While I was away from Chaumont...

[@creative227]

I love Brian, “… these plants going to someplace called La La land!” He’s hilarious!

[@anajanaj5846]

He’s not wrong 🤣

[@katewestcottvt]

Gotta be LaLande right?😂

[@vanessajamieson7420]

Goodness, Dan, you really should be taking care of yourself not being out in the rain & cold when you’re obviously not well & have a cold yourself. Pneumonia is not funny or bronchitis!!

[@AJB220]

@@katewestcottvt A thought but maybe not his at the time?

[@AJB220]

@@katewestcottvt He may not have intended that connection at the time.

[@kirstenroberts_studio]

So glad Brian and Nick filmed unloading day. Classic !

[@chriswilford3576]

Me too, I’m laughing all the way to the end and back again!

[@robinparkes988]

Brian and Nick together puts a smile on my face. They are like 2 mischievous kids. I’d love to see them when the camera isn’t rolling.

[@debrajames3869]

Perhaps at the pub. 🙂

[@KABITH0888]

Me too 😂

[@balibelle63]

me three!

[@2togo53]

4

[@susanhill3147]

@@robinparkes988 yes Dan needs to do a series of bloopers, he should have loads of them….

[@denisevincent4050]

Nick's grin says everything about how happy he is to see this load of plants, while Brian's jokes were laugh-out-loud quality (or I am just old and easily amused). I'm glad that Team Chaumont's faith was sufficient to persuade the driver to come in and that all ended well. Best wishes for a quick recovery from your cold, Dan!

[@11orana]

Yep. We are definitely the "Centre for the Easily Amused".

[@mariettedemarest5173]

​@@11orana hahaaa ❤

[@ornleifs]

Nice to see Dan the Gardener again.

[@mmm365]

& Castle owner and restorer

[@catherinewhite8819]

That’s how we first knew him, humble (or not so humble) gardener at Stephanie’s Chateau de LaLande. I am amazed at what he is achieving

[@lieuwina]

Brian and Nick the two most mischievous men together. That driver was not happy and those other coconut plants going to La La Land, Brian you are so funny and Nicks grin when he sees all those plants and getting to drive machinery again. Dan hope you get better soon.

[@rogerwilco2]

I think the driver must have been mightily puzzled by the whole thing. Two British hobos in a ruin of a chateau, handling all kinds of equipment to unload half a forest of plants. Oh, and cameras. \o/

[@julietrask7497]

😆

[@artfx9]

I think he is tired of all that, everywhere he goes is the same 😂

[@Toyotaamazon80series]

One Irish man and one English man.

[@bjbutton57]

😂😂😂

[@tamarlindsay8382]

Half-built chateau.

[@fatfrogfarm]

That Brian is a hoot! He and Nick together are quite the team. That was fun.

[@NaeNae475]

I’m truly amazed by how you both managed to unload 6,000 plants with such ease, grace, and an outstanding attitude. It’s inspiring to see not just the physical effort but also the positivity and teamwork you brought to such a demanding task. Your approach is a wonderful reminder of how attitude can transform even the toughest jobs into something impressive and admirable. Thank you for setting such a great example!

[@Marguerite-xy4my]

Good to see you back Dan, get well soon. Brian and Nick were fabulous

[@CynthiaLuna-gc1sd]

Nick is GREAT with the machinery. He just loves to drive them. Brian cracks me up. Those two are crazy together. Makes work enjoyable. ❤❤❤

[@kathyritchey9526]

I totally enjoyed Brian's Good Morning. 😂 . It's so incredible ,all the plants. How gorgeous. Awesome job as always gentlemen.

[@nidyabronstrup2375]

I don’t blame the driver, I would be worried too. All in all he did a fantastic job. You guys are awesome ❤

[@lesley-annecarle]

Well Done Brian & Nick Dan it will be, very beautiful !!!!!!

[@stephaniesharkey3538]

OMG- I laughed right out-loud- coconut plants!!!!! Lala land!!!!! Haha , made my day! Thx Brian

[@allarahmcmullin3189]

Coconut 🌴 plants 😂

[@PatriciaDelsey]

You aren’t kidding when you say huge plants! Yikes. Great lorry driving, great unloading, and great planting

[@juliemix3373]

Dan, lovely to see you still have your gardening skills. The place will look fabulous!! Glad the lads filmed the delivery. It was awesome! Cheers

[@colleenryan7267]

Feel better Dan. So exciting to receive all the beautiful plants . Nick and Brian did a great job.

[@tinavonsild5860]

Denmark here🇩🇰 Nobody suspekted our trojan horse with vikings for next time Nick goes extrem viking.

[@heidit8009]

😂

[@kathleenclark5877]

TOO FUNNY!

[@judithmalan1502]

😂😂😂😂

[@zeenatbaer138]

That was some brilliant driving by delivery man (and Nick of course) it's not easy driving those huge trucks and you really don't want to get stuck anywhere! Cracked me up Brian balancing on the front forks.. and his jokes.

[@galenklisch4354]

A place called La La Land ? That was his funniest joke yet. Good one !

[@joannejenkins7379]

I think they are referring to “Chateau Diaries” it’s called LaLande.

[@secksysequin2580]

​@@joannejenkins7379thanks. I actually didn't understand

[@silva7493]

@@joannejenkins7379 I too very much appreciate the explanation!!!

[@chriswilford3576]

Dan started out as a gardener at LaLande!

[@isabellamarais8494]

.....the description of La LA land describes it so well. I laughed so hard!!!

[@dan27music]

Great work. And I think the lorry driver did well getting through those gates without a scratch.

[@romanabramov5543]

он тренеруется попасть в рай ))

[@patriciau6277]

As a truck driver myself I understand that drivers concern. It’s his license on the line for any and all damages

[@valmatthews9117]

I am sure there is a bit of poetic licence there. The driver would see that other trucks have been through the gates before but still needs to line it up to haul through easily.

[@isabellamarais8494]

The driver is a diva......many and just as big trucks have gone there and unloaded cargo. He needs to be on a stage 😂

[@johumm455]

he already lost a piece under the headlight, that may happen. But in this case ...

[@katepolloway5314]

Holy sh!t, that truck driver. Watching Brian rolling his eyes, hilarious

[@beverlysnow9315]

The pups are living their best lives. A little rainy and wet, but they adapt to the fun. FUN!

[@ritahemmerly4224]

Some people could have rainbows up their butts , spitting out Smarities and they still wouldn't be happy! Life observation.

[@katharinatrub1338]

Yes it's true, they have a great life in Chaumont. I also wonder how or if they are allowed into the yurt?

[@CH-rg8zp]

Sick and planting in the cold rain brrrrrr. Could feel that in my bones. Awesome job getting the truck in and unloaded Nick & the Coffee Guy

[@chriswilford3576]

I noticed the driver went out through the gate at a great speed!

[@mavep2855]

Tight squeeze getting through the gates! Nick and Brian crack me up with their shenanigans! Feel well soon Dan. 🎄🇨🇦❤️

[@brandyjean7015]

I think it was the 'or back it up about a kilometer' that cinched the decision.

[@Daihatsu_Hijet]

He had plenty of room, just a pissy driver.

[@robertrepenning4752]

Wow! We missed you Dan. But glad you got a little time off. Feel better brother!!!

[@gavinmoore260]

I’ve watched this 12 times already and can confirm it is a certified chateau classic

[@chriswilford3576]

😂😂😂❤❤❤

[@frankiechan9651]

Those mature, pre-espaliered trees are amazing. I know you mentioned it, but I was not expecting them to be done in a way that is instant wall. Welcome back Dan - at least it looks like you don't need to water the new plants in.

[@jeanburgin160]

Sorry that you have returned sick Dan! Awesome plants. Wow I can believe these espaliers!!! Oh thanks goodness he got in!!! Brian and Nick do so many great things to help you Dan. These plants are so amazing, your grounds are going to be complete and awesome by the time you finish the Chateau. Love it!!! It looks nasty there. Going to be lovely. Yes huge!!! Oh can't wait for the surprise next week! All the best Dan.

[@DShaimaaHam]

Here in south western New Hampshire, USA there’s a rhododendron park. It has them as cultivated(which stay smaller) and then most that are allowed to grow wild. The parke is more now a forest, because rhododendron can become an actual 30 to 40 foot tree. I never knew this until I found this place. It is absolutely beautiful to see. It’s about 300 acres of park, with many trails and paths meandering about. The park started as a private land for a family way back in the 1930s so there was a home on the property. As time went by the family continued to maintain both elements of cultivated and wild plantings and growth of the land. There are a few other trees scattered about, but mostly rhododendrons. In the 1970s the land was willed of to the parks and recreation’s department of New Hampshire. There’s a suggested entry fee for the forest to help maintain the paths, trails, one road and other stuff like signs and markings of trails. The place is at its best when in full bloom mid June into early July, which can be altered by a colder and longer winter. With all that said, I love the idea that you have put them on the property of the chateau and will let them grow wild.

[@CHunt-cz1ek]

The best is the hum of the bees when they are flowering. Walking underneath them and hearing that is singular.

[@michelebourke4340]

If you have a love of rhodos, google Pukeiti, New Zealand.

[@Heidi_Reckel]

You went to see your kids. You obviously forgot that kids are germ factories, and they will gladly share them with everyone. 😂

[@plasmaDave]

Too true the only time I got COVID was from a little chap in a lift that told us "I don't feel well, I'm all shivery cough cough" 😱

[@PierreSaint-Hillier]

😂😂😂

[@ohppig1]

Unexpected Sunday video! looking forward to the surprises

[@rayn8740]

The new plants will transform the grounds. I can't wait to see what they look like in a year or two.👍

[@ladyhawk5245]

Ohooo that's a tight squeeze through that gate...no wonder the drivers not happy.😳😕

[@lindasteller]

I sometimes forget you were a gardener before you became a chateau restorer supreme! Nick alway looks so happy when he's driving machinery (or terrorizing Brian). Can't wait to see the new developments.

[@lightner1962]

It's going to be so beautiful there next spring when all those Rhododendrons bloom! Thank you for adding Brian's video capture of him and Nick on delivery day, what a hoot! 😂

[@barbie5697]

Well done Nick & Brian! That driver wasn’t sure what to think about you lot! 😂

[@leahgannon5030]

Good to see you Dan,take care of yourself and get well. Looking forward to this coming week!

[@jannahughes3121]

Take care of yourself Dan. We miss you when you’re gone.

[@billhadden7219]

I'm from Canada and have delivered to small fsrms with similar gates. Our trucks are bigger and wider. He did good and so did you guys. Mmmmm plants. What a change that will bring to the property. Fantastic work guys. Including the lory driver.

[@johumm455]

he just could have simply lifted a tag axle on the trailer...

[@billhadden7219]

​@johumm455 if it's equipped that way great But if it's fixed .

[@lindaarmstrongjackman9788]

Those are big rhododendrons. It will be beautiful next year. 😊

[@ViktorSarge]

Hey that's a really nice sunday surprise!

[@mariedowling3837]

Get better soon Dan - keep warm and cosy 🤧 Well done Brian & Nick for persuading the driver to enter the property 👏👏

[@lindabaker2905]

Who could possibly say, “No!” To these two super chaps. 🙂

[@RosemaryOrchard-he6eg]

Great job Nick and Brian.

[@sharyllee7094]

Feel better, Dan; you're the man. Brian and Nick were fun to watch! Looking forward.

[@cathymonck3726]

Hot toddy and warm bed is what you need!❤from Snowy Canada!

[@RG-ce5hj]

Ditto from Florida 👍

[@kirstenandreasen908]

cathymonck3726 and from cold rainy Denmark

[@nancysimpson9045]

And from HOT & HUMID Brisbane Australia 🥵💕🇦🇺💕

[@cathymonck3726]

@ when we have winter you get summer and l often think of this as my cousin and family live in New Zealand she visited and didn’t like the winter!

[@amyloueliza]

Team work is a wonderful thing. The way you bous presented the beginning of the recording is brilliant. I just love you guys. Excellent work. The driver is concerned about his rig. Fair dues, however he's a professional driver and this is part and parcel of his job. Pillock. Lol.

[@duartesousa2908]

Great video - you really captured the truck driver’s tension 😁

[@iainrutherford184]

Total respect for the truck driver. Very easy to drive along a narrow track, through a tight entrance, and unknown turning area... until you've done it 😉

[@Bassey_NZ]

Exactly. He did well.

[@malbers35]

I've seen better....

[@iainrutherford184]

@@malbers35 I've seen a lot worse 🫣

[@reetpateet8656]

Glad to see you guys back. I love the Forest you’ve had delivered!😂 Boy your home will eventually be such a wonderful place - even more than it is already! Fabulous!

[@chrismckenzie2741]

Take good care Dan! Be well soon. The plantings are going to look awesome! 😊

[@68paulak]

Whew, that was a tight squeeze through the gate. I was worried the driver was going to destroy your walls. I’m glad that came out okay.😊

[@willemhuson326]

It is so much fun to see the dogs interested in everything.

[@louettahuddleson7194]

Yeah! Happy to see ya back home Dan. What an amazing delivery of plants and trees! Brian and Nick did a great job unloading. See ya tomorrow 👋🏻👋🏻👋🏻

[@barbblake8697]

You guys are SO funny! Brian said: these plants are going to someplace called La La land! Stephanie will love that!! Well Done Brian & Nick great video! The truck driver was a bit nervous pulling that huge truck past the gates, I don't blame him, it was a tight squeeze, but he made it! Dan, get better soon, and let Brian and Nick do more videos, there hilarious to watch. I got to go watch this again. I need a good laugh today!!!

[@eileenworth7862]

Cleaning up the dogs has to be a job in itself!

[@clairehampton986]

Feel better, Dan! That really is a tone of plants. Very exciting.

[@MemineAussi]

Getting that massive semi through those gates, and then reversing it on the grounds was a bit of masterful driving by the driver. Kudos to him and Crispin Co!

[@Alex4n3r]

When he took out his phone to make photos from the gate, I thought it was over.

[@LoireValleyChateaux]

Rhodies grow like trees in Oregon... absolutely beautiful in bloom. ❤️🙏

[@stuborn-complaining-german]

I can't tell you how many discussions I had with truck drivers about if they can fit through where countless others went through just fine... 😅

[@meofnz2320]

But on the other hand…I can’t tell you how often people with nothing at risk have been economical with the truth at my expense in order to serve their needs.

[@francoisebekaert8137]

@@meofnz2320 good for you for setting that straight!

[@dorothylaplante7243]

OMG you guys are funny. Unloading the plants from that truck could have been a comedy skit. They will be so beautiful when they are planted and growing.

[@chriswilford3576]

I think it’s already a comedy skit!❤🎉❤😂🎉

[@user-ValFeel]

Это чудесно! Столько растений! Я в восторге🎉❤🎉 Спасибо вам большое за ваш труд. Это очень вдохновляет. У меня нет замка, лишь маленький бревенчатый домик в поле, обдуваемый со всех сторон ветра и. Но я верю, что скоро вокруг него вырастет сад. Уже два года я работаю над этим. В моем распоряжении слишком мало ресурсов, но я умею черенковать, у меня получается выращивать растения из семян. Я надеюсь, что то, что я вырастила в этом году переживёт нашу Сибирскую зиму и порадует меня весной новыми ростками и зветением.

[@dianerichardson3061]

Good to see you back Dan. I hope the chateaux has withstood all the recent stormy weather.Well done, Brian and Nick for making me laugh with your filming antics! Can't wait to see the next stages in the run up to Christmas.

[@lynnehodgskin7478]

That is exciting! The garden is going to look beautiful!

[@MaureenBailey-rz1xq]

Well done Brian and Nick and welcome back Dan hope feel better soon x

[@juanitafoster9834]

Those plants look great.

[@BernardDauphinais]

Good job, Cristin Company! The garden is looking spectacular, Dan. Can't believe the size of those plants.

[@miroslavapobjecka330]

Oh my you moved whole garden center there 😂. Looking forward to see them all planted 😊

[@paulinefreeman9492]

Dan looks fantastic hope you had a lovely week with your boys xxxx

[@frankpaquet295]

OMG! You guys had way too much work to do because that guy didn't think his truck would fit through the gates!! You're wonderful to do that; I'm sure Dan appreciates your hard work and he owes you for all that work! A good pint or three or four?? Well done Brian and Nick, you guys had such a great attitude about all of this. Love the trees though, beautiful. Take care of yourself Dan, you're out there getting soaked with rain. (from Sandi)

[@mannyortiz4814]

Dan,Nick,Brian my landscaping engineers. The plants are beautiful. The truck entering was scary. A lot of good driving by all of you. I’m glad you are back. I hope you had a good time with your boys. Until next time my love. Please, take care and stay safe. Love ya , happy holidays. 🍺🍺🍺🌹🎄🇺🇸🌞🕊️😘😇❤️🦢🌈🙏👍

[@lozinozz7567]

I grew up on my grandfathers rhododendron/azalea nursery. They’re going to be beautiful when in flower 😊

[@patricksanders858]

Morning from California! Get well soon!

[@ellid.3192]

He's back... Dan, the gardener 😊❤

[@anna-taniatransylove5762]

🙂Oh Lord, look at these beatifull plants and trees....the ones that are trimmed into to shape are out of this world 🙂

[@lindamontgomery2775]

That orchard is going to be gorgeous!!

[@hilarypearson3842]

Can’t wait to see this garden I’m sure it’ll be amazing

[@seanpetermcdonald]

get well soon Dan

[@SofiNme365]

Brian and Nick 💙

[@Ditte-ms5zv]

First comment ever; the writing on the truck is from a Danish supermarket chain and reads: Together we will find the way to good food experiences. What it’s doing delivering plants in France is anyone’s guess….

[@Justin-hz8bh]

thanks!

[@jimmielmholt]

Ja det er et godt spørgsmål hvad den Coop trailer laver i Frankrig. When it comes to speaking Danish, Brian has a lot to learn 😅

[@DibloDk]

7:14 When I rewind to listen again, I could almost understand Brian 😮 but not without the text on the wagon 😁

[@RolfLilleby]

@@DibloDkif Brian had some frogs for dinner he might be able to say it correctly

[@LSUMIKE1990]

😂🤣😆

[@kimbevan5614]

The boys did you proud. I hope you had a fun time with the boys doing Christmas stuff.. see you tomorrow. Sleep well lad K🇬🇧❤️❤️

[@timothyearp631]

I could understand the driver's reluctance having a big truck make your turn though the gate is not always the same experience and a small change in the set-up on the truck can make a massive difference in the way it will maneuver. I have also delivered nursery stock in the U.S. and sometimes got put into that situation with a sleeper truck and 53' refrigerated trailer. Things that you the property owner can do to help: Don't say "We get trucks like yours in here all the time", Give the driver room- if you can widen the gate by sliding a pin out, then do that the morning of delivery, if you can widen the road on the side away from the wall that will help make the turn easier and less sharp

[@LaReynedeNeige]

Depends if he owns the road.

[@chriscorbin2059]

Nick will be in his element when planting starts.

[@chriswilford3576]

And Dan of course!

[@teebodk3917]

10:19 Hey, Brian, you're mutilating my beautiful Danish language! :) Yes, that's Danish writing on the side of that trailer. It means "together we find the way to great culinary experiences" - it used to belong to DK supermarket chain Coop (plates BR5307), but was retired in November '22 and seemingly exported to Belgium.

[@ModernHypnotherapy]

Flemish speaking Belgium driver who is 'very happy' to speak French!!

[@karlchristoffer1275]

Nøjagtig..! 😊

[@danellis-jones1591]

No offence, but that's not the snappiest marketing line!

[@jakobseerup]

@@danellis-jones1591 yeah, but there was a nice big broccoli, too...

[@kailand3056]

Welcome back - you were missed❤ I’m really looking forward to this week’s happenings 👍

[@cloudydavey1936]

OMG I'm dying!!!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣Thanks for putting the laughs in my belly today!

[@wonderjh]

Feel better!❤

[@charmees6637]

Welcome back Dan I’m sure the Lads, Dogs and of course the Chateau missed you. Wow! What an awesome delivery. Can’t wait to see your Fruit Forest

[@tonybowers9490]

A beautiful sunny calm day, then crazy strong winds, then rain, then snow, followed by (take your pick). And, that's in 1 week. He He

[@alba3335]

Wouaww, ça va être superbe !!! Le parfait complément du Château 😍

[@Rbmc2611]

Beautiful plants can’t wait for spring! Dan, I laughed pretty hard. Brian is funny and the look Nick gave him was pretty cute. The driver on the other hand he’s a big chicken. He should’ve known you wouldn’t take him in that property if he couldn’t get turned around.

[@dougsargent1808]

Brian is hilarious. He and Nick did a great job getting the truck unloaded. Hope you feel better soon Dan. Can't wait to see what you've got planned for next week.

[@erikdam391]

The language on the side of the truck is Danish - "Sammen finder vi vej til de gode madoplevelser - Coop - sammen om bedre mad" (Together we find the way to the good food experiences - Coop - Together for better food), but the rear is in French: "Cristin Company - Sériosité et confiance" (Seriousness and confidence), and the truck is registered in Belgium (which admittedly fits with the French text)...??? Talk about mixed messages!

[@hayseedlucylou1688]

I love all these ups & downs through this AMAZING PROJECT! Keep the faith and carry on!!

[@kyliemumby7881]

Ohhh myyyy those plants and the espeliars in particular 😍😍😍

[@robbiemoriarty7499]

It is so smart to do all the plants as you are renovating so your landscaping will be flourishing when the chateau is complete.

[@doowroh]

oh yeah, Brian is a great host! Also, hang out with kids and you're sure to get sick. Comes with the territory.

[@juliepye8549]

Oh joy, wasnt expecting today's vlog so good surprise. Plants are substantial so should look good this spring and summer. All that and excitement coming up this week. Marvellous! 😂