Our Historic 18th Century Pool RUINED By A Water Leak

[@karinnovak5145]

Personally I think the Montagu family can really count themselves very lucky that Julie with all her energy and determination came into their family!

[@davelindgren5245]

10 times more energy than I have

[@jamieryman]

Julie has never looked more like a MidWesterner than in tennis shoes 👟, a shower cap & a power tool 😂🤣 Ya do us proud 💖

[@rhondamartin3575]

I love the brush mower! Fabulous 🎉❤! Great job Julie, Luke and staff! 🎉❤

[@matthewtuttle1272]

Julie; you are not afraid to work on any kind of project. I love your enthuthiasm.

[@kellybryson7754]

Glamorous life of the Lady of the manor

[@shar553]

Julie, you are such a take charge woman. I admire your getting into that murky water in the pool and taking care of what needed to be done. It was nice seeing so much of the land surrounding the immediate grounds outside the house. It is beautiful. ❤

[@MappertonLive]

Thank you so much!

[@paisleyjane9606]

Such a glamorous life!! Why does Luke get the clean jobs? Still, I was hoping for a progress report at the end on how the blanket weed battle was going.

[@28105wsking]

Rare indeed among women! Julie is not afraid of 'gooey' in the Floating Gardens of Babylon!!!!! "A gal named Julie is a joy forever. Her awesomeness increases! She will never wade into nothingness, but still will keep a clean reflection pool for us, full of sweet dreams and turtles and quiet reflections!" (apologies to Keats!) It is beautiful, even if it is expensive and gooey!

[@carinas916]

I'll add my 2 cents. Seal the pool and use barley straw bundles throughout to keep algae away. Some sort of water feature in the middle that keeps the water moving might help as well.

[@victoriab11]

the centre must remain clear for mirror like reflections - the Countess said - but yes some sort of thing to move water

[@JamieArcangel]

I agree. They REALLY need something to keep the water moving. Even if it’s run only some of the time ( maybe remove it when the visitors come ). I think it’s an imperative piece of the puzzle to keep the algae away.

[@jcee8493]

I would love to see you drain and clean out that tiny underground grotto pool, I'm curious what it looks like freshened up.

[@paulabibb1116]

Poor Julie has the worst chore, "pond sliming" ! Of course It is a worthy cause.

[@genelane2243]

Screw a short chain into the pool wall. Screw a long chain onto the floating frame. Connect long chain to short chain with an S-Hook. It's even adjustable for changing water levels. 😁

[@moxiemckeldrey5486]

Instead of screws add T hooks like the ones used on bracelets to the planters, that way they would be easier to disconnect.

[@BettyKoehler-zg5sv]

Julie, you are a brave chickadee getting into the slimy pool! 😳 That green algae was disgusting! I hope you can find a solution. The critters were interesting, and I bet the kids love it! That robot mower was amazing! Love from Pennsylvania, USA 💕🌷🐻

[@gerardguida7727]

I remember when you Refreshed the pool and installed the planters 😊....

[@simoneconsciousobserver3105]

I really enjoy seeing the wildlands. That remote controlled brush hog thingamabob sure makes light work of clearing all the undesired brush and brambles. I sure hope the pool gets a more permanent repair. It is obviously a great challenge to keep an old house and all the property

[@cindyleonard3494]

I think the creepy crawler event such a good idea. I'm sure it will get bigger each year😊

[@MappertonLive]

I hope so too!

[@cynthiat6505]

You kill me! I’m amazed at how hard you work and keep such a fabulous attitude! You’re fantastic!

[@cindyleonard3494]

Yes she is such an inspiration

[@crinkle2649]

I've said this before, if you are going to have that kind of "pool," you need to put algae eaters. It would be really helpful if you sealed the sides and bottom so no water could leak in.

[@Nitaseyboldsault161]

Never a dull moment at mapperton lol

[@paulabibb1116]

What a lovely exhibit for kids, I wish I could round up all the grand nieces, nephews and cousins to visit it.

[@m.k.7179]

Love this. I cannot imagine a place this massive. A big pool net to scoop all that out of the pool would maybe help. I give you praise for all your hard work!

[@luciaroslingshaw2112]

I love to see new technology being used in farming - esp smaller farms. So exciting to see.

[@silvertuch]

i really enjoyed julie fighting with the plants in the pool. hilarious! 😂

[@dsds7395]

Julie - mad respect on your work ethic and willingness to get your hands dirty …from one mid-western girl to another!

[@rubystarr-1]

Splurtle needs a Myrtle.

[@lrogers707]

truly enjoyed the variety of this episode [creepy crawlers; pond maintenance; countryside management, including native pollinators...]. thank you for sharing

[@mariaangelesmarinramirez5376]

Julie nice video regarding 18th pool and very good explanation about 18th pool's water leak.

[@laurieallen8040]

Great to see Luke take on a piece of the explanation and discussion of the business surrounding the estate and the wildlife; he clearly loves the nature around the estate

[@LSTEdD1]

Julie, I think you are in France while we are all watching this. So, you deserve the break!! 😊☀️

[@Travelling_Jonoberries]

Thank you Viscount & Viscountess for another fantastic episode where you once again covered all the events and operational activities that are partaken whilst at Mapperton Manor, the quality is amazing and cinematography outstanding, what a wonderful day for the Creepy Crawly farm and the aerials of the property certainly show the care and love you have for Mapperton. We are privileged to be able to enjoy this along with your good selves, take care and God Bless 😇👍🏰🙏

[@Bob32328]

I’m early-ish for once!!!! Huge fan and hope to come visit u and the manor one day if I ever come to England!

[@rosemariedeschenes7013]

Never a dull moment 😂😂😂😂😂Hope the leak in the pool gets sorted out soon 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@santyclause8034]

I've already posted a suggestion for resolving this in another YT on the same problem, it may be older. I'll keep plugging my 2c until I'm actually timely and the post has a chance to attract notice: there comes a time when all good men must consider earthworks... a trench along the pool wall on the damming water side, line the dropside and the bottom of said trench with a Dam liner, run a drainage hole and pipe through it at the deepest (in the middle perhaps) and have that sent under the pool to outflow somewhere on the other side downhill. Backfill your quite deep trench and cover it over again. Fill the cracks in the pool wall, fix the filtration pumps, kick back and enjoy.

[@longwaytotipperary]

Always look forward to Mapperton updates! And always impressed with Julie’s many, many talents!! Love following the rewinding process and Luke’s explanations!

[@dr.strangelove7739]

As a fourth generation Oklahoman, I can attest to the fact the Oklahoma Brown tarantula is an "Okie" that you don't want to meet when you come and visit. In the summertime, they can be found scurrying across country roads in the late evenings. They are really easy to spot because they are so big, and they can jump high enough to land on your shoulder before they give you a big bite! Sorry, I'm not a fan of my local spider, and before visiting Mapperton, all Oklahoma Browns need to be far far away.

[@ConnieAnderson-p8o]

I believe Luke is a child at heart ❤️

[@mariaangelesmarinramirez5376]

Luke vey good explanation regarding the landscape project.

[@luciaroslingshaw2112]

I loved Luke's bit with the creepy crawlies.

[@digger000100]

Hi guys we visited your place back in April loved it but there was no info outside in the garden like when was the pools put in or what the small building with the fire places were for who planned the garden bla bla it would of been great to know the history of that area .

[@GlasshouseandGarden]

15:23 I totally agree with Luke about the value of Historic Houses. It is a brilliant organisation and well worth joining. The individuality of the houses and gardens is incredibly interesting (and refreshing after the corporate National Trust). I think HH should do more things (like appearing in this video) to advertise itself to get new members.

[@ClareDoherty-si2px]

Good on you, getting in & sorting it. My Lord (Luke), please consider those who have a phobia/allergy/fear of dogs. I have a phobia which means oarks/beaches/national treasures/cafes are a NO go. We're not vocal as it's man's best friend, but it affects businesses beyond their understanding. A weekend or a few year will show revenue your missing.

[@angelamoreno5914]

Omg 😱 the cockroach moment on steroids was devastating for me!

[@sariel8406]

Add a UV filter clarifyer to remove the green color of the water.

[@ToniM-qr7zo]

How did I go from watching an 18th century pool to bugs so focused I didn’t even notice 😂❤ this is such a great channel

[@MappertonLive]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@sandradon2958]

The robocut T600 is great, cuts through the bracken and scrub like butter, loved watching it. Was not so keen on the creepy crawlies, sorry but had to fast forward that part. The black and red moth is beautiful. I do love seeing you both and beautiful Mapperton. Wishing you the best always and looking forward to the next episode.

[@waltercook4868]

Fascinating. Kids love that bug kind of stuff. Do they have speakers that give special presentations? You should advertise it more in park bulletins, recreation centers, home school groups, church bulletins, science museums, summer school programs, boy and girl scout groups, day care centers, libraries (ask the library to create a bug book list for your program - put it on their website and they can advertise your bug program), cotillion clubs, radio, community bulletins, local newspapers etc? Do you keep a list of resources to send press releases to? Do you have local mavens, that you can approach, that talk about community activities in their social media accounts? Can you tell the mavens that if they can get a certain number of visitors to Mapperton, and the visitor mentions said maven suggested a Mapperton event, said maven gets a free ticket? Do you collect voluntary emails from visitors so that you can send them updates on activities? Can you use that robot mower machine to mow big words, that can be seen aerially, and the words say something about visiting Mapperton? Can you adopt a Mapperton mascot, such as the eagle gates, dress Chris up in a Mapperton eagle costume, stand him on the side of the road with a sign advertising Mapperton? Mrs. Brown's boys did something like that. Regarding the Texas and Oklahoma spiders; I grew up in Texas about 3 miles from the Oklahoma border. We have great big black tarantulas. They are slow and remind me of Imperial Walkers.

[@colleenwilson6869]

I’m one of your Oklahoma “friends” and was not expecting to hear anyone say Oklahoma while watching. Very familiar with the brown tarantulas…not a fan of them 😂

[@debbieborden7245]

I really admire your rewilding project and how considerate you are of your neighbours. I am really interested in following this project. I can certainly understand how you need to hold your nerve. A very brave thing to do but how wonderful for the biodiversity

[@CattyT1]

One day I’ll get down to your area and a visit to Fabulous Mapperton will be top of my to do list😊

[@sarab4241]

This darn pool! Hope you guys have an easier time with it in future seasons!

[@tt8807]

You are so brave Julie!💜

[@sakurapablo671]

Oh no……hope you guys can try and get it repaired soon. ❤

[@julied840]

From The Land Cleveland Oh Love your channel Great vid, from the pool to the ragwort Keep Rockin it my sister!

[@patriciakeogh5008]

Once again she’s in the water 💦 your so brave 😊

[@pmroveda]

You’re hilarious! Doing what you’re doing with a nice bathing suit on and a shower cap!

[@hollykeller1545]

You were so much fun in the pool! But yuck!!! 🩷👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Loved the creepy crawlies and fields, etc.

[@pietro_valente]

What happened to the big hedge cut in half?

[@rubyc2802]

Luke and Julie have you thought of buy and cultivating bees for honey ?

[@starlighthillfarmhouse]

Had to fast forward past the creepy crawly segment 🕷️🙀

[@daydreambeliever6603]

You are a tough cookie Julie. ❤❤❤❤

[@fayreid6953]

I'm learning so much from your channel

[@franceskrahe6261]

Enviroswim is an Australian filtration system that gives you fresh water to swim in no chlorine or salt.

[@DawnShipley1977]

I woulddo Julie's job over the creepy crawlies. Some one in my building has bugs and they are trying to spread to my apartment. I detest bugs and spiders...don't even like lady bugs or butterflies.

[@sbelcher4651]

Oh, the glamour of being the lady of the manor 🤣🤣🤦‍♀️

[@trishaeverton9592]

That little mower reminded me of the vinegaroon.

[@louisebrislane6607]

the mower reminded me of a yellow hornet that we get here in Australia, or had it been black would have looked like a bulldog ant.

[@maryfrump7937]

🎉oo I'll join!

[@rosariomarques1]

You need to find the right sand filter for your pool. It will solve the problem.

[@janinepeckham9925]

Curious what happened to a couple of those pool hedges sliced in half-were they diseased and trimmed back? I hope Spurtle is not a snapping turtle! Beautiful pool, just needs an overlay of gunnite to stop the recurring leaks.

[@MappertonLive]

Yes exactly. And Splurtle is sweet!

[@marymerrill1612]

Not AGAIN!

[@DD-rs9zj]

What modern repairs are you able to do to the pool? I am sure there are restrictions since I believe you said it is Tudor period? I heard a lot of suggestions in comments.

[@starlighthillfarmhouse]

Oh Julie’s please tell me you were wearing water shoes. 😮

[@sandylmcallister]

Could you get a net, the kind to clean pools with, to get all of the murky stuff out of there?

[@hollykeller1545]

Yes! Please!!!

[@carolinecorey6473]

Can we not make q Mapperton Muck Masque and Spa Line of Products? Surely that algae is very rich in phytoplankton nutrients? 😂😂😂 let’s see your skin post pool? Love you and your great Midwestern work ethic!!!

[@jeanettealbrecht9542]

I live in Tulsa, Oklahoma and ran into many large spiders as a kid.

[@dianavanderclute4322]

Yes. A real, lined pool might increase the amount if people who want to stay there. There are other non chemicals that people yae, besides chlorine, to keep pool healthy. A pretty blueiner and clean be great tir guests.

[@pheart2381]

The robocut should be nicknamed the Stag Beetle. I see similarities.

[@friendlhi]

wouldn't that be a business option: let visitors down into the pool (on own risk) and they may grasp underwater greens and take them home as souvenirs for 10 pounds (1 pound reduction) 🙂

[@taiikomochiyuurichin1459]

That happens in families that have the same people involved previously all the time. It's like her comment about liking brown furniture instead of the trend toward the white commercial stuff. At a family funeral my father drew attention to the crystal sconces in the funeral home saying that in his youth when they used the abandoned house as a play house it had Victorian crystal chandeliers that they would used as target practice knowing by the sound of the break if it were real lead crystal or plain glass. The glass had a thud to the sound instead of the ping of crystal. This was back just after WWII and the old folks did not care for the older furniture also. Sounds crazy for kids to have access to guns but that was life on a cattle ranch in the middle of no where. Those bullets could have ricochet off the adobe walls, marble fireplace surrounds or table tops but when you consider there are about 40 first cousins just in one family and just as many in each of the other families you probably would not miss an injured one for a few days.

[@s.b.7924]

Do they have Gunite in the UK? Sounds like you have to re-line the pool totally and redo the plumbing for it. After all it has lasted a long time and everything does have a life span.

[@DawnShipley1977]

She amazes me. You couldn't pay me to get in there and do that. Nope, nope, nope...I don't do slimy anything.

[@maryfrump7937]

I tell you, we girls from the Midwest are do it yourselfers!

[@spongebobsqueeze]

Julie i was wondering why you had the shower cap on while bravely using that battery powered screwdriver in deep standing water. Then I saw all of the blanket algae. Don’t need that clogging up the household shower drains. Having such a glamorous lifestyle you really should have an outside shower before going inside to shower. It wouldn’t do to have your guests seeing you on the lawn washing off with the hose. Lol

[@EmilyFox252]

I hope those spiders don't live in those tiny boxes all the time!

[@giovannagallottini]

They do.

[@victoriab11]

more ramps on each of the plant islands - turtles & frogs are not 24x7 water animals - mustn’t help the green slime to have dead frogs

[@hillfarm7044]

have you looked into barley straw to control the algae?

[@craig9843]

Where does the water flowing into the pool come from??

[@junkdna9093]

what happened , ? ,,, Turn it to natural swimming pool u will not clean it anymore :) . greetings from saudi arabia .

[@samanthab1923]

Why doesn’t the other lower pool/fountain not get blanketweed?

[@kathleenkane1502]

Sun’s out gun’s out 💪

[@chronoboat11]

Is that a pool or a pond?If it's a pool, you need to treat it like a pool, if it's a pond.Let it grow like a pond

[@okienana11]

I live in Oklahoma and never want to see an Oklahoma Brown. Ranks up there with snakes.

[@rosykatzCATS]

Can all that moss cause you a mold health problem?

[@ms.booklover2676]

That cockroach and Scorpiospider both look like land lobsters.

[@LSTEdD1]

Please be careful! Safety glasses?!?

[@davidpaol1]

some things are worth saving, some arent. If you are strapped for cash and this estate is not in the black and you have to appeal for money patreon etc… Just drain it and let it become a sunken garden. Water looks brackish and prone to mosquitoes not inviting at all.

[@TartarianTreasures]

What makes u feel that is a pool? It's a traditional fountain isn't it ? Just build a Heated SALTWATER pool lol 😆 ❤🎉 U must be absolutely FREEZING 😮 😢 😭 U are ADORED in 🇨🇦

[@victoriab11]

one video mentioned it would have originally had fish in it for the kitchen

[@debbiehollis5711]

That pool is certainly not inviting to swim in .Be like swimming in a duck pond.

[@teacuppug8337]

Eww- Julie! Please tell me there is some benefit for your skin!! I can’t even 🫣

[@MrBrownnn696]

Lmfao poor Chris…

[@terrythomas7035]

Are the beavers back home?

[@hollykeller1545]

I believe he said no in maybe the last video. They may get some new ones.

[@victoriab11]

I wonder if they are ok wherever they are, and if they will be easily returned