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[@timothycheuvront8284]

I remember watching you work on this project all alone and thinking "I don't think I'll get to see this completed in my lifetime!" I'm 70 years old. Now, with some help, you're making amazing progress and I have hope!

[@mlaiuppa]

I’ll be 70 in October and I’m sure I will see the chateau complete and furnished and Dan moving in and deciding what’s next.

[@randyrice1429]

Haha. I had the same thought (I'm 75). I have hope, too. Those are three of the most energetic men ever! Dan is a force of nature!

[@dawnbutler2846]

I am 87 year old lady and not sure I will see it completed but it is certainly farer on by now than I imagined.🍷🍷🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@susannahwhitaker994]

I am 78 and I will try and be here when a room gets done lol. What an achievement when three men work together amazing 🤗

[@reginalewis9113]

I missed you at the recent wedding - saw Nick.

[@sarahofer4368]

Who remembers when Dan was working alone, clearing out and putting in I beams and floor joists on his own? What a difference this team makes.

[@LL-sq8se]

Me 😂

[@stephenevans9248]

The progress this project has made blows my mind - it’s a remarkable achievement.

[@FrançoisAndriocci]

Bravo bravo pour l'arrivée des ardoises, cela fait bien plaisir vous êtes des champions 🏆🏆🏆

[@kathyburnette1266]

@@stephenevans9248 I’ve enjoyed the project from the beginning ❤️

[@Neroli-Daydreaming-of-France]

Ok, I agree, now everybody hit that like button to help Dan on!

[@hanawahnich59]

@@kathyburnette1266

[@christinaburney5935]

I love seeing people turn what most consider a ruin or trash into treasure. It feeds the soul.

[@sarahobes2758]

Ah, the chimney pots again! They are gorgeous!

[@gaelenecole4053]

They are incredibly beautiful

[@racebanning6390]

They Are Koooool!!

[@ericlaidlaw5174]

Two weeks ago today, my house burned down. It stands as a brick shell much like yours did. But the past year of watching this gives me hope as we look to rebuild our house. Staying focused on the next job to get it across the line!

[@jlotoo850]

Amen!! You might consider doing some KZbin videos of your own progress and rebuild to later be used to encourage yet more people to not lose hope! May God help you, provide all you need--especially encouragement as you face climbing your own mountain. Thankfully it won't be as hard to rebuild as Dan's place has been--so take heart and know you are being prayed for! ♥

[@dianaallen2116]

I am very sorry to hear your news. Good idea to do a KZbin rebuild.

[@dianeunderhill8506]

Sorry for your bad luck. If Dan can succeed, so can you! Don't give up!

[@lauralaladarling3775]

Oh no! I am so sorry it is horrendous for you and all who lived in the house. Great strength and determination will be required of you and hopefully freinds and building help will result in a beautiful new home. I wish you loads of luck. One can only look forward with this disaster, looking back will not help although it's very natural. ❤❤xx

[@LaReynedEpee]

I hope it won't be too long till you rebuild and can be home again 💕

[@rangerrom3650]

Ca fait plaisir de voir un maçon du coin participer à la reconstruction du manoir. En tant que Français ça me fait plaisir de voir des gens qui aiment notre terroir et rénover toutes sortes de constructions.

[@lastock01]

As a woman who has never had anything to do with construction, I’m super happy about slate day 😆

[@suzyq555]

This renovation should make it on the list of “the wonders of the world”❤❤❤❤❤

[@kimbevan5614]

Brain is going to be a really busy boy putting all of those slates on, but we have faith in him. Each day you amaze us. You’re all wonderful. Sleep well lad K🇬🇧❤️

[@debbiem3146]

And Brian 😂

[@kimbevan5614]

@@debbiem3146 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Don’t you just love auto correct 🤣🤣

[@katherinespencer2633]

I have watched from the very beginning, Dan. I recall how you surprised us with the fact that you had purchased this Chateau! And look how far you have come! It’s mind-boggling!! Just, please be careful!!

[@SylviaR.1971]

Same, started watching almost from his start. I remember the lovely picnic they had for him using the beautiful antique dishware to go with the house theme. He's come a long ways since then, for sure.

[@dorienbrockhoff2727]

I am watching old vlogs from Lalande. The first appearance of Dan the gardener! Look how things have changed!

[@christinasavva2079]

Please be careful.

[@DevonaRavenhold]

Dang it Dan, brought me to tears with that before and after. So freaking proud of you, of all of you!

[@DenaOShaughnessy]

Glad I wasn't the only one! It is wonderful to see how far he has come.

[@3orion33]

I'm trying to picture the Chateau completed and you, Dan, sitting still doing nothing ....can't picture that ! Figure you'll still be in our lives busy fixing things and having us happily following along ❤👍 So far what you and your friends have accomplished is truly a credit to ability and love of craft.

[@icandivideos5743]

The video snippet from May 2023 really helps to show how much you have gotten done in the following 15 months! Remarkable, extraordinary, and inspiring!⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐👏

[@jayb429]

Life in the Uk is not great at the moment and you, my lovely friend, make life not only bearable, but for a little while, you make anything seem possible. Thank you x

[@jmk1962]

I left the UK 4 weeks ago after 40 years living in London and moved back home to Ireland. It is so sad what's happened to that country, I couldn't bear it any longer. 😢

[@jlotoo850]

@@jmk1962 God bless Ireland. Be prepared to fight against it all happening in Ireland as well...

[@dianeunderhill8506]

​@@jlotoo850It is happening in Ireland!

[@Londonlady-x6p]

The TAX in France is worse than UK

[@Londonlady-x6p]

@@jmk1962Ireland is no better 😂

[@nevilletrickett2012]

Dearest Dan, you are a visionary to everyone. A man with no agendas, who leads by example, never complains, not afraid of hard work, and driven by the highest morals seated on a solid foundation of empathy. You have inspired people in the 100's of thousands.

[@jlotoo850]

As our world crumbles around us all, this is the most positive and hopeful channel on KZbin. it shows that after everything finally breaks down, how quickly we will all be able to build it back even better than before when, we remain Persistent, Determined and United in our task. Take courage everyone!! The destruction around us will soon pass over us and we will rebuild the world, United as one against evil!! Stay Hopeful and remember Dan and his crew's example when you get most discouraged....

[@rgrndu]

Sad comment from a sad person.

[@Hhbdr]

Thanks for that.:)

[@reladie]

Vote red and build up America to her former Glory

[@angelagreen778]

Restoration and innovation are but a Thought away....❤❤❤ All IDEAS REQUIRE ACTION! I feel your pains, wisdom makes the world go better, not round.

[@FredPerps]

You must be a sheep

[@paulinewilson613]

I have been watching your videos for about 2 years now and what you've achieved is nothing short of astounding, I remember when you had trees growing everywhere inside the chateau and look how far you've come. Never get tired of seeing your progress, well done everyone

[@brianmacadam4793]

So very impressed with your courage in taking this on, your work ethic, your determination, AND your RESULTS !

[@susandellet7121]

What a joy to behold ...tiles!! Finally clothing the roof as master builders at work

[@jmk1962]

Slates.

[@fathernick9910]

They’re slates, not tiles

[@k.j.2481]

Thank goodness for a visionary. There's still hope in this world beyond the rubble.😊

[@marthalikens482]

The Legacy Continues! Your Sons Will Be So Proud Of You Dan, as are all of your viewers, as well as you should be of yourself! The Pride every man should be able to feel but most will sit in the pubs accomplishing nothing! This is Your Journey of a Lifetime!

[@julieduchek2969]

How do you know that men who go to pubs accomplish nothing. I believe that there are men who go to pubs and work very hard.

[@noeliamorales404]

What about his wife??? 8:39

[@KjerstiNagel]

@@noeliamorales404 He's not married.

[@laurentbeaulieu4443]

Can't believe how easy it was to pull down the balcony balustrade. They were done.

[@jlotoo850]

Yes--just shows how important it is for them to rebuid the brickwork in general and not assume anything is stable.

[@rowdyravingraven]

Sad to see it done though, I hope they can replace it.

[@geoffupton]

that was very worrying! thank god they moved em! shame they couldnt have bn saved somehow! (i mean removed then reused back in the same place) that removes most of the things falling from above problem though 😁🎉🎉

[@RetroBerner]

The whole house is like that, I'm shocked that they didn't make him tear the whole thing down. Just that arch alone is an accident just waiting to happen.

[@henriettegribi8593]

@@RetroBernerbisch sicher? Weiss de nid öb rächt hesch 😅

[@sandramuis7430]

It is really good that you give us a back view of what the chateau used to look like….makes us realize just how far you have come! Fantastic!! 🥰👍

[@raymondcantor7987]

It's so refreshing to see your great uplifting videos. I'm almost 60yrs. Old and hope I would have the honor of seeing it first hand if allowed. Keep up the great work.

[@nativetexson]

You guys must be excited; balconies cleared, slate for the roof, turret rebuild... 👏👏

[@donnariahi2975]

Every time I see it used, I love the ingenuity of your ‘elevator’. So glad you have Nick & Brian to help. It will speed up the rebuild, plus having people to talk with & bounce ideas off will help. ❤❤❤❤to all.

[@catherinesteele598]

Oh,I do remember Dan when you stepped over on to the balcony.Scary times.Great to see the slates. Thanks Dan,Nick,and Brian🥰🍻🍻🍻

[@CH-rg8zp]

The retrospectives are so poignant. Incredible what you have achieved with such a small team - Bravo

[@sammycm21]

I don't miss one single episode, ever! I'd love to meet Nick, what a cool guy!

[@shirleydelehanty3466]

It must have been heartbreaking to watch such a thing of beauty go up in flames. Because its heart-warming to watch you restore it with such care.😊

[@joebeeler990]

You are so talented and hard working. It's a privilege to watch your vision to turn a burned out ruin into a beautiful historic building. You are the man. Thanks for letting me join your adventure.

[@sabinejohn1]

I can’t believe the progress in a little more than a year! The change is just amazing 🎉. I’ve been watching since the beginning and totally addicted

[@rnews5750]

Be safe. Use a safety harness working that close to the edge of and elevated floor.

[@thaireetired75]

Could easily fall off and die

[@rnews5750]

@@thaireetired75 Agreed. That they could.

[@jbjcjb]

Dan you and the team have achieved miracles. It’s looking incredible already. Brilliant. Xx

[@alexdgreat1]

I appreciate the flashbacks, great reminder of how it looked at the beginning, it's moving quickly but it still looks like work!

[@carriebrown2411]

I remember the first time you drove us down the driveway, and to see what y'all have accomplished is flipping amazing 😮😊 so proud of you, son. Nothing can stop Dan da- man and his awesome crew. ❤❤❤

[@tajci38]

Love the very ornate chimney pots!

[@avivat3010]

A dream is coming to fruition, Dan! I think Nick and Brian and you are really working well together. I hope you all stay working together as well. I think it's done all of you a world of good. Congratulations on your accomplishment!

[@danmeehan1390]

Incredible to look back to when you purchased the Chateau. So much has been achieved. Great work to all of you.

[@donnariahi2975]

Every time I see it used, I love the ingenuity of your ‘elevator’. So glad you have Nick & Brian to help. It will speed up the rebuild, plus having people to talk with & bounce ideas off will help. The beauty of this chateau and the views are breathtaking. ❤❤❤❤to all.

[@joycegifford8826]

Yeah, the slate has arrived. ❤❤❤❤ What an amazing year? Thank you for bringing us along…. ❤❤❤❤

[@lesley-annecarle]

Dan, you have come so far. Congratulations for finally getting rid of all the trees growing on the Chateau. Beaut work Dan, Nick and Brian!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@VeronicaPalozzi]

Yahoo, my husband is hooked now, watched the one from a year ago together!! Love and respect from Canada ❤️🇨🇦❤️🇨🇦❤️🇨🇦

[@yvonnejrichards]

Unbelievable progress, really shown by the 'before' footage. You forget, but it's nothing short of phenomenal. Well done, everyone x

[@slincolne]

That balcony is a magical little place. Can you imagine standing out there on a cool Summers morning with a coffee and just enjoying the view ? The Chateau will be an absolutely amazing place when finished !

[@juliepye8549]

Looking back is a real eye opener into how much hard work you've already put into this chateau. It was an absolutely mammoth task taking on all that clearance and now you're very nearly fully done. Great going gang. Loving it as always.

[@newtronix]

Entasis on the roof tiles! The specialist deserves a gold star for that!

[@help8help]

Entasis, what a great vocabulary word!

[@dereketnyre7156]

Looking forward to seeing the slate start to go on the roof - is going to make a huge difference❤

[@srouillard2008]

Incredible what you've accomplished since last May.

[@louettahuddleson7194]

Wow just look at all that slate! The dream team! This is going to be even more exciting to see all the slate go and all that beautiful copper flashing. See ya tomorrow 👋🏻👋🏻👋🏻

[@jlotoo850]

I am looking forward to (dare I say it yet?) --- the WINDOWS!!!

[@wandacasper5612]

Hope everyone had a great weekend.

[@Realjulius184]

Yyeeaahahh Lets goooo!!!

[@homemoviesandotherstuff3419]

AMAZING!! I'm so glad you documented all this as no one would believe you accomplished this with little help until your trusty workers came on board. CONGRATULATIONS TO THE TEAM 🎉❤

[@dianemartin9202]

Can’t live without my daily dose of Dan, Nick and Mr. B. You boys are amazing 🤩.

[@katherineleavitt7275]

Dan, it is amazing to me how far you've come renovating the Chateau. It's like someone who has been buried alive now being brought back to life again. How wonderful is that!!! Kathy USA 🇺🇸

[@larainereynolds7977]

How exciting to see the roof tiles delivered. Yay!

[@anniemadsen1656]

How exciting that the slates has arrived, looking forward to seeing the roof getting closer to being done

[@darilynkrupp6309]

Dan, I hope you are as amazed and proud of yourself, as I/we all are, for you being bold enough to take on this project and for your and your mates determination, persistence, resoluteness, tenacity, perseverance, and just plain pluck to take on all the work that has brought you to this wondrous place. [Thunderous applause!] I have so much respect for all of you.

[@keyrone77]

When I left school my first ever job was working in a roofing suppliers yard punching holes in slates, £25per 1000 in 1998, I used a bench mounted pull down press that punched 2 holes simultaneously, one slate at a time, good luck all the best guys 😅

[@susansouthern6704]

Looking back at the footage just shows how far so fast you've come!! It was a battle between nature and one man at that time!

[@monicaambs]

I watch every single day. Its a part of my day I can not miss. Dan, my goodness you are amazing. The château looks amazing. I am looking forward for any incremental achievements. Your team of hard workers are amazing. Bravo to you all.

[@FaniaMinaur]

I've been looking so much forward to see those terraces clean... It's such a joy to see the time has come. The chateau looks better and better. What happiness you are providing us with your enthusiastic followers

[@skdoremi6666]

I can't believe you are starting to rebuild it!! I really thought you were crazy Dan😅but i cheered for your dream and now....its starting to look more and more like a house! The "ardoises " are timeless, proper restoration, it will look like it was always there❤

[@laurentbeaulieu4443]

Wow, putting up the slate is a big job. It will look great.

[@eastafrica1020]

Might help to get some professionals involved with laying the slate roof.

[@anmeno]

​@eastafrica1020 I guess thats one of the reasons why Brian is there.

[@hrep14]

​​@@eastafrica1020I remember Dan mentioning some time ago, that Brian has had years of experience as a professional roofer. Which is probably why he quipped "Brian has a lot to do" at 00:30

[@Tommy-d7r]

Wow. Ive been itching for you to clear those balconies for a while now. Looks much better than before (if a little sketch without any rails). Great stuff 😊😊😊

[@lindagage7315]

Looking great guys, holy cow you are getting closer to a dry roof everywhere! We are following you all the way! Well done

[@Haiyken]

Small dog in the back at the start, what a cameo!

[@heidim6468]

I really hope that’s the last tree….great job crack on.

[@markstevens1729]

My, my… the work over the last year and a bit is amazing!

[@reginacline897]

I just found your channel about a month ago. This past weekend I have watched from where you walk up the driveway for the first time and now I'm up to where you have put the first set of steel i-beams in and putting the floor in. WOW!! What a great job you are doing and the help you are getting. Keep up the good work.

[@jlotoo850]

Welcome and enjoy!! You will have the benefit of knowing he stayed safe; at least up to now. We have all been on the edge of our seats all year-- never knowing if he would survive another day.....but that has helped us cheer him on and keep praying for his safety every day... Enjoy the catch-up videos

[@reginacline897]

@@jlotoo850 I can't look down when they do I have to look away and remind myself. I am not there I am not going to fall. hahahaha

[@veraparagouteva5412]

I wish I would come and help. With my 74 years you, Dan make me feel your age. With the blessing of all your followers you will complete this project grandioso and bring great insparation to millions. For sure they will be millions!

[@ViktorSarge]

It's inspiring to see someone achieve what I thought was a wild dream. When I saw you cutting the grass around the ruin I did not think it would get this far or go this quick, but it really is very little ruin now and mainly a straight up construction site with the roof almost done. Looking forward to seeing the last wobbly bits getting stabilized, windows going in and fixing the walls. I'm assuming we may see you work fully indoors this winter which is amazing.

[@smgreenartsprivate]

I am surprised you didn't reinforce the arch before doing anything more as you don't want that coming down as you are moving about now that you know it does move. You have a lot of walls to fix I doubt even after the turrets done and cleanup from all the roof is finished. Then you have to consider electric and plumbing and windows etc...for what you and your team have done so far is nothing short of amazing and your sponsor and patrons are commended for supporting you to this point. Everything is looking much better and more like a chateau everytime :) I bet if it could say thank you it would.

[@helgeisonline2300]

That are very good plates! They came from Company named Ratschek in Germany. The Company is in Mayen Germany, a old town where this plates are produced more than 150 years! They will Last more than 100 years again! You had choosed a very good material!

[@CarmelByrne-i8g]

Fills my heart with joy when I see how far you have come. God bless all of you and may he keep you safe and sound ❤

[@sandrac3517]

Good to look back to see how forward you have come ...if that makes sense.

[@nesbullie]

Always look forward to your videos

[@williehayes1729]

Me 2

[@ellenhaselman5020]

You made it all look beautiful and glorious in 5/23 and you are rising it up to its full potential once again... Bravo and we get to be part of your journey 😊 thank you Ran, Nick and Brian and of course the Orange Pants Man!!!!

[@jackchevalier8105]

It's amazing what you have achieved since the beginning 👏

[@timpanda3780]

Shame for those balustrades but given how easily they came apart it was the right call! Incredible to see some flash backs too, reinforces the wonderful progress that’s been made!!

[@irisgallati]

0:50 Puppy!❤🐶🐶

[@raynonabohrer5624]

I wish I could give it a kiss.

[@daveb5016]

Great work. I just love seeing old abandoned things being made beautiful again.

[@patobrien6364]

the recap, gives a fascinating perspective as to how far the project has come. You forget, as you watch current stuff. It's getting tantalisingly close to a solid shell, ready for the start internals. BRAVO 👏👏

[@paulinebaker9302]

Hi guys. It just gets better and better!! Congrats. Onward and upward. ❤love and blessings to all ❤.

[@catzenhouse]

Wildfire smoke from the Oregon and California fires hit our area this weekend. Just awful. But, thankfully, off-shore flow took it away late yesterday. The air is cool, moist and feeling properly Autumnish (football weather) after high temps last week. I watch Dan's roof production in remembrance of my roof production last year. You will be So Glad when it is done!! Stay safe, you three. Best wishes!!

[@Tinrebel]

Same here in S. CA, fires still burning, high temps from hell! Love seeing the cooler temps in these videos!

[@jlotoo850]

@@Tinrebel Oh. I am so sorry for your guys and the fires. May God give you courage as you face rebuilding with the same quiet and hopeful determination you have witnessed in these videos--one step and one day at a time...

[@maryfoster1395]

We have smoke in Nebraska from all the western forest fires and Canada all summer long.

[@jas57264]

The shots of how it looked when you first stated jumps exemplifies the progress that you have made. GO GO GO GO GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Margaux247]

Brilliant progress!!❤

[@chemokiki]

My whole body reacted when the balustrades were pulled down! I didn't even have a moment to think.. "NOT THE BALUSTRA..." before they were on the ground. I know you had to do it when you found them to be wobbly but I thought they'd come down in parts to save the balusters. Silly me. There are so many identical ones that can deliver a proper mold. Just a shock. The teamwork between the three of you is (as always ) really something special and so darn productive. Almost daily now there is a new area brought up to speed. It's so impressive. Speaking of which, those roof tiles that arrived! Yikes, that is so many and having watched a roof of another chateau be roofed ... well, Patience of a Saint I believe is the phrase. Been a pleasure and a delight to see you and the crew pushing on! And looking forward to loads more superb videos! ❤ B from Chicago

[@tomcross9077]

That take down was certainly brutal.

[@Redf322]

Shocking

[@carolfaberpeake857]

Wow - I remember watching your first videos and wondering how many years before you made a dent in all the clean up 🤩

[@TheShellie35]

WOW! I can't wait to see the turret!

[@Adman-p4j]

CANNOT wait to see that slate go up! I love slate for flooring and roofing. Such a great product.

[@AllenHolland-rj3is]

Good to see you guys great video today and all the slate is here let's get to work ❤

[@joanneclose7041]

More amazing progress! 🏰

[@SueLegg-lh6fj]

How far you've come in such a short time is mind blowing. With new roofs all around you and floor upon floor upon floor beneath, the last of the roof top de-gardening is done. You've done it and we've witnessed it but it's still hard to believe. And now the most amazing of all the roof structures will start to go up. Tie your shoes Dan, buckle up good and please, please be oh so safe. Prayers times three that all goes to plan, wraps up beautifully and you and your crew are celebrating all the above in just a few weeks. Go men! Go Chaumont! Love and prayers for you all. 💙

[@lindabrooks8242]

Thanks Dan, Nick, and Brian! Always giving your best to this awesome chateau! ❤

[@howardkeen6783]

Come on fellow subscribers just like the videos, at the rate of views if only half liked it, the difference in Dan's algorithm will help a lot. There's no excuse come on

[@jlotoo850]

Someone explained to me that since most people are watching this on TV not computer or phones, it explains why so many CAN'T 'like' the videos or comment. So long as they are watching though, that in itself helps his algorithum

[@LaReynedEpee]

I was told, don't know if true, that the likes don't contribute, they're just a gauge for the channel owner. Comments supposedly help, hence I'm very "commenty" 😄 But subscriptions are the top thing, I think. Others can advise if that's not the case 😊

[@howardkeen6783]

@@LaReynedEpee apparently what I read is that then pushes up the rate of You Tube suggesting the channel to non subscribers and therefore the opportunity for more subscribers or regular viewers. Under correction though

[@LaReynedEpee]

@@howardkeen6783 It was a channel owner who said it was good for the ego but not much else 😄

[@nickfosterxx]

Less than a minute in, and I'm puckering up with the thought of all that weight going up on that roof they built. Really puts things in perspective.

[@whitby910]

General rule in slating, Lower the pitch = Bigger the slate (Hence steeper pitches=smaller slate).

[@annettev8362]

Long time devoted fan here 👍🏻 Hello 👋🏻 from Alhambra Southern California 🌴