The lost granite arches of the chateau were returned to me.

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[@garnetj69]

Calvin has got to be one of the best friends in the world, to come all the way from England to work so hard in the extreme heat. How lucky Dan is to have such good friends, i believe it is proof of Dan's innate likeability, kindness and charisma.

[@karens138]

Yes but sure they, Nick also, have to be paid something.

[@Sparrowdean]

England is not actually very far from France, 1hr 35mins by air to Limoges airport where Dan picked him up from.

[@annemiekvandorp4457]

I totally agree. There is an old Dutch proverb that says "by his friends you will know the man".

[@garnetj69]

@@annemiekvandorp4457 what a wonderful saying. Many blessings to you and yours. Love and respect from Canada 🇨🇦

[@garnetj69]

@Rosie Hugh I am well aware of how far England is from France,it's still traveling from one country to another and not really pertinent to the point I was making.

[@airenesmiler6624]

Your neighbour is so kind to have saved the pieces. And I bet they are happy to have you as a neighbour.

[@Chereese0808]

No kidding. They're so heavy !! Great neighbor to have.

[@DBurgg]

How did the neighbor move them?

[@manderson147]

Yeah “saved them” is the current story

[@chloeuntrau4588]

@@manderson147 whatever,,,,they are back!

[@ChristineKelly1000]

@@manderson147 I’m sure if the intention was to “appropriate” them, they would have been sold long ago. Have a little faith in humanity.

[@GrannyV29]

That is amazing. The neighbor cared enough about the chateau to rescue and save those pieces of marble. He must be so happy that you are saving the chateau.

[@Sgirl]

The neighbor is the former owner of the château, so he was protecting his property.

[@katharinatrub1338]

Marble you say? I vaguely believe it is Granit rather. Anywhichway it is a blessing he saves those arches !

[@Ragnar8504]

@@katharinatrub1338 Yes, I'm not a geologist but I'm 99% sure all the château stonework is granite, inside and out.

[@1959Berre]

@@Ragnar8504 I am pretty sure that is either sandstone or limestone.

[@keysersmoze]

​@@1959Berrehe said granite.

[@rontanser9369]

That was good of your neighbour to rescue that stonework and Store it . I’ve never seen the site so busy

[@Sgirl]

His neighbor is the former owner of the château. Pretty sure he planned on rebuilding it, but then realized ... 😳😬 ... that he doesn't have what Dan has. 😅

[@manderson147]

Yeah “rescued”. Like someone was going to come along with a front end loader and heavy mover and just steal them. What’s more likely of a true story?

[@ChristineKelly1000]

@@manderson147 you are so cynical. He gave them back didn’t he? What has made you so lacking in faith in humanity?

[@manderson147]

@@ChristineKelly1000 Good or bad, reality is important.

[@ChristineKelly1000]

@@manderson147 so what’s the point, he gave them back and … ?

[@kevinjewell233]

so amazing to have a neighbor like that!!!!

[@user-zz7tx1bv7c]

It’s wonderful seeing you have help Dan. So comforting to know you are not alone on such a dangerous site. I can relax xx

[@hopegrable]

A very big thank you to your neighbor for keeping those granite arches safe!! Thank you Calvin, Nick, and Cameron for all your hard work. You are making a huge difference and it's so appreciated. See all you handsome fellas tamarrah! 💕

[@JeanBray-cj3lu]

As a resident of Vancouver, Washington state, U S A , I have so much appreciation for your hard work Dan!!!. And , your great respect of the surrounding grounds. Mother Earth is smiling at you. You are definatly a great caretaker of your chateau and grounds. Keep up the good work Dan along with your fabulous friends and team..

[@farmingirl4281]

There’s always huge progress when the “crew” show up! Kudos Nick, Cameron,& Big C💪🏼👊🏼

[@shelleymalone4427]

Gentlemen, you never cease to amaze me. Your workload is beyond tremendous, yet day by day, you move forward and work to save this chateau and the woodland. Most people would throw up their arms and just walk away.

[@maritza6337]

He is a great man. This is the difference.

[@ji8044]

Dumpsters, must be very expensive to rent in France. That's the only explanation I can propose for the constant repetition of work. Throw stuff from the top floor to the first floor, Pick it up and carry it over to the window. Throw it out the first floor window on the ground. Go get the front end loader and pick it up from the ground. Repeat endlessly. Two dumpsters and waste chutes going into them would have saved months of work.

[@kindlydude]

@@ji8044 ...chutes are very helpful ...but not for the really heavy stuff.

[@murielchaguidanian]

Wonderful news about the stonework... 😀 It really show the neighbour is the previous owner, selling it with the aim of re-building it as it was previously.

[@candyphillips2642]

The stone archways are magnificent. Bless your neighbor for saving them. Its looking so good! Glad you have all that wonderful help from your wonderful friends! God bless. ❤

[@rosemaryferguson7644]

Loved it when you threw the bath over the side and just like the young lads you are, you rushed over to see where it landed!

[@lindascott2008]

And to see how much it gashed the wall when it bounced off it before hitting the ground, just like the dismantled water tank piece. Hope those heavy items didn't damage the stone wall when they hit it on the way down.

[@thordisfynehair9442]

Yes! That made me chuckle too!

[@reillybb1]

WOWWOW!!!!! You’ve accomplished so much with help….great job guys.

[@chelsealeonardbaum23]

Thanks to all the people who are working to bring this place back to life.

[@marilynburke7609]

Woo Hoo! Look at those subscribers hooking up. They are coming out of the woodwork. Good job.😊❤️

[@nightwindswings]

You are so blessed, incredible that the pieces are still there. You friends who are so helpful. And your health that keeps you going like the little engine that could.

[@annecraig1040]

Dan, those arch sections should be PINNED in addition to using the lime mortar. That is the way things are done today for safety and strength, structural integrity.

[@wellnone9367]

Dan, I love your no-frills, gritty work ethic. Just keeping-on, keeping-on. And so lovely that your neighbour brought back your granite arches that he had been keeping safe for the new chayeau owner.

[@laurabronson6173]

So nice seeing more bodies helping you! Keep up the great work.

[@graciemaca6996]

So nice that your neighbor safeguarded the granite arch pieces! 🤗 Now they await their replacement as you will 'mend' the pieces into one to finish off the front facade. Exciting things happening on the Chateau and the wooded area around it! 😄👍👍👍

[@wandacasper5612]

U are moving really fast. So thankful for your friends. Thanks for sharing 😊😊😊

[@christinejesson-valore6439]

This is just amazing Dan! I keep saying it, I know we all do! The I beams will be a HUGE step for you. I do want to say that I really enjoyed your interview with Ivan. He is such a special man. He clearly loves nature. I wish I had a man like him here in America to help me with my forest!

[@Chateaulady]

Nick

[@christinamadrigal4803]

I keep waiting for you and Calvin to start throwing water balloons off the edge of the chateau while you’re at it!!! 😂😂😂

[@karenmetcalf-pugh5]

They'd have to lug them in with the rest of the water.

[@sandrapugh1373]

OMG don't be giving them ideas 🤣🤣🤣🤣👍

[@chrisdouglass7962]

😂😂

[@murielchaguidanian]

They should make a priority to restore the well! 😂😂😂

[@normamurray4450]

Oh gosh, I'd be doing that for sure....gotta have some good fun and laughs on a job like this one! Love your idea Christina!

[@user-um7co8pn4j]

Can hardly believe how fast this project is coming along. I don't know who's having more fun... you doing the work or me watching.

[@jannahughes3121]

Nick I’m loving watching the transformation. Simply incredible. I look forward to you videos everyday.

[@merryllthomas808]

Great work Dan, Calvin, Nick and Cameron! You have an awesome neighbour! I just love seeing the progress. Love and light to you all!

[@nancybradford8514]

Omgosh, Calvin, Nick and Cameron, its wonderful to see the crew there, cause you know there will be huge progress, and progress to the brick wall too, truly amazing. I wonder if Calvin plays rugby? He certainly has the legs for it! And thank you Calvin for coming to help Dan, you're my hero!

[@nancydavidson9896]

I am so hooked on your vlog. I wait with baited breath for new adventures everyday. I am addicted.

[@walkingstick6655]

I love every single little/big thing that's being done. Nothing is boring. You could make an entire vlog series out of just clearing, changing the grounds. I wait for these videos every day.

[@juliemix3373]

Dan, Such exciting news about the granite arches. What a wonderful thing to have them restored to you. The grounds are looking better everyday. Nick and Cameron are great workers. Calvin is awesome. You , of course are stupendous!! Cheers

[@cgp1442]

Would be nice if you could cast moulds of the arches before you put them back. It's not hard to do, and if somewhere in the future, you build an outbuilding, you could use them to esthetically tye into the original chateau.

[@MrsBadger]

Can’t wait to see those granite arches back in place … that will be an epic episode.

[@Ragnar8504]

They'll probably need Nick's toys to get them back into place, that's some massive bits of granite!

[@MrsBadger]

@@Ragnar8504 true. Also, I’m not sure why I was thinking it might be just one episode when it’s probably going to be an episode per lift. All the better.

[@lynnesands3880]

Great video Dan…..love the team work 😊

[@lisaakinlabi]

It's a blessing to have those pieces back, because I feel there would be no way for you to replace those and make them suitable to blend in. Let's hope things keep popping up that you need until all is done. Having those and having awesome help makes things so fantastic for you. Frankly you are making so much progress that you are showing any naysayers what can be done if you put your mind to it. If there was ever any doubt, that doubt should most certainly dissipate. Great job!

[@cherylmcnair5594]

So good to see you so upbeat, and with all the help from Calvin and Nick exciting stuff 😊

[@SylviaSchenkelsvan57]

Great progress! So nice to have more people working there! And... Dan the digger man is back! Work goes so mutch faster now. Daniël... please protect yourself with some sunstuff please... 💋

[@hi-cbanshee2193]

Good neighbors.

[@nancywhite1439]

Has Calvin participated in throwing the kabor….like is done in Scottish Highland Games? Just see him with a kilt rolling the logs!Tossing beams, mattresses, and tubs aside like they’re matchsticks is a pretty awesome heavy task! Actually what a team to work together…Dan, Nick, Calvin and Cameron….you’ve got the the makings of the hot crew to help out anyone in the Chateau renovation business! Amazing to bring back the original arches/ballistae! I think you Dan must be the talk of the village or Province/area! You bet making change happen! Love that music….so suitable!

[@tombloy4244]

It's always a pleasure but it's getting really exciting to see such progress happening! Thank you for letting us all in on it.

[@hiltonr1845]

Hello from Australia Dan and the Orange Pants guy . Keep up the great work

[@marielucier7982]

It is so fascinating to see each step of the process of this château coming along. You have a wonderful team of friends and helpers who are passionate about what they are doing and who provide good moral support. Congratulations on the kind return of the pieces of the stone arches. Sounds like you have good neighbors too.

[@monicateeling810]

WHAT A TEAM. ✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅ KEEP UP THE EXCELLENT WORK. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@jimmyccam]

Ils bossent comme un dingue!

[@bettystryk2310]

Wow, so good to get those missing pieces. it is soooooo exciting to see the progress. Nick is some kind of nature lover and tree specialist, we need more of him in this world.

[@user-pl9ls2zp1v]

Many hands make it a tiny bit easier. What is so neat, your all on the same page! Fabulous effort by everyone!

[@catgray1]

It is actually remarkable that your neighbor saved the arches. ❤

[@Sgirl]

They were "his" arches. He owned the vacant château before selling to Dan.

[@Travelwiththetwins]

I don’t know if it was intentional, but the song choice was spot on and gave me the warm and fuzzies watching all of you work together. You’ve got a strong and beautiful chain, Dan!

[@fknsl1]

Mind reader!!! Much love!!

[@maryjomathews4749]

The grounds look fantastic!

[@joywhitley3141]

Love the grounds! You're making such great progress.❤

[@tonjakim4070]

We usually watch on out TV so commenting isn’t possible, we enjoy your progress!! We also really like when the closed captioning is available. It makes it so much easier to understand what you are saying. We so enjoy your detailed dedicated and educational efforts!

[@Sgirl]

Dan always enables the CC, but it takes KZbin a couple of hours after the video is uploaded for them to appear. If you don't see them, check back later.

[@jesschee5891]

WOW, amazing to have those pieces safe and able to be replaced. It's going to look fantastic.

[@deidrespencer5467]

As things progress, there's starting to be an air of confidence about you, Dan. It's terrific to see. Blessings to you and all your hard workers. 🙏 💞🌿🌈

[@calgram]

I laughed so hard when you and Calvin shoved the bathtub over the side, then leaned over to watch it land. So like little boys, haha!

[@asilva4138]

I could watch this all day!

[@janeblandford852]

As it is said ..."many hands make light work"....in this case it is so true! The 4 of you have done so much....well done!!

[@klausherder467]

You made my day. Your Vlog is the first I watch in the morning. Thank you for. Greetings from Germany.

[@TheCrowsNest1950]

Dan, Glad to once again see the progress on the Chateau grounds that Calvin, Nick and you have made recently. That was very kind of your neighbor to secure the missing granite arches that were missing from the Chateau. Keep up the good work. Mark & Scott

[@paulinelogan1400]

Dan you have a great friend in Calvin spending his time working at the Chateau they are hard to find...love Nick he knows his stuff xxx

[@izaryterska3024]

I remember, I watched Dan’s vlog of the house restoration and I was amazed. But with this project it blew my mind. He is restoring what is beyond the repair. I am watching with awe every singe movie and I have no idea where does he take this positive outlook from. I bet as soon as the camera is off, he screams out. Lol. It gives me hope though, as I bought a shop that is in the same state as chateau. Maybe, I will be able to pull it off too.

[@birdcreek1]

It’s good to have good friends and extra people around to help 😊

[@gaelenecole4053]

Good morning team Dan ❤ It’s all happening up there ….a little hive of amazing activity .. Absolutely love Nick and his skills on all of his machines …I’m not saying your not up on par with him Dan … cause your awesome too …(phew 😅 nice save ) What a fantastic Neighbour …did I notice 2 Facades missing 🙏he has the other ? Calvin is definitely not no mambie pambie whimp and not afraid of dirt … He’s a real man … your both so manly together 😂🤣 Rest well boys and we will see you all tomorrow ❤

[@valeriejohnson5283]

Hi Dan, Your subscribers and fans are growing so fast 176k! Congratulations!🍺😎🎉🎊 I'm liking your new style sunglasses 😎 Hi Calvin👋 I haven't forgotten you.😄 Thank you for all you do to help Dan, good friends are hard to find and Dan has found one in you.🍺😎🍺 Hiya Nick and Cameron, the forest is looking amazing with your tender care.❤🌲🌳🌲🌳🌳

[@maryjanekolesar8325]

Oh wow, that's amazing that your community, neighbours care about the building! God maneuvering over that rubble with the bathtub... it'll be great and safer too when that's cleared.

[@Jsnature42]

I have done this kind of work before and it is very rewarding

[@louettahuddleson7194]

I loved it when you said “God we are manly!” Yes, yes, you are indeed manly men! Loving watching you manly men hard at work on the dream. Simply amazing the work you four accomplished in this vlog. See ya tomorrow 👋🏻

[@happykt]

I am so happy you have someone to help you out with all that heavy lifting and the brick, cement, and girder work.

[@noraluisedonnelly]

What a difference 👏👏👏you must be happy 😊

[@leahgannon5030]

Wow, what a difference a day can make with extra help, awesome video !😅Hello from BC Canada.👩🏼👋🏼

[@jmm21340]

I'm 83, and, I'm hoping to see you finish this project.

[@williamsnyder-rt9tw]

Right on Jay, I Hope we both see this to the end I'm 67 so I'm Right behind you !! From Sacramento, California. We'll see ya tomorrow!!

[@carolynmehlow611]

Oh my your neighbor saved those columns all these years, what a good guy. Was he the same neighbor that had all the pictures.

[@Sgirl]

This is the neighbor that previously owned the abandoned château and sold it, and some of his land, to Dan.

[@michiperkins144]

I always can’t wait for the next video! 😅

[@lenalarsson4118]

You know that you got yourself a fanclub. We are waiting for your Daily vlog. Love from sweden.

[@annettesharrock1236]

Loving the music. Wow what a difference already by clearing the grounds looking even bigger now 😊 nice to see Calvin working all the help is well needed for you Dan the man 👨 and making your life a liile easier. Loved watching see yer tomorrow 🎉❤

[@ruthcarter8895]

Hey, Dan! I was so surprised to see that you had the arches returned! Wow!😊👋🏼

[@gloriasmestad3803]

And here I am, still hoping for an Industrial Chic couple of tables from the remains of the water tanks! Please!! Think how great they would look on a patio or larger balcony!

[@melanieshreeve9468]

Holy Shmoly....those water tanks are huge...so much bigger than they looked on the roof. Some Chateau puzzle pieces to complete the picture, that's awsome.

[@cynhanrahan4012]

Oh my my, the Manly Man Candy Assortment Collection, from Nouveau to Vintage. You all really get a lot done working as a team.

[@y.lelivelt2619]

Its a best neighbour ever Dan! Thank you neighbour 😘.

[@williamsnyder1205]

Glad you were able to get the arches back, how awesome is that!!!and yes you are the change, you can be what you want it to be!!!

[@nickfosterxx]

Dude. Your music choices are just

[@LordBurberryGB]

Who was the new guy in the black shorts, was looking out for Calvin in his orange shorts but he must have had the day off (sorry Calvin just could not help myself). Can't believe that your neighbour collected and kept the lintels safe all these years. Shows that there must be a great love and respect for the Chateau. It is so great to see so many people at the Chateau, so much work getting done and Dan in such a great mood and so motivated ... MAY THE FORCE BE WITH YOU !!!

[@kmw4359]

Black shorts was Calvin

[@Ragnar8504]

@@kmw4359 Burberry4U's just kidding.

[@1231ms54]

Glad Calvin is helping out.

[@jaspertell6764]

The old support beams could make a nice ramp for the basement refuge hauling

[@patriciarinaldi9390]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏you are moving rapidly forward with the extra help!!!! GOD BLESS help! So exciting to see how much is getting done. See ya tomrrra!😊🎉

[@klmjtr]

I love how your friends share your vision and passion for the chateau! Love seeing the progress with everyone there helping. Very cool! 😎

[@danellis-jones1591]

It's so good to hear work going on while watching you laying bricks. Feels like a day of getting closer faster

[@christinahumphrey9143]

Love your music!

[@lizstevenson7801]

Certainly is progress, what a team. So nice of your neighbour to have saved the arches and parts of the balistrade safe for you. Its all looking so good now. Well done all 💕🇦🇺

[@barbarashapiro7499]

Music choice for the time-lapse digger action: inspired. Lookin' forward to a week of impressive progress.

[@cidie1]

It's so good to see you getting some great help again this project is too massive to only do it alone!

[@chelsealeonardbaum23]

Thank you Dan

[@loisadams837]

I am tickled pink when I see you and Calvin peer over the side of the Chateau to check if the tossed off items in fact made it down and didn’t snag a head or two on the way!

[@Gotholia]

Nicely done as always! I can see a day when this building will have progress so much we wouldn't remember how it was found. I must suggest to buy a water spray gun for fire fighting because the weather is changing fast in western europe and it gets dryier in the summer every year . I live near a pine forest and the neighbour right next to the forest has one and we all feel safer. Keep the good work!

[@someoneelsemothermother8259]

Lol I just love watching you. As you through each item over you'd both watch .

[@cathymc8365]

It's great that Nic comes equipped with all the good toys...sure makes things so much easy to get done!

[@viviennenoble4035]

Wow how good is that to get back those beautiful pieces of granite.

[@painterabc123]

Bro. You got some great neighbors. Caring for the arches while the house is vacant, then giving them back to you now. In lots of communities, it is like ‘finders keepers.’ Just saying…

[@Sgirl]

The neighbor is the former château owner. He sold it and some of the land to Dan.

[@johanrahan3189]

I bet the men love helping your restore this beautiful historic building Maybe you could get a little plaque to record who was involved with its restoration xxxx

[@ccoeurjoli]

Toujours aussi fou et incroyable !! 👍🏻 Super équipe !! À demain ! 🌸🌸🌸

[@janetwatson7966]

Wonderful you have help

[@sophiezieba9705]

If I was living close to the Chateau I could have brought them a nice lunch and a lots of water. Too bad I live on different continent.