Revealing the Chapel Archway

[@cindyloomis-torvi3396]

Billy don’t worry about the chapel- bar controversy. As you’ve said the entire building is deconsecrated. I’m a former ordained clergy woman. I’m proud of the work you’ve done. You are bringing historical level building back to life, giving it new life. Now it’s just a building that will be loved in a new way. Best wishes and prayers for continued safe rehab efforts.

[@abacavip6426]

The arch you uncovered is beautiful and the two rooms really flow now. Great video!!! ❤

[@darleneklein429]

Well now isn't this an exciting addition to our Sunday!

[@Ferdy1969]

Your convent is so full of potentials! It could have a Co-working space, a small concert room for jazz, Indie groups, piano recitals etc A art exhibitions room, a photo & film studio , endless possibilities !!! A real excential addition to public life in the village, Great job Billy 👍🏼

[@drummerlovesbookworm9738]

It’s a beautiful arch! I think the chapel could be a lovely place for string quartets, maybe a small art gallery where people could stroll around looking at art, prints, and photos.

[@Gramma_Holly]

I was thinking along those lines too. With the organ it would be lovely for a Christmas choral concert.

[@gioiapharo7433]

You could rent it out for sll these functions …. and more

[@samanthaholme1463]

Always someone saying something negative. It's not a Convent anymore. The work all you have all done is amazing, restorative and to meet your plans. You have preserved the main building instead of letting it rot. You have found and explained many historic things. It's been an awesome journey 😊

[@divaden47]

Love it when driving Blue Boy, Billy thundering through cries "OOOPS" : 🤣🤣🤣

[@TheSassy1962]

What? No disco balls and strobe lights? LOL you are doing great Billy. The arch is fabulous!

[@kenc1800]

Billy and Alex, you both are “work-aholics”. Your chemistry and energy levels are contagious but you play-off each other so well. Alex your lighting and camera angles are spot-on! Well DONE, Gentleman! “After all…..it will be fine Alex”….Keep telling yourself that Billy!

[@karenniehues4786]

I was wondering if he was trying to convince us or himself!

[@carreyn9808]

Billy and the lift was priceless the oops and things falling too funny.

[@christinegott3699]

Yes! Billy kept us on pins and needles wondering when he was to bonk his head and with his oops. He and Alex are sure a team

[@ritahemmerly4224]

Don't play bumper cars with him!

[@melissapalmer8411]

I laughed more than I should have!

[@daveduggan3711]

Hi, you shouldn't have to justify what you are using your own building for, I think its fantastic that you guys are giving this building a new lease on life, love the channel and I have learnt a lot from watching it regards.

[@thegirlatthebeach3221]

What a great treat! The Pethericks on a Sunday. Yay! You're place is looking incredible! ❤❤❤

[@kyliemumby7881]

Gotta love a bonus Sunday video ! The arch is amazing 😍

[@JackHoepner]

People are always interested in unimportant things, especially if they are not their own! Even if you open a nightclub with table dancing, it is your property, you can do whatever you want in the building (pimp Ben 🤣🤣hahahaha). For 30 years, no one was interested in what happened there. Go on and don't worry about what others think of you, it's your dream!

[@valeriemcclain9001]

Thanks Billy for helping me spit out my tea on a Sunday morning! "No strippers" in the bar was hilarious!

[@gioiapharo7433]

Had me laughing several times…… not funny Billy …..🤣

[@JessicaSanchez-t8f]

A bar to have a drink before or after a wedding, and having it so close to where the chapel is actually makes sense. Everyone usually gets smashed at weddings anyway! You’re making it so much more convenient. A one stop shop! Rooms for guests, reception in the garden, wedding in the chapel, continual drinking at the bar! Lovely kitchen to meet with all those hang overs! No driving required. Honestly it’s safer that way! 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@ArtfulShelley]

I fully trust your vision for your beautiful convent, Billy. You have impeccable taste!

[@maizie9454]

its not a chapel anymore. . its not a convent anymore. its a building. people have been drinking for thousands of years-in buildings. and people have been drinking thousands of years in religious buildings too.

[@elizabethmcglothlin5406]

Not only was alcohol consumed in convent and monasteries but brewed on site.

[@Robin-xr2tz]

No naughty things here 😂

[@maizie9454]

@@elizabethmcglothlin5406 not too long ago clean water was hard to get. alcohol helped that!!

[@idontwantachannel7542]

One day, Billy will tell us what the new name of the place is. Right now he still calls it "the convent" but it isn't that anymore. Billy will tell us, when the name occurs to him

[@maryannknox7158]

TRUTH

[@lindagage7315]

It's going to be beautiful when your done, it's not a chapel anymore so let's all relax! An event space and a lounge, sounds Lovely!

[@wizard4121]

Thanks for the extra video Billy

[@carolyn64]

Everything is looking so nice with so much progress! Everyone has an opinion and some have absolutely no problem with giving it to you! My mother used to say "least said, soonest mended!" Billy you have made me laugh with you once again! I do so enjoy your humor!

[@lyndamorrissey6646]

Thankyou Billy and to Gwendalyn for letting you entertain us on a Sunday. My Monday morning

[@PortiaLarsen-t7j]

Thanks for showing and telling about the fabulous arch.😮

[@karenburrows9184]

Gracious of you to explain (again) that the chapel has been deconsecrated. I wish people paid more attention.

[@joleneparrish]

@karenburrows9184, many viewers (especially newer subscribers) haven't watched every episode. So it's easy to miss some information.

[@karenburrows9184]

@@joleneparrish You're right. Thanks for reminding me of something I should have thought of in the first place. I'm, uh, just going to shut up and sit right down over here.....

[@donnaschmink1801]

@@karenburrows9184 You are fine! The chapel was "deconsecrated" but to split hairs...it is a convent/monastery which is still blessed ground. I don't think Billy is going to do wild or crazy stuff. He has always respected the convent building and grounds!

[@joleneparrish]

@@karenburrows9184 Your reply made me laugh. 😊

[@wiggy3333]

@@karenburrows9184😂😉☺️

[@rrl4245]

Billy, hearing you talk of your plans, it seems like you spend all your spare time, planning. Dreaming about what you intend to do to the Convent. It's the ultimate example of a 'passion project'.

[@judithstonier9872]

I love that Billy assured everyone that nothing naughty would be happening at the convent and that he gets so excited with every new project, the arch looks lovely and the floor was fine ! 😊

[@pamabernathy8728]

Double pay for Alex: Sunday AND he is assisting. Get your hard hat on, Alex!! We need your brain!

[@suechapman8580]

Thanks Billy and Alex for the extra video. X❤😊

[@smh1072]

Wow that arch is so impressive, I’m so pleased you exposed it.

[@TeresaDerscheid]

This is a treat to see you on both Saturday and Sunday. What a beautiful arch I'm glad that you wanted to do that.. You are such a kind soul Billy!!

[@mavep2855]

A Sunday treat, thanks Billy and Alex!🇨🇦❤️

[@donnagagne3813]

Thank you Billy, Alex and Lela. It was a real treat to see you today.

[@wendygore2709]

Thank you for sharing this & everything you are doing for this absolutely beautiful building. 🙏❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿😊

[@Carolbearce]

The arch looks beautiful!

[@ritacarlson9522]

A Sunday treat...a great surprise ! Thank you Billy 😊

[@RG-yi2tv]

I really, really, really like ‘funny Billy’. When Billy is with Alex, he gets naughty/silly… it’s brilliant to watch - I totally get Billy’s humour!

[@meganhall1306]

Thanks for a Sunday video Billy and Alex 👏👏the arch looks lovely, see you tomorrow xxx💕💕💕

[@juliequinlan6564]

Alex is a gem. Always happy to muck in when needed. All of you working at the convent are a great team - everybody has a “can do” approach 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏💙💙

[@vickismallwood2082]

The arch is beautiful. So glad to see it again.

[@hollym-hopefilledhistory]

Again, absolutely beautiful! It doesn't seem like the convent could get any more beautiful and somehow it always does. This is going to be beyond amazing when it is finished. Thank you always for sharing! May the Lord bless you and keep you always, take care!

[@theGentlmanLife]

Turning the chapel and bar area into a cafe would be a really neat place. You can even turn the other room connected into a little book or art store.

[@jannahughes3121]

Such a nice surprise, a Sunday video. Everything you do Billy to restore the convent is so special and amazing.

[@danielintheantipodes6741]

A beautiful building. I am sorry if people are getting overwrought about the re-purposing of the building. In the end, the Order decided to sell and they decided to sell it to you. So it is up to you to decide how to use it from now on. Nothing in your plans is disrespectful IMHO! Thank you for the video!

[@patriciablanton6243]

The wood surround would look nice in the library.

[@Geeguess]

What a nice Sunday bonus! The place is really coming together beautifully.

[@racheliselin750]

You don't need to worry what people say . Your attitude has always come across as a person of respect

[@reladie]

Besides it is your Convent, your money, your project. Amen!!!!

[@markhubbard8141]

Besides what Gwendolyn's plans are for the convent, (sorry I'm old and can't remember) but I think it was seminars or retreats, this would be a great venue for weddings and parties with suites to stay. Love it!!!

[@ScottnotBob]

HAH! I knew you couldn’t wait Billy!!!🤣 A little Austin Powers moment you had there too!🤣🤣🤣✌️🤘🇨🇦

[@teresagarzola6695]

The Chapel could definitely be used as a Music Hall, in the same vein as a school hall is used, for performances with a bit of a stage and then audience seating or even round table seating with space for a dance floor 🎉

[@dorothywalters7448]

Simon's a smart man to make a home incorporating used supplies. The savings will be emmence, and he'll be the one laughing all the way to the bank!!!

[@claudiatrammell6419]

Wow that really opens up the room. It’s your building do what you want. Calling it a convent is just historical

[@jodiebaines]

Wow, couldn’t tell how huge the arch was until you took it all the stuff down, looks fantastic. I bet people in town are interested in what you’re doing but would see the scaffolding and think it’s out of bounds. Luckily they can watch the videos.

[@Murphy5-5]

looks much better

[@seanmcgcostumes]

Ok, so I haven’t watched videos in… maybe half a year, at least? Life happened, and then I got behind, and playing catch-up would take a LONG time, but… I didn’t recognize Billy at first! Holy cow. You’re looking great, man!

[@libbybertrand9320]

Billy, thank you for giving us a preview into the bar area. The revealed arch is amazing!!! I can imagine beautiful deep red velvet curtains hanging from the arch. The curtains can cover the large opening in full to separate the spaces or be pulled back and draped to the side - gorgeous😄❤️

[@LeslieFitzpatrick-j6j]

Curtains that big and heavy will need to be rigged like theatre curtains so they can be pulled open and shut. The raised floor of the bar room (possibly extended toward the chapel) then could function as a stage for a small band, chamber ensemble, choral group or lecturer.

[@beeabser]

Billy! Hope you and family had a lovely holiday, but my, you have been planning and thinking with such wonderful ideas! You are a sooooooooo special. Less than 1% of anyone would take on the convent and your ideas of a cafe (bar) and an event space is genius!!!!!!! Please keep going with the Pletherick Project. You’ve created the best team, and you all together, are contributing to your community. Bless you❤

[@RijackiTorment]

The arch is lovely! It will be very nice to have events there flowing back and forth.

[@juliedavis3575]

All these little/huge details in the Convent are amazing. Thank you for the video.

[@angelabourke4822]

I would love to fast forward to a time when I can see all your restorations Billy x

[@marilynwade9448]

Its beautiful opened up. ❤❤❤❤

[@wendyrobinson2281]

Thankyou billy lovely having you back , the arch is amazing xx

[@cbrashsorensen]

I'm with all the others--the chapel is beautiful in its own way but I think the bar-and-chapel connection will be lovely. You idea for velvet curtains sounds interesting and will evolve over the next couple of years as work progresses in other areas and you begin formulating the "look" of the bar. See you soon.

[@Carol-lg6bk]

I can hardly wait for Michael too start restoring the Chapel ceiling. That should be really interesting....❤❤❤❤your channel! Cheers from Ontario, Canada 😊

[@Liz-sc5dg]

It would be lovely to enjoy a beverage and listen to the organ. Love all that you're doing. Crack on!

[@CherriRobb]

Billy ... you are so cute and passionate about your work. Your enthusiasm is fun to watch!!! Probably also known as work-aholic, but if you're loving it ... thanks for sharing. Colorado Cherri

[@MamaK65]

Sort of like a Nice, respectful, "drinking establishment." Not your everyday bar.

[@caroltaylor-hinds6050]

What a lovely surprise. Wasn’t expecting a video today ❤

[@susannoonan1]

That blue machine has been invaluable!!

[@wizard4121]

Omg Billy’s driving made me laugh out loud 😂

[@amysbees6686]

I’m wondering if the mahogany partition pieces could be sold as architectural salvage, so it could be repurposed.

Billy Basher is what came to mind as he went through the last section 😂

[@idontwantachannel7542]

​@@amysbees6686Maybe Simon could work them into his house?

[@catherinefromchristchurchn6508]

Simon could work anything free into his house!​

[@marytaylor9185]

Billy is in the habit of smashing holes in walls. What's a dent or two on the corners?

[@johannaraisch4051]

We got through…. As the walls come tumbling down 😂. What a great unexpected treat today. Thanks Billy! You were missed

[@TRoth858]

What a grand arch! It makes a huge difference. Well done Billy. I have to laugh when you say you're not going to do much, but can't stop. And when you are too excited to wait. I'm the exact same way. My son laughs every time I say either one of those. It's fabulous. I can already envision how it's going to look. Billy you are very inspired, and inspiring. As for Alex, I hope you also got extra pay for doing manual labor, and being in a danger zone! 😉😎😅

[@choochoo9506]

You're such a gem, Alex.

[@marytaylor9185]

One hand on the camera, and one on the discards. A man that can multi-task!

[@Anyone4music]

Mr Blue's manic grin coming right at ya full speed down the corridor !🤣

[@katherine4206]

Billy is a menace with that contraption.

[@siameseire]

People staying at the convent can pour themselves an early morning hot drink and sit in the beautiful peaceful chapel space, the lovely library or walk the quiet garden paths. What a wondrous experience.

[@stonehillfarm866]

Thanks so much for the Sunday video! It was so much fun. I was excited to see the arch opened up. Thank you ❤❤

[@vivienanderson603]

You’ll have to do something special with the stained glass panels. - they’re beautiful. The chapel would be lovely used for village at Christmas possibly?

[@heehaw8401]

An organ concert!

[@rebekahvenn201]

Billy could ask the locals to hold a Christmas artisan market in the old convent with French refreshments. I'm certain that would be a lovely event. If the weather was dry enough you could have outdoor stalls lit up.

[@lindadority1056]

Just beautiful. You must have been so thrilled to see the arch

[@sunnyndelaware6159]

Thanks for this Sunday video, Billy and Alex! The arch is really special!! I know your tavern will be awesome!! ❤

[@marysell6184]

Well done, Billy & Alex, on exposing the original archway! It looks absolutely amazing!

[@user-ym5io2ul1o]

Beautiful! You look great Billy

[@erbie-wan521]

Such a beautiful feature to have covered up!!

[@toniahampton207]

It is beautiful. I love the stone.

[@motherlover449]

Wow Billy! You are looking so trim. I can't be the only person that's noticed. Whatever you are doing it's definitely working. Well done.😊

[@june6119]

Hello ladies and gentlemen. Arch is beautiful.

[@gayjacobsen5012]

Thanks for the entertainment on a Sunday evening. The arch looks fabulous. Look fwd to this week's vlogs❤🇿🇦

[@RoseWright-vq1ng]

So much better with the arch showing.

[@PurpleLovesArt]

Love it ! What a beautiful arch ! Can imagine some nice lounge seats with some small tables and live music playing, people chilling and enjoying in the chapel or standing in the bar room... So nice

[@loriboyce942]

Those stained glass partitions might make nice moveable room dividers if that suits your interest. 😊

[@jacquelinenoble6640]

Oooh happy Sunday!! O😊🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@christinegott3699]

LOL 😂🤣! Alexis reaction about “every day is a pay day….whoo whoo”. Am sure Layla likes that too coz she gets extra treats. Love you sweet Leylah.

[@sharonjackson1445]

It's a beautiful Arch Billy. Lovely 😊

[@dianneeverett1633]

Very interesting. Love the arch.

[@stephaniewalker3288]

🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉. 7 Day week, yyyyaaaaayyyy🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉Great-job Billy looks great !

[@marshabentley5276]

happy Sunday!

[@KimDe05]

I love the arch. It is so beautiful.

[@angelinagalvez9031]

😅No naughty things. I can't wait to see how beautiful everything is going to be after it's done!! I want to visit someday and enjoy all it has to offer👏👏👏❤

[@TammyMullins-tp5uf]

What a Sunday surprise 😊awesome

[@Antiul1971]

Playing with the names of things around you is actually really fun. Thanks for posting on Sunday!

[@judyhouck6260]

I love arches and bells. That arch is beautiful.