Not Quite a Chateau DIY 252 - Floods update - Ups and Downs - and The Weather Changes

The River has been up and down and now the weather forecast has changed.
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We are Tony and Jane and we are living in and renovating our old Relais De Poste/Coaching Inn.
We live in the middle of France in a region called The Berry.
We have over 40 rooms to renovate so there is plenty of work to be done. We also love to trawl the local Brocantes, flea markets and antique shops for quirky furnishings and furniture.
We love to find out about local history and often visit other peoples buildings including our friends’ Chateaux.

[@toots4205]

I can hear the difference, the relief in your voice. Its good to hear ❤ Hoping youve seen the backside of the flooding. Thanks for keeping us updated. Good luck Jane 😊

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Yes! Thank you so much toots for all your support x

[@dianayavetz6286]

You live in a lovely town and thank you for the tour and flooding update. You can understand why people needed to build these towns by water for survival. However it is a scary thing to watch when you’re at the mercy of Mother Nature. Glad things are better!

[@kathrynriggs2489]

I imagine the entire town is expressing a sigh of relief with the updatedweather forecast.

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Phewwwwwww

[@lorilarkin827]

Good to hear that the flooding has gone down, now relax a bit and enjoy the sunshine coming your way 🫶🇨🇦

[@ritafoster4958]

Oh thank goodness, the rain has stopped and the water is going down! You’ve had a lot of prayers going out on your behalf, Jane! What a relief. Have a little rest now and perhaps a beverage- you deserve it! ❤️🇨🇦

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

We have thank you Rita, it is much appreciated x

[@susanspeece2987]

Hooray! Much better news and with the weather forecast, it's looking promising that the water will go down further. Thank you for the little tour around your town. It was lovely to hear the birds singing and see the sun shining after such a worrying time for you.

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Thanks Susan x

[@joketendam5806]

Glad the water has receded so much. Now sit down with a drink together with Tony and enjoy your lovely garden.

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Yes, thank you Joke x

[@lindagage7315]

Looking better today, what a relief for everyone!

[@dcrowsfeet]

Oh, Jane, I’m so happy for you! Thank heavens the water is receding. That was very scary.

[@franj.1461]

So glad to hear that the flood levels have receded and that sunshine is in the forcast.. Also it looks like your chickens (whenyou get them) will be safe in their new home. I'm always surprised at how little foot traffic is around your village. And once you open you gate and enter your property it's like you're in a whole new world. Your own personal paradise.

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

It is usuall our own little paradise yes Fran, we get the best of both worlds, town and nature x

[@rayn8740]

What a relief! I'm so glad that you seem to be out of the woods for now.❤

[@Tony-InLosAngeles]

There you go! Nice little tour up and down the road gives a good lay of the land. Finally it’s really warming up the sun☀️ ☀️☀️☀️is out things are drying out it’s time to relax some. 😊

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

You got that right Tony phewwww xx

[@cynthiawilkinson9678]

I'm glad to hear and see everyone is fine. Have a great week.

[@amayastrata4629]

I’ve watched your river more than my town’s river these past few days! It usually just needs a couple of rain free days to go down so glad you’ve had that reprieve.

[@SilverCatLady444]

Glad the water has gone down and hopefully will continue to do so. Was paying attention while you're showing us where the road is clear, and the water has gone down, and just like that you say - there's a slope where people used to do their clothes washing like you would say and today is Sunday! I mean what a reality check to someone here in the U.S. It never ceases to amaze me to think about all the history the buildings, roads, and bridges your town has seen. Thank you for sharing - always a joy when a new video goes up 🙂

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Thank you for your lovely comments Cat lady

[@zurastewart6375]

Thank you for an update and community tour of the river status. Glad to know it’s receding, your damage is minimal and sunshine is forecasted. The snails were interesting with all the different colors and ability to adapt quickly. Cheers from Kansas! Zura

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Our pleasure Zura, thank you for your lovely comments x

[@DownButNotOutYet]

Good morning Jane, so pleased the water is subsiding so quickly. The sun shining and it all is looking good. I can imagine how troubling it was to see the water rising. Water has it's own way of going, you cannot stop it!! Your town is so lovely, thank you for showing it was most enjoyable to watch. I wish you well, no damage to talk about, just stay away and let the sun dry out the grounds. Well, now you have seen consequences of flooding and you can take the necessary precautions to avoid that in future. Do have a lovely day, and it was so nice of P & S to take you and Tony for lunch. They are really such lovely friends to have. Many blessings, take care. Kind regards, Elize.

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Thank you Elize x

[@lolodee3528]

After the waters have given the ground a thorough soak, we can think of it as a free watering for a greener summer.

[@lawrencebaker2318]

Thank you for the updates. Flooding is so horrible. I hope the worst is over.

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Thanks Lawrence, it is going down slowly at the moment

[@Jane-3229]

Phew! What a relief 😊 I’m so pleased. Thank you for letting us know. I’ll keep everything crossed that you get those sunny days! Xx

[@chrissy8883]

Oh Jane😩I’m glad the rain slowed down a bit! Hopefully things will get back to normal ❤️ How frightening for you😢❤️❤️❤️

[@normamurray4450]

What a relief Jane! Thank goodness there are some days of no rain ahead!

[@cheriesharp234]

Glad to see the flooding retreating and the sun has come out for you. Xxx😊

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Us too Cherie x

[@cheriesharp234]

@notquiteachateaudiy we have 7 day of nice weather forcasted for us, finger crossed you get the same otherwise summer will be over before it has started. Xxx

[@elisabethnejedly9684]

So glad to hear the water has receded and the sun is out and drying the land.❤️🙏

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Us too, thanks Elisabeth x

[@attract1234]

I lived in France 23yrs, its always the norm that floods take place in June., especially Down by the Pyrenees , it gets worse when its been snowing all winter, then rains. All off a sudden sun comes.

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

We dont have mountains with melting snow, it must be bad there too ??

[@penihavir1777]

I’m so glad that it’s going down, at least now. I hope it continues to drop. ♥️

[@sheilaosullivan3056]

Hi Jane and Tony , thanks for the update. I was so sorry for you last night as you were so terrified that I thought that your blood pressure must have been high and felt so helpless that we could do nothing to help but just try and support you both in our thoughts and prayers. I do hope this is not going to be a reoccurring thing. 🥰🙏🏽🇨🇮

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

We hope so too Sheila x

[@marilynnash1197]

So pleased the water level appears to be going down. Fingers crossed it will continue to do so. Enjoy the sunshine 😊

[@annettesharrock1236]

Great news Jane I am glad the water has abated, still a lot of water else where. FINGERS crossed you have good weather and it all subsides. Glad you went out with Stuart and Patrick for dinner , Thankyou for sharing Jane❤

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Thanks for all your support Annette xx

[@kathsmith4924]

good news the relief for you and your neighbours

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Thank you Kath x

[@sheridavis261]

I'm so glad the water went down so quickly. The feel sorry for the farmers in your area. I'm sure they will have a horrible harvest, if any. Thanks for the updates.

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Yes lots of crops ruined I would think Sheri x

[@cherylmcnair5594]

What a relief Jane, Im so glad the waters gone down, time for a drink and a relaxing hour or so ❤😊

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Me too Cheryl, I have a Scotch and Coke here in front of me, phewww, and cheers

[@ellenpaasch4743]

Great. Wes! The water level is lowering. Happy for you both as well as your neighbours and village. Thanks for keeping us posted.

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Thanks Ellen👍

[@nelleg152]

Good to see the water going down. Hope the sun shines for you ❤

[@inabates8919]

Glad to hear your getting some sunshine. ☀️ Your right about weather though it’s changing world wide, even here in Australia, we had a very mild autumn in southern Australia where we live, now winter and hardly any rain. Which is unusual for us. Take care hopefully you get some extra sun.

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Thanks Ina

[@user-eq7xx5up9e]

Bonjour Jane, merci pour cette belle balade à travers ton très beau et pittoresque village . Anne ❤ 🇧🇪

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Merci Anne x

[@carladejonge4951]

Yes! Water is going down & 4 days is sunshine forecasted!❤

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Yaaayyyy, thanks Carla

[@lynettepacella9880]

So happy that the river is receding! Thank goodness it didn’t get worse! ✌🏻💞😊

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Thank you Lynette x

[@karenreeves856]

Whew! What a relief for you! I've been watching the development of the floods with you, and hope everybody else in the surrounding district is okay too. My brother and sister-in-law are up in Provence on holiday (from here, New Zealand) and they have had no rain at all! I think you'll sleep much easier tonight, Jane! Big hugs and much love to you both 🤗🥰🤗

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

yes further south the weather is much more summery Karen, hope they are enjoying France xx

[@peterwhite9261]

I am very happy to see the water down. Let's hope it keeps going down.❤

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Yes it is still receding slowly, Thank you Peter x

[@chandeliers1022]

🍎Jane and Tony Fabulous rainy rainy day in our part of the world! My grandfather was a ship captain and he always said the only way to stop where water is coming in especially if you live by the ocean like my mother and father did, is to barricade the entire area. Which means you have to build a structured concrete wall. Since you're by the river, it's just like being by the ocean so you need a higher sea wall. In your case, a higher river wall. The entire length of your property at least 3 feet tall, then all your water issues will be resolved, if you don't, then you must expect the water to come in. Only if you have reason to want access to the river, then perhaps you can buy huge beautiful rocks to stop a lot of the water from coming in. Your river is all nature and as you know and see, if there is a situation 50 miles away, your river will overflow. Your husband is good with concrete so all he has to do is make a higher wall. It's a simple solution to the problem. All you need is a lot of concrete blocks, fill the holes up and layer them on top of each other as if though you're making a structured wall in a house, then your problem is solved. Ciao! 🌴

[@SusieMonk-jh8tj]

So happy and relieved for you both. That was too close for comfort! With warm weather coming and a bit of sun this will just be a distant memory I hope🙏🏻🙏🏻🤞🤞🤞🤞❤

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Us too Susie x

[@raynonabohrer5624]

Been praying for you. And I appreciate the updates a lot. God bless. You all.

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Much appreciated thank you Raynona, everyone has been so kind x

[@marilynwade9448]

I am so thankful it's going down❤

[@amysimpson646]

So glad the water is receding. Where i live it's been near 100F for two weeks with no rain. We desperately need a drenching.

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Feel for you too, these weather extremes are so common now Amy x

[@charmees6637]

Thank God the water has receded somewhat and fine weather is predicted. Watching other Chateau DIYers and French farmhouse owners France has had a lot of rain. You are practically surrounded by water. I’m happy your house is ok. Here in Sydney we’ve had lots of rain too and it’s a very cold winter which we’re not used to. My garden looks like a muddy puddle fit for Peppa Pig lol! Thank you for the update 🙏❤️

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

So true Charmee, there is bizarre weather happening all over now x

[@carolesmith6620]

What a relief Jane fingers crossed it continues to go down for the sake of your garden 😅😢 and the roads are open you just can't believe this weather one sunny next three days raining and really cold let's hope the 🌞 is out for a while now after all it's supposed to be summer 🏝️🌞 take care and see you both soon 💕🌼🤗

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Summer??? what's that LOL Carole xx

[@frenchfarmhouserenovation71]

It is nice to see the water has started to subside.😊

[@lisakilmer2667]

Glad to see some relief. I sure hope the raging torrents die down quickly. We're also in a flat area and have had flooding just from rain ( the nearest water channel is over 200m away). It's pretty scary. We can easily burn out a sump pump with rain like that. I remember reading that the Netherlands sometimes chooses to allow some farmland to flood, in extreme weather events - really amazing.

[@chrislarsen2684]

So glad it is clearing up for you!

[@denisemastromina7821]

What a beautiful town you live in ❤❤

[@suehall3298]

So glad the water levels have started to go down🤗👍 As child of about 6 or 7 I had to pick snails for my Grandad for my Granny to cook that was over sixty eight odd years ago 😂😂😂 how time flies hope you have a good week 💐🍰☕ ps I don't like snail snails 🐌🤗 Love Sue ❤❤❤🇬🇧❤❤❤

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

My granny used to like winkles, and pick them out with a pin, yuckity yuck! but to them it was almost free food living on the coast during the war!!

[@y.lelivelt2619]

Great news Jane. Its a big relief.

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

It is Y

[@jmck6320]

Good that you are all OK. Joe

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Hi Joe, thank you x

[@chateaudelannoy]

good new for the flooding x always nice when the sun comes , all the best x

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Absolutely x

[@juliebull3041]

So pleased it’s going away!! X

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

thanks Julie x

[@holywatermama]

Good news indeed.😊

[@jaysonbelyea8981]

What a relief. ❤

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

A huge relief Jayson xx

[@smgreenartsprivate]

The raising of retaining wall might not stop the water but at least you can't fall in and have a nice place to sit and when it's normal levels can watch the water go by. I am sorry your region is having such flooding is terrible. The gov't should recognize that climate change is causing this and be more proactive about making plans in helping areas cope with it instead of just leaving them in it. I am sure there is a way to divert water if and when it comes. Funny enough I have seen a video in France by Gorogoro Kitchen recently about an area of Ile-de-France that was a waterways was under water 2000 years ago and you can tell it was too. I hope things will recede and go back to normal levels and your community can recover from it. Thank you for keeping us updated Lady Jane :) you are the most informed community watch I have seen sure they appreciate it :)

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

I like the can't fall in bit LOL x

[@josedacosta9847]

It looks like they build the city in the middle of the river!! You have a mini Venezain France😃😃😃😂🥰

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

It really does Jose, it feels like we are on a shrinking island, or at least it did LOL

[@radiogramgramophonetoons5802]

Permeable walls……….. that’s why I said in your other vlog, about somehow using glass-fibre panelling

[@machellep1]

Funny, this just showed up for me 11 days late . Was wondering about the flooding lol

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Ooh that's annoying for both of us Machelle! xx

[@lesley-annecarle]

Jane maybe, pipes implemented by town to take excess water to some holding location, to use, instead of wasting all this water and diverting flooding, when it happens. Would fix the problem

[@daynight4902]

BEST WISHES TO YOU

[@creativecottage6137]

You sound more upbeat now the water is reseeding. It’s a worry isn’t it. The weather is unreal at present, take care.

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Thank you x

[@_Tiamat_.]

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[@predatornz.5493]

Pleased the river has gone down now .

[@carolynhoover9444]

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[@estavoyernathalie9433]

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[@radiogramgramophonetoons5802]

Cherries did somebody say cherries 😳😳😳 ‘scrumping time’ !!

[@rosebud-ame]

Whatever you filmed I did not see any sandbags so were people not prepared for the flooding? I’ve been in some flooding and it’s just awful, so I’m glad it’s almost over. 🥰

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Hi Amy, no I asked the Mayor if they were going to sandbag the opening onto the road but he said it was impossible! Thank you, it's much better at the moment xx

[@mandyedgar4663]

So glad the water is dropping ... Is your home known for flooding in the past

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

not since the 70s, and a lot of culverts and flood plains were created then Mandy

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[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Thanks Sue that's useful info x

[@debbierudolph9489]

You are lucky your main buildings are on a slight uphill otherwise it would have been worse.

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

We are lucky Debbie, the town is fairly flat but we are on the highest bit if that makes sense x

[@debbierudolph9489]

@notquiteachateaudiy it does make sense, and if this is the highest you have been in 50 years, you should be OK in the future.

[@brettkruempel244]

I’m curious what a wall is for if not to hold back water. I had to walk home in a downpour in ankle deep water yesterday so I can relate to you a little bit. My shoes are still drying out.

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Oh no Brett, hope you are warm and dry now

[@wstroud8285]

Jane where and when did all the rain accumulate to cause such flooding where you live ? I would like to look on google maps to understand the topography of your Department. Thanks.

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

We are in the Cher region, the river( the Arnon) source is around 50 kilometers south of us

[@raynonabohrer5624]

Good. News. Hallelujah. Now. Asking for prayers from united states. The missouri and mississippi rivers are going to be out of their banks. 😢

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Oh fingers crossed for those too xxx

[@user-Chris-91754]

Why don’t you put a flood gate in to stop the water getting into the bread oven?

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Hi Chris, it gets under the wall I'm afraid

[@rt3box6tx74]

I'm confused. Is the roof repair finished? Seems like the previous roof work went on much longer. Perhaps I missed some recent episodes?

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

sorry RT I haven't shown any more of the roofing yet, you haven't missed anything. I plan to do a video just about the roof, hopefully soon x

[@rt3box6tx74]

@@notquiteachateaudiy 👍 Sorry - I didn't mean to be a pest. 😊

[@radiogramgramophonetoons5802]

Sneaky……. Thats 3 vlogs in close succession !!!!!!

[@svg7335]

You keep referring to the chateau across the river from you. What chateau is it? Have you shown it on your vlog before? And what's the name of the river there?

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Hi Svg it is the Chateau De Lignieres, it is owned by the Prince Henri Sixtus de Bourbon Parma. The river is The Arnon

[@svg7335]

@@notquiteachateaudiy Thank you. Maybe you can show us that chateau and grounds someday. 😃

[@catherinefoster2517]

Dose anyone maintain the water ways and ponds

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

I don't know Catherine, but haven't seen anyone do anything

[@josedacosta9847]

Are you going to raise your tiver banks soon?

[@danielleboely6820]

Those are not the snails the French eat

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

I know Danielle, they have snail farms here in France, they don't eat the wild ones, they have salmonella!

[@Mej_Javiky]

Stay dry

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Thanks Victoria