Basement Discoveries

[@deniseblackman5229]

Love how Simon said ‘watch your head everyone’ when he was going down the steps to the basement! It felt like we were with him following along.

Encouraging caution to the ladies and gentlemen 😂

[@cran6erry]

Simon is an amazing host!

[@busterdee8228]

Exposed ceiling beams, though "a tedious job" was a fantastic choice that will set this place apart. I'll bet a lot of visitors will spend the first minutes looking up. I would.

[@kristinwhitworth410]

Will the beams get a coat of osmo?

[@busterdee8228]

@@kristinwhitworth410 It would be a sweet touch. I do think Billy mentioned it a while back.

[@AprilRaine60]

I love seeing Rick & Mick working at the Convent & Chateau.

[@ScottBurbridge-m2j]

5:22 we even get Yanis pole dancing.😂❤ Yanis hugging Simon was the perfect ending.🌼 🌸 🌻 🌹 🏵

[@elizabethmcpherson-lt9vh]

Yanis takes such care measuring and installing every piece. Simon is an excellent teacher too. Great the wood from the bar is being repurposed as well.

[@TRoth858]

It's the piddly stuff that's a pain to do, but boy does it make a difference. I love that Mick and Simon are getting to benefit from the scrap lumber. See you all tomorrow!

[@lynnmartin9198]

Lovely to see Billys dad working away, he is a hard worker with a laid back vibe.

[@nicolinavincelli9369]

Everyone is still working hard; I did not think Simon and Yanis would find anything in the basement. Alex your dog never barks and never annoys anyone, I just love Lala, till tomorrow enjoy your day.

[@mavep2855]

A great start to a busy week! Simon and Yanis crack me up, they are priceless. 🇨🇦❤️

[@sarahpenrose9681]

Everyone needs a Yanis in their life he’s such a hard worker and so cheerful. His English is getting better x

[@kaymelton8894]

Yes he is !! I just love this dear young man and I could be your grandmother! Lol ❤😊

[@AndreatheDoria]

Many people do not understand how much time it takes to work on old and ancient places everything is so off in measurements nothing is consistent. To the point you have to improvise on the fly. I love how you all make it work with laughter and respect

[@jamesrobinson1022]

Retrofiting on any existing structure is difficult just cause when they were originally built there was a certain order for each element. The materials, techniques, tools, timing and availability are always constantly changing. A 10 year old building can prove to be as difficult or more than 100 year old building cause what went into the newer one can be harder to remove/ replace cause there are elements that more interconnected and don't need removing/ replacing and are more costly and time consuming to do so.

[@sunnyndelaware6159]

The master craftsmanship shines through in the entrance hallway! The wall looks amazing. If there was a fund to contribute towards a neck massage for Simon and Yanis, I would definitely donate because my neck hurts just watching the two of you. 💆❤

[@carladejonge4951]

“Ladies & Gentlemen” … respectful & totally appropriate in my book, Simon! Crack on! Love you guys!❤

[@loriboyce942]

100% agreed. 😊

[@amandamoon3235]

Yes!😁

[@EMPRESSlydia]

@@carladejonge4951 my exact thoughts! Very respectful.

[@lisajahn6839]

The wall with completed plastering is georgous! I love the metal detecting no matter what comes up!😊❤

[@rosewall782]

Love watching the Pethrick crew. I don’t know why but you guys make me feel so relaxed.

[@wendy-moore]

Class and manners. Much appreciated, Simon.

[@risireynolds6881]

I love watching Simon and Yanis work. I wish we were able to see more of Rick and Mick though. Equal screen time! Seriously though, they are all such great and conscientious workers. Meanwhile Billy works in the kitchen applying Osmo! That wood has a glorious shine Billy. Love the videos so a big shout out to Alex.

[@dianayavetz6286]

Alex you’re doing a great job asking the questions to help us understand what’s happening. Thanks!

[@myriammoquin2684]

Once again simon gives an excellent overview of the day's work

[@adriannecote5319]

Yanis, thank you for the giggle at the beginning of the video. You guys always brighten my day with your antics while working! Love you guys.

[@loraoflahrity130]

I'm so impressed with Yanis' learning English, with his French accent and pole dancing he's my favorite so far 😂

[@bridgetvansciver3620]

The attention to detail really does give the ceiling a nice look. You and Yanis are true craftsmans.

[@SheilaDavies-g8e]

Fantastic prep, and plastering. Well done Simon and Yanis.

[@BettyKoehler-zg5sv]

Great spin on the pole, Yanis! More trash for Rick and Mike to sort out…nice job! Billy’s truck goes on auto pilot to Bilko and the dump!! Simon, your perfectionism comes through every day no matter what you do! Yanis is learning it, too. One day you will find something very special, Simon! The voice recorder will surprise you all,too! Love from Pennsylvania, USA 💕🌷🐻

[@PamelaArvish]

With that spin I wondered if Yanis is taking pole dancing lessons on the side. 🤔🙂

[@Sisteryoda1440]

@@PamelaArvish I was thinking of “Singin’ in the Rain “

[@PamelaArvish]

@@Sisteryoda1440 That’s a more appropriate thought. Naughty gutter got me.

[@georgiaobree]

LOVING "The Dynamic DUO" Simon and Yanis!!xxg

[@Keith1210]

I imagine Rick thinking..."Come on Yanis...couldn't you have sorted the metal out from the wood?" LOL.

[@joycearmstrong8628]

At the time I kept saying "keep it separate".

[@elisabethhopson5639]

It is all the little jobs that make the difference and the finish. Great work today. 😀

[@debm9801]

Yannis is getting more and more confident and intertaining!

[@colleenkeener9412]

The pole dancing was hilarious

[@ronaldhorton2438]

What! A Billyless day? Hope he's safe and sound. Thank you, guys. ❤🎉❤🎉❤🎉😊

[@peggypollock3030]

I just love watching Pethericks Videos ,these group of Men all like Brother's ,Simon his such a perfectionist in everything he does and very professional, Billy has such a Calm demeanor and excellent designer skills ,SImon & Yanis is like father and Son they seems to have very close Bond and they make the Videos just a brunch of excellent guys all of them ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@raccoonskittiesandopposum7348]

You guys do beautiful work. It is a joy to watch.

[@carolyn64]

I really enjoy seeing all of your progress on the convent. I enjoy watching for all the possibilities for the future of this beautiful project that the Pethericks and crew and the viewers come up with!

[@annettesharrock1236]

NICE job on the fiddley bits Simon for the plaster board.,Looks perfect

[@Smalfry47]

Yanis, your English is much improved…… before long you will know most of the language.

[@susansouthern6704]

​@@homerooster4022good question

[@pamabernathy8728]

Spanish as a 2nd language here. Born & raised in Southern California. Studied Spanish from age 10 through high school & university. Just for the love of the language, people, many cultures Wasn't a Spanish major in university, but I think the only time I wasn't in a Spanish literature class was the last part of senior year of university. I'd worked at least 2 jobs, plus scholarships & grants, & I was tired by then! That was many decades ago. And I still have 1 friend (not from back then) who speaks only Spanish. Had I not been supporting myself since age 17, Portuguese would have been next. Then Italian! I very much enjoy hearing other languages spoken! 1 daughter-in-law is originally from Bulgaria. When she talks to her immediate family, they switch to Bulgarian.

[@kathrynwitte3398]

@@homerooster4022my French sucks, Spanish and Italian less so but Dutch, Friesian, German, Gaelic, Arabic, Greek, Hebrew and Kurdish would be hopeless. I don’t judge Yannis for being ESL as he’s far ahead of me and deserves kudos for his great courage to move abroad and learn trades and language when he’s no longer a kid.

[@Sparkysings2]

I was thinking the same thing. He sure has come a long way.

[@sajo102]

Yes Yanis appears to be a quick learner!!

[@siameseire]

It's Great that you give your bodies a break from one task and have some Hardy Boys adventure time and footage for the gang (us).

[@lisajahn6839]

Excellent episode! Thank you all very much! 😊❤👍🥰🎉

[@Annettekinder]

Love your channel. Great progress with the convent.

[@freds3391]

Metal detecting has to be a fun thing to do. The ROI on equipment and effort doesn’t measure up. The basement after 150+ years will be pocked with your efforts. Nuns around the world are pretty frugal, doubtful you find much for precious metal in the basement. Happy finds! You guys are doing a great job on the convent! Great teamwork! Simon, Yanis seems to be more like your son than your apprentice! Yanis is a hard worker and lucky for Simon’s tutelage.

[@deborrastrom8559]

Simon. Your hair cut looks brilliant on you. ❤. Love that ceiling 🎉wow! You & Yanis are a perfect team. Loving Alex & Lala. Miss all these men when Billy is alone working. 😉 Love Mick & Rick working 💪 together both so mello & strong 💪& seem to do the same work well togetger. 👍 My neck hurts for Yanis & Simon. Yikes what a perfect ceiling job. Simon & his gold "beeping" > in basement. Lol.

[@LynnThompsonAuthor]

Your perfectionism in doing this job properly is admirable!

[@bmj1680]

Love watching you guys work together so seamlessly!

[@flipnawesome5756]

I saw someone suggest to use one of those travel neck pillows for support while you have to do the overhead work. Maybe it will relieve some neck strain.

[@siameseire]

The metal detector has a lovely fun voice; such a jaunty tune.

[@23kumiko]

Great Monday Simon, Yanis, Rick, Mick & Leila 🐾💙 Love the coloring of the video, Alex. See you all tomorrow! ☺

[@erbie-wan521]

Yannis’ English has expanded so much in the last year!

[@abeld.4008]

Monday blues. I know those days. But once you get the ball rolling the week goes by quickly.

[@valeriemcclain9001]

That top floor is just plain spooky!

[@joellenmeek658]

Yes! I love metal detecting. You’ll have better luck in the courtyard. Fingers crossed.

[@elainedreamies7380]

It's great some of the old wood doesn't get wasted

[@bjbrown]

I have some older timber that my father had saved for years. I am trying to find a project worthy of the wood. I built a bench out of the ugly lumber for my cats to sit on but the rest is nice. Some boards are 12 feet and I hesitate to shorten them!

[@carmel-on8im]

Simon ----'Mind your head everyone" You told me too late Simon.LOL.Thanks Alex for video.

[@Pets-n-Treats]

My doggy is really curious about all the metal detecting beeps! 🤣❤

[@cecoya]

Nice job Gentlemen! I know it is tedious work but well worth it in the end result. The ceiling will be lovely and another feature for this beautifully restored building. You all have a great day

[@alanpatterson5055]

Loving your work, very informative in an informal way.

[@merrileeheard3889]

Always wonderful to start the week with a Petherick video ❤❤

[@CrowCaw22]

Love ‘The Simon and Yanis Show’ with Alex’s production! 💕

[@pamabernathy8728]

Happy that you set up the voice recorder again. Maybe over a weekend, too, if no one will be working? Great work today!

[@Albrecht_von_Preussen]

This is quite some intricate work to fill all these cavities with Sheetrock (UK English: Plasterboard). 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@siameseire]

Gosh, those inserts above the beam make Such a difference!!! Great job!! (But i'm sorry it is hard on your necks).

[@juliedavis3575]

Nice work on the ceiling and digging holes. Thank you for the video.

[@gioiapharo7433]

A professional job on the ceiling …… BRAVO …… Team

[@juliekeys1880]

Well-done lads.👍

[@silverrose6583]

I love to watch this coming together. Simon and Yannis are NATURALS at what they do, very fixed on detail. Loved the spin on the pole Yannis . 💫You guys are why I tune in . From all the way across the pond . .... A big Hello from Santa Fe New Mexico

[@annetteenchelmaier2474]

I loved that long hallway shot of ever decreasing door frames, near the end.

[@bdlodahl]

Please be careful Granddad and Rick working around all those pieces of wood with nails poking out. It would be horrible having one of those spikes going through your shoes or poking in an eye! You're too precious to this team to get get sidelined! ❤

[@EMPRESSlydia]

I love the convent !!!! I do wish there were more videos, at least once a week, at the chateau. It is a gorgeous bldg. I love its little chapel! Asking my husband to Build us one on our property in the US. Haha

[@patdowney4984]

The detector noise reminds me of the Clangers .🌙

[@sandrajones633]

They are a brilliant team.

[@patriciafoley1494]

Time Team newest archeologists!!

[@GM-rs2fv]

Nice to see Simon getting cool perks like that motherload of nice wood. Definitely will be put to use in the farmhouse I’m sure

[@StonedustandStardust]

Thank you, Simon, love the digging and discovering.

[@diamondperidot]

Simon you went back to the disco area, KC & The Sunshine Band-Get Down Tonight. Yanis did a Gene Kelly Singing in the Rain swing around the pole move.😁

[@helenanderson3906]

I would love to hear Rick’s story.

[@mannyortiz4814]

Mic,Rick,Yanis,Simon,Alex convent crew. Where is Billy? Monday blues. Another day in paradise. Until tomorrow. Please, take care and stay safe. Love you guys 🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🇺🇸🙏😇🌹🕊🌈❤️👍🌞

[@MaggieStewart-r7p]

Nah, not resting. Bet he is heping lovely Ryan.

[@lorettablakeman3335]

The attention to detail is astonishing,you all do a lovely job.I love it when you put the sound recorder out for the night,I hope we get something spooky on it!Get some rest you guys,sending love from the Arizona desert,Casa Grande,Az.

[@donnaradonski2470]

Have you seen how the gorillas at the zoos will intently watch people show them things through the glass? I got that other side of the glass feeling watching Simon dig up and clean that last find in the basement lol. Thanks guys. Y’all do great involving us through the screen.

[@3Ponyta]

The stained glass in Yanis's bar is beautiful. An idea to utilize it in the convent would be to place the stained glass doors horizontally high on the interior hallway wall upstairs where you plan to create bedroom suites. The stained glass would be a clerestory window, bringing colorful light into the rooms from the windows along the newly created hallway.

[@JaxonsDd007]

I love those doors. I can't see them really well but they look very reminiscent of Frank Lloyd Wright and American Craftman style homes. As well the early 70's went through this type of style. They are actual stainglass with lead and not just painted. Very sought after.. I want to clean them 😊😊😊😊

[@DebraCarey-r8c]

@@JaxonsDd007 I was nervous watching the ceiling debris get thrown down near them!

[@AndyCallaway]

Lol. That metal detector sounds like R2D2 after he's had a few drinks.

[@margielynch7196]

Yanis, if you are going to be a pole 🕺dancer ask for a raise!😂😂😂😂❤❤❤

[@pamabernathy8728]

Yay, just when I needed cheering up! & BTW, I am not part of the, "I was here 27th & my comment was number 32!" I am too happy, just enjoying all the content, great videography & editing, the incredible work by the whole team, & Billy's vision!!

[@JaxonsDd007]

The first 1st 🎉 started when Billy only had 40,000 subscribers it was a boost for the algorithm to get more folks to hit the notification bell. Now it's just a viral game played on almost any vlogger.. It was also always just a way to let him know we were out here for him. Billy usually is always on time and that takes work and dedication.. Crack On 😊🎉😊

[@catherinefromchristchurchn6508]

I hope a hello from New Zealand helps with the cheering up. Kia ora / hello. 😊

[@pamabernathy8728]

@@catherinefromchristchurchn6508 Thank you. 🥰 Our younger son, his wife, & their best mate, spent a magical 2 weeks in New Zealand. During Christmas & New Year's Day, 2020. They hiked, kayaked, rode horses, & more. Our son immediately started researching the process to emigrate from Seattle, Washington, USA, to New 🇳🇿. He discovered that, due to their level of education, professions, youth, excellent health, self earned financial status, etc., they were excellent candidates. Then, the world was turned upside down by the worst global pandemic since the 1918 pandemic. I had been excited for them. Sad for myself, because my health issues/disability makes even travel within the US difficult. Many blessings, & thank you for your kind words. I 100% understand why my son & daughter-in-law were ready to emigrate, if possible. 💜 new 🇳🇿

[@pamabernathy8728]

@@catherinefromchristchurchn6508 Thank you. 🥰 Our younger son, his wife, & their best mate, spent a magical 2 weeks in New Zealand. During Christmas & New Year's Day, 2020. They hiked, kayaked, rode horses, & more. Our son immediately started researching the process to emigrate from Seattle, Washington, USA, to New 🇳🇿. He discovered that, due to their level of education, professions, youth, excellent health, self earned financial status, etc., they were excellent candidates. Then, the world was turned upside down by the worst global pandemic since the 1918 pandemic. I had been excited for them. Sad for myself, because my health issues/disability makes even travel within the US difficult. Many blessings, & thank you for your kind words. I 100% understand why my son & daughter-in-law were ready to emigrate, if possible. 💜 new 🇳🇿

[@anitacorrigan532]

The key Simon is showing appears to be part of a clock operation, winding

[@ej12349]

All of the treasures that you find would make a great display case in the grand entry hallway.

[@pamelawright1369]

Thank you for sharing 😊

[@Hollybank5]

I see a future for Yanis in Pole dancing 🕺!! 👍❤️🤣

[@ALehrer-s8f]

Not many can boast a hand-crafted 21st century convent! 🎉

[@Sharon-hn9wn]

Even though you guys didn't find any treasure, I totally enjoyed the video.😎 See you tomorrow. 👍

[@elchinator]

I think the problem with the sound recorder is equalizing. It will pick up a sound and dial the volume up or down, depending on the level of noise. So a jet engine will be tuned down, a squeaking mouse will be tuned up. And they both sound alike in the recordings... Maybe what we've heard so far were very quiet sounds just tuned to the max.

[@MJPH5]

As always, lovely camera work and editing Alex, but sometimes I do miss the music…

[@MissGimpsAlot]

Same.... 😢 Im starting to really dislike the new style.....

[@maryharris9194]

Tania I love your accent, love watching you and Simon work together

[@mariagillinson8527]

BILLY! All the leftover wood and wood chips also saw dust instead of being thrown out can be chipped for the horses and save Sadie a bundle of money. Just pass the magnet over it to make sure not nails or metal bits.

[@boa1793]

Would take out my mental bits, too?

[@DeeHerb]

You guys all work together so well 😊

[@dorothystorry1733]

It’s great to see you have the cutting board area on Big Blue!!! I’m sure it saves you a lot of time…

[@rorystapleton2838]

What a fiddy and tedious job. What patience.

[@christinaplaisted9563]

So no pot of gold found yet , spooky room , wow if voices are recorded 😮❤❤

[@marionryan582]

That was great guys 👍👍👍👍👍🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🌅

[@kaymelton8894]

This may sound a bit strange but has anyone noticed what beautiful MAN HANDS Simon has! His skin is so very nice and the shape of his fingers are quite lovely for a man who works so hard with his hands! Incredible!😊

[@milkweeddreams8828]

That's an awesome pile of lumber for the guys to reuse, these sites are always so tidy, everybody gives a hand at it, even the pole dancer...

[@DIYGUY1-2-3]

That metal detector sound reminded me of the Clangers who live on their own planet 😂😂 That area in the garden where your finding the medallions and crosses, could it be a garden of remembrance where the ashes were scattered after cremation?

[@efkay93]

In France cremated remains must be buried in a cemetery or entombed in a mausoleum or columbarium. Nuns, as devout Christians would see burial as the only path towards Resurrection and the Day of Judgement.

[@JacobC365]

Todays end pose 8/10 - Yanis and Simon…no thumbs up? No wink? Must be tired😊

[@aprilk1948]

I'm convinced the halls with former nun rooms are haunted. It's the only area that makes noise late at night. Doors slamming and no one is there!

[@jackiesaylor2487]

Alex tomorrow, when you get to the convent, can you PAN outside the window of Room 23 to see what is outside there? Because I'm wondering if the noise might be coming from outside.