Chateau collapse scare: intense tree removal from a 120 year old ruin

[@highlandscots]

The bottle is Van Cleef and Arpel Eau de Toilette First. The scent is called First and was made in Paris by Van Cleef and Arpel (a haute couture jewelry company…..they make one of a kind gold, platinum, Diamond, and other rare stone jewelry). Keep that lovely old perfume bottle!

[@nancynally]

Yes, definitely exactly the sort of perfume that would have been owned by the family that owned the chateau at the time of the fire.

[@helenf9650]

Surprisingly no Chanel perfume- lol. Coco secretly preferred Van Cleef & Arpel🌸

[@jamesgardner8079]

@@nancynally one of my wife’s favourites, in the ‘80s

[@Sdempsey2023]

Out of curiosity, how did a big pile of dirt end up there? Did I miss video explaining the dirt pile? It understand the wood, stone, and other building debris. But I am perplexed by the massive amount of dirt.

[@kelvinsurname7051]

​@@Sdempsey2023 soil building up with layers and layers, dinosaurus are also burried deep under the ground. Over the years, soil builds up, from all kind of factors, including weather.

[@colinfox2516]

Hi guys I use to work in the perfume department of Gatwick duty free and I recognise that bottle. It's Van Cleef and Arpels atomiseur eau de toilette called First 87. It was the first perfume released by a Jeweller. Originally only a perfume but in 1987 they released a cheaper version EAU de Toilette hence the 87 on the bottle. In those days it retailed for around £150. Now a vintage bottle unopened can fetch around £350. Keep up the great work. Never miss an episode.

[@katstelzer4194]

I'm 38 seconds in and I want to say THIS IS THE BEST INTRO EVER!!!

[@veronv4536]

Brilliant intro with genius editing skills..….🤩 In those few seconds u had captured the essence of the entire episode and brought abt peals of laughter…😆 I never knew an ordinary cement-caked spade cd paint millions of images in the mind … Bravo 👏

[@nancynally]

Calvin aka "orange pants man" is a great sport! Love seeing him back with you at the chateau!

[@nancynally]

@@smgpoetryarts I was referring to the title of the previous video 😂

[@bernadettehooper4318]

Calvin's a treasure. Nick and his assistant are amazing. Great progress.

[@christine3520]

That intro was sooo funny .loved it😂.look at the tiles being exposed more. Getting so excited. Dan great job 👍

[@TLMarzewski]

One of the best intros ever!

[@lizstevenson7801]

Wow! So much work done. It's like a new demolition clearing team has been formed, all working so well together. Well done everyone 💕🇦🇺

[@beciaaus2811]

Wowzie! Screenplay, Cinematography, Soundtrack, Special Effects, Great Cast (Hi Calvin!😊) Fantastic video Dan! 💪

[@ChristieinFlorida]

WHOA that was very very intense. But that shovel segment 🤣🤣at the airport of all things. Hysterical.

[@jelenanovakovic7828]

Dan, the brand of the perfume is 'Van Cleef & Arpels' and the name of the perfume is 'First' - and I used to wear it! It was launched in 1976, created by the nose, Jean-Claude Ellena.

[@margandjimdietrich9598]

It was lovely to see you had some helpers today, Nick is not just a tree surgeon but a hard worker like you too , you are making amazing progress,well done, you have a very special friend alongside too

[@juliemix3373]

Dan, the whole intro was so intriguing, and funny as.... Great effort by you all. Lookin good. Cheers

[@Winnie-hq5hs]

Brilliant video! Suspense, drama, horror! Biting my nails..... Great scenography, plot, cast, costumes (orange....) and a happy ending. You have more cameras than a Hollywood production😊 You must have spent all night editing. Your hard work renovating is impressing, but your cinematic skills are up there too. A You Tube Spielberg😊😊😊 So good to see the clearing.

[@mrs.antihero]

That was a fantastic bit of editing there at the beginning, piecing together all the travel footage from both sides. 👏 Great job with all the clearing out and the precarious stump removal, too.

[@michellewilliamson449]

The basement floor looked as though it was breathing! I was on the edge of my seat and praying no one would be hurt! Great job you guys and please be safe!

[@gurueddy]

Loved the opening! Like the start of a Bourne movie 😂😂😂

[@shannonvans]

Man, I needed some popcorn to watch that suspenseful tree removal!

[@patriciarinaldi9390]

Wow😮😮😮😮 that tree trunk was scary I thought the floor and the side of the building was going to be in ruin. Thank God for all your help!!! I am so happy you had help!👏👏👏👏👏👏🍾🥂to the work . Welcome back Calvin you have a great smile and work really diligently.😊

[@paulettebarber7219]

Quite exciting! Shovels at the airport, trees stubbornly holding on things fallen from above. Well by now you have been chastised by many for not taking more safety precautions so I’m not adding any. Loved the video can’t wait for more!

[@joyeddlemon798]

Tennessee orange never looked better 🤭😉awesome progress!! Loved the intro 🤣and the suspense of the tree removal.

[@philipehrman8608]

Been watching since day one. Guessing most people would never have considered this project and walked away in spite of the historical significance. It is just fantastic that of all the fundamental life challenges, you would ponder this and take action. The excellent filming, editing and music choices are outstanding. It's inspiring. Keep smiling!

[@ImpyChan]

Oof, yeah, I had a suspicion that those floors weren't actually safe and were going to have to come down and be rebuilt throughout that ground floor, but the way it was moving with that tree is definitely confirmation. It's a good thing you've been stabilizing the basement walls already, because you're likely going to have to rebuild everything except maybe the outer walls of the building from there on up, including the basement ceilings. And the outer walls may yet need some considerable patching, too, I don't know if I trust the brick and mortar parts not to be all crumbly after so many years of exposure. That said, step one is still clearing all the rubble so you have a safe, clean space to work and can see what you need to fix first, and you're making MASSIVE progress on that!

[@jillychandler]

Please wear hard hats guys. We all want you to carry on making these wonderful videos, and you are no good injured or worse! We love you. xxx

[@amberroberson883]

I am brought to tears of joy watching as you carefully start the renovation of a historical beautiful Chateau. Ty Dan for saving a Awesome piece of history that will live on after our years are done on earth.

[@amberroberson883]

Well prayers that does not happen.

[@jillfrancis8380]

👷‍♂️ That was pretty scary Dan, I know nothing but hard hats and whatever else are needed to keep your children, Annelise and all your supporters a little more confident that we'll .......'See ya tomorrra.' Take care. Dan can do it, yes he can.

[@lindaprefontaine3948]

Safety first. Please wear hard hats on your building site. No one wants to see anyone get hurt. You are doing a great job!

[@t84t748748t6]

i am not saying i want to see them hurt but if the do get hurt upload it to youtube

[@valasalavitarizate1942]

if you think your helmet if funny? helmet yourself and save your money 😀

[@AvaT42]

I loved the opening scene, taking the shovel and orange work suit to the airport, then Calvin dressed in it in back of van 😂😂. That was unbelievably hard work done this day, your poor backs. Stay safe.

[@kimhaughton3771]

Lovely to see the team back together! Calvin is a beast and an excellent friend to come to your aid. Nick and Camron are a great pair as well! Your excitement is contagious! Great job! ❤️

[@jea6474]

Greetings from Nova Scotia🇨🇦. Such great work - 4 guys with machines, tools and skills! Stay safe everone🙏🍀

[@pfles1]

I love the drama! I know you all know what you’re doing, but I love the suspense!

[@rainbocatz6376]

Oh, my! I forgot just how adorable Calvin is!

[@jt7783]

OMG I thought that tree stump was going to collapse the floor! I'm so glad it didn't. You've made such great progress! Congrats! Can't wait to see what you get done Monday!

[@norabrice]

Also, I'm glad the roots didn't get a chance to do more damage!

[@billedwards9467]

I cannot wait to see what Calvin accomplishes in two days.

[@blakehahn-atlantaga8510]

Love the opening segment! Great progress! Glad to see Calvin!

[@kellylarson3020]

Great editing job and a good choice of suspenseful music. Glad no one got a brick to their head.

[@HeleVicoryJohnson]

So exciting. If only my late hubby could be here, no actually he'd possibly be volunteering!!! Im loving this vlog.

[@kathygoodwin9600]

Getting it done. But geeze please take some precautions. Love that Calvin is back.

[@sgtiner1163]

I'm amazed every day at the progress. I noticed today that the lovely tiles continue, I can't wait to see that floor clear!

[@turawolfe2841]

WOW! WOW!! WOW!! And tomorrow the first room is cleaned out completely! WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Excitement! Can't wait!!!!!!

[@jesschee5891]

So good to have friends that just get to work and really help get the job done. Great choice of music for every part of the video.... really increased the stress of the tree removal!! This one was well worth the wait. Thanks Dan.....and crew. 😉

[@checkmyflow9190]

a absolutely love the intro! thanks to your mate to film his travel to you!

[@SpaceFlye]

I think it's hilarious you took a shovel to the airport. Respect for total commitment to the bit.

[@ReverendLinc]

Fantastic! I can't believe the floor ha sheld up as long as it did with 70 tommes of dirt and debris on top of it. I can't want to see it completely free and clean!

[@peggybreaux8973]

Dan, I am a real old lady. I hope I live long enough to see you finish. 😁

[@justineheinrichs2798]

😂 Me too❤

[@louisegatti9262]

Me too, so enjoy seeing what Dan is up to at his Chateau. Glad he has a few more people helping him today.

[@ritaqualter9607]

Me too!

[@dmunoz1943]

I’ve thought the same thing too.

[@raffaellavitiello1762]

Me too. Watch every breakfast time...what an adventure, ❤ every single moments of the journeys. Thankyou Dan. Please protect your head PLEASE

[@Randy8923]

Wow I was holding my breath during the tree removal. Excellent progress. Enjoyed. Your intro was hilarious with the shovel.

[@justineheinrichs2798]

It takes a very kind of special to see the gems beneath the rubble. Bravo 👏 ❤

[@maryannchaisson6742]

Looking great Dan! 🇨🇦👏👏👏🇨🇦🍷

[@judithclark2823]

Another productive day at the Chateau! So glad to see Calvin and Nick and a new helper there. You British men are rocking it out!!!

[@thegirlatthebeach3221]

Wow! Like a drama! Lol! Huge difference! Looking incredible! ❤

[@ccoeurjoli]

J’ai hâte de voir le sol de cette enoooorme salle !!! Bravo pour tout ce travail de titan ! 💪🏻 🌸🌸🌸

[@hattietrue8761]

The singed bedding was a cool find. Looked bright and new while also singed.

[@PinkRose_1]

Dan, I think you so stubbornly don't wear a hard hat that if one day you accidentally break your skull, you'll just put some lime plaster over it, smooth it out, expose some of the pretty spots and call it a day!!!

[@Julia-pv9ho]

Im thinking each time Dan does wear PPE then that’s when we top up his Patreon!

[@doubleirish1]

🤣

[@gailcraig4495]

He gets "points" from KZbin with every comment....so suspect he has this planned out so that we comment on our conniption fits. 😅

[@togood4u1]

I'm glad you said something because for the past week or two, I have been CRINGING! The lack of a hard hat is so hard to watch. I was going to ask if the Chateau was ever looked at by professionals to see what walls are just a strong wind away from falling down.

[@loloholmes2793]

Dan would jinx himself if he started wearing a hard hat now

[@suefrantom6355]

As the saying goes, “what a difference a day makes “ especially when you have such a good team behind you. Well done guys, definitely a beer or two after that. 😁🇬🇧😁

[@englishrose4388]

The shovel going through the airport was hilarious. I’m surprised they let you!

[@hollykeller1545]

That was hilarious.

[@ronporter610]

"If we just crack-on, maybe we can get done".... words to live by.

[@kathylindsay8176]

Pretty exciting stuff! It's like the tree, and I love trees, but it was like it was stabbing the heart of the house. Great job! Look forward to tomorrows vlog!!!!

[@paulamartin2740]

Crickey but that was tense to watch 😳. Amazing progress, thank goodness nobody got broken 🙏

[@katherineleavitt7275]

You all must be exhausted after that hard work out today. The grande salon is really looking good with that beautiful floor showing all its glory. Be careful to you and the other guys. Hugs, Kathy USA 🇺🇸

[@LA-jf1zn]

Holy smokes Dan the brick falling was a mite to close! 😯 Love seeing all the activity! Cool find with the perfume bottle.

[@sparrowkay]

I enjoy you vlogs so much, I look forward to seeing the daily post. May your dreams for this chateau come to fruition…it will be beautiful!

[@franj.1461]

You walked all around in an airport with a well used shovel and no one stopped you or questioned you. I can't even take a bottle of water without my motives questioned. Lots happening at the chateau today, It's all so exciting.

[@SkyeAten]

So true, was in Korea and they told me to throw away my water bottle immediate (like I was holding some weapon or something lol)... When I saw him with the shovel at the airport I thought the security would swarm him any second

[@Sazwaz2009]

They say many hand make light work but you've all got a hard job on your hands 😂 great achievement 🎉 can't wait to see it all cleared and seeing the floor in its glory ❤

[@janeblandford852]

I have to say, I have been looking forward to this ever since you mentioned that Calvin and Nick were coming to help. Please make safety first priority in this fragile place. Very exciting Dan!! That was scary for a bit there. It's amazing what 4 motivated men can do when they are on a mission. Well done guys!! One can almost hear the chateau take a sigh of relief once the roots and debris were removed.....Ahhhhhh!!

[@icandivideos5743]

Such hard workers! Thanks for taking your precious time to make a video for us Dan, You are amazing!

[@Zillah82]

I'm so glad everything went ok and that you had Nick and crew. That is super scary.

[@jenib9615]

I could almost smell the dirt everything was going so smoothly. What a successful day, congratulations 🎊

[@emiishino5422]

Calvin is a very good friend.

[@jeanburgin160]

Your friend is going to work hard again! So glad he is helping your again. Amazing what you all have done! So exciting to see this gone.

[@SuperShell33]

Holy schmoley!!! That tree removal could have gone very pear shaped!!!! What a difference it makes having a few more people on site! Great work guys!

[@sheilaabayateye1558]

Wow amazing progress, what team work!! Been loving your choice of music.

[@Adamswoodworking]

I can’t wait to see where this goes! I’m really looking forward to the rebuilding process!

[@endeavouringit]

Ditto !

[@heidi.a.thomson]

Can't wait to see the floors cleared. It will make all the difference in seeing the progress and vision for the chateau.

[@medievallassie]

This was so exciting! Great choice of music to keep us all in suspense, and hysterical schtick with the shovel!

[@3_times_mum520]

Lovely to see you getting some assistance from a friend... We all need friends like that 👍 Please be careful!!!!!

[@judihopewell2499]

Lucky to have such friends

[@matswilliams1058]

It's like watching an F1 race. No one wants an accident to happen but it's the excitement of it happening that creates the interest! No helmets = good you tube content 🫣. (Did see someone wearing a respirator though 🤔. Thnx for the update and Take care

[@felicagriswold7276]

WOW! That floor is amazing. Hope the beer was cold and the relaxing was good. Thanks for sharing.

[@clareprichard9215]

Love the beginning. Brilliant choice of music and editing. Wishing you all the very best

[@kerrylynnparsons7879]

The difference is incredible even at this stage!!! 😁🎶❤️🌻🌻🌻

[@quidditchmum]

I can’t believe you took a shovel to an airport!😂 Also, so glad to see you taking the weight off of the floor/ basement ceiling.

[@dianegriffith3006]

I had that same thought! Only Dan would pull that off and glad he wasn’t stopped.

[@ruarifinn]

I thought the same. He wouldn’t set foot with a shovel at LAX.

[@808darwin]

That was hilarious! Had the same thought though, in the US he would've been tackled before he got in! 😂

[@karladenton5034]

I can't believe the airport let him do it!!!!!

[@sherrylelee8274]

I was surprised the airport security didn’t arrest him for a dangerous weapon 😅😂

[@jemmadobbygriffin3127]

The cinematography the subject matter you have improved in your video making so much 😅 I'm hooked I can't wait to see more restoration content I know we are only at the beginning 😊 so exciting 😮

[@lauraagliata6757]

Digging your humor, Dan! That must be one well-connected shovel to just walk into the airport like that! Great work, guys - I had goosebumps watching this!

[@damoneugenerich]

Dan! You made it to the back! All that wood splintering but the cement and brick holding up. The old place has an amazing skeleton!!

[@886jules1]

If you plan where you put waste /usable supplies now, it'll save you time, effort and hassle later. You won't need to move the pile again to access the pipes or foundations etc. Hope this helps.

[@truthhunterhawk3932]

Underrated comment

[@lindabellile5738]

Hysterical! Orange Trouser Man arrives. They allowed that shovel through customs? All it needs are eyes. Really good guys. So well done, Dan. I needed that laugh with my first coffee of the morning.

[@yvonneposey2496]

My daughter has a blanket my grandmother made for her from the same Raggedy Ann and Andy fabric. (The blue legs and black shoes). Van Cleef and Arpels was a luxury jewelry and perfume house in Paris in the late 1800s. Interestingly they had a line of Chatelaine watches after the turn of the century.

[@donnalewis4895]

That tree removal was intense! I found myself holding my breath at times. Amazing progress. Hugs

[@hopegrable]

Well done, gentlemen!! You guys make such a great team and you all did an amazing job. Time for a pint, a shower, and a good night's rest. See you Monday, indeed. 👏👍💯🍺🍻

[@anna-taniatransylove5762]

you have a great sense of humor,😄👍 coming with the shuffle to the airport

[@LesleyODonoghue]

The perfume bottle is produced by jewellery maker Van Cleef and Arpel. It was their first perfume produced in 1976 and they still produce it today. It is my favourite perfume.

[@suefrantom6355]

Dream team, great to see you both work well together and get on with the job in hand. Dan Kelvin is a great friend to have.

[@lisaglynn3121]

Your getting closer Dan! I’m very happy for you!

[@JacquelineHD2827]

Love the Murder Mystery Music on this one! Perfect, because I kept wondering WHO the Chateau was going to kick off!

[@harrietdevine1295]

Go Calvin! The two of you achieved so much - excited to see the rest cleared soon.

[@lindadavis3728]

Such an interesting episode. Well thought out plans that accomplished a lot. Many people in the blog are concerned about safety. No one wants to see any one injured. Regulations dictate all workers need to wear a hard hat, shirts with sleeves, long work pants, and sturdy work shoes or boots, not tennis shoes, when working on a construction or renovation site for their own safety. No one wants to see anyone get injured. Take care and great accomplishment.

[@TheBluebellMoon2]

Brilliant work ethic 🫶👏👏👏👏 You boys are just incredible!!! This project is so on track. Forza 💗 x

[@margiemistretta8885]

I'm thrilled to see the men helping you great job today

[@gitteawwal5447]

What an amazing start of the vlog!

[@rickhudson6890]

Dan and Calvin, you guys make a great team!