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[@OurFrenchChateau]

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[@didierjacob250]

Bonjour, à propos de la chasse, pourquoi vous ne contactez pas le président de la fédération de la chasse de votre circonscription, mettez des panneaux " chasse interdite " . Il faut savoir que la population de sangliers augmente sans cesse, que les associations de chasseurs, ont une mission de service public, sont tenus pour responsables des dégâts, et doivent rembourser. Aussi, ne pensez pas que tout les chasseurs soient simplement des tueurs. Ils aiment la nature, et pour cela, la régulation des populations , est primordiale, indispensable !!!. Certains propriétaires peuvent interdire la chasse sur leur terrain, mais les chasseurs, peuvent avoir un "droit de passage ", pourquoi ne pas en parler aussi à votre maire. Pour finir, et en espérant ne pas vous heurter, mais aucun sanglier, ni cerf, ni chevreuil , ne vous appartient, sauf peut-être dans des propriétés privées, enceintes fermées... Donc, contacter votre maire, qui vous informera, vous mettra en relation avec la fédération, l' association des chasseurs de votre village... se parler toujours...

[@LenaMMcKee]

OK, I'm here for the acid in the rumpus room.. let the wild rumpus start❤

[@dianac52176]

Amanda, if you want to “be sitting on the sofa, in front of the tv eating a big bowl of Fruit Loops”, then put it in the “schedule”, and do it. You deserve it.

[@lagringa7518]

Well Lincoln certainly does. 😉

[@lindabaker2905]

You can share with Lincoln lol😅

[@squirrelswithpearls]

Froot Loops ROCK!

[@ckiassi1]

Goodness. My husband and I have a five year goal to move to Italy in 2028. So appreciate your information about earlier the better to start to try to obtain citizenship for Italy. Questions- His great, great grandpa was Italian. That is the 3rd generation back, so will that make the process easier for my husband and I if he gets the citizenship before me?

[@delnacarruthers7277]

Your humor escapes those watching sometimes. I suspect you hate lucky charms. Tongue in cheek. No offense intended just how I perceive. Love your humor. ❤

[@katherineparsons9585]

I’d be equally pee’d off with the hunters, no explanation needed

[@normamurray4450]

You have one of the best sites....so natural and humorous! Wow, look at the flowering trees and daffodils...what a treat! Oh darn, I was looking forward to hearing Dominic crunch his carrots...maybe I'm warped, but I love listening to a good crunch!

[@elizabethackerman681]

I was going to comment "I never want to miss a donkey crunching something he/she loves". Those donkeys are life-alteringly zen and cute and wild

[@hoosieriphone]

I am so in love not only with your chateau, but the out buildings too. You have so much potential in those buildings. I am aware that it would take a lot of money to restore them, but they could also generate quite a bit of income too. You are both so blessed to have found and purchased this property. Good luck. I love your videos and look forward to watching them every week.

[@4711Express]

The thing is the renovation costs exceed the income by renting it out. Plus the renting out will occupy your time too which....you will need for the renovation (and gardening and...and..and..)

[@Sherryskogstad]

Wow before you know it you are going to have 40K viewers!❤ I love your channel and look forward to every one of the vlogs.

[@OurFrenchChateau]

I hope so!

[@auntiej1961]

I love the kitty’s making appearances during the step chat ❤

[@anitaatwell8287]

Name all the deer and that males them yours! "No monsieur you vant shoot Marvin, hes a very gentle pet!"😅

[@lindabaker2905]

Love your warped sense of humour, Amanda would certainly get quite the reputation. Not only Crazy Cat Lady and additionally Crazy Deer Lady…or should that be Dear….❤🇨🇦😝

[@kathyeyesopen4078]

Amanda, you were in Momma Bear mode with the hunters last year and with good reason! More than the fact that it’s Your property is the fact that you, Lincoln and the girls could be out anywhere there and you don’t need to be worrying about gettin shot! …on YOUR property! There is no excuse to be there. They have plenty of areas to hunt legally! BTW I absolutely love the drone footage, anywhere, anytime. Enzo is the happiest 3 legged dog ever. What a beautiful life you give to all the animals❤❤❤

[@elizabethackerman681]

Here ye- the Momma Bear mode is a fierce one, summoned when the world needs it

[@Accolyte-n5c]

My back is killing me watching you prepare the flower beds. You have amazing energy. I’m with you on the hunting thing. I’d be afraid the dogs would get a hold of your cats too.

[@jameswilliamson6665]

Some really beautiful drone footage. Happy Spring!

[@glogu8021]

Hi guys 😊 I’m a Cuban born , both my mom and dad parents were born in Spain 🇪🇸 they had to emigrate back in the 1930 to Cuba , my parents were born in Cuba . Later on in life my parents got the Spanish citizenship through their parents. Around 2010 me and my two daughters became Spaniard citizens , we can live and work in any country with in the European Union . It’s a good thing to have , you never know , specially now days in US …

[@amayastrata4629]

I have an Irish passport just in case the U.K. gets worse too. However, both countries have an election this year so hopefully we will change our government and your president will stay the same but your Congress will change the majority.

[@aliciabaylina6275]

Cuban here as well, but unfortunately, it was my great-grandparents born in Barcelona and no documentation post-Castro. Still, I now live in France and getting a French visa is much easier than Amanda & Lincoln would lead you to believe based on this episode🤷🏻‍♀️

[@northerngirl4666]

Never worry about talking about hunting. I commented a while ago about my own struggles with hunters on my 100-acre country property only wanting the heads and not the rest for eating. It still makes me so irked when I once saw a young, headless buck! I booby-trapped the lane with what I can’t tell you what but there were flat tires. I also was constantly tearing down blinds on my property - I was a whirling dervish of irkness! Keep on Amanda!

[@donnabaker6252]

I love the eyebrow window on that building.

[@kdean9537]

Hi Amanda & Lincoln, I am absolutely not sick of hearing you talk about the hunters, I would feel the same way about the situation. Nice to see you have a sponsor for the video. It's always nice seeing the donkey's. I really love the look of the buildings on your beautiful property. Thank you so much for sharing, have a really wonderful rest of the weekend and week ahead. Take care, stay well! Lots of love, Kathy x ❤

[@joannejohnson1180]

That opening shot with the sunrise and moving clouds was spectacular. TY for sharing.

[@OurFrenchChateau]

I'm a sucker for clouds

[@denicesmith5391]

Leave it to Amanda to start with beautiful views, lovely editing and then insert " fruit loops". You guys crack me up!

[@OurFrenchChateau]

😁

[@skdoremi6666]

Une lucarne....thats the name of those door /windows , lucarne de combles 😊

[@stephaniegaromon3244]

The donkeys are so cute!!! They certainly love their treats!!! I’m so glad for you that you got your Italian citizenship so you can live in France and have access to any European country. Thank you for describing the process. xx

[@LindaSheehan-i8i]

You are the best French chateau reno program on KZbin So enjoy you

[@kimbecker6203]

I love that you care for all the animals including the ones being hunted xx

[@SusieMonk-jh8tj]

Another person loving your Chateau, beautiful size and gorgeous outbuildings. Decoration is brilliant no gold leaf. Patrick and Stuart in Journey to the Chateau say that country châteaux were more simple and not over gilded. Donc voila. With you on the chasse. The other thing is the bullets can go for a mile or so and don’t respect borders.

[@LennaWinther-Saxe]

Your first clip of Lincoln in the cottage was a hoot; along with the music my mind could only fathom the work (in hyper drive) as a form of hive deconstruction. Your care in maintaining the architectural details of the structures is commendable. We have watched as our antique buildings in California disappear due to the mindset of “it will be cheaper to build new”. This reminds me of eight little words, just because you can doesn’t mean you should. Our 1915 Craftsman bungalow home was lost to fire three years ago, most of the above ground structure slipped into the basement and we were only left with burnt vertical sticks with no parts that could be restored. We are in the process of rebuilding in the style of the house that was lost, both inside and out. Yes, it is all new construction, but my hope is that no one walking down the street will ever be able to guess that the house was a complete loss and that it will still appear to be the original 1915 Craftsman bungalow home (that looks like it just had a fresh coat of paint). Best to all of you from a not so sunny California.

[@dianesmith5254]

I understand you. Wild animals need a life, too. Run free. I was only walking my dog in the woodlands yesterday and startled a deer, it scared him more than deer I think . I even saw a stoat ❤

[@pNo415]

My goodness I had no idea you all lived on the North side of the City! Such a small world. And brava for everything you accomplish week in and week out. ❤

[@dianegriffith3006]

I could imagine their having lived near the Presidio or Pacific Heights or Marina. I lived in SF in late 80’s. Fun times.

[@brianparkhurst1019]

You're lucky, we moved to France last year on a tourist visa and have to renew it every year. Luckily we can do that financially but it's not a long-term solution. We're going through the process for something more permanent but it's France and it takes time. Also, the one is natural slate, split out of stone. The other looks like a fiber cement "slate". It's decent, it's manufactured, the only downside besides being very brittle, is that it seems to provide more moss growth than true slate. At least at our property. One outbuilding has it, the rest is real. Also, I would recommend removing all the ivy. I know people like it, but it's detrimental to the stone and horrific to the roof/structure. I feel you on the mowing, we're in the Pyrenees and...I just don't want to start yet, but it's getting to that point.

[@dianefineo3217]

I've said it before, and I have to say it again, I love your channel. Not put on like you're trying to entertain us and yet you do, naturally. Love your sense of humor and love your animals for sure. Can't wait till you're able to get to some more decorating after the destruction!😊 Regards from Coeur d'alene

[@Winton46]

Oh Amanda i am soooooo with you on the hunting front ! I hate it with a vengeance! Here in the UK wr have problems with fox hunting which is supposed to be illegal but they find loop holes its so upsetting i dont blame you for telling them to go away esp with the kitties ! Sadly spring has not sprung here yet nothing but rain rain and more rain 😢…, we have welsh slate roofs by tradition and yes hugely expensive but last a lifetime ! …. I hope you do the cottage for rentals 😊 missed Dominics carrott crunching 😂 thanks for sharing ❤

[@rydersgrand]

Oh my gosh , I found your channel and I have been been watching your progress of your beautiful home. I can officially say I have watched every episode some twice and went back and hit liked on every single one that I have watched. I also am an American from the bay area, but living in Saudi Arabia /Dubai . It’s exciting to move to another country. Try to learn another language and immerse yourself into culture and art. I admire your what you both have done for your family. I have to say I love your sense of humor and Lincoln’s calmness, and the fact that you have all these rescues I can relate. I have five rescues inside and 26 stray cats outside. Yeah it’s a problem here as well now ! The compliments I simply adore your mix of old and modern with pops of colors. I can’t get over how you both just picked up and started DYI everything. Amazing channel you’re filming and editing Music choices and the combination of your subjects have me hooked! ❤

[@OurFrenchChateau]

Thank you!

[@judymedway3294]

I would also complain about the shooters and hunting on your land. I would find it distressing to have any deer that sheltered and had sanctuary in my woods chased off my land and shot. I would most probably have boundary signs with no trespass, hunting, shooting around my property and animal sanctuary signs. Thank you for your weekly updates. I hope you have a wonderful week.

[@MAC-op5fc]

You are not alone in feeling some responsibility to the wildlife that finds its way to your land. I would feel the exact same way. You have many acres and I have 1/4 acre and if someone harmed the bunny that has been living in my backyard for the better part of a year, I would go all mama bear on them. She has found a safe haven here and that makes me very happy. Keep doing what your're doing, Amanda. It makes my heart happy to see your compassion!

[@OurFrenchChateau]

😺

[@janeblandford852]

This is going to sound crazy....but I have been waiting to see all of that ivy down off of the dormer and walls.....Amanda...you are so brave and it looks so much better. I am impressed!! The cottage has so many possibilities. Love it! Those donkeys are just too cute....you take such good care of all of your animals. 💗

[@DS-os1ck]

Kudos to Italy! From one American to another! I don’t blame Italy for their stringent rules regarding citizenship! Here in America politicians could care less about protecting our country! There must stringent rules put in place to come to America and to become a citizen! Italy appears to be protecting their sovereignty! Kudos to #Italy

[@rosemariedeschenes7013]

Love seeing your kitty cats hanging out with you during your Q&A. The donkeys are looking good. So jealous you have spring. We just got over a foot of snow ❄️ It’s pretty but it was followed by really cold 🥶 weather. Brr 🥶🥶🥶Thanks for sharing 😍😘

[@TheresaHanssen]

The hunting issue is the same here in the US. We live in a midwestern rural area and landowners have issues with hunters on their land.

[@LorraineGuillet]

Boy! Do I love the landscape and the shots you make to let us be part of it! I also love the shots about the cats, being a cat-lover myself...Please keep showing us the moods of your wonderful property!!!

[@stephaniewilliams9469]

You’re ROCKIN the cool yellow Converse!

[@Redbuzzcut]

Great vid! btw - slate thickness is just one consideration when relaying a roof. Slate by nature varies in hardness by location of the source as it is a natural material. We recently redid our slate roof in the US and there were many options. If you want the hardest (most durable) slate at a "good" thickness it comes at a premium. A thick slate that is "softer" isn't necessarily the best option, so exercise some care. Slates erode over time as it s a natural material with the softer materials thinning more quickly. Our roof lasted 130 years, which I've learned is pretty good for the US. We had to source slate from Canada to get something that will last another 130 years. Some learning to do on this topic but I'm sure you'll figure out what's best for your home, out buildings, and budget. Great content and vids - keep up the great work!

[@vintagemoss9578]

The rumpus room is an awesome idea but you could make a cool speakeasy with entrance to it being an old wardrobe!!!! Like Narnia! I would absolutely do that if I had a chateau! 😂 Ya sitting in your own speakeasy drinking fancy cocktails, eating snacks and reading books on antiques and vintage fashion trends and cookbooks guiding you through the sourdough process! That’s the life!

[@kmarch6630]

It would piss me off to have hunters on my land too. There are so many things that could go wrong in that scenario.

[@sweetfreedom999]

Love everything about your channel, it's a beautiful smorgasbord of so many interesting elements, i.e. animals, buildings, food, the landscape and your interaction and relationship to everything around you. Kudos to your hard work (and conquering heights Amanda), it really is impressive as is your stunning drone footage, which I never tire of. Your chateau and the location is truly a little bit of heaven, I would never want to leave that place and with spring on its way I cannot wait to see what your creative spirits are going to provide us with. Regarding the hunting, I completely agree; they would have to wrestle with me first before I would allow these cowards on my land to entrap and kill beautiful, harmless animals in the name of sport...despicable. It's a real treat seeing the donkeys get their treats. They are gorgeous and thanks to your love and kindness, looking in great shape. You really are a fabulous couple. Thank you, I'm already looking forward to watching your next vlog and the next... ❤

[@elephantintheroom7102]

I think I have said this before, but I love your musical choices on your Channel. Very evocative and chateauesque

[@glenyscallaghan1195]

You are fortunate to have the ability to live anywhere in Europe , we had Bexit which finished that possibility for us.

[@OurFrenchChateau]

😕 It stinks.

[@beverleyarscott8589]

Here in the Forest of Dean we have hundreds of deer, three different varieties. Wild boar but they are not hunted but culled by marksmen to keep them from overrunning the forest and damaging the trees when food gets scarce.

[@machellep1]

I’m of Portuguese descent and they changed it last year to where you now have to be fluent in the language to get citizenship. Too many people moving there getting citizenship, they want to keep it Portuguese, and I can’t blame them. Now I have to learn Portuguese to move there.

[@sheilagavin4567]

I feel for you i believe animals should live without fear of hunters. I be there like a mad person stopping them

[@maryland8532]

The gardens are beautiful and your work is paying off!

[@marilynthomas3744]

I love your channel and never miss an episode. I love you and your his adds banter. But mostly I absolutely love your sense of humor! That's the main reason. I watch. You never fail to crack me up😂😂 You both are hard workers and you put out great videos every week. I appreciate all your hard work on them

[@pennybrashears9676]

Love Fruit Loops! We had a 50 arce farm in rural Illinois and my father, a hunter himself, would not allow anyone to hunt on his property. He didn't trust that they knew what they were doing and he had 4 children to protect. Its your property, so its your rules.

[@donnaschmink1801]

Agreed.

[@susangladstone357]

Your out buildings are lovely - the more I see of your land and it’s structures the more fascinated I am about the history. I’m so glad your preserving them!

[@anitaatwell8287]

I am amazed at how hard you both work! Im going to order those products soy hubs will smell as good as Lincoln ❤

[@OurFrenchChateau]

😃

[@deberasue]

Watching you two labor is very relaxing for me.

[@robweberdesign]

Your cottage is going to be stunning! Bravo on your ladder skills! 🏆

[@OurFrenchChateau]

Thanks! Still alive...

[@mayflower2401]

I truly admire your courage and fortitude ,Amanda, to climb that really high ladder and work at that height. Also you have every right to not want dogs and hunters on your land. It is private property and you have the right to walk on your own land and not fear being shot or attacked by dogs. The hunters have plenty of other spaces not inhabited by humans to do their so called sport hunting. Love all the drone footage as it really captures the vast space of land you own and also love getting 2 videos per week from you lovely people now.

[@patricianewton4922]

Amanda, I am onboard 100% with your hunting rules!! As a Vegan, I would consider the deer on my property 'technically' mine! And not even technically, I would feel they're all mine, as all the animals.

[@sarahmiller5632]

I’m not sick of you talking about hunting. I agree with you.🤗🇨🇦

[@daianavermesan1296]

I like watching restoration projects in general…specially in France ..but you guys are different, I started binge watching your channel ..I like you as people, I hope you manage to get it done before Amanda is 117 😁 hugs!

[@OurFrenchChateau]

😂

[@maryb.7043]

The sky images were beautiful again today. Plus, I love it when you take us into the walled garden so we can see what you are preparing for the next season and fun to see dogs keeping you company. Yummy carrots for the donkey's. Good job, ladder lady, to get some of the vines off the guest house dormer before they wake up for the season as everything else is. Thank you for sharing.

[@teresemk]

I'm a US citizen, but was able to obtain dual citizenship with Ireland a few years ago ( I was eligible due to my Irish-born grandparents). It was not highly complicated-just a lot of paperwork that had to be done and sent to Ireland. This all happened during COVID, so the whole process took about two years. Ireland is also a member of the EU, so I'm glad to have the citizenship. I haven't gone through the passport process, but I do have the document showing my Irish citizenship.

[@terrireynolds952]

Interesting work/path you two are on...~ I've come to realize that almost EVERY elderly person that has attempted to give me advice is spot on! Lived in a farm home built in 1914 (KS) & the owner told me to get all the vines growing up the house OFF: they destroy the structure. Take it or leave this advice ~ & peace to you & you're family, still praying you'll consider a place of worship :-)

[@OurFrenchChateau]

These vines are not harmful to the buildings. They're a member of the grape family. Traditional ivy will wreak havoc...

[@janteve6509]

My hands were itching to I help tear down all the old vines.

[@brendajollymore4229]

I watch a lot of these chateau shows and they all need the same machines, a cherry picker, a backhoe, ride on lawn mover and electric hand chain saw, and a good power washer.

[@jean-philippeplanas9682]

You are both amazing.

[@TheSecretChateau]

I sympathise with your problems with hunters on your land. You need to place signs reading 'Prive Réserve de Chasse' (Private Nature Reserve - No Hunting) or 'Chasse Interdite' (No Hunting) or both every 100/200 metres along the boundary of your property. Check these signs regularly as hunters often rip them out. The Prive Réserve de Chasse means that you have declared your land to be a private nature reserve. However, this can take up to 5 years to come through, as hunting maps are only updated every 5 years. This can be done through your local Prefecture. You are within your rights to ask any hunter on your land (or whose dogs are on your land) for their papers/hunt licence, and make sure you photograph this, but NOT them, and take your complaint to the local Gendarmerie and Mayor. I can appreciate your anger, but it's never a good idea to confront men with guns. Anger gets you nowhere, as the hunters will often respond in kind, blow you off, threaten you in return, or quote endless rubbish about culture and tradition. There are different concerns to consider though; a neighbour banned hunting from her property and the following year she was over run with boar, rabbits and hare which destroyed her gardens, fields and forest. Another neighbour has problems with fox killing her wildfowl and resident chickens, so sometimes permits the hunt for that reason alone. Check your neighbours to ask if they allow the hunt on their land and see if they can advise you, and get the word out to local hunters to avoid your land. We ourselves banned hunting, but even after this the chasse once chased a wild boar across our vegetable garden and into our pool. Seeing as ours is an indoor pool, you can only imagine the ugly disaster that was for us! Good luck! Bonsoir from Normandie. ❤

[@user-wl4pv3kd2n]

Gosh you two have all my admiration and constantly leave my heart in my mouth, what a fabulous job you are doing.

[@dianepedersen8651]

Agree with you 1,000 percent on no hunters or hunting dogs on your property. It’s YOUR property and your family and animals, even the wild ones.

[@Stephanie-lg1cm]

The slate is beautiful both the thinner one and the hand hewn one. They started making the skates thinner because of the weight on the roof trusses.

[@paulinelogan1400]

Love your videos Amanda you are so down to earth ..I agree with you about the dogs on your land ❤

[@MM-yn9oz]

Good for you speaking up about hunters. I would be very upset too. Your outside cat visitors are probably not safe from the dogs either.

[@cherylargenziano7475]

Oh my gosh, I just love your donkeys!🥰🥰

[@susanhietikko6905]

Always enjoy your videos. The opening scene and music in this one is beautiful!!

[@EllesBellesBakery]

Beautiful entry way to the home and via the driveway, ;)

[@marciadynes7628]

Thanks for sharing another great video makes feel crazy that I am taking so long to take down a basement ceiling of my 1963 bungalow but in my 69th year and found have lost a lot of strength in my right arm after a hornet sting that caused neuropathy yes a hornet sting hit a nerve and now have no strength as right handed and that's the arm that was strung frustrating! But have a friend that is going to help put up bead board on the ceiling! His rates are low and appreciate his help ! He painted the outside of the house two years ago for 600.canadian yes cheap gave him a big tip !And he did a beautiful job ! Love the humor the two of you make me smile every time !😀😍

[@deettekearns9092]

Here's a thought: I wonder if you can use the damaged zinc bathtub and make into some some kind of water feature for the garden? It would be gorgeous. Love everything that you are doing. Proud of you both for the beauty you are restoring to the chateau and out buildings. I believe they will all be more beautiful than what was originally designed.

[@elizabethheatley22]

Amanda your property is beautiful. That walled garden makes me swoon! Congratulations on overcoming your fear of heights. I could no more climb up a tall ladder than fly to the moon!

[@jackieboudreaux6339]

Last time I looked you needed a parent with Italian citizenship. My grandparents on both side are born Italians I don’t think they ever renounced their nationality.

[@bertju100]

great job beautiful place.

[@kevinwaldron1376]

Great Vignettes About Chateau Life. I love your Chateau and property - especially the outbuildings and that intriguing architectural gem of building with the rounded dormer - it would make a great studio. Walled Garden. Your efforts in the walled garden are showing fruit er vegetables… and, soon, more herbs/flowers. I can almost feel being there with you, edging away with the wisp of Spring in the air and surroundings. Citizenship. It took me a few years to get my dual Irish Citizenship - Originally it was as a gift for my Dad but, luck of the Irish, they gave it to me, too. Now I’m intent on getting my EU Passport in 2024; I’m planning an extended visit walking parts of the Camino between France To Spain And Portugal.

[@janebell2122]

Hi Amanda and Lincoln. I just love your channel and have been watching from the beginning. I really enjoy the humour and your filming is gorgeous. It’s great seeing the seasons, something which are less extreme here in New Zealand. I adore the animals and their personalities. You are good people. Don’t change. JB

[@Jane-3229]

Totally agree with you re the hunting dogs. I would be afraid they would go after your pets 😢 we have a hunt that goes along the road at the end of our garden and it makes me very anxious

[@phyllisburrell8661]

Brilliant idea promotion of the natural deodorant, I love that it has capabilities for refills. I once saw something on TV about a store called 'The Container Store ' I think that was the name. You can bring back your containers to be refilled, shampoo, lotion, peanut butter, anything. Wishing that would take hold, especially when plastic recycling is such a joke. They trick you into thinking they do something with it. Sincerely in San Diego.

[@r.h.4567]

It would be interesting to go back in time and see the walled garden at its heyday. It's a huge area they must have really cranked out the fruits and veggies.

[@holywatermama]

The camera shot of the taller ladder being placed in the hayloft door was epic.. Good job!

[@AtlantaGarden]

Lucky for you to have that wonderful walled garden. My friends in the US who live in a country setting have all but given up planting salad bars for the deer. The green grass in the drone shots looks delightful 😍 As do the skies and beautiful clouds.

[@lolodee3528]

The care and feeding of the chateau property must feel overwhelming at times. It’s rewarding, I’m sure. You & Lincoln are having the experience of a lifetime. A bientot!

[@dianegriffith3006]

Well there’s not anything in this video not to love. Course the kitties and donkeys are very special. Beautiful sunsets and sunrises and enjoying your comments Plus, Amanda love your yellow tennies. Have a great week!! 😁

[@docevika6202]

I hate hunters with all my soul and I’m so proud of you, proud of you being able to breath and talk respectfully to such disgraceful people. Sorry, I’m just not tolerant with hunters. Love your videos and never tired of your combat to keep away the hunting dogs… those poor abused dogs. They are also victims.

[@hereandthere6001]

Agree totally.

[@michaelwieneke1992]

A & L, I'm so happy for you that everything worked out to get Italian citizenship through Amanda's father. It couldn't happen to two nicer people. Through your improvements to the chateau and the way you take care of your animals, you are making France (and the world) better.

[@OurFrenchChateau]

Thanks :)

[@nicoledouglas7586]

I think you are totally valid in your points about the hunting! Very reasonable and understandable. Plus this is your experience and are allowed to think and say what you feel on your channel here. Love your videos and will keep watching for as long as you make them! Thank you for all that you share🩷

[@tamithirion7766]

Hello Chatlanders, love all the updates. You inspire me to get moving, and jealous you are seeing signs of spring. I'm on your side about the hunters and their hounds.... boundaries 😞 Enjoy your fine weather, stay safe 🙏💖🦋

[@soniagallaher3544]

Hope you can take a break soon and eat the fruit loops! But great work and hope you can get to relax in your lovely walker garden in summer.

[@OurFrenchChateau]

I hope so too!

[@lmaier5171]

The grass you are removing will desinigrate into good compost if you clump it together and cover with a tarp and let it sit covered for a year!

[@rowandowland1391]

We completely understand your views about people hunting on your property. 'stick to your guns' (in the nicest possible way...).. We obtained Italian Citzenship whilst living in Australia before moving to the EU. Thankfully my husband got his just prior to the change to the language rule coming into force. He's working hard to learn the language but it takes a little longer when in your 60s. Proficiency in Italian is now a requirement for citizenship. We believe the same rule is also being adopted in France or perhaps it has already been implemented.

[@jts-x5k]

Watching the vast amount of work on your daily agenda, I get tired, my back aches, & I feel like taking a nap!

[@OurFrenchChateau]

🤣

[@sharonhayes4308]

You two are so cool, calm and collective, love your Vlogs 😊

[@blairwarren5418]

Deer hunters still run dogs in the USA. Sorry, they can keep the dogs off my property. I feed the deer and l love watching wildlife. Our land was my grandparents and passed down. I pay the taxes and keep the land up for our enjoyment. Is only the kitchen the only room on that floor not finished?

[@michelleb6409]

You have such a beautiful collection of buildings on your property. No wonder you fell in love with the place. They are all so charming and I look forward to seeing what you do with them all. Your favourite building would be nice as a separate guest house.

[@JC-gf5vv]

I found your channel a few months ago, and love it! Your self-depreciating sense of humour, your work ethic (oh to be young and energetic again!), your transparency (i.e. honesty), the beautiful scenery, and the great editing. Thank-you so much, I look forward to all your videos!

[@OurFrenchChateau]

Thank you so much!

[@johannuscornelisdeiman1900]

Interesting to see what you are doing, I am too old for it now, but watching other people doing this is also enjoyable. One tip, when you use a ladder put it at a steeper angle, not 45 degrees but 60 or 70, then it’s loaded more favourably (I hope my english is ok).

[@seriouslypagan6904]

Your channel is so interesting, informative, beautiful and funny. I injured my back a while ago and your French Chateau has saved me from many boring hours recovering. Thanks for sharing it all with me.