Just in Case of An Emergency

[@janeblandford852]

I can't get over how amazing all of the white doors, windows and shutters are looking around the convent....everything is looking so pristine!! Well done Rick!! The community must be very impressed with all of the work you have been doing Billy.....fabulous! It is so nice to see of the detail work that Sean has been doing too to finish off the kitchen. Looking good "team Billy". Cheers!

[@scampbell3363]

Rick’s smile will warm anybody’s day

[@constancesanders8466]

I do agree! His smile always reaches his eyes so you know it’s truly genuine💜!

[@chriscondon6426]

Totally agree. His smile is infectious

[@lindabryant4292]

Agreed, you can just tell that he is a really nice person. 🧡

[@10teeleaf]

I hope rick reads the comments! He's such a sweet man

[@lanuitbleue640]

They need to do a print of Rick smiling!

[@DarProbus]

I love how Ryan says “love ya” and the looks on the guys faces 😂😂

[@brittawrolson5936]

I just love how humble and genuine Billy’s busy ‘elves’ are. The convent looks so nice now, and better yet, it is being preserved from more damage due to neglect.👏🏻👏🏻❣️

[@Bill_Russell_aka_Coolbreeze]

I think Rick is one of the best painters I've ever seen. Billy has a really great crew of talented people on the job.

[@conniewatson6711]

Rick is a great painter. If I were doing that job, I would have paint all over myself.

[@spongebobsqueeze]

Every day I am amazed at how much work you all have accomplished. It seems like you just bought this convent and the outside is beautiful. The gardens have been cleared. You have apartments being renovated, Your office is move in ready, the kitchen is functioning, the bell tower is soon to be belled… I could go on and on. I am very much looking forward to your winter progress and especially the spring magic that will happen in your huge gardens/park.

[@kristinb5121]

That shot of you walking down the hallway to do today’s sink trap really highlighted the incredible difference between the restored office area and the areas that haven’t been touched yet. Also, I like the color of the couch and chair in the office area. It’s really coming together!

[@maryannsarkady7950]

Duncan, the Merlin of electrics, Rick is always smiling and Sean is a master wood worker, Billy you are surrounded by a very talented group of gents and Ryan you are doing an excellent job with the videos !

[@jenilee1425]

Why didn't you paint before the toilet went in

[@JaxonsDd007]

Having smiling Rick painting the first entrance door to the middle apartments makes me happier than you can imagine..Two coats of paint is always better. Can Not wait I am like a small child awaiting spring..🙂

[@JaxonsDd007]

Right now here at the lake it is 77° Fahrenheit I am going to have to remember how to do things differently like measuring and temperatures. Also with a little bit of ingenuity those sinks would make great bird baths for the garden..Tiled and rocks place in them on a stand.

[@susansouthern6704]

Some of us have complete faith in you Billy..cant wait to see the bell finished..

[@thepeanutgallery1699]

It must be so satisfying seeing the before/after of a fresh coat of white paint. Cheers, Rick! (and Billy, Sean, Ryan, Duncan, and anyone I missed!)

[@gracefarm394]

Never ceases to amaze me what how paint can transform many things and make them look new.

[@SweetOne.]

It doesn't matter where we live in the world if your not acclimated to the temperature it's uncomfortable Brrr. Love it when the Electrician gets so tickled at Ryan when he says he loves him lol Don't change Ryan - love everyone. I'm really excited about the Bell, can't wait to see it all assembled. Those beams bolted together for that short of a width should be more than overkill for strength, it's more than some of the existing beams holding much more weight. Sean and Rick are like magicians, don't look tired at all and have done the work of 20 men.

[@kellyhawes9293]

You are so fortunate to have such great help with Duncan, Rick and Shaun! Cracking good ! Looking forward to bell ringing day

[@helenstella2666]

You’ve got some really good friends Billy & they’re doing a grand job 👏👏 it’s all good 🤗

[@stephaniegaromon3244]

What a difference the white paint makes. Typically in the northeast USA we would be having temperatures in the 20’s and 30’s Fahrenheit this time of year, but instead we are in the 40’s and 50’s. I love the snow and everything winter around the holidays but this year with heating fuel prices so high, I’m happy to have the milder temperatures. Anyway, I always enjoy your videos. xx

[@lisaakinlabi]

One thing I have to say about this little 'dream team' is that you fellas' are reliable and hard working, always nice to see. What no butts in the drain!?! 😮

[@Tuscanyflower68]

I just love when Rick smiles. Love all you wonderful hardworking guys with your positive attitudes!!! Never tire of watching you.

[@lizstevenson7801]

I love that window that looks down into the Chapel. The painting of doors and shutters outside white gloss just gives the finishing look to a grand building. Well done all. 💕🇦🇺

[@idk1253]

Good idea! Great to see your work at the Convent. Also, Rick is such a legend

[@claramullen]

You are correct Billy about the paint and cold temperatures if you happen to read the directions on the can it will tell you at what temperature range you should use that paint.

[@lindamitman4538]

Rick is a legend! He cracks on and make so much progress every day. Sean’s expertise is evident in his ability to get jobs done quickly and easily. A real master craftsman. Merry Christmas to Duncan!

[@CarolStJohn-oz3oc]

Love Rick! He’s always so happy and positive. What an amazing team you have! Your videos are the first go to when I come home from work. I just love watching the evolution of the convent.

[@normamurray4450]

You and your team are a treat to watch Billy! All of you are pros in your special areas....wow! Yes, I agree that Rick's smile will get us all through!

[@ManWhoLovesTheMary]

I would LOVE to see INTERIOR photos of what the covenant looked like throughout time. Are there interior photos out there from the 1950s, for example? And even before then?

[@freedomoutlaw777]

I've been wondering a lot about that too. I love before and afters.

[@Twistnsine]

Rick's smile is swoon worthy 😍🙏

[@margaretforshaw1617]

Lovely painting Ric ……well done Billy for putting him inside …very caring ….

[@dianahampton8768]

I am loving the advent calendar part. Most interesting advent calendar I’ve ever seen. Billy, I’m lucky to live in a 100+ year-old house and you have really inspired me to do a little bit at a time. Every day a small project or a part of a project. I used to get hung up on starting some big jobs but all this time of watching you do a little bit at a time with such great affect it makes me want to get up and ‘crack on ‘with my projects.

[@blueice011]

it would be such an amazing surprise for the town people to hear the sound of the convent bell on a Christmas day after it's been silenced for a very long time. But safety comes first - whenever you feel the bell is ready and safely put in place. XO

[@elisabethhopson5639]

When the bell is installed, can we have a dedication ceremony? Bells are highly symbolic, so the town will want to know that the bell is ready. It is like the voice of the convent returning. Can't wait for this.🔔🎵🔔🎵🔔🎵

[@elisabethhopson5639]

@@janetpendlebury6808 Doesn't have to be a religious ceremony.

[@cashk100]

Billy is the best boss I’ve ever seen. He’s such a gentleman.

[@patmcintyre8146]

My husband teases that, when I paint, I need to buy 2 gallon. One gallon for the walls, a half gallon be spilled on the floor and a half gallon to be splattered on my clothes.

[@tamsiracuse]

Rick is always so positive.

[@kimhaughton3771]

Watching you all is like spending time with old friends. ❤️❤️❤️

[@crystalmullin2580]

The amount of work you guys are achieving is absolutely amazing, so many bits and pieces to be done and the skills of everyone on show are just heartwarming to see. I bet a day spent with any of these fellows and you would learn a lot.

[@adamwaller1528]

Anyone else still waiting for that picture of the original bell structure? ;) Cheers lads

[@jodi4384]

Thought maybe I misheard. Would be interesting to see its former use.

[@asaforsling]

Hi from Sweden! We had minus 16 celsius today! Minus 2 is early autom here 😄 Love your videos and your work! 😊

[@kimhaughton3771]

☺️😳🥶🥶🥶

[@ruthholbrook]

Well done for keeping going on such a cold day. I'd be tempted to use it for "Planning" and "List making" - anything to stay in a warm room with a hot drink and not move. Our church bell was fixed in place with the rope attached to the clapper because the motion of the swinging bell was destabilising the tower. It's not just about being strong enough to keep hold of the bell.

[@donnasteinberg1398]

Your "cracking on" is paying off! I love your attention to detail Billy. Doing thing correctly is important and will cost you less in the future! Pssst..."there's nothing in those drains"!! LOL🤣💕

[@coreyshaw3701]

Those two pieces of lumber bolted together alone would hold that bell up forever. Definitely looking forward to seeing the bell up.

[@Timhey0912]

Billy you've got good people helping you. That means everything when you have not only skilled help but that they all are friends too! You all take care and stay healthy and safe!!

[@DavidNelson42]

There's a place a couple hours away from my home named Peter Sinks. The record low there is -69.3F (-56.3C). I've personally experienced -20F and that's so cold that the moisture in your nose freezes when you breathe. It's a bit painful.

[@clairemcgibbon1729]

We Love Rick….he’s such a dreamboat 😊 Hi from Halifax

[@jeanieallison4899]

Billy, you constantly amaze me with how you are on top of the “latest”ie. emergency lights,etc! You never rest!

[@milkweeddreams8828]

I too love all the white trim, so hard to paint when your fingers are freezing...that's why I live in Florida, no more frozen anything...CHEERS and well done...!

[@RosettaMaranos]

I would try bending the steel wherever you can instead of cutting/welding. You’ll have to heat bend area up to yellow and bend. It’ll be stronger than a weld seam.

[@conniewatson6711]

I agree, he is a genuinely positive person. His lovely smile just warms your heart, and he's definitely easy on the eyes. Lol.

[@rosssiegler8014]

1. I thought he didn’t want Rick outside because of how cold it is 2. There was no picture of the bell when Billy said “I will show you a picture of the bell right now” or something along those lines

[@guillermodelnoche]

I love the “Jazz Hands” @9:41!

[@ClanMacFarland71]

Yeah, it was a chilly 35 here in California this morning, but it got up to 60. 😀 You have Amazing helpers, Billy. Take them to the pub ! I can't wait to see the bell hung up. Ring it for New Years ! Thanks for sharing your day.

[@kaymelton8894]

Rick has the most beautiful infectious smile that just seeing it automatically fills your heart with joy! Is he Irish? Trying to identify his accent! I love it!😊

[@marciajacotine7857]

What a wonderful team you have Billy, they are a great bunch of guys🇦🇺🌼🌻

[@constancesanders8466]

These videos are the highlight of my day and I always have to watch while cuddling in bed 💜 sending love to the crew from America and happy holidays!!

[@suzannepolder3929]

Rick, thank you for painting that bathroom. The speckled paint in there gave me a nervous tick just looking at it. Of course, you could have a wonderful game of connect-the-dots while you pooped. 😂😅😅

[@monalingan9523]

I so enjoy watching you guys working together. Your humor is catching.

[@debbiekalynuk4217]

-12 C here in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada!

[@ferioli]

I feel like the green gates should be glossy black.

[@cathyhanley8658]

I'm still wearing skirts in New Hampshire, USA. (I don't start wearing pants until its under 19 F). That photo of Rick is perfect. Excellent job, once again Ryan. We love ya too!

[@siameseire]

It's an honor to hang out with all of you. I respect your kindness and teamwork. Are there massage gloves for painter's hands? My hand hurts after painting a long time.

[@anitanagahisa3049]

Rick is doing a nice job on his painting👍👏❤️

[@brendadickenson6743]

The paint inside and out really adds to the clean fresh look of things. 👍

[@kerrylynnparsons9441]

In Canada we have a lot of brrr 🥶🥶🥶🥶🥶🥶🥶🥶🥶🥶🥶 Billy, you need to plant a treasure in one of those sink bottoms! Then--SURPRISE!!! 🎊🎉🌟🎈🎶

[@carawinsorhehir]

image. -2 being cold! 😉💙

[@karinbergman1646]

Everything is looking fantastic. The floors,the painted doors and walls, and all. What really worries me about the bell is how you are going to get it up to its home in a safe way that doesn't endanger anyone. It's more than 120 pounds per person for two to lift and there's no room for two people to get it up there. Plus it's way too high and just not safe. I'm not trying to be pushy but it just seems unsafe unless someone comes in with a heavy duty winch and cherry picker. And a system where whomever is up there is also belted onto something strong so they can't fall.💗

[@CarolStJohn-oz3oc]

Would love to see a map of the property now and what is was when the nuns had the farm. Where would the public access to the park be? I love that you want to get back to the community. They must be thrilled that you and your team are there!

[@belle6219]

Perceived coldness depends on what you're acclimated to. 28F (-2C) is considered balmy this time of year in Fargo, North Dakota. You will see people in shorts. It has to be 5 or 10 below zero (below -20C) before people would say it's really cold. ☃

[@markstrahl5399]

Just an excellent crew getting the old girl back in shape!!!!

[@MSSC73]

Billy, I know you haven't given a timeline to complete the yoke, clean and hang the bell, but is it possible that you can get everything done by Christmas? It would be a beautiful gift 🎁 to the convent, the community, and everyone working there to hear the bell ring for the first time for a few minutes on Christmas Day . 🎄

[@sallycarpenter1584]

Thanks Billy progress progress,i still think you should plant something in one or two of the sink traps to surprise the others.xx

[@ayeshadequeiroz4857]

On the eighth day of Christmas my sink trap gave to me, calcium deposits

[@donnalewis4895]

Lovely to see you guys today with addition of Duncan. Keep warm guys. Hugs

[@gillianrussel2444]

Hi Billy, great to see you looking so well! 😉😁 The convent courtyard looks amazing - very lush! 😊 ...I've so much catching up to do with everyone!....I've been ok but tumultuous 6months with back stuff...I must've been more 'away with the fairies' on the hospital grade painkillers, than I first thought 😂🤣 thankfully they're gone though..feeling much better! 💃😁 ...post surgery follow up in Jan, so fingers crossed all fixed & good to go! 😁😁 ....Keep up the great work mister! Love to all at Basmaignee 😉🤗💖

[@melindaduncan3073]

That is so cold. I’m in South Carolina and it is a high of 67. Yesterday was a beautiful high of 70. Gorgeous winter we are having so far.

[@bwitched3810]

Super excited to see the bell installed ...Love hearing You and Rick chatting ..Ryan nice work as always ..

[@Brenda-on7hy]

Billy. I live in Canada.if you paint at Temps below +10 C it can bubble, peel and be otherwise badly affected.

[@andreacrashe9894]

*Painting over dirt & grime.. not..!! Ya wash it off, allow it to dry and then a light sand and then (undercoat paint if required) or paint on two coats, is how I was taught.*

[@PJJ196]

Love your content, wouldn’t mind more time lapses of the craftsmanship

[@CRAVTBOARD]

Great video as always! :) Pay attention, when you are working with oak & steel, because steel will color the oak blue. :)

[@mmsmilenow]

It looks so cold that all I wanted to do is take everyone a cup of hot tea, coffee or cocoa to warm you up! Great job everyone! ♥️🤗☕️🫖

[@mannyortiz4814]

Billy, Ryan, Rick,Sean and Patrick my darlings. All of you are a great team. The convent is coming along just great. In time we will see the wonderful job you guys are doing. See ya tomorrow. Take care and stay safe 🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🙏❤️🌞🎈👍🌈😇🕊🌹🇺🇸

[@myrnamcmillan4755]

Oh I love watching the A team 😍

[@richardhathaway2901]

Not that I am criticising in any way but when I was a lad (60 odd years ago) at my father's knee, we used to decorate Ceiling first, then the Walls, then the Floor.

[@mayamae4156]

Loved the pic of where/how the bell use to hang 😅

[@quentinblack]

yes in Regina Saskatchewan we just had a cold spell of -36C

[@wieslawapolak4370]

Pięknie robicie , życzę owocnej pracy👍😊

[@darbyking-maillot4105]

The 24 sink traps of Christmas never fails to make me laugh. It’s hilarious.

[@MotoXerForLife]

Billy! Ryan!! Throw a gold ring in one of the sink traps without Sean or Rick knowing and see their reaction when they open it!

[@rosemariedeschenes7013]

Another great vlog with the dream team working at the convent. Thanks for sharing 😍😘

[@Pets-n-Treats]

Yes, that is too cold. Paint doesn't like the cold either.

[@WisconsinLinda]

Love watching all the progress! What a great team you have Billy and great job filming Ryan!

[@karenfield7064]

Billy I think you and your crew are doing an awesome job , love watching you guys your always smiling and enjoy what your doing , sending best wishes to you all from Australia ❤

[@manubra5853]

Yippe new vid!! I’ve been waiting all day 😂

[@nataliapedraza5456]

In south Texas it never gets cold…. 80s……. Humid…. Yukkkk…. Greeting from McAllen Texas

[@oosterhuisd]

On Tuesday here it was is a low of -33 Celsius & the next the high here was -2, wow! Either way it’s winter.. I’m in Canada.. Central Alberta, Oil Country.

[@pennycopperhatch9315]

Dude by now Rick is the Paint Specialist Master! haha.....The place needs so much dang Painting still....Exciting Stuff!

[@DouglasMiller911]

Rick, things are looking great with paint. However, I suggest using CLR or the European equivalent to wash the door of mold and mildew before paint.

[@fionalozinski9211]

I admit to a bit of a chuckle at your "freezing cold", I'm watching from the Prairies in Canada where we are currently quite excited that it's warmed up from -25 C, and we've got a few more weeks before we see -30 C to -42 C, plus the wind chill

[@gr8witenorth61]

this pre christmas weather has been very mild, all above 0*c ranging from +3 - to a balmy +10 here in toronto. its post christmas weather is when we get hammered with the real cold, january and feburary, are usually the coldest months of the year, where the temps hover around -15c to -7c but thats just the toronto region as you head towards newmarket towards barrie and orillia, thats where the temps really kick in, the ottawa valley, gets even colder, and quebec (kebec ) and the prairies are insanely cold, its a great time to store you booze outside, but only a short period of time for your beer though many a time i have put a brew in the snow and forgot about and found them the next day with popped seals and one or two that exploded from the cold, woooo hooo good times, lol

[@stanleyweith]

I remember back in 1980 here in southeast Missouri USA we had -65 farenheit wind chill factor for about 3 or 4 days coldest I've ever been in and I had to work outside at the time i did'nt think I would ever get warm again

[@Abasinphq]

Pretty Brisk there. We here in Montana get down to -30°F. Our lows are 7°F and highs are in the 30s but next week we are in the 20s°f. Tons of snow too.😜

[@chrisrodrigues5937]

Watching from western Canada where it was -42 Celsius yesterday 🥶 and now a balmy -2 Celsius today 🤣 love the vlogs!! Keep warm and crack on! 😁