You Decided! - A Big Step Forward

[@marvyzeno4157]

Love your backhanded comment about never trusting someone with a dirty cement mixer. Good comeback to "Escape to Rural France's" shout out to you Billy! 🤣👏🤣🙌🤭

[@sheilalewis5227]

I love it when Phil comes to visit. He is such a good friend. What a stroke of luck him having a big scrubber

[@daisylovelock9553]

!

[@japersjolly8763]

Rumour has it, he's had the services of several big scrubbers over the years.

[@mariasoteloobregon4587]

Phil is absolutely a awesome true friend.!☺

[@rumbletruck1]

“Never trust somebody with a dirty cement mixer.” Words to live by! 😂👍🏻

[@terriblegamer9267]

Loving the to and fro with rural France channel. Hopefully a meet up soon?

[@mrsducky3428]

Does using the cement mixer as a garden soil blender constitute a "dirty" mixer? 😅🤣😂😅

[@franj.1461]

@@terriblegamer9267 Okay so I'm not alone in catching that. 😂😂

[@Tretz624]

@@franj.1461No you’re not. 😃😆

[@ingridhendy5922]

LOL 🤣🤣🤣

[@TheCaffeinatedOrganist]

Man the production quality has gotten so good on this. Enjoying the music especially

[@TomHartman-rv3pj]

Not just a door, but a dutch door, with tables for serving outdoor diners.....

[@charlesmoore70]

Whoever picks the music...keep on.

[@ericacole7102]

Thank you for making us feel included in this decision.

[@mrsducky3428]

Yes! Thank you!

[@gudrunasche9124]

Ja, auch von mit, vielen Dank.

[@liesavillandre3481]

I can see those poor nuns scrubbing on hands and knees cleaning those stones. No wonder they cemented it over!+ You all are doing a good job, and the doorway is going to be very nice.

[@mrsducky3428]

Exactly! Can you imagine if someone had gifted the nuns an electric scrubber instead of the cement? Those stones would be shining like diamonds!

[@choochoo9506]

Hi Billy. My husband and I (Americans) play "PDG!" (Petherick Drinking Game). Every time one of you lovely British people say "Brilliant", we drink. We end up trashed. LOL. Great vlog, this one. Superb editing, story telling, sound, music, shots, scenes...Good job. Thanks!

[@icuinthelight]

That's BRILLIANT!

[@merrileeheard3889]

That IS brilliant 😂

[@Mlej1477]

Add “Crack on!”

[@YourNextStep1234]

Billy you are SO GOOD at stonework! What a good friend Phil is!

[@dmorga1]

I've got to say, the production values of these videos in the last few weeks has gone up through the roof. Fabulous inset shots, very high quality angles, great music, tight editing. . .this looks like a very high-grade TV program now. And the bits of humor are absolutely A+. Keep it up, Billy. Hope your mum and dad are well--it's always fun to see your dad working. I can see where you get the work ethic!

[@suechapman8580]

It seems like all I say is " well done Billy " so..........Well done Billy and Phil for both doing a brilliant job. Have a good evening. Maybe The Pethericks should have a garden work party at Phil's place to give him a boost for the summer. X❤

[@WendyInCollingwood]

Agree ~ Chateau Friends Garden Initiative At Phil's

[@amandalevy1227]

Agreed! How about it Pethricks?

[@LilDragonskudos]

i see what you did there with the "never trust someone with a dirty cement mixer" i also watched the video where he talked about yours being clean

[@Gadgetmumma]

😂

[@rocketglobalinvesting5013]

AHAHAHAH, you took the jab with the dirty mixer. Well played. 🏐

[@maryannknox7158]

Thank You 🙏 Phill for helping Billy we all so appreciate it

[@SuperScream2011]

I love the "unrecognized" comment from Phil regarding his big machine, "I get that a lot."

[@daniellebenitez]

I see The Pethericks, I instantly give a like 😊

[@grahambarnett6107]

Trick to cleaning a mixer is at the end of the day, throw in a bucket water and 2 bricks leave for 5 minutes, then you have a super clean mixer.

[@Mitch-Hendren]

Nope really does work every time .

[@heartshapedisle]

Bucket of water and gravel or blue metal ( crushed rock). Bricks sound a bit full on.

[@pworthyart]

I love that you are friends with fellow château renovators! I watch all of your channels. Billy, I have to say you are a master at laying those beautiful flagstones!

[@pamabernathy8728]

Great filming, editing & music. Love Phil's sense of humor. Beautiful work by both of you. Looking forward to Ryan's next video on his channel with plans/progress on the corner apartment. Thank you, Billy, for "giving" the apartment to Ryan. Will be great to see him eventually move in!

[@denis9450]

I think you should have fitted a rain gully across the door and have it going into one of this holes also I would have blocked those of if they are from the gutters in heavy rain they will flood under the cobbles

[@heartshapedisle]

The pipe with 2 holes took water from a kitchen sink and a floor drain. Don't think they are part of the gutter drainage system.

[@rita1259-y5c]

Your stone choices are beautiful. You're becoming quite the craftsman.

[@pthomson9736]

Love seeing Billy and Philip together. 😊

[@TheCaffeinatedOrganist]

Phillip is a genius on some level. I can relate to him

[@libbybertrand9320]

The new stone step/entryway in the doorway looks terrific! Really like your new video guy, Alex?! The camera shots are great! Enjoying the new format and interaction with Ryan, Phil & Gwendolyn! I do miss your “theme song” music in the beginning, though.😊👍🏼

[@mlevaschmitz2435]

What about the drain by the door that you talked about yesterday

[@tedly867]

I think the door is an excellent choice aesthetically. That stonework is so beautiful, and anything that doesn't match in color or pattern would stand out.

[@s.b.7924]

Woo hoo!! Phil and Billy back together again. Always a good combo. I'll let you both know when you're old.. I'd love to be that age again.

[@samanthabloggins1775]

Phil's tool reminded me of when i was in school a million years ago the janitor as we called them then used a floor cleaning tool that looked like that!! Billy you have such a nice group of friends! Fun loving ones, and hard workers!

[@lauramclaine504]

Yes, now in days janitors are called custodians because they do more than just clean. They repair and oversee the building. I as a woman worked with many of men as custodians and learn the trade and it sure does keep your fit. You go home really tired.

[@Julia-zj2ch]

The Master Stone Mason strikes again! Fantastic stone step. Looks great.

[@markattardo]

I'd imagine the scrubbers are harder to control on a rough floor like that. Nice job on the step.

[@nancycleary3358]

Billy is such a hard worker. Stone entrance perfect, as usual.

[@heidim6468]

This convent would make a great hotel….

[@Valcour]

Weren't you going to put a drain in front of that door? Where's the water going to go now?

[@joannespoth1817]

Way to go Phil and Billy, so enjoy watching your great friendship and working together. Thanks for bringing us along on all your adventures. Blessings always and all days.

[@OleTeddy]

You Will not regreat it Billy A brand new door Will give you alot of light 🥊🔥🥊

[@WisconsinLinda]

As always, I love everything about these vlogs and when ever Phil is on the scene you know it's going to be fun.

[@margielynch7196]

I think we should just trust Billy about the water situation. He has been right about everything else 😂❤

[@Flippin_Crazy]

I agree wholeheartedly with this comment ☝️

[@janabeckman545]

Billy knew drainage has to be addressed. He will get it all done as need be. Next rainstorm will be a good test.

[@lindabryant4292]

Yes, sometimes the camera angles make things look different than what it really is. Trust Billy. 🧡

[@rustynails3815]

Hey Billy, You have prepared a door opening below grade This is a big mistake it will always be a problem with flooding and a catch all space outside the door. cut your losses now and go back to a window opening. Solve the problem now before you spend any money or time on a door.

[@Flippin_Crazy]

I love it when you and Phil work together! That was slick of you Billy to say Phil should finish that floor! Poor dude has a hangover! I love the new threshold, it’s a work of Art! Thank you for letting us decide on the door. ❤️💙🇺🇸

[@maryannknox7158]

Watching you Billy restore this convent is so Cool 😎 Your artistic talent and abilities are Incredible !These amazing videos are so inspiring and entertaining and enjoyable

[@terrileyda5346]

All I can see when Billy was operating the scrubber was Lily Tomlin doing a comedic episode where the darned scrubber was just taking her wherever it wanted to go!🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@lorrebarnard6650]

That buffer is just the thing. I think it would help Ryan as well with his apartment renovation and the red tiles.

[@mavep2855]

Filming, editing and music outstanding. Always enjoy it when Phil comes to help, he did a great job on the floor. Billy you did an excellent job laying the stones. Crack on!🙏❤️

[@maryannknox7158]

Wow looks as if those stones have always been there Billy your a true legend and artist !

[@ZmarleneZ]

the door entrance looks fabulous Billy - well done - and kudos to Phil for the floor cleaning - it's going to look great.

[@apoco_lips9957]

Phil is a heck of a friend, I hope he can get a hand at his place in the near future and whenever he is able to tackle the render on his building. Would be amazing to see he get help on such a challenging project

[@HammerOn-bu7gx]

I think you should have kept that drain idea of yours and replace the lower stones closest to the step up with an iron grate drain. Since you've effectively removed the gutter right there, your kitchen is going to flood through that door even though you've put in a small "up" ramp with the mortar... it's not high enough.

[@Shae_9876]

When is Billy heading over to help Phil with his Chateau? Phil could do with an amazing friend to support him too!!!

[@hardamber]

Remember when Billy took his digger over to help him? He even left it there for him?

[@susiereed3612]

Phil is such a good friend!

[@obsessive_doka_disorder]

Billy, your video producer/camera person is really doing a great job.👍🏻

[@laurelldockall2399]

It’s a better production than most shows I see on TV.

[@leighcunningham756]

Spirits of salts is great to get into any grooves. It loosens and lifts any cement that the brush can not get at.

[@lieuwina]

Lovely to see Billy and Phil together and the stone floor is going to look absolutely fabulous when it is all cleaned. Well done Phil bringing that equipment with you. Billy the stone floor you put by the door is a beautiful piece of work. Have a great day Phil and Billy.

[@larryr.johnson3048]

Floor looks great and new entrance is attractive. Thought you were going to pipe in a proper drain as you already had the original drain pipe in place and a couple of round iron grates to go with. Just concerned that water will run right over the step and into the kitchen, yikes! Johanna Maine USA

[@novamarie2162]

Hopefully my audio-sensitivity relaxes soon. I hate having to watch the videos on mute because the music hurts. Everything is looking good!

[@Gadgetmumma]

I’m the same ! The curtain music an nearly all channels is just too loud. I’m forever having to hit the up/down volume controls so I can hear dialogue but not be overpowered by the music. Sometimes it’s music selection. But not on this channel. Music choice is always spot on but I do prefer the classical choices.

[@novamarie2162]

@@Gadgetmumma I'm the opposite. Typically, even if the music is not something I'm not into, I can make my way through it, but here the last few days, his choice of music has had a grating feeling on my ears. It's not Billy's fault though! I will still continue to watch!

[@Jen-eo1fh]

I do agree with you, the music is grating. I much prefer the music that Billy chose previously. I am constantly hitting the mute button. Still love this channel.

[@annbarns652]

Prayers for the 5 who were on the submarine today .

[@susannystrom-marshall9437]

well done on the returned cement mixer comment!

[@tanianigelwade8935]

Phil is doing a great job cleaning up the stone floor. And the doorsteps look fantastic 👌 too. Xoxoxoxo ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@bettyreidenbach5932]

I'm confused. I thought you were going to use the drain pipe. How will you control water and keep it from going into the kitchen?

[@LakesideGazer]

This was what I was thinking. All I could say to myself while watching this video was, "Welp, he just turned that door into a water catchment basin!"

[@silviac221]

Yep, with a raised row of stones that will make people trip. I don't understand it.

[@leeproulx7412]

I don’t think you’ll regret going back to the original architectural lines for the façade by replacing the small window with a door. It’s going to look amazing, as well as an added fire escape, as you said. Those industrial floor washers are beasts but definitely a terrific solution for the floor. Phil’s a good friend, taking over the floor cleaning. :)

[@12345jonny]

The amount of energy you have is so refreshing to watch and a motivator for other DIY’s

[@paulinedixon3490]

Everybody needs a mate like Phil. ❤

[@youknowme8578]

Right before our eyes, you are becoming a builder. Bravo Billy, bravo.👏👏🏆👍

[@normamurray4450]

Good for Phil coming to the rescue with his big scrubber! I love it when you two get together, the banter is amusing. Billy, I hope you're tightening your stomach muscles when you're carrying those heavy, heavy stones....you don't need a hernia in the midst of doing all this great work.

[@sallydurisseau2254]

The kitchen doorway looks beautiful Billy! Well done! Your getting awfully good with those stones!! Can't wait to see the hallway floor when Phil gets finished!! Crack on!

[@SweetOne.]

It is going to be so handy having a door there and putting a small triangle wedge for carts when needed will be a breeze. Make one out of oak that can hang on the wall beside the door or hang it on the door. Awesome video. Gwen is keeping all the boy's out of trouble by keeping them busy. Yeah Gwen! She is so awesome! Crack On!!

[@chrisdavis2040]

Yes, a doorway and a ramp haha well done, and, well done Gwen for calling in the trooper

[@lindahyles1331]

Flintstone billy 😂 I actually love a nice stone too… I love that your cement mixer is the cleanest of all the utubers 👍🏻👏🏻🤩

[@drnou]

Nice work with the stones at the doorway! But I didn't see you making the drain there? Wouldn't the water just go flooding the kitchen when it rains as it has nowhere else to go?

[@janlesinski4719]

Brings back memories of my youth scrubbing school floors with a similar machine but a good wet vac helps get rid of the staining residue.

[@lauriemattingly2699]

I was wondering if Phil was still doing the pub…so fun to see y’all together but I kept thinking of Phil’s long to do list!🤷🏻‍♀️😂

[@rocknRev4Christ]

Everything is looking soo good Billy! I like the new video work with Alex as well. Much improved!

[@leathernevarez8609]

The cement mixer taunting and heckling is hilarious!!!!🤣

[@Monty-in-gumboots]

A door is a good idea. Maybe it could be both a door and a window. One of those doors that split halfway up so you can only open the top half sometimes just like a window. You could also name this opening into the kitchen as "Billy's Window"

[@earlcollinsworth]

To clean that stonework the rest of the way ,use muriatic acid, then seal it with silicone sealer. That'll keep the stone having "that wet look" and help keep the dust down!

[@numberfourwoodfordst.9276]

Billy, it does look amazing, crack on !

[@mariagillinson8527]

Billy I’m happy you went with the door and those stone and the new door will be beautiful

[@kasisatya5448]

Phil has as many toys as Billy! What great friends.

[@peterwhite9261]

We'll done Phil. I once tried the janiyor's buffer machine at work one time and I went flying with it. Once you get the hang of it, your back can handle it. That machine you got is not easy, I know. Billy, well done on the doorway stones.❤

[@Kayze1242]

Billy you are definitely not thick. Your amazing and very talented

[@GwendolynTideman]

Good work boys 👏👏👏👏👍

[@susanross1651]

It’s all looking great Billy, but I have to say, with you being such a neat & tidy person, I cannot believe you didn’t put a tarpaulin under the area where you are using the mixer 😂

[@thewilliamseswonderfulworld]

Love seeing Phil. Such a good friend. ❤

[@donataj2213]

Excellent decision with the door and super done ramp. Thanks to this great machine, the pavement will be clean and you will save work and time.

[@sandrabutcher1961]

After Phil helping you out I think you guys should go on a boys trip that would be such a fun vlog

[@jimwilder5578]

Good door won ❤❤❤

[@deannfausett3923]

I imagine you’re looking forward to weekend. A couple of days without hauling stones back and forth or jackhammering!

[@lisaakinlabi]

Whoop whoop a door! Great plan! Hi Phil! The floor looks great!

[@RolfLilleby]

With a doorway there it will be easier to bring produce into the kitchen. When trucks deliver products at a later time

[@tamithirion7766]

Perfectly done, looks as if it has always been there...👍 Stones are looking great as well. Everyday you are making great strides .

[@victoriatracey5919]

Billie, I cracked up when you said ‘I do love rocks’ because I’m the same 🤣 Maybe Ryan could borrow that machine to clean the tiles in his new place. Love the new doorway 👏🏻👏🏻😊

[@lonnieslick9313]

I luv rocks too hardscape is a fun medium to work with and u get a great workout thoughtful idea with Ryan’s tile cleaning

[@cathytilghman]

It does look amazing! Great job Billy and great job Phillip! Things are looking good and promising.

[@malagastehlaate230]

The doorway looks lovely Billy... Thanks Phil for coming to the rescue with that scrubber... wow does that make a difference in that hall...

[@annettesharrock1236]

Nice job Billy .Phil to the rescue once again. I see Phil use that machine at his. they come up really well too. Loved watching. Crack On😘

[@paulinefreeman9492]

Aww Billy Phil is such a good mate can you not go to his place i think he really needs yr support there xx

[@mannyortiz4814]

Billy,Phil, and Alex my floor scrubbers. The entry is level and looks amazing with the stones. The polishing machine has done a beautiful job with the stone floor. Enjoyed today’s video. Till tomorrow my loves. Take care and stay safe. Love you all 🍺🍺🍺🇺🇸🕊😇🙏🌹🌞❤️👍🌈

[@johnje4285]

I think the new steps look superb

[@suehall3298]

Step good job 👍🤗 floor looking good even better when it's finished 👍🤗 Love Sue❤❤❤🇬🇧❤❤❤

[@AnubisX7]

Isn`t water gonna come into the kitchen by doing the door so low without a drain?

[@Piterdeveirs333]

I was thinking the same thing

[@Flippin_Crazy]

I think Billy knows what he is doing. I trust his judgment completely. Water drains right through that sand and lime-not cement. It will be fine.

[@TheAccidentalViking]

BEEEEE UTEIFUL! It doesn't get much more beautiful than this. Poor Phil.