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[@maggirae1961]

I am 74 and having your Mother and Father is increasing your viewership with older people and increasing the view that oldsters have lots of knowledge and are valuable, not to be but in the "bin" as has been pushed for the last decade. Also love your teen's participation--the youngsters need good voices out there. And he is definitely a reflection of your great parenting.

[@CaribouOrange]

True having a multigenerational team should be widening the audience. :)

[@chatterjeelinda4]

@@CaribouOrange, Nester makes 3 generations 🙂

[@mariadange06]

Great team, great chemistry. Subject suggestion, as l have mentioned before an episode on the Countess's life story with photos and how she met and married into the family.

[@StephenandClaire]

Did you know we now have our own channel too? We hope you can join us there...

[@maggirae1961]

We love your banter mixed with the history and stories of Mapperton

[@wendy-moore]

Stephen and Claire - top notch work, for sure. It's wonderful to see both channels growing so nicely!

[@StephenandClaire]

Did you know we now have our own channel too? We hope you can join us there...

[@wendybecker4223]

I absolutely adore your channel. Love your "standard" content, but it is great to see the Earl and Countess and Nestor. Next time your other kids come home for a visit, please ask them if they will appear on camera for a bit. Would love to see your family interaction. Your "banter" together is great. That is REAL LIFE, not scripted. Much Love from Washington State!

[@barbarahand4312]

Really liked this episode! Sometimes your sparring back and forth makes me….hmmm…a bit uncomfortable. But I now get that this is who you both are with each other. Cute and playful and sometimes competitive and combative…but always real and authentic. I appreciate that honesty. And giving us a brief context so we understand it better. Clearly there is much love❤️

[@ryanm7171]

I also love your banter. I would appreciate if you could introduce all your children to us. Would love to see Mapperton as true family home every once in awhile.

[@andreag983]

That might be a bit private. I personally would not present my children to KZbin followers unless they’re mature enough to decide themselves and want to, and even then be very careful.

[@kathymcfarland5516]

Would love to hear more about the re-wilding project and progress. How is the beaver colony doing? How is the white cattle herd growing? The sheep? Are these herds for heritage breeding programs or for market? Is enough wool from the sheep obtained for either yarn making or retail sale? Have you considered and is the weather suitable for other sheep or goats (angora, mohair, merino, etc.)? What row crops are being produced on the land? For local market or animal feed? Do you have any horses for either riding or farm work? Do the local farms share major farm equipment like a co-op? Do other local farmers help with harvesting of crops? Are there any fox hunts allowed on the grounds? Or has that now been outlawed? How many people 'farm' on the estate as either tenants or the main 'farm'? What is the English Heritage or whichever historical entity doing with the iron age fort? Has it been excavated or is one planned? Have you considered a farm mentoring program or affiliation with a local agricultural college or university for credit? What other 'green' projects are on the horizon? Do your local stone mason or restoration specialists have apprenticeship programs? Because of the Grade listings of the buildings, who chooses the restoration team for roofing, barns, etc. when work is needed? I have so many more questions but this is a good start! Would also be great topics for new videos coming up! Thank you so much for all you both do, with your amazing team of video production! I had no idea it was mostly done by just two, Claire and Steven! Amazing quality of both photography and sound!

[@lucillerenaud8114]

I love your comment. Your ending thoughts about answering your questions in video form were my thoughts, too. I hope to see them take your suggestions seriously.

[@louisetrott5532]

I love all of these questions, some of which I had been thinking of too.

[@longwaytotipperary]

❤watching Julie and Luke's playfulness with each other!! Also ❤hearing about how Stephen and Claire put the videos together!

[@StephenandClaire]

Did you know we now have our own channel too? We hope you can join us there...

[@longwaytotipperary]

@@StephenandClaire yes - I am subscribed!!!

[@StephenandClaire]

@@longwaytotipperary Thank you!

[@torycook1215]

Excellent excellent excellent video. Well done good choice perfect timing.👍🏆🇬🇧

[@torycook1215]

You both sound so much better not talking over each other.😉👍

[@melissaphillips3088]

Great to see everyone. Dave nice to see you also. Amazing team you all are. Thanks for doing a wonderful job. 👏🏻🇺🇸

[@pal7252]

Oh my gosh! Thank you ALL! 😘😅

[@rhondamartin3575]

I love the down-to-earth family setting! We feel like we're right there with you! What an amazing staff and deserve a lot of praise 💕! So much to do and issues to attend to! Thank you also to Caroline and John! Always wonderful to see them! Thank you Claire and Steven for your hard work with filming, editing , and final touches! Amazing! I love the history of the house and family, the archiving, your recipes, projects you're working on and you're interaction! Yes, I love your naturalness also!

[@StephenandClaire]

Thank you Rhonda! Did you know we now have our own channel too? We hope you can join us there...

[@nadeansimmons226]

You have saved me from going crazy over the numerous lockdowns we have had over in Auckland NZ. Thanks for all you do. I love both your channels as well as all the Chateau channels over in France. You make us all feel welcome and take us past all the mystery doors and ropes that say "No entry" or "Private" in so many old houses.

[@juliemiller2440]

You both are so cute and darling. Your relationship is so lovely and a joy to watch. The wealth of information and history is amazing!! Your passion is infectious. Cannot wait for next episode of both Maperton and ViCountis. Keep going strong as it makes viewers feel as tho we have traveled to these stunning Homes and beautiful countryside right along with you. Godbless you both for your dedication to preserving history.

[@jillgott6567]

I enjoy the videos with your parents telling stories. I would love to see how the older children view the history and living at Mappeton from their American viewpoint.

[@sandidelosier167]

Hello from Southern California USA. Hope everyone is well.

[@parkemessier6128]

I like American Vicountess but I love Mapperton Live. Mapperton Live is definitely my favorite! Your videos are so interesting and charming. I never miss a one!

[@DarrinsDaffs]

Luke bringing the digital SLR kit to the table reminds me soooo much of show and tell day at school!!

[@LCamp-cr7fs]

THis channel is interesting. Combining levity with knowledge is educational. Take for example the rewinding project. While I will never work in that field, I know of the topic and can participate in conversations around it. To me, the most fascinating aspect of your life is how many people you employ and how much you drive the local economy while maintaining historical monuments.

[@Cyberlucy]

I am very much impressed by this channel and happy to have become a patron. The work you are doing to educate all of us about the importance of English heritage is wonderful. Your staff are doing great work in helping you to put this all together so that people can see the work. I would like to hear more from the Earl and Countess about their history in looking after Mapperton and what some of their projects were.

[@MappertonLive]

Thank you!

[@franielee38]

I try to watch all your videos!! You guys are great together!! I started watching American Viscountess and got hooked with your happy (and knowledgeable attitude)!! Great shows!! Earl of Sandwich!! Yay!!

[@rebekahlow8375]

2 cameras,very impressive!The Cultural Recovery Fund is a great idea!.I really like this video!! It was interesting and fun to meet the crew and learn how you developed the channel!!! I look forward to lots of wonderful videos in the future! Love from Vermont

[@ilublushizn]

Love the banter and also that your viewers have weighed in on how you should communicate-rather amusing. But truly, this feedback has resulted in the both of you being 'allowed' time to finish your train of thought, which keeps us keenly interested. Please keep filming your parents; their relationship and yours to Mapperton and to one another makes this channel outstanding! Would love to hear more from your children but can respect their privacy. Thanks to the crew also. Well-done!

[@tjbren576]

Wow, this was very interesting and informative. Thank you!

[@patriciararick3245]

I so enjoy watching both channels here in Texas!

[@hispid1]

A great series guys - well done under difficult circumstances. Particular congratulations to the Countess - she is an absolute star! (twirlies included)

[@rm2828]

Hi from Montreal! Super charming cartoon countdown and So Lovely to see your team and Wonderful content…which Always makes my day because of your ability to cherish everything Old World being narrated by both of you and your your Amazing, Intelligent and Funny family…Thank You!!!💕💕💕💕💕

[@freyjagosling-belfield3394]

Love the twirly content, the countess is an absolute legend!

[@mathewhalpin]

I love it all but if I could have more of Julie's adventures in Italy life would be sweet.

[@TheEGA4421]

I like the idea of having more history of Mapperton. Having the Earl and Countess of Sandwich giving a tour and history about areas of the estate would be great. Luke & Julie, stay true to yourself. Being married or in a long term relationship with someone, there will always be something 'quirky' said that only the two of you know what it means. 🐝🐝🐝, will you be getting 🐝?

[@janearmour2051]

This was such a delightful video and it gave me an even greater appreciation for all the work you all do! You all do such an amazing job that of course it looks effortless. Thank you for sharing this “behind the scenes” episode!

[@Digeroo123]

Interesting. More info about the camera set up please. More Ma, Pa and Nestor please. They are is so interesting. It is so nice to get out and about, without having to go out. Do you grow any of your own fruit and veg? If so I would like so see that side of things and the garden. I feel sure that working with all of you would be an incredible experience for somebody. Why did you blank out the bulls bits?

[@batwood]

Enjoyed meeting the team. They do a great job. I've admired the quality of your KZbin production and now I know!

[@bushrasaleemvlog4558]

God bless you all 👍🥰

[@carolperry7695]

I love your content. animals, banter, greenery, home upkeep, history, decor, estate planning my favourite UK vlogs are saccone jolys and rose and rosie my favourite homestead videos are wild wonderful off-grid and living traditions homestead

[@jimkreiling9166]

This was a very interesting and informative video. It was also nice to be able to get to know each one of you a little better. Thanks.to you all.

[@jimcraig2521]

Hello from Hoover, Alabama

[@elizbyrnedawes]

How lucky you all are to be part of an awesome team!

[@pilarsmith3367]

Love Mapperton. I hope I can visit someday

[@melissawilson3106]

Love this behind the scenes group visit! Thank y’all so much!❤️

[@StephenandClaire]

Did you know we now have our own channel too? We hope you can join us there...

[@EnlightenMewithJoePena]

14:10 Your editing process. A team effort. How good is that? Also, I am a fan of your color correcting/grading. Being mildly desaturated gives this a distinct look. In fact, it led to helping me find a new skin tone color correction approach I'm now using (with an older Sony). Excellent work, one and all!

[@StephenandClaire]

Thank you! Did you know we now have our own channel too? We hope you can join us there...

[@gregmason125]

Keep up the good work! I love all the house history, all the nooks and crannies and bits of places that havent been explored much by the family. Just keep being yourselves.

[@joycestepancevich6591]

I love Luke's sense of humor.

[@celticlass8573]

I'd love to hear more about the re-wilding, and also if you know anything about what the non-nobility did at Mapperton over the centuries, and who they were.

[@ILoveSpring30]

Love your content! One question/suggestion: Does there always have to be music in the background? It can sometimes be distracting.

[@vesnastojanovic]

You guys are amazing, love watching you.

[@monicagaitor6751]

My favourite place in the house, is the kitchen, at that big table, with the AGA, in view. However, I'm looking to see you using those beautiful (vintage) tea cups and saucers and those lovely china teapots that the Brits are known for. I know the Countess (Luke's mother), has her gear. She wouldn't mind your borrowing, if U needed to. I Would love to see you using them. Just saying....

[@nancybrun1209]

Very interesting episode. Thanks.

[@Vancouver.BC.1]

Great to see everyone

[@Sharon-we5cd]

I do really love watching your vids. Steven and Claire do such a great job of making the videos so pleasing to watch. You are lucky to have them. Thanks

[@StephenandClaire]

Thank you Sharon! Did you know we now have our own channel too? We hope you can join us there...

[@Robin_Carver]

I would love to see more about your greenhouse and garden and how you use them for the property and home. Thanks!!

[@clovettajackson4654]

What an amazing team! Your videos always look so professional. I'm a history lover and enjoy learning about the historical houses and lands across the pond. I also appreciate how much time, work, energy and money it must take to keep them from just being torn down because they can't be maintained. All the best from Missouri.

[@StephenandClaire]

Thank you Clovetta! Did you know we now have our own channel too? We hope you can join us there...

[@chrisb7558]

more of your parents stories and history can we see more of restoration going on love the team dont ever change it

[@lindastorr1674]

Just listening to this technology,The work involved is commendable fantastic job,

[@gregmason125]

So cool about the equipment! Thank you for sharing!

[@strewth39]

Thank you for all the interesting information about the home, and people and the easy way you graciously invite everyone in to share in the glorious history

[@erican.c.2176]

Love both of your channels, contents are great and full of fun and historical/educational, and cultural. Such good partnerships and teamwork filming the videos. Would be nice to talk about Old English historical wedding traditions at Mapperton I am sure there are old wedding photsos in some of your archives

[@StephenandClaire]

Did you know we now have our own channel too? We hope you can join us there...

[@sharongerard2690]

I’m hooked! Your refreshing and love the banter and historical information

[@MappertonLive]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@Dogwalkingmom22]

I’m 62! Concur!

[@wendystone9222]

I have a suggestion em maybe offer a training course in filming or editing at Mapperton

[@lindapeterson2684]

I enjoy your content, making it a family affair, love seeing parents, grandparents, and children…film makers and content adjusters….each bring a delightful perspective to the program. Plus you’re all not snooty, even though your history is very elitist. Must be the American!!!! in the bunch, grounding everybody..Ha ha…but it does bring a wholesome enjoyment and innocents to British affairs and attitudes, which we all here in America can’t wrap our heads around a lot of times.

[@hellenicsunshine7032]

Love all your content! Can you show us the details of your home so we can try to repeat in it in our home. Like the wall trims fabrics etc.

[@lisaharrington6488]

Very interesting, just as all of your videos are. Thank you for sharing a little part of your life with the rest of us.

[@ceciliayunes9548]

Very Good Video!! Spontaneous

[@ijmacdonald9964]

Everything that you do with your filming works for me, and I have been sharing your channel with friends ever since I recently discovered it. You're also creating wonderful, precious memories for the family. Congratulations.

[@alaine57]

Thanks for the background info

[@Silvina46]

I really love your videos just the way they are 🥰

[@VABee59]

Well done!

[@judithdavis5563]

Great channel

[@maryheller8560]

I look forward to all of these videos and even though I get them ahead of the posting on KZbin via the Patreon site I watch them over here as well. I just love the chats and historical bits and foods and recipes. Such fun!

[@angelamalcomb1373]

I LOVE IT THE BANTER!!!

[@potterkelly487]

Thank you! So well done, that when I am watching nothing else matters!❤️❤️🇨🇦

[@milaszczecina5553]

Lollllll Luke going on tangents.... So funny

[@michaelweber7848]

Blotting that animal was a lot of bull! LOL Love your posts!

[@ShannonMoody]

Absolutely 2 of my favorite channels!!!!! Please keep all the fun going!!!

[@StoriesByCarol]

I’m in the industry and I don’t think I’ve heard the term predator in ages but it is a brilliant description! Great work all! 👍👍

[@myrnaaugustine1456]

The subscribe bell is under you, Luke.

[@andreag983]

Brilliant.

[@catherineevanoffour12]

Thank you

[@jolynnaerobert3190]

It is obvious that Luke had become much more comfortable being in camera. I used to think he was rather mean to Julie, but I now realize that the talk between them is natural. Every time she says "WHAT?! " I think ok, he is just teasing her now. lol

[@StoriesByCarol]

I love your “banter” but yes, British men’s humor can be infuriating! 😂

[@justice-jb5ld]

Sorry Stephen, I didn’t know you were the one in charge of finding the background music for the videos, I did criticize one of them about the music, I was very annoyed that I couldn’t heard too good whatever they were talking, because the music was loud, but other than that I do like the music and sounds you pick, so well done, but sometimes when Luke, his parents or Julie are explaining how something works out, or history details, it’s nicer just to listen at them, in this occasion was perfect though. You do a great job 98% of the time.

[@justice-jb5ld]

A few days ago Claire said she has gotten engage, so is Stephen her boyfriend?

[@rescued08]

😄 is this Steven and Claire’s performance review? 😂 Are they getting their bonuses?

[@StephenandClaire]

Did you know we now have our own channel too? We hope you can join us there...

[@joannebogias9299]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@martinedehoef8594]

Interesting

[@cherylbutler446]

Please could you repeat the editing software you use? I couldn’t understand it.

[@Downloadeodeo]

I'd like to apply for the position of runner :D

[@MamaDeesGardens]

What editing program do you use?

[@wendystone9222]

Further to my suggestion my son accepted a job in which he helped with new ideas and computer Scilly and the person who employed him taught him business maybe that's something to help the students of today

[@Ankit_Das_98]

They are based in UK

[@barbaraprice7811]

Julie and Luke, your bantering is great but Julie you’re from USA and no matter where you are we never say you all, we always say y’all.... you’re going English on us...wahahahaha!!!!!

[@donaldsmith3337]

Sincerely hope that Luke's cup was empty, kept waiting for tea to come flying out as he waves it about lol

[@jacquelyncorbin8116]

WhaT were the Earl of Sanwiches sandwiches?

[@Ankit_Das_98]

They can help you with media

[@Kaëlanii]

y'all should wear more color🙃😊❤️💜💛💙🧡💚

[@cesiahrefazo6897]

What does the English people think is romantic?

[@joyspiridi2898]

What happened to Stephen and Clare?

[@Wmccmc]

I miss Stephen and Claire.