imsojazzed]

Hooray to historical homage for your kitchen! So pleased to hear your plans, so stay safe and stay amazing. Its late here but wanted to check in on you two and the château developments @ 3:20 am EST

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

😊❤😊

[@TamarasAmazingArtAdventures]

Good tip about the terracotta pots neeting watering before planting anything. Kannte ich noch nicht! 😀

[@edwardulrich1515]

If you want to keep your bats, but not in the Château, then you'll need to build or purchase some bat boxes. You can attach them to the outside walls of the Château facing SE or SW or on free standing 20 foot high supports. Keep the bat boxes 50 ft. away from the forest canopy, but near to a water feature (pond, stream, bird bath). They do make a spray to attract bats to the new nests. Also, use peppermint oil and steel wool (to block openings) to discourage the bats from returning to the interior of the Château. Good luck with your bat resettlement. Love the bulbs, especially the feathery tulips. When you water the pots, also rotate the trays so the bulbs don't lean into the sun and grow straight. Sorry your kitchen makeover is being delayed again, but I trust your vision will eventually come to fruition. Keep soldiering onwards.

[@JourneytotheChateau]

Thank you! Yes, we had bat boxes on the trees on our property in the States.

[@patriciadulguime1576]

The cooker is so beautiful yes I would put it back in the kitchen yes must definitely of course you would won’t it to look like back in the day. ( just sit down in the kitchen when it’s all done to the way you want it and looking at the cooker and imagine what it was like back when it was first there in the kitchen it would be sooo beautiful to see it back where she belongs 👍🏻

[@kathyacemoi]

bonjour, quel plaisir de vous regarder toutes les semaines. je viens faire une petite précision. l'opocalcium est un très vieux médicament pour traiter la "goutte" (une inflammation des articulations) Ce que vous dites sur la lessive n'est pas approprié , mais....ma grand-mère mettait de l'aspirine quand elle laissait tremper, dans une bassine ,du linge blanc pour empêcher qu'il devienne gris. donc on peux utiliser des médicaments dans la lessive! 😄

[@ivysavage5569]

Look forward to the blooming bulbs. Of course it’s smart putting the cooker/ oven in its rightful place where they did all their cooking in that space way years gone by. Love your videos guys as always ❤

[@luanncorbin8652]

So nice. Totally enjoyed this. Gonna start my planting soon.❤🇺🇸

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Thank you. Planting is so satisfying. 😊

[@penihavir1777]

Perhaps you want to add a belfry in the hole on the wall. 😁😉😁

[@kathywillis7459]

I love checking in with you so much. It’s always great to hear and see what you’re up to. Enjoy the melting snow! Hugs!

[@y.lelivelt2619]

I saw the bulbs came from the Netherlands 🇳🇱,yeah!I love tulips 🌷

[@clivecarser7356]

Now I have stove envy as well !!! My great grandmother cooked on her stove and refused to use the gas cooker her family bought and installed beside it , the wrapping was still on it when she died!!!!

[@nikkicat71]

I love that you are putting a cooker back in. I can hardly wait to see the kitchen complete. 🙂❤️

[@sue7190]

Think it will look great with the cooker in the fireplace. I think showing the old cooker placed gives people a better idea. Maybe you should stand in it to give the idea of how high it is as people may not grasp the scale. Such a shame about the delays but at least it will give you time for relaxation 😂 or to get on with your other projects.

[@juliejulie1545]

I know you probably won't, but it would be great to see that old gem of a cooker utilized in the kitchen somewhere. It would make a great secondary source of backup heat, if for no other purpose!

[@JourneytotheChateau]

It is beautiful, but it is completely rusted out and unusable.

[@teepeeX]

Out of all the Chateaus this is the place I'd like to visit and volunteer, I love to clean 😍 bit of jack of all trades ... yes a door is a must if anything to stop draft's ✋ .. haha lol 🤣 yes cooker does belong there ... love to all and cuddles for babies 🐕❤

[@renaehendrick8378]

I do so love the fact that you have chosen to restore this home to an original or mostly original, chateau. There is so much history to explore in your area. Congrats on all your accomplishments so far! 🎉🎉🎉🍾🍾🍾

[@patrickjourneytothechateau8243]

Thank you so much. Indeed, there is a lot of history in this region, mostly not known to many tourists. Hugs from Colombe.

[@TalkTalk44]

Setbacks are to be expected and i am sure that you can handle it as you both are talented and have many 💡 ideas .

[@BruceKasl]

Another delightful video! Did I see teacups one with an S and one with a P? What a nice touch. And in your renovation, do what you want to do, not what others think you should do. After all, you're the ones who will be using the room.😀

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Thank you. Yes you did see that. It was a gift from Irene S who is in most chats and a patron and friend. Love your comments. Love from Colombe. ❤😊❤

[@wayneenglish2658]

Happy Time exploring and you did it your way which is the right way

[@jamiemorgan4146]

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[@p.wesleyburrowsjr6576]

I agree with you about the stove. That's where it belongs. Looking forward to the next video.

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Thank you so much 😊❤😊

[@lucillkryger8268]

Myself i love that your cooker is going in the fireplace space are you going to make the floor under the cooker the same level as your kitchen floor it will be beautiful and much more authentic i think as you. Too bad so many delays but will be worth it in the end …Wonderful love love !!! ♥️♥️🍷🙏🐾🐾🐾🐾👏👏🇨🇦

[@carolmcgregor8673]

Love your vlogs, wished there were more and longer.

[@mitsatakkou7308]

Totally agree with you, and more posts bring more subscriber's and that will also keep us all more happy....x

[@rosebudame]

They are adding shorts! ❤

[@JourneytotheChateau]

Thank you, Carol. We do what we can, but taking care of daily tasks at the chateau, and taking time to do renovations that we need to do are a higher priority, otherwise we would not have anything to share with you.

[@chrisbeckstrom6182]

@@JourneytotheChateau brevity is underrated. I like that your vlogs don't go on and on. Live your best life and share what you want.

[@rebeccacaron8982]

The old cooker looks wonderful…..I agree with you about where the cooker should be❤

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Thank you so much. ❤😊❤

[@boessheila50]

Great to HAVE A BAT HOUSE . THEY EAT LOTS OF MOSQUITOS!@ A VERY ODD OPENING U EXPLORED BUT U NOW KNOW WHAT IS GOING ON IN THAT SPACE👍👍

[@kiethee]

Hi Patrick and Stuart what a interesting find with your little square hole in the wall the bulbs with look lovely on the table when they are ready yes I think you should definitely wait until you can get your equipment for the kitchen I love the stove I definitely think you should the cooker where it was it will look great and it will show the fireplace off as well and it will suit the chateau that’s where it’s meant to be just my opinion have a good week

[@normamurray4450]

I love the fact that you'll put the cooker on "the stage' as you referred to it Patrick. Having things put back where they used to be is what living in a chateau should be all about. Thank you for the tour through the little space up the ladder....the bat room! Stay warm!

[@johnbatterbee2257]

Really look forward to your vlogs as they keep me in touch with realty. i live in asia. May we have a weekly progress report on the bulbs, and also the garden, as it awakens after winter, please ?

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Absolutely yes to a weekly update on the bulb s and the clean up and progress in the garden. Thank you. So much. What a huge compliment from you. Hope all is well. Hugs.

[@raytoney8619]

I’m late but watching now❤

[@lotusdolphin]

Well now that was interesting wasn’t it? I love your potted plants. I think the cooker would look lovely in there as long as it puts out the heat. It would be in keeping to the historical value of the time. I’m sorry you’re having problems getting your pieces in for your floor for the kitchen. They’ll all come together when they’re supposed to I guess. Just a little frustrating. In the meantime. You both look good and it was wonderful to hear your voices and see you. sending loads of love From California. Take good care of each other.😘💜🤟🏻🤗🇺🇸

[@peterwhite9261]

That space is very interesting. I would put a door on it and secure the openings to keep the bats out. It is very easy to make bat houses for somewhere for them to live. We grew up with wood burner stoves and wood or coal cooker stoves. Almost everyone had a Waterloo stove that had a warmer for our hats and mittens or to keep food warm waiting for the family member to come home. They also had a side tank to heat water. I am glad you both are paying homage to your kitchen by keeping that. Hopefully, you will get your materials

[@peterwhite9261]

Hopefully, you will get your materials soon.

[@margaretglaser6227]

that is wonderful you are going to keep the cooker there yeah for you

[@charc9009]

I love how you’re still finding things in your chateau. I expect you’ll still find interesting things along the way! I think putting the stove in the fireplace is perfect. It’s the logical place and the stone surround will frame it so well. Nothing ever goes smoothly in renovations!! I’m looking forward to seeing the flowers blooming! They’ll bring such lovely color to the house. See you next week!!

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Love your comment. Thank you so much. ❤

[@carolmcreynolds7761]

I definitely agree with you, the cooker belongs in the fireplace. I enjoy your videos so much, I never miss a one❤

[@tammiewilson5185]

Respect your intentions to remodel with sensitivity to the historical aspects of your home!

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Thank you so much. ❤❤❤

[@ecamp6334]

Love the original cooker. You can still warm the kitchen with it and maybe try your hand at actually cooking on it ☺️ I love the bulbs that you planted! They will be so pretty in the windowsill and then in the house. Patrick, I love how you tidy everything up. It makes it look so nice. The potting area looked fresh with just a few whisks of the broom. You guys are making everything so cozy and livable. The kitchen will be a masterpiece when the two of you are finished. I did hear on another KZbin channel that sometimes things in Italy don't move quite as quickly as other places....but I'm sure the quality will be worth the wait. One day I would love to come volunteer. I could even give a hand with some dog grooming ☺️ Take care, Eva

[@pv6450]

Spring is coming! Sooner for you than me. I am still just looking at seed catalogues. What garden plans do you have for the year? The bulbs will be a lovely addition while you wait for the ground to thaw.

[@carolesmith6620]

Wow 280year's cooking on that stove brilliant if it could be resorted, but I am sure whatever you go for is going to be stunning good luck with your kitchen remodeling Patrick and Stuart X 💕😘🌼🤗

[@afolsom685]

Hi. I think to stove idea is a good one.. And it will look splendid. Trendy does not belong in a chateau for goodness sake. The jazzy guitarist you chose...was it Django?

[@mitchgib]

I really enjoyed this weeks video! What if you cleaned up that old cooker and used it as a little feature in the scullery? Stay warm!❤

[@JourneytotheChateau]

The old stove is rusted through in places, so not sure it can actually be restored. It takes up a lot of space, and we do need all of the scullery space for cold storage and pantry for the kitchen.

[@shannonbailey8201]

I can see your vision. It’s going to be wonderful. To bad that you’re having so many delays.

[@roberthossen8354]

Exactly, your new cooker does belong there and will give more heat off than your present wood burner.

[@margaretglaser6227]

the house we live in here in france has no heat only little heaters an one wood stove like you cold right now

[@bethdonna1755]

Hi Patrick & Stuart - love you guys. Hope you get the kitchen you want!

[@janescott4574]

I’m so jealous, that jardiniere is divine!

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Thank you so much. We found it at an antique fair in the area. It is so pretty. Hugs. ❤

[@pamelamickey2535]

Maybe put a wood framed screen with shutters you can close the shutters in the winter months and have ventilation in the warmer months.

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Great idea and love your comment. ❤❤

[@cliffhorman6846]

I bet the Chateau looks magical under a blanket of fresh snow!!!! I'd love it and would go for such long walks.. Hopefully with a dog or three! I planted bulbs for the very first time last year and loved the result. I totally agree with your stove plans. I think it's wonderful to bring the Chateau bang up to date behind the scenes and give it all things modern snd comfortable things that we take for granted each day in this time, but be authentic and sympathetic as well. It's all about balance. I just love it all 😘😘

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Thank you so much Cliff. It was magical. Although we had a few trees and branches down. Bulbs are fantastic. Love planting them. We really try to update without making it modern. Hugs my friend

[@cliffhorman6846]

@@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 You two are naturals at this restoration renovating task. I have just finished a house project here that frankly took two years... mostly due to covit lockdowns, and supply line issues! But it cant be helped. Clients are happy, and thats all that matters really isn't it. It ws not an exciting stimulating project for me, but none the less challenging. 😘😘

[@gloriageddes5421]

Another informative video. Maybe you can put the old cooker someplace else even if just decorative. Nice to keep it as authentic as you can, but you need a workable kitchen. Can't wait to see the flowers bloom and a little hiccup on the kitchen But all will come together. Hugs yo you all. Still love and miss you❤️ 💕

[@JourneytotheChateau]

Thank you, Gloria! ❤️

[@jillphillips2835]

I adore these "show and tell" Wednesday vlogs! What a very strange cubby hole you found and finally explored! Yes, fill in the gaps a bit to keep the bats from gaining access. They can squeeze through the tinest spaces! I have bats from time to time in my log cabin here in Colorado and every once in a while, one will find its way into the house! Our bats are not protected but I always try to shoo them out! We put up two bat houses a few years ago and have not had on interior bat problem since then. Maybe you could find some bat houses as well as they are very handy creatures! I see them in the Summer evenings near dark and always can tell by their unusual wing flapping that they are bats! They gobble up so many bugs and really are helpful! As for the stove in the fireplace, full speed ahead! Love your kitchen remodel plan! Sorry for the delays on cabinets and flooring.....sigh! Maybe you could call Benoit who did the bespoke kitchen at Anna and Phillip's Chateau Honfleur as it turned out so beautiful.....just a thought! Cheers!

[@patrickjourneytothechateau8243]

Great idea about the bat houses and we have so many outbuildings where they can sleep…. Benoit is too busy quand too expensive for us. We will do it our way and not lot someone else do most of the work. 😉😘🥰👍🏻

[@florencecampana1515]

Bonsoir, I am doing my best to help you 🙂 . All the bulbs will be nice in the Château then outside for next year.

[@JourneytotheChateau]

Thank you so much, Florence! We do appreciate all that you have done for us! 🥰❤️

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

You are a god sent.

[@thewilliamseswonderfulworld]

I love the interesting nooks and crannies of the chateau. I know your new kitchen will look beautiful

[@patrickjourneytothechateau8243]

Thank you so much. It is true. I also was always as interested in what we were not allowed to sur in a chateau as in the open rooms….. hugs and thank you. 😘😘😘

[@patcardiff2563]

It is just lovely listening to you both we feel so sad here today yesterday my beautiful littleYorky had to be put to sleep she was twenty one she have been so ill with ear irritation then she seemed to go downhill fast I was back and forth the vets with her they were treating her ears as a result she went in to kidney failure it really have been two weeks of torture for me she was crying constantly I tried everything to make her better but nothing seemed to work this is just a living hell I have had her put to sleep but my home is just empty without her the loss is greater than great so just listening to you both brings me some joy and thank youxxxxx

[@helane1948]

@@patcardiff2563 I felt a pang of great sadness reading about your little dog. It is like losing a family member. Condolences from Australia.

[@patcardiff2563]

@@helane1948 Thank you Helen she died yesterday I am just beside myself I lost her sister on April the fourth now the two of them are gone they were both 21 they were like children honestly molly who died yesterday used to have fits and when she was coming out of her fit honestly she used to call mam to be honest I just don’t know what I am going to do without them they were both such calm lovely dogsxxxxxxc

[@patrickjourneytothechateau8243]

@@patcardiff2563 Oh m’y dear Pat. We are so sorry for your loss. Our condolences. Loosing a beloved pet, or as we call them, family members, is heartbreaking. The empty and quiet house is terrible. A constant reminder and I experienced that as if it was so loud in its quietness. So sorry she had to go through the ear pain and then kidney failure. There is nothing anyone can say that makes it better. I’ll light a candle for you both in our chapel. Sending you hugs and hoping that the thought of her being together with her sister over the rainbow bridge gives you a little comfort. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@itzumbraflame1502]

I love the cooker! That looks expensive. According to the cookers I have seen on other chateaux blogs.

[@gypsy1588]

Great video and bravo for putting things back the way they were. BTW Patrick, loving the hair. XXX

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Hello darling. I am catching up. Hope all is well. Let’s hope the kitchen will be a s nice as we imagine it to be. We are committed to putting things back. Many people do not agree. Oh well. 😮. I am glad you like the long hair. I have my moments when I want it short again. Huge hugs from us at Colombe. ❤😊❤.

[@carolynhoover9444]

Very nicely presented! I look forward to the renovations. PS. Have more dinner parties. I enjoy watching the preparations and guests! Say hello to the pups!

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Thank you so much. We will indeed have more dinner parties and much more cooking with the new stove. ❤❤❤. Hugs.

[@petradoren3760]

Ohhh, the original cooker is awsome😍! Does it need a Lot of restoration?

[@JourneytotheChateau]

Thank you! The old cooker has areas that are completely rusted through. As we mentioned and showed in our previous kitchen vlog, we will be putting a new cooker in the fireplace.

[@juliewilliams3579]

But you two are cute 😁

[@ludmilabevan3283]

I love the cooker being in a fire surround. I absolutely agree that it is meant to be there. But I am concerned about the visual impact of cooker and the wood burner being together in that fire surround competing for the space. In old days the cooker and wood burner were one and the same. Nowadays they are different in purpose and style. Unless it is Aga Range cooker that provides the cooking facilities and the heating in one. But you should do whatever suits you best. ❤

[@JourneytotheChateau]

Thanks! As we said in the vlog, we are only concerned about making it a working kitchen with lots of space for cooking and for heating. The "visual impact" is not important in a working kitchen as long as it provides what we need to get things done.