Reclaimed Chateau slate tiles for our Farmhouse No 158.

[@luminyam6145]

Truly you are just the most amazing couple. Please take care of yourselves, you are such hard workers.💖

[@FrenchFarmhouseDiaries]

Thank you! Will do! 🤗😘xxx

[@normamurray4450]

Your property is a real gem, as are you folks. Gosh, you are so right when you mentioned the rapid increase in food prices. It's crazy! The world seems scary...we'll be eating grass soon! Good thing you have lots!!! Wonderful job on the roof Budo! Oh Tracey, you've just encouraged me to make some Chutney!

[@FrenchFarmhouseDiaries]

Thank you so much Norma and glad you enjoyed the video x 😀 😊 x

[@murielwilson3148]

Excellent work as usual Budo and great explanation on putting the tiles on Tracy as usual working hard in the garden muriel Tasmania

[@FrenchFarmhouseDiaries]

Thank you so.much Muriel 🤗xx

[@nelleg152]

The roof looks good. Cut grass makes me sneeze 🤧❤

[@FrenchFarmhouseDiaries]

Thank you 😊 bless you 🤗

[@lisadurban3525]

Roof is looking great.

[@FrenchFarmhouseDiaries]

Thank you Lisa 😊

[@canadiangirl3678]

Great slate work. Big fans from the west coast of 🇨🇦 Canada

[@FrenchFarmhouseDiaries]

Thank you glad you are enjoying 😉 😊

[@chateaudelannoy]

hahaha, the handsome farmer on the tractor 🤣 she love you Budo 😆 the new lavender is getting along 👍very nice job on the slating guys . much love Yx

[@FrenchFarmhouseDiaries]

Thank you guys 😊 your chateau is coming along great too 👍🏻 😀

[@ritaderuysscher3535]

The roof looks great! And the salvaged château slate tiles blend in perfectly with their lovely patina. You would never know this part of your house was a new build. The garden is looking really good too. You’re progressing by leaps and bounds now! Cheers

[@sylvanaire]

Just what I wanted to say, only better, lol. 😊

[@FrenchFarmhouseDiaries]

Thank you Rita this was our thinking as well 🥰🌞and yes everything is progressing well 🥰xx

[@KrisanthiaMum]

@@FrenchFarmhouseDiariesthese two are amazing aren’t they. You’ve said exactly what I wanted to say! Hope Tracy’s glutinous maximus didn’t bruise. 😮

[@theresasaunders9773]

The roof is lovely ,tracey with her garden made me smile

[@FrenchFarmhouseDiaries]

Thank you so much Theresa and l love being in the potager have a lovely weekend 🥰xx

[@glenyscallaghan1195]

It al looks beautiful , what a great job you both do . Quite an example for everyone .⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@FrenchFarmhouseDiaries]

Thank you so much! Glenys 🥰😘

[@kimstclair1879]

Hello Tracey and Budo, apologies for the late response, i"m down with a heavy cold. Guys i have roof envy, it looked amazing and once those velux go in, the light there will be amazin. Just over 4 weeks to go until wheels up, big week this week, interview for my visa on Tuesday and hopefully last surgery on Wednesday. Garden looks fabulous and sorry to see the apple tree gone but those chippings will smell amazing and great recycling for the garden pathways. Have a great week and i'm looking forward to seeing how that masterful kitchen of yours is coming along, cheers 😊❤

[@FrenchFarmhouseDiaries]

We hope you will be on the mend soon and good luck 🤗 and yes you are right there will be so much light take care 🤗

[@kims2ndchance]

The roof is looking amazing! The garden is coming on great again, loved watching again tonight xx

[@FrenchFarmhouseDiaries]

Thanks so much 😊Kim you are so lovely 🌞xx

[@777tiswas]

Very clever both, roof looks amazing.

[@FrenchFarmhouseDiaries]

Thank you you are so kind 😊

[@vickijohnson8151]

I wonder if you could mention the music on your youtube. Your garden is absolutely amazing!!! Snd the roof is going to be a master piece .. amazing people ..

[@FrenchFarmhouseDiaries]

The music is from a paid site called Art-list . Thank you a lot of hardwork that is not always seen. The roof is looking good 🤗

[@peterhoogwater4243]

Tis looks very nice all

[@FrenchFarmhouseDiaries]

Thank you peter 🌞

[@DorothyDianeParker-to2qr]

The roof tiles are absolutely beautiful.........

[@FrenchFarmhouseDiaries]

We are super pleased with them 🌞🥰xx

[@zlatahume3134]

The roof looks fantastic Budo well done😊

[@FrenchFarmhouseDiaries]

Glad you like it thank you for watching Zlata 🥰🌞

[@AbellTo]

The little tile V cut on the ends looks lovely. I'm taking to commenting while the ads are playing in full.

[@FrenchFarmhouseDiaries]

Hey that's the same for me when I watch your channel cheers buddy 👍🏻 and the cut corner just softens of the tiles and gives a better finish we think

[@tuhesse]

Is there anything you can't make, grow or build???? You two are amazing.

[@FrenchFarmhouseDiaries]

Thank you so much you are so kind 🌞xx

[@PhilG0BVD]

The roof looks excellent Budo a labour of love and attention. Like all the work you both do. Garden starting to flourish after all the rain. Have a lovely weekend both.

[@FrenchFarmhouseDiaries]

Thank you so much Phil and a have a wonderful weekend🥰🌞 xx

[@peterwhite9261]

Budo and Tracy, the homestead is looking fabulous. You are both awesome. I love your enthusiasm. ❤

[@FrenchFarmhouseDiaries]

Thanks so much Peter 🍺😎👍🏻

[@barbarakeegan9516]

Beautiful job on the roof. The garden looks fantastic. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@FrenchFarmhouseDiaries]

Thanks so much! Have a lovely weekend 😘 xx

[@FrenchFarmhouseDiaries]

Thanks so much! Barbara 🥰😘

[@ValarieBresee]

Nice roof Budo . you both are great at everything . Hello from Canada

[@FrenchFarmhouseDiaries]

Wow, thank you Valerie have a lovely weekend 🥰🌞xx

[@glennbeavis8478]

Love the way you are refining your growing methods, and doing what works for you. The roof part was brill , love the way you explain the points.

[@FrenchFarmhouseDiaries]

Thank you Glen glad you are enjoying our journey buddy all the best Budo 👍🏻

[@gayebickle1725]

Yes you are doing a great job. But you know what you think of your end product is all that matters 😁

[@FrenchFarmhouseDiaries]

Absolutely!! Thank you 😊

[@sallieredman7349]

Your dexterity in dealing with those tiles is amazing. Muscle memory of a life spent in the trades. Beautiful. I wish I could taste Tracy’s rhubarb and ginger chutney!

[@FrenchFarmhouseDiaries]

Thank you kindly 🙏 sallie 😃 😊 x

[@torrerobb2238]

Amazing how quickly the grass grows, wasa good job getting it mowed, bet it will make wonderful meadow hay in the future.. the vegtable garden is coming along well, think Tracy is going to be very busy with it once the seedlings are planted out, at least you dont need to water while you are still getting rain. The roof is looking good.. looking forward to see the second window go in and I guess the second half wont take as long as you dont need to work around the windows.. Great job, have a good weekend Robb Torremolinos Spain xxx

[@FrenchFarmhouseDiaries]

I am kept very busy Robb a lot of which does not get filmed last year especially it keeps you fit and on your toes 🌞🥰yes it will be quicker and great when it is completed 🥰🌞xx

[@daynight4902]

BEST WISHES TO YOU

[@livmaritengene4973]

Lovely work, both of you. Roof is amazing!

[@FrenchFarmhouseDiaries]

Thank you kindly! have a lovely weekend 🌞🥰

[@that_guy_again5212]

Very nice video as usual. Keep it going. 🇨🇦

[@FrenchFarmhouseDiaries]

Thanks, will do! buddy 🍺😎👍🏻

[@evegalatis]

Love getting the Spring gardens in. Roof looks great.

[@FrenchFarmhouseDiaries]

Us too! Thank you for watching xx

[@zlatahume3134]

I cannot believe how the lavender is growing so well, the deer are very distracting we even have then here near London, they come right to the house and decimated my rose by the front door, so I am not pleased. I hope your orchard survive. Your veggies plot looks good.😊

[@FrenchFarmhouseDiaries]

The Lavender cuttings l did last year have taken so well l am super pleased with them Zlata and yes i did notice indentations on the growing bed were l think a deer was sleeping 🥰🌞

[@briandevitt6903]

Budo the roof looks amazing. Will that lime mortar keep water out from behind the flashing? I'm surprised they don't use a cover flashing cut into the stone.

[@FrenchFarmhouseDiaries]

Morning Brian yes I will at some point in time be putting a cover flashing on and on the porch too its hard to get lead here so I'll try and get some from the UK 🇬🇧 buddy

[@DerrickWhitehouse]

You're one clever guy Budo , do so admire your skills

[@FrenchFarmhouseDiaries]

Budo said thank you 😊

[@juliamcguire9120]

Brilliant job guys👍👍

[@FrenchFarmhouseDiaries]

Thank you so much Julia 🥰

[@johnoleary528]

The roof is looking great. Looking forward to seeing your crops 😊

[@FrenchFarmhouseDiaries]

Coming soon! thank you for watching 🌞🥰xx

[@mocarra100]

Me and my husband are looking to get in the hood also lol really we want to get out and grow our own food and we're really looking into it. Much love from Oklahoma USA Jackie 🇺🇸💖 PS Oklahoma is pretty level-headed and conservative but like you said it's coming sooner or later.

[@phyllisburrell8661]

More soon than later unfortunately. I'm going to be screwed, here in Southern California, it's going to get very ugly. Not everyone is California is completely a lunatic, we're just stuck here, cause everything has changed. I wish I had some land.

[@FrenchFarmhouseDiaries]

Good luck to you both Jackie 🥰 a lot of people all round the world are doing the same and starting small communities now how it use to be. Have a great weekend 😘xx

[@FrenchFarmhouseDiaries]

It has in England as well Phyllis and not for the better either. 🥰🌞

[@jeanferguson2922]

Budo it looks amazing. So talented

[@FrenchFarmhouseDiaries]

Thank you so much and thank you for watching 🥰🌞xx

[@SylviaWhite-w7p]

That roof is lovely I really like slate roofs that one looks as though it’s been there forever

[@FrenchFarmhouseDiaries]

It all blends in beautifully 🥰🌞

[@kathyeyesopen4078]

Amazing as always, Tracy and Budo. Talent, determination, cooperation, and energy and look what you got. Well done ❤❤❤

[@FrenchFarmhouseDiaries]

Thank you so much! Kathleen glad you enjoyed have a lovely weekend 🥰🌞

[@charmees6637]

Garden paths are looking lovely with the apple tree mulch and beautiful lavendar in pots. Amazing work Tracy. Gorgeous roof tiles Budo and you managed to get one Vlux window in before it rained. Look forward to seeing the next one ❤

[@FrenchFarmhouseDiaries]

Thank you so much Charmee things are progressing well have a lovely weekend 🥰xx

[@frankcobb9983]

The roof looks great Budo at last but the rain ☔️ will not stop and I love the grass it looks like a hayfield ready to cut for silage. Keep making the videos l look forward to seeing them with Tracy coming up with some new ideas. 😎😎😎😎

[@FrenchFarmhouseDiaries]

Thank you Frank, yes it does and the smell is just divine have a lovely weekend 🌞🥰

[@pennyneal2456]

Oh it must feel good to see the roof tiles on! 👏👏👏🥳

[@FrenchFarmhouseDiaries]

Oh yes! thank you for watching xx

[@paulvine1487]

Well done guys keep it up can you do a video for tomorrow 😁👍

[@FrenchFarmhouseDiaries]

We are having a day off tomorrow 🌞😃

[@robinfereday6562]

Oh Tracey I’m sure you meant to say the grass cutting smells very organic but said it smells very orgasmic😂😂 it made me laugh 😊

[@FrenchFarmhouseDiaries]

There is always one who will notice and at least it made you laugh 😃

[@robinfereday6562]

@@FrenchFarmhouseDiaries I hang on you’re every word 😂😂👍

[@sharonsmith7106]

Love watching the progress of the garden. Thank you for explaining the process involved in roofing. Your explaining how to make a garden from scratch is giving me the education I didn't get as I was a city dweller in California. I think these are skills we should be teaching our youth to be able to survive on their own. Love your work ethic. I learn so much each time I view your channel 😘

[@FrenchFarmhouseDiaries]

You are so welcome! and yes we totally agree our Granddaughter Bella is growing her own food in her mini greenhouse in the UK she is 10 years old it must of helped being around me in the garden . Have a lovely weekend 🌞xx

[@susanmayo4524]

The roof looks fabulous, love the slate and nice to know where they came from. Your like the energizer bunny Tracey, go go go. Please take care of yourself. ❤

[@FrenchFarmhouseDiaries]

Oh thank you! You did make us last Susan 🤣🤗

[@jeannettesmyth7643]

I think the apple tree will be happy to be going back into the land. Love your work as always. Maybe some day we can talk to the neighbor and get a tour of his bocage. Restoring it is a big deal in France, especially in Normandy when it was torn down during WWII because it was impeding the tanks.

[@FrenchFarmhouseDiaries]

Yes we agree with you totally Jeanette and maybe one day this will be possible have a lovely weekend 🥰🌞xx

[@marianapereira2130]

Wow, it’s getting better and better by the day. The roof looks great, can’t wait to see it all finished.

[@FrenchFarmhouseDiaries]

Wow thank you so much 🤗😘

[@junewinton2048]

Budo you are a Mason. Sean's World I would say is a general old school builder, can turn his hand to anything. Another programme I watch, I would say the man is a carpenter / joiner, he has some sort of knowledge. The rest I watch I would call enthusiastic DIY-ers. But you would chop the tree down, plank it, build the door and hang it too!

[@FrenchFarmhouseDiaries]

Hi June thank you I'm not a Mason I'm a Carpenter & Joiner cabinet Trained and served The fellow you are talking about Sean he's just a Diy handy man apparently he worked for 18 years pulling cables through holes on the roads so not sure where he would have learnt any building work but we do get a lot of brits doing there apprenticeship on the ferry as they are coming over to live here in France and some come here to buy up good quality old French things and sell them of to jo blogs around the world for extortionate amounts of money to make easy money NOT MY BEEF ha ho all the best Budo 🥰😘

[@_Tiamat_.]

💜💙💚

[@marcerivest6204]

Just beautiful,l can't say much more than that. You are a true craftsman 💪😊.

[@FrenchFarmhouseDiaries]

Thank you very much! so glad you think so 🥰🌞

[@phyllisburrell8661]

I love the smell of fresh cut grass. I'm a property manager of a small apartment building, and unfortunately the owner has just informed me that she'll be putting in artificial turf in. I'm so disappointed, I do understand though, being in Southern California, water is sky-high. I will miss my grass and the smells and of course, the bunnies that come to have a good meal. Thanks for sharing. Sincerely in San Diego California

[@FrenchFarmhouseDiaries]

How lovely Phyllis but we can understand your bosses thinking. have a lovely weekend xx

[@nativetexson]

A lot of painstaking work has gone into the roof.Well done-

[@FrenchFarmhouseDiaries]

Thank you Glen 😊 xx

[@patriciahand7557]

What a great craftsman’s you are… roof looks great. Just found your channel and subscribed will be watching all videos now.🤗🤗❤️

[@FrenchFarmhouseDiaries]

Awesome, thank you! so glad you think so 🥰🌞xx

[@georgeshort4112]

Craftsman Sir. I’ve laid roofs before. That’s quality.

[@FrenchFarmhouseDiaries]

Thank you so much said Budo 🌞

[@susanfabian1521]

Last year a KZbinr had a couple of his cows test positive for TB and it turned out that it had to do with the deer that they were seeing on the property.

[@FrenchFarmhouseDiaries]

This is very interesting Susan 🌞thank you for watching xx

[@jeanhawken4482]

The property looks so good but then your planning has been thorough. The tiles look super so glad they are repurposed to your beautiful home. You must be busting with excitement at the progress. I am. Taken care.

[@FrenchFarmhouseDiaries]

Thank you so much you are so kind Jean yes we are 🥰🌞

[@cathleen8302]

Wow! Look GREAT!

[@FrenchFarmhouseDiaries]

Thank you Cathleen 😘🥰

[@TrumanMarloweJr]

I was thinking as you were talking about the apple tree chippings that I hope you saved a large bag to use for smoking/BBQ'ing. The roof looks absolutely amazing. I am glad that you are finally able to work on it after all this time! Maybe you won't have weeks and weeks of rain so you can finish it.

[@FrenchFarmhouseDiaries]

Great idea Truman thank you 🥰and yes the roof does we are so happy 😘have a lovely weekend xx

[@sharonsmith7106]

Do you save the rain water? With the climate changes going on I wouldn't be surprised if a drought follows all this rain.

[@FrenchFarmhouseDiaries]

We are saving it in our big containers but we have IBC to set up and fill which we will be doing in the future 🥰

[@SherrylSmart]

What is the green plant right in the middle of the path?

[@FrenchFarmhouseDiaries]

Hi there do you mean in the potager ? thank you for watching

[@RitaMoore]

Budo, you are amazing. What trade can you not do?

[@FrenchFarmhouseDiaries]

Thank you so much Rita 🥰🌞

[@jimmyjones1035]

It’s a wow every video 😊😊😊

[@FrenchFarmhouseDiaries]

Thank you so much Jimmy have a great weekend 😎🌞

[@suemccoy7533]

Every video shows the amazing work the two of you accomplish. The farm looks simply beautiful. The garden, the lavender, the roof all taking shape. Happy Weekend !😊

[@FrenchFarmhouseDiaries]

Thank you so much! Sue have a lovely weekend 🌞🥰xx

[@HoneyTeaBiscuit]

Great work once again. Hugs :)

[@FrenchFarmhouseDiaries]

Thanks again! have a lovely weekend 🥰🌞xx

[@LibbyHelprin-uy7tg]

I do like the history that the tiles bring to your Normandy farmhouse. It’s coming together beautifully! Smart move, waiting for the rain to stop before starting the next velux style window. You’ll appreciate the additional sunlight, when it stops raining! 😎

[@FrenchFarmhouseDiaries]

Can't wait! Libby thank you for watching have a great weekend xx

[@padraigbeag]

Fantastic roof work folks!

[@FrenchFarmhouseDiaries]

Thank you kindly 🌞😎

[@melinayorke7462]

So beautiful! I love the roof and your gorgeous property!

[@FrenchFarmhouseDiaries]

Thank you so much! how lovely 🌞🥰

[@susanamann1806]

Looks great

[@FrenchFarmhouseDiaries]

Thank you 🥰

[@terrylink6174]

😊

[@eiraparry3123]

The kitchen going to look fabulous well done both xx

[@FrenchFarmhouseDiaries]

Thanks so much 😊Eira xx

[@vivanasperen3339]

Beautiful work! Stunning attention to details!

[@FrenchFarmhouseDiaries]

Thank you 😊

[@lindagage7315]

You definitely need a portable mic! Can hardly hear the person that is not holding the camera, everything is looking fantastic, well done both of You? Lovely seeing you outside!

[@FrenchFarmhouseDiaries]

Yes good suggestion and thank you Linda have a nice weekend 🌞🥰

[@rosannehart7325]

The roof is amazing. Are the hooks stainless steel? How long did it really take you to install the one side? I am so impressed by what you can do.

[@FrenchFarmhouseDiaries]

Hi Rosanne thank you in time value to lay all the tiles and do the cuts was 9 hours and the roof light was just over 2.5 hours so in total around 12 hours no more and yes the crochets hooks are none rusting type so good for 50 years thats plenty for us LOL 😘🥰

[@inabates8919]

Roof coming along nicely Budo, as with the garden. You’re certainly coping the rain across Europe, especially France. Went back to #18 Tracy for the shawl pattern, I’d written it down, but do you think I could find it 😉🤷‍♀️🥰 kept in a safe place now. Cheers guys be safe. Ina

[@FrenchFarmhouseDiaries]

Thank you Ina glad you have found it Ina if you need to know anything send me a message on Instagram. have a lovely weekend 🌞🥰xx

[@davidstoddard9160]

Isnt there any frarmers that gladly cut the grass for meadow hay and actually pay for it so they can feed their animals.

[@FrenchFarmhouseDiaries]

Hi David we are looking into that and thank you for reminding us all the best Budo 👍🏻

[@rayn8740]

Now you know why the French love their walled gardens. Who can blame them? I've seen gardens and landscapes destroyed by deer. In my book, they rank right up there with rabbits for destructive impact on the local plantlife. The roof looks really nice.👍

[@FrenchFarmhouseDiaries]

Yes we agree they are a nightmare and also if you have a tick bite you can get limes disease as well our friend had one had was very ill. Have a great weekend 🌞🥰xx

[@allure1968]

Everything looks beautiful. One question, are you going to have horses to eat?

[@FrenchFarmhouseDiaries]

Thank you so much 🥰no we are not xx

[@allure1968]

That’s wonderful to know. Wishing you the best and continuation of the great work ❤

[@AbellTo]

Great video guys, I wonder, do you plan to leave some areas of meadow uncut for wild flowers and the pollinators?

[@FrenchFarmhouseDiaries]

Hi Darren thank you we have a patch of land we don't touch over the back of this field as wild meadow buddy

[@AbellTo]

@@FrenchFarmhouseDiaries ah I see, I do love a flower and grass meadow

[@Lfig012]

There slates........ NOT TILES 👎👎👎👎

[@FrenchFarmhouseDiaries]

So what we say slate tiles is that all you can comment on ( sad )

[@bernadettemckenzie7561]

Wow! The roof looks amazing. Nice work both of you. Can’t wait to see the kitchen.

[@FrenchFarmhouseDiaries]

Thank you so much 🤗