Mystery Delivery For The Convent Kitchen

[@lindakayparker3764]

Billy, I just wanted to tell you that I admire your work ethic and your ability to keep a smile on your face no matter what you face. The world could use more men like you.

[@normamurray4450]

AMEN to that!!!!!

[@catherinem9204]

Don't overdo it Sean, look after your back!! All the best xx

[@giovannipenagos2351]

Can I just mention the real hero of this kitchen demo project. Sean’s Beamer! That 3series wagon and its capability/capacity really amazes me every time I see you guys go out for supplies. What a car! So much cargo and utility. 3 grown men and some heavy cargo. Couldn’t get better for a commercial. If only it were still 2010. 😂

[@giovannipenagos2351]

@@Sgirl thanks, edited it to be correct now.

[@robinoleary7099]

I’ve got to say Steve is an animal with the sledgehammer! He is a powerhouse!

[@mavep2855]

Steve is one powerhouse with a sledgehammer! I hope your truck will soon be back in service, that was quite a load for Sean’s BMW. Thanks Billy and Co. Crack on!❤️🙏

[@kathybell7407]

That’s just what I 14:32 thought!! “ is all that going to fit” And sure enough it sure did!!! Beautiful BMW…. Wish it was mine 😂

[@Tuscanyflower68]

I was suffering for Shawn’s little cute car!!!! I hope you get a truck soon.

[@JnWmMatt]

Sean is always accommodating. Such a beautiful person.

[@amysbees6686]

The size of the old kitchen, now it's opened up, is breathtaking! The possibilities are incredible!

[@hilaryraza4561]

Billy you must get that driveway in front of the convent gates done before someone damages their cars

[@georgiaobree]

we get Amazon packages like that in Australia too. A giant box with one paperclip in it. OMG

[@BradVaughn]

I think adding corbel supports to the beams would look nicer than the iron pillars. Also this frees up the floor layout.

[@1lavishone]

Amazing to see the space opened up even more and the shape of the room reveal itself. I can't imagine how knackered you all must be! Demolition is some rough work. Excited to see the floor you were teasing about!

[@seaglass777]

especially shawn.....he muscles must be burning.....he needs a raise Billy....

[@lindamitman4538]

I cracked up at the Amazon packaging reference. So true - always a box 4 times bigger than what’s inside. Looking forward to seeing what’s behind the wall above the fireplace

[@baconsuzy]

I bought a violin case and it came in a box that my 6 foot grown son could fit in comfortably. When the box arrived, I tried to work out what else I bought that would need a box of that size. Nope, just a violin case!

[@WisconsinLinda]

What's not to love about this channel? I even have my husband hooked on it now. It's amazing watching all the hard work that is going into this project. You guys must be exhausted at the end of each day. You're all amazing. Thanks Billy!

[@chalkncheeseneeds723]

I wasn't sure about taking out the walls,but I stand corrected. It's a chapel to the culinary arts! Steve is a beast with the sledge hammer!

[@michelletrudgill4573]

I always wanted a big kitchen however as I got older I realised how much cleaning it would take so I have gone for a middle size one. What a great team you have Billy.

[@michellecook2338]

Guys bit worried about the wobbly scaffolding 💛

[@corinneone]

Truly I say this I really appreciate all your time in filmmaking and taking us all along on this most magnificent journey. Your family and friends are so amazing. Happy New Year to you all in 2023 Greetings from Seattle, Washington USA

[@uptojoy]

New Jersey🤗

[@sherilynl4038]

well you just said it all. i soooo agree. thank you

[@theresaalexander4142]

I agree from Snohomish. 🤗

[@donnahinton4297]

Sedro Woolley, Washington 👍

[@jeanr7089]

Cle Elum, Washington

[@marthaboswell9720]

The kitchen looks amazing with the walls gone. It’s open and can easily be used for catering weddings and special occasions. I love the exposed beams.

[@justinanovak8040]

Much more to the scale of the fireplace. What a terrific working cooking space it will be,

[@RADIO-FREE-AMERICA]

Interesting, if this room turns out to be one of the nicest in the entire convent! It’s going to be the ❤️ heart of the convent!

[@julieholcombe7422]

I'm happy Sean has Steve's help and he's a workhorse too but missing Rick. I hope he is well and will be back soon.

[@kariannecrysler640]

Curious if you’re planning to make a door out to the courtyard from the kitchen. The windows are convenient, but a doorway would be an improvement. Also a ton of work lol.

[@joannebolton1]

Billy, your respect for Sean is amazing. You're a top bloke, who surrounds himself with other top people✊️ The boys would love that huge cardboard box wouldn't they!🥰

[@ashlingdodd5871]

Hi billy and Sean. You need to put down small stones at the gate… before dry weather. Cement at gate to move water off. And paint the gate!! Then get the garden done and charge an entrance fee. Use the kitchen as a coffee shop and make money .. you should build it like the Yokohama English Ross garden. Dead easy to make with huge impact. You have the perfect space for it..

[@icuinthelight]

20 years ago I had a Sandblasting company do the exterior of my 1908 Beach cottage. They gently removed 100 years old old paint and my house looked brand new! I had it sealed and painted right afterwards and just had it repainted this year. It still looks amazing!

[@yasha.hartberg]

It's remarkable just how much brighter it is with the walls down. I mean, it's obvious that should be the case, but it's still a bit shocking.

[@sheilab1772]

Amazed when Steve tackles the cement blocks! Demo is coming along fast now ! Using the sandblast is the way to go! Thanks guys!

[@maryannknox7158]

Ernest would have a blast with that big box 📦 you could make him a little cardboard clubhouse keeps children happy for hours on end

[@ZoeShears]

Wow I can't believe how much different the space looks with those walls removed, it looks so much better

[@melindalewingellis1923]

Shawn! You better watch out for your back🫣

[@ayeshadequeiroz4857]

Love that Post Rock ‘Godspeed You! Black Emperor’ type intro. It’s raining here in California, so I’m not jealous of your rain today.

[@sandyescoto5060]

Amazing job you guys are doing! Don't know your plans completely with the convent, but never sell. If needed money, it will bring you that. If you put heart and soul into it, never let it go. A lot of respect for what your doing.

[@Weap0nsgradePine4pple]

As far as I understand it, they're going to have it as a hotel and business centre basically.

[@katherineleavitt6335]

Billy I just held my breath when Steve took down that last wall I was so concerned you would hear a lot of creaking & popping, thank God nothing happened I was so relieved for all of you. God Bless you all as you continue with this massive renovation. Kathy USA

[@jamesvpryor]

The kitchen looks amazing opened up. The sand blasting for the beams sounds like a smart idea.

[@laurabarnes3077]

Oddly the room looks less enormous - once those little rooms were opened up the whole room is now in proportion. It makes sense if you will as a one large room.

[@stephaniegaromon3244]

Sean is such a good support as you proceed with the demolition. Oh my goodness, as you were taking down the last wall my heart skipped a beat or two. I’m still happy you are looking at a few decorative but functional supports to be a permanent part of the kitchen. I am not a structural engineer but the span of that beam is so long, I would think it needs support. But I’m not an engineer and you know what you’re doing. xx

[@helgamcmullen9362]

I do believe Steve loves to use that sledge , Sean you're doing a fantastic job keep up the good work. I hope Rick is feeling better. Crack on guys

[@abigailgerlach5443]

I am continually impressed by the time, effort, and quality of the work you gentlemen do daily. You are all truly amazing. The fact that we, your audience, can see so much progress each and every day speaks volumes about the efforts you put in. Thank you!

[@vickiellibby7051]

Old wall builder built sturdy to last making it challenging to come down, like you build sturdy. Glad you all are thinking of the future.

[@shirleyradford6907]

Glad to see the support system, once that ceiling is down they may just fall out because of the ceiling weight being gone. Nice job y'all. (From the USA) Y'all "Crack on" ! Love that phrase!

[@lindakirkpatrick8123]

I’m watching this project with such interest…my favourite is Sean …what an asset to the convent initiative … gotta love his demeanour +++

[@holywatermama]

Hey you guys, there's an easy way to get the green strap off of the saw that was attached to the pallet. Find where the two ends are joined and pull the bottom piece. It comes right apart.

[@lindabryant4292]

Steve is a steely eyed demolition monster!!! The very wall was shaking just at his presence, lol. Amazing how fast he did that. Every hit was like a whole brick coming out. So cathartic. 🧡

[@susanshelton2121]

Great to see you stuck into working on the kitchen. Billy and Shaun are a great team. Shaun you are so thorough with your suggestions. Why can’t we have great builders like you in England.

[@ivysavage5569]

It’s a dusty, dirty job, but it’s all going to be worth it. The kitchen is growing. Love your work ethic guys 👍

[@elizabethheatley22]

Heavens guys that’s backbreaking work! Thank you for taking us all along!

[@katharinatrub1338]

Watching you all strong Men sending for several days now blows to the walls, blocks of cement tumble..., I realize how each blow, gives one in return to your body. I have great respect for your brave work !

[@lindaparry9225]

What a beautiful space! So looking forward to the progression from demolition to completion!!

[@sharonm8929]

That is hilarious. Even overseas knows about Amazon packing small things in big boxes!

[@Gregg29407]

The kitchen area is really starting to look nice. The high ceilings are very impressive. I think I would turn that space into a formal living room/family room/parlor; a place for guests staying in the suites upstairs can congregate in the evenings. I would relocate the kitchen to the more utilitarian area on the other side of the future dining area, just below your offices. It would be closer to the chapel, so it could serve meals more conveniently if you're hosting weddings.

[@alexforty905]

top tip with the pallet tape (green binding at ~3 mins - if you find where the tape is welded and twist it so the bottom is visible, you should be able to pull the tab and break the weld quickly and easily without pushing and forcing the box out like sean (shaun?) did :)

[@GoldenLady9779]

I hope you get your truck back soon. The space looks awesome with the walls down.

[@shelleypoole6415]

I just asked about the truck… what happened? I may have missed a video.

[@GoldenLady9779]

@@shelleypoole6415 Not sure, it just needed some work.

[@sallystites2946]

I keep seeing a vision for the kitchen. Open style kitchen/bakery where guests can see cooking and baking in background. Casual tables inside with large double door exit to courtyard with outside seasonal seating. Also useable as commercial kitchen for weddings and events like Xmas markets farmers and community boot sales. So many possibilities. Great facility for local and tourist use.

[@RADIO-FREE-AMERICA]

It’s always great 👍 to see a great big smile on your face Billy! Cheers for a great warm, productive day at the convent! Please tell Mo, and Sadie, we miss them! Hope they are both well, Olivia also! Cheers! Thomas!

[@shaneharris3621]

Yes missing Sadie and Mo! I hope they are ok as well as the beautiful horses ❤

[@HLevy-wh6zy]

Amazing work , lots of light added to the kitchen now that the walls are gone. It was a very good idea. Waiting every day to watch a new episode.

[@jesschee5891]

Steve is a powerhouse!! You all work so hard and we'll together. Great to watch.

[@Grandma_NC]

Steve is a brute. He makes swing that sledge hammer look easy. Good work guys.

[@koolkar55]

Billy, why wouldn't you put plate steel the length of each side of the beams & make them look like armor with big forged rivets going through the beam. That way it would be very strong & would negate the need for 4 columns as you were thinking giving you total open space. Just a thought? Billy J.... Queensland, Australia.

[@Aquillyne]

Definitely add the columns! Better safe than sorry, and they will look good and section the space, too.

[@maryannknox7158]

What a huge space now it is all opened up…Will be Amazing

[@nokesbob2256]

I'm excited about this kitchen, but I have a question. Why wouldn't you fix the kitchen in the Chateau first? I think with this kitchen here at the convent, and the rooms and bathrooms done, this would be an excellent place for weddings and big events.

[@YeeHaa]

Billy, for the dip by the convent entrance gate - in the short term perhaps you could use some of the kitchen rubble as a hardcore filler and then maybe spread just a thin layer of gravel on top to ease the stress on vehicle suspensions, and make it look a bit nicer too?

[@YeeHaa]

Maybe a little extreme Ludo - the whole project is a work in progress. But fair enough if it bugs you that much.....

[@bluturtles4205]

Shaun is an asset! you guys need a week off after doing the demo just to get your strength back!

[@jjano2320]

Just a pint. Not a vacation.

[@peterwhite9261]

You now have an amazing, huge open kitchen. Great work, guys. Billy, I hope you're in luck getting the sand blasting man booked soon.

[@tjsmith2748]

Happy New Year to everyone working on the convent. Often wonder what Dan is doing with Chateau de Chaumont? Great work everyone.❤️❤️☘️

[@judymossip7446]

Dan has been on vacation and was in Morocco but has indicated that he is posting soon. Perhaps someone else knows more about him. He is definitely missed!

[@trudy285]

The archives that you are creating for the future of this abandoned convent , will be an amazing treasure trove to any future owners! Please stay Safe And Well And Warm Now! Brightest Blessings to You All! ☺️✌️❤️🦋🙏

[@andrewhurst6360]

Love the new toys. Gwen is so chill. Billy is a kid in a candy store.

[@debbenzenberg3575]

Steve reminds me of my grandfather. He's a work horse, well done Steve!

[@idreamofparis7233]

It’s such a huge change. I do like the idea of those columns. They are ascetically nice plus will add structural integrity.

[@ourfamilyencounter]

Love this show! I watch it daily during my lunch hour as seeing everyone work so hard, it gives me the energy to crack on! The middle window in the kitchen courtyard side- did this used to be a doorway? Not knowing the structural details, it might make a lovely entry way or access to create an outdoor cafe/patio.

[@catherinechandler3250]

Wow amazing light in the room now the internal walls are gone and back in proportion too. Well done fella’s.

[@thefakerscritic1397]

I think I would do just about anything to NOT have support poles in that space. One option that I have not seen you to consider is reinforcing that one beam with steel and then putting a veneer casing around it for aesthetics. This could applied around both beams and then stained or varnished or even carved with a simple design. To me that would be the optimal repair for results and aesthetics. You really should consider an option like this as those poles that you showed before as the permanent repair will make for awkward spacing for whatever you decide to put in that space. It would look so much more grand as one open large ceiling. Just saying... :)

[@beaatpeace2490]

I second this!

[@devisionhun]

Good to have both of ya back on the video, the quality of the edit/shots as well as the work planning and progress benefits greatly!

[@TruLdy]

Oh goodness that room is massive, great job! Oh good you got to the delivery too.

[@karenyuile3446]

If u need the supports them they will have to go in, but after all that work to open the space, would be amazing to keep it that way!! Amazing job guys

[@dianayanda1411]

Lol. Funny to see that Amazon packing policy is the same internationally. Lol. Love watching your progress. Greetings from Naples Fl. USA

[@andreamalik2961]

Am loving every minute of this kitchen reno

[@heatherphelps3799]

I’m really excited to see how your kitchen at the convent turns out. Your videos are so interesting- all the work you & others are going is wonderful! I miss seeing Michael - he hasn’t posted in a long time. I hope he’s OK.

[@janevacani6789]

The extra light now coming into the room makes it much more inviting!

[@patoshea5351]

Consider a shopvac..you need one...industrial hoover..floor tarps..make it easier... Maybe nice bricks or stones fireplace..inside hoperully

[@debralandy1479]

Such fun to watch your progress. Enjoying here in Pennsylvania,USA.

[@robertlewis4998]

I see you are going with the option of sand blasting the beams just what I suggested in a earlier video it’s a gentle process takes the rubbish off and not the wood watched it many times when renovating property’s.

[@dianenortness2131]

Billy, Sean, Steve I really admire the work you all accomplish! Smiles on everyone's faces, all of the time! Thank you from Virginia, USA.

[@virginiaalderson4793]

Those beams are going to come up lovely once they are sand blasted 😊. This room will be magnificent once it’s completed. Hopefully a beautiful wooden floor to mirror the ceiling.

[@jomeyer13]

Besides brocante tours, I think you and ryan should take the vlog on tour of some luxury kitchens like you have in mind for the convent. It gives some of us a break from 'building stuff or wrecking stuff' and can fit what your doing with dreams of what it can or will become. Lets see what kitchens you have admired in magazines or books or in cities you can show us. After all waiting years for the results is tough for some of us who might not live that long. lol

[@malagastehlaate230]

Watching you all bash away at that wall takes me back to my Papa having us sledge hammer a "doorway" out of our basement wall... that was fun but exhausting... doing all the walls you have done already ... wow... can certainly relate... a tiny bit. Thanks for the video... can't wait to see how you progress at the Convent. One day at a time... it'll get there. You know a kitchen that size though... just says... we need a massive kitchen that could feed the entire town ... You ever think of putting in a dinner? Or a function hall... imagine the feasts you could have there... dunno. I am no cook so ... I honestly can't help you with any planning of a kitchen. Always personally avoided the room if at all possible. Worked in a Kitchen though once. Was a nursing home for the elderly. I did rather enjoy it but that was long ago. Keep up the good work fellas.

[@donnasteinberg1398]

Billy, The Kitchen space is fantastic with the large natural light and the ceiling height. It's hats off to you that you have staying and fishing power! Not easy with such a large project. I agree with Linda below! More Men like you!

[@maorifulla]

A little trick for those plastic straps. If you don't have scissors, twist the strap where it's connected and pull the tab until it breaks apart.

[@wileycoyotesr8623]

There's an easy way to remove the filament strapping. Find the seam and simply pull one pice away from the other. Ridiculously easy.

[@lorencain8926]

Hi. Would you consider showing side by side pictures of the kitchen before and after demolition? I have enjoyed this very much and am excited to see the final results. Thank you.

[@SweetOne.]

There is an art to swinging a Sledge and Thor aka Steve is very talented.

[@jaynegrunnill3705]

The kitchen looks fabulous!You have sorted it out in the time it takes others to put a prop in:)

[@karenhadley5025]

When are you getting your truck back Billy ??? Sean to the rescue again

[@donbarbaraphillipson6285]

Can’t wait to see it all opened and cleaned up!!!!😊😊

[@j.e.645]

Billy, I reclaimed some beams for a project I was doing. I had them cleaned using dry ice blasting. They came out amazing and there was less clean up. Love all the work the team is doing.

[@LC-bb6jd]

You have such a great team! Those guys have so much experience!

[@Xazoutje]

Fast workers, team works really does make a dream work. But guys don't forget your own rule. This is a strictly "hard head zone", be careful and don't forget "safety first"!

[@Megzy_B]

Love the new lens!

[@EasyKill7]

Looking good. Can't wait to see how the kitchen turns out. I do like the idea with the metal poles and supports- but it will have to blended into the look.

[@familydutton6568]

You all are such a great team! Billy, have you considered using the renovation as a type of "trade school"? You could take on volunteers who could learn the skills, that you all have plenty of, in exchange for free labor. It may help with your time-line and offset costs. Just a thought 🤔🧐We love watching 👀 your videos 📹! They are such great quality content! Cheers from North Carolina 👍 🤩!

[@familydutton6568]

@Julie Chave I didn't mean to hookup with a trade school. I meant have volunteers willing to help in trade for learning skills... pretty simple.