Unwanted Visitors in the Chateau's Coach House

[@sandragreene576]

I had started watching in the very beginning. I moved to another home without internet. I now have it ,and thanks to Stephanie from Chateau Diaries I have found you. You have done so much, just don't let the time get by you with your sweet babies. You have such a beautiful family. You all taking such care in preserving the history of the estate, I love the history. You both are exceptional humans. You work so hard. I will be catching up and watching you and your wonderful family. Thank you for sharing your life with 🇺🇸 us.

[@ellenbirmingham1404]

Marc: "Or you can just jump down (Amy - off the scaffolding!)" Amy: "Mark - you hooligan!"

[@momostewart9771]

Looked jumpable to me🤷🏽‍♀️

[@CrazyArtistLady]

@@momostewart9771 not if you are scared of heights!

[@CynthiaBerry713]

It was indeed nice to have someone else filming so we could see you both doing your thing! Loved little Clement helping!

[@casperbenj]

The straw added to the lime and sand mortar looks very nice but think putting a coat of lime plaster (mortar) like Marc suggested is a great idea. I think the mice might just chew thru that. Canadian mice will chew thru anything and everything. Glad to see the videos back.

[@airenesmiler6624]

to make small holes more rodent resistant you can stuff them with steel wool, then cover them with caulking or stucco.

[@bonniefrench9884]

Totally agree !

[@jeanmkaufmann]

I agree. That was i was thinking of. Render over the straw. 🙂🇨🇦

[@Lea-bw9wj]

It might also be worth filling in the whole gap over the beam. Having the little "shelf" will be inviting for any animal to make a home out of the rain. I'd also do the same thing to the two windows either side as well

[@dawn7612]

@@Lea-bw9wj ~ You have a good point about the ledge being a place for critters to perch out of the weather and dig holes when they get bored. We put up wire to close off a squirrels entrance they made. So the squirrels chewed through wood beside the wire in eves in the garage to get to their nest inside. They are determined little buggers.

[@kathyevans2968]

I agree with Collette, beautiful house, beautiful grounds, lovely people!.. & my observations are from afar! The bucolic views are amazing! You work so hard in the restoration and upkeep, it’s nice to see that you make time to relax as well! I always find it interesting how you handle any work done with an ecological and historical approach.

[@deniereynolds6119]

Yes wattle and daub. Last forever. Clement is such a sweet boy. Great job Amy for getting Clement involved. Juliette is adorable as well. So cool to see helpers arrive.

[@lindsayblundall8140]

Just love the way Marc turns his hand to anything. You two work so hard and can quite understand how it must be doing all that and looking after family xx

[@barblallier9413]

This was great to watch! I loved seeing the two of you working together,,that's the fun part for me. The lunch looked delightful! And the carriage house is already looking amazing already,,well done!! 👏🙌

[@kathsmith4924]

nice having you back 🥰 fab camera work and editing 👍

[@CrazyArtistLady]

Oh thank goodness you got a mask on that silly man! I watched the mouse poo dust swirling around as he swept it up and I wondered where his mask was! Oh my gosh now he is sticking his hand and arm in the cement mixer! 😱🤦‍♀️😂 Men!

[@albertpeckham8708]

Usually....after the daub and wattle has set, the face is covered in plaster to protect the daub and wattle from deteriorating. PS...the children are adorable! Great family!

[@Chroniclesofrosieres]

We were wondering whether to plaster. We still might but as it was quite late in the year we wanted to let it dry thoroughly first.

[@ludovica8221]

Yes I agree.. Lime plaster coating on it and it will stay for a few hundred years judging by the New Forest cottages near where I live

[@dorothyleeuw8774]

I suspect with your birds and pig you will attract lots of rodents. Set up your camera at night where your chickens are and you will probably find rats. Very destructive and difficult to get rid of without killing them as they are so leery. Had one in our garage and it took 5 weeks to finally kill it. We have poison here that only kills the rodent but we put it with peanut butter, bacon drippings and it would not eat it. Finally died in a trap. They are so smart compared to mice.

[@michaelschwaiger8071]

@@dorothyleeuw8774 Here in Germany, dormouses are a protected animal species. There’s no way that you’re allowed to kill them and you need a permit to remove them from a building and then they have to be resettled elsewhere.

[@dorothyleeuw8774]

@@michaelschwaiger8071 We do not have dormouse’s here where I live.

[@wrinklesandsprinkles]

The newish main door of the coach house is gorgeous! The craftsmanship is superb. P.s. Your videographer did a fantastic job today!

[@sth.777]

The doormice are adorable! Be that as it may, they don't belong inside, so hopefully between filling the gaps and the cat, you'll encourage them to take up residence in the chicken coop! ;-)

[@tammiewilson5185]

So proud of you for getting up on the scaffolding! You navigated getting down like a champ! It's sweet how safely you involve Clement. Not gonna lie, Marc makes me a bit nervous. He's grown, and it's really none of my business. Nice to see your patron jump right in to help. It seems as if even Pepper really likes her. I look forward to seeing how the wattle and dob look with the lime plaster over it. I'll bet it makes the arch and wood beam pop! Peace and good health to you all.

[@jeffreyskinner7167]

I can’t believe how much work you have accomplished, the coach house looks absolutely gorgeous ! 🇨🇦✅🐸

[@katiemac5661]

So happy to have you back. Hope your critters get the move out message.

[@10Bee100]

are you able to catch any "interlopers" in "have-a-heart" traps? caught inside and residence and released outside.(I do it with mice as cannot/will not kill, although releasing into the woods in winter might be risky for them. the traps come in all sizes (not fun catching baby racoons with Mama outside trap, vicious!!!!!). Wonderful videos, children growing so quickly, these videos will be source of joy to watch in later years....

[@amyinboulder]

There were so many things that I LOVED about this video!!! 1. The reconstructed introduction!!!! This intro was what intrigued me at the very beginning of your vlogging and now you've incorporated Juliette (wonderful video of J laughing in the hay cart)! It's absolutely charming and it captures you and the project so well. 2. Adonis' editing with the secret camera dormouse footage, esp. behind the end credits is fantastic. 3. The wrap-up chat at the end in the bed of the all-terrain vehicle (with Clément tossing hay!) was so good for many reasons - you all got to talk about what you had accomplished that day (good recap) and then the family is all together with your guest, and the closeups of Juliette are precious. Really good filming and editing, Adonis - and well done Amy & Marc! Now, since this was filmed in Oct. 2022, was the wattle and daub treatment successful through the winter?

[@spiritofanu3112]

What a lovely video!! So nice to see you both in it with your very helpful guest patron and Clement. Great new format! So educational too! ❤️

[@spiritofanu3112]

No edit button. I wanted to add the closing (and your lunch) was so idyllic!

[@noraluisedonnelly]

The Coach House is such a beautiful building, its going to be a wonderful home 🏡 ❤️

[@dawnbutler2846]

That was so enjoyable and hope viewers pick it up and subscribe. It felt like a film 🎥 of a family going about their busy life. Just shows how different everything looks when someone else does the filming and the music was great. Well done, soon fill another football pitch with subscribers.. dawn 🇬🇧🇬🇧🍷

[@Jen-eo1fh]

I hope so too. 🇦🇺

[@paris0551]

And me x

[@kathleencollings7021]

And me!

[@peggyhurrell4969]

Loved the black & white intro! You two are hilarious. Keep up the excellent work! From Ontario Canada.

[@hootenanny1001]

Dear Amy and Marc, thank you for continuing to post, it’s much appreciated. You are now the only Chateau channel I watch ,simply because I find the pair of you so delightful….and plus watching the little ones is a real joy and of course not forgetting the many and various critters😀

[@judymossip7446]

This was great! The filming was so perfect and captured your idyllic but busy lives perfectly. Thanks for the visit!

[@marilynburke7609]

Yes Marc should wear a mask to keep the dust out of his lungs. I noticed it also when he was sweeping up the mouse mess. Yuck! 🙃🥴😊❤️

[@lyndajohnston924]

Always enjoy your videos. I think your niche is your knowledge of history and practices. I like how you edited your video as opposed to many chateau videos whose footage is endless timelapses. I just fast forward through it all. Well done. I hope you'll continue but you must do what's best for you. Raising 2 young children is a mammoth task in itself. Best of luck. 🇨🇦

[@JohnKenIRB233]

Thx for bringing us along. Ignore the negative comments. We have had ugly health this Dec/Jan - Flu, Pneumonia. I would seal the straw to keep out rain, moisture, etc. Thx again! 😊😊😊 Ken

[@doloreslegrand2710]

You all are so much fun. I do worry about Marc and his not using gloves to protect his hands and mask to keep his lungs healthy. Take care of yourselves.❤

[@Denika1388]

Lime can really burn if you get it splashed in your eye. Done that once and learned benefits of goggles the hard way. I did use protective gloves and sleeves. Beautiful, interesting home & property.

[@donbarbaraphillipson6285]

Agree!!! Pests are unwanted house guests although the raccoons nesting under our storage for awhile amused our kids immensely!!!!🤪

[@tambracarswell9896]

What a wonderful example you set for your children! Working together to get things accomplished.

[@cathrynmccay6820]

I don't know why you don't have more subscribers as I really enjoy this channel. You both have a great sense of humor and you make what you are doing very interesting and entertaining. This video is a big improvement by the way!

[@janetkennedy5940]

The Coach House is beautiful and you are both more relaxed when someone else is filming as you don't have to think about it so much - just interact with each other and allow us to share in the fun. Well done, I'm sure more subs will follow.

[@marilynburke7609]

Love your videos. Such hard workers and a lovely family.😊❤️

[@melodygarry9016]

Clement is getting so big! He’s going to be a good helper for his daddy.

[@michaeljanewhite5467]

Marc, you...are.. a....riot!!!

[@lisaakinlabi]

Love your opening, glad you kept it. I am afraid of heights as well Amy, so I get it! It's so good that you know how to address problems as they happen, dang door mice. Glad you got some help with filming as you seemed much more relaxed. I look forward to more videos.

[@fullframecoach]

So cheery to see Marc in shorts and t-shirt! And to see you both in front of the camera having a giggle. And to see you enjoying the sunshine for an al fresco lunch. And to see my favourite Pepper! I hope the daubing has kept the creatures out over the winter? Fab filming Adonis! Beautiful family and great to see Colette too. Lx

[@martinjames3950]

Glad you are looking after marks health and he made me cringe when he was putting his hands in the revolving cement mixer

[@Chroniclesofrosieres]

I spend my life trying to save him from himself!

[@stephaniegaromon3244]

Amy, you try to keep your husband safe, but he’s very resistant. Marc, you should be wearing gloves and a mask, but I can see you have done it this way many times before!!! The coach house is stunning and I love the lantern light fixtures on either sides of the door. The views and property are breathtaking. Colette seems very nice and a big help. Love your vlogs and the little helper Clement. xx

[@potterkelly487]

Enjoyable to watch, little Clement helping and having a great time. Squirrels and mice are a nuisance, they can do so much damage, best outside. I saw a glimpse of Marc’s tropical garden, very nice. So envious of Collette, looks like you had a lovely time!loved the ending with you all in the vehicle, good filming!🇨🇦❤️

[@audriscarborough9309]

I am so pleased that an Angel, of a person, stepped in to be a beneficiary for the two of you, and the Chateau! I enjoy your video's so much! Your natural charm and humor, is so wonderful and refreshing. I have said before that your combined experience , knowledge and expertise from various Degrees and hands on experience, is what drew me to your channel. The glamorous video's, where there is a crew and a lot of money to pretty them up, are fun to see, but they didn't keep me interested or pull at my heartstrings. Yours did it all and makes me laugh out loud one minute and rewind several times to take notes. ☆Not to say they aren't doing a great job and filling a spot many people enjoy, including myself. You and Mark do a brilliant job at explaining ( in terms we can understand!) your techniques. Such as in today's. I love knowing how to prevent pest/ rodents from getting in. I do wish Mark would look after his safety a bit better! I was telling him "to wipe his eye carefully", because I could see Lyme splattered on his eyelashes! I loved when you showed how to make tiles and natural pigment paints, and plastering... Then you add the heart warming parts of your life. I felt the need to tell you both how I think you are just wonderful, and to say " you are really doing a top notch job at being a KZbin channel personality"! You are truly doing an amazing job of keeping it true to you and your family's needs! All the best to you in this New Year and very many more, Audri

[@pamelac.410]

We had a chipmunk get in a little side attic space upstairs in our home. We heard a clunking noise as we sat below in our dining room. Sounded like golf balls. Upon inspection, I removed 2 large grocery bags of unopened pine cones stuffed in the corners under the eaves. My husband sat outside to see where this chipmunk was entering and then climbed up on the roof and fixed the hole.

[@Chroniclesofrosieres]

I can really picture all of that!

[@ludovica8221]

I am picturing a chipmunk carrying grocery bags now! :D ;)

[@robinchurch5658]

So glad to see you back and with helpers! As someone who has always loved rodents (I had pet mice, hamsters, guinea pigs and rabbits as a child), It was was heartwarming to see how you are so humanely taking care of the door mice problem. And it is so exciting to see your subscribers almost up to 30k😊

[@marjorieguest9497]

Ohh Amy we have the same fear! Good to see you guys back 🎉❤❤❤

[@ShiftingSands57]

Marc is a gem. So hard working. Love his accent.

[@florentinalily]

THANKYOU! Am sharing on my fb profile to see if friends will follow - you deserve it x

[@Chroniclesofrosieres]

Thank you that’s very kind of you!

[@paris0551]

A really lovely film, and so good to see you working together. Wattle and Daub is a great idea for the coach house, it will last a very long time. I’m with you all the way in persuading the furry visitors to visit elsewhere, at La Petite Maison, I try and make the place unattractive to them in the hope but ensuring there is nothing of interest for them. They sometimes come in, but just take themselves off. The children are so beautiful, it looked like Collette was really enjoying herself. Take care xx

[@lizstevenson7801]

Great to have your videos back again. That was very interesting watching Marc fixing the gap, its important to all the family that you stay healthy Marc and using protective gear when working with lime is esential...even if you don't like wearing it. Well done all 💕🇦🇺

[@marthaizaguirre6363]

Fabulous story with naturally humorous interactions unlike some other DIY shoes with forced banter. Love you guys! 😍😍😍

[@elisabethnejedly9684]

So glad to see that you are all well.❤️🙏

[@barbarakeegan9516]

Lovely video. Most enjoyable to watch. Lovely to meet Colette. Adonis is doing a fabulous job. Very glad to hear you’re continuing your with your channel. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@michellehughes1537]

The darling buds of Rosieres. Lovely lot you all are with great senses of humour 😁

[@taitweigel64]

A mask is needed when dealing with animal waste. How charming your patron visitor is, and helpful. Your family is adorable!

[@joseeallyn9950]

I was sooo relieved when you produced te mask! I watch so many others not wearing masks and then they disclose that relatives who started the renovations have the unmentionable illness.

[@suehall3298]

Thank you so much for this video I love watch your adventures🤗 Clement helping & play in the sand pit so cute🤗 Look forward to the next one 🍰☕🍰☕🍰☕💐 Love Sue ❤❤❤🇬🇧❤❤❤

[@janetmilburn8399]

Thank you for a lovely video Adonis. So nice to see you Amy, Marc, Clement and Juliette, instead of one of you being behind the camera, and to meet one of your Patreons. I do hope you and your Patreons had a lovely weekend together. . Was adorable watching Clement both helping you, and amusing himself.

[@Chroniclesofrosieres]

Thanks Janet! Did you watch the credits?

[@Chroniclesofrosieres]

And did you see the cardie Clement was wearing?

[@janeblandford852]

It is so lovely to see you all together with the children.....so lovely. Great job Marc and so interesting to learn about these animals and how to keep them out of your home. The coach house is so beautiful. Look forward to your next project.

[@annettesharrock1236]

You two just make me laugh 😃 loving the technique you used so organic . Loved 😍 watching xx

[@celestee.garcia2571]

So lovely to see the family working at a project. Yes most definitely cover it all with several layers of lime plaster. Keep up the fun and informative vlogs. Best 👌 to you from USA 🇺🇸

[@sharongaines3043]

So much more enjoyable watching you both work together. And its nice to see you have Collette to help. 😘

[@tammyadkins3537]

The coach house is gorgeous

[@nativetexson]

That looked like a fun project. I think it's terrific to include Collette in the video. Cheers-

[@judiscallan769]

I'm very afraid of heights too. Helping from the ground is best for me. I enjoyed seeing you both working together.

[@maggirae1961]

Love the effect with your film assistant

[@mika72.-Bois]

So lovely to see you back! That lunch looked scrumptious & delicious! Marc please start wearing a mask And gloves! when handling lime! Your skin may be ok now... But could be rather damaged in years to come!

[@kgummee]

Kids are getting so big!! And so cute 💕 I can only imagine all the skills that they will have learned while helping their parents. Such a lovely way to grow up in the prettiest setting!!

[@maryannknox7158]

Clement is such a helpful Lad xoxo 😘

[@Chroniclesofrosieres]

The best!

[@lucyyoung5307]

Oh yes, I see a difference in your video, much better. Nice to see the progress you’re making. Hey, I still wonder where the tall palms were planted.

[@sonialightfoot5562]

Love my time with your family. Maybe a mask? Breathing in a lot of dust and spores from droppings while brushing the debris out. I just care. XoXo

[@sonialightfoot5562]

Ahhhh, your lovely caring wife won out on the mask. Smiles

[@janbooth3323]

Good to have you all back, also enjoy 😉 seeing everyone in front of camera as a family,working on projects.look forward to more blogs.

[@JP-bv7bf]

Loved your new filming, your young man did a fantastic job filming and editing. Love the work you are doing and help you have for a bit. Blessings 🇨🇦

[@monteschiavo]

nice squirrel! 💗

[@emorel48]

Oh the Mountain View is beautiful! Thank you for sharing!

[@milliej868]

Pleeease were a mask and gloves my friends husband passed far to young becoz of his refusal... love you all sooo much. very well done and thank you

[@victoriajackson5159]

Love love love! This was quite charm ing❤️. Ignore all those trolls and do what's best for you and your beautiful family!

[@sharongreen6334]

What an idyllic family gathering to finish off the film, and bless Clement for wanting to get involved in the building works. You're making happy memories he will never forget. 🙂

[@dawnelooney9875]

This intro is everything!

[@jackiestewart5062]

I know, I just love the intro, i smile with joy every time I watch.

[@angelakilroe3271]

Come on viewers this family is always worth subscribing to. Costs nothing but helps them progress with more exciting videos.

[@beckybrann1427]

Joined your channel. Binge watching old and older vlogs. Love your family.

[@MariaAlvarez-wk3nx]

Wonderful to see your hard work against the beautiful backdrop of your grounds. Clement is a sweet boy🥰 and his involvement in the process was on point! Love the banter between Marc (rascal) and Amy (kind but strong). You are living the dream of your (albeit very hard work) own making. Thank you for the patience it takes to take those of us along who live vicariously through you. Well done!

[@jankitteringham8483]

Adorable video, Thankyou. 🇬🇧🥰

[@terriashby5752]

I believe the straw lime mixture is called Cobb. Lovely to see your videos, always enjoyable and informative. Thank you for sharing with us.❤❤

[@Chroniclesofrosieres]

Oh that’s good to know!

[@bonniegould3319]

Love the new filming👍💞👏

[@Randy8923]

I enjoyed the video. It is so interesting to learn about mortar used for stone and timber. Colette is a nice helper and having a great time with you all. Blessings.

[@janicerobinson2970]

It Was Nice To Have Some One Filming For You

[@rosemariedeschenes7013]

Such a lovely vlog. So nice to have help from Clement and Collette. Hope your natural remedy works. Juliet is getting so big and those cheeks 😍😍😍Thanks for sharing 😍😘

[@calsislater9415]

Your two gorgeous children are so sweet an adorable ❤❤ Hope it all worked all your hard work? X x

[@raynonabohrer5624]

Is that listen arresting. I've never seen anything like that done before In my life. How long did your guest stay with you? Great video God-bless you all and keep safe.

[@deborahdecker2260]

The video quality is excellent. Keep Adonis.

[@bonniefrench9884]

Did you ultimately cover the straw with daub ? The doormice will chew right through it. loved the video !

[@lorendieu9806]

That was fun!

[@kandplamb]

Very nice quality video. It is such a pleasure to see you working together.

[@peterwhite9261]

I hope this solves your rodent problem. They are cute but not needed in your home. This technique is very interesting. Nice to meet Colette, and also, it's nice to see you have a cameraman and editor. The babies are adorable.

[@jayreed7015]

Well done with climbing the ladder and scaffold Amy. I can't get further than the 3rd step up the ladder! 😂

[@brittawrolson5936]

Your children are so precious. At this point, Clement looks just like mommy, and Juliette just like her daddy🥰❣️

[@MaryEllen_of_OBX]

Yeah! Welcome back! I've missed you all and your adventures.

[@The57gail]

Try a pitchfork when loading the bucket. Great video.

[@maggirae1961]

Excellent tutorial on new process for me. Thank you.

[@JohnSeefeldt]

I recently found your site and I've been catching up watching old episodes whenever I have time. You have a beautiful chateau. I'm so enjoying your videos and I love your new intro. I usually skip intros after I've seen it once but I love watching yours over and over. Well done!

[@Chroniclesofrosieres]

Ah that’s nice to hear - thank you and welcome!

[@allankarenbayne9835]

Have just shared it on my fb page guys