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Ok lads. It’s not a great situation especially after your recent sad news. However, sometimes these things are sent to try us and help with moving on. Remember the reason you bought this magical village and stay focused. Its tough right now but you’ll power through xx
Guys I am more sorry than I have words for. Super glad neither of you were hurt. Sometimes it seems the universe is throwing everything at you. As my Grandmother would say, this too shall pass. I’ll put a lotto ticket on this week hoping for a win.
I'm so impressed by what you're doing to restore Buslière, but sadly not surprised it can feel overwhelming at times. Please know you're doing an amazing job about an amazing project! Never mind at such a difficult time too. Sending you lots and lots of love from Australia (wish I could come and help as well). Lxx
I’m so sorry gentlemen. At least when you fix it you’ll know it’ll be done properly. 😘I’ve put £100 in your go fund me, might help with some mortar or a roofing sheet.
Oh wow Jane 🥰❤️🩹🥰.. thank you so much, you’re our top Poppet, we found the roof sheet but that super generous donation will certainly bag us 5 bags of lime.. thank you so much🥳 we really really appreciate your support..onwards and upwards for 2025 🥳🤞🏼👨🏼🤝👨🏻
How disheartening and scary AF no doubt when it happened. Hope you are both OK. You mentioned that you couldn’t provide accommodation for any volunteers but could you not advertise for volunteers who could camp for free on your land in exchange for at least helping with the pointing? You live in a beautiful part of France, I’m sure there are people who would love the experience of being there, helping out and enjoying France in their spare time.
Scary! Until it is repaired it is a house of cards. Just keep doing your best to rescue what you can before time or storms remove them. If you rescue 10% of those derelict buildings you have done more than anyone else was ready to do. You will probably rescue far more than 10% of those neglected buildings with your vision and hard work. Believe in yourself and just do your best to make your vision for recovery a reality as best as you can. Prioritize a nice snug and secure home for you and your family. Then, decide on what will best secure your home and most easily be repaired to help generate additional income to further your dream. One step at a time. Celebrate each step forward.
Je suis tellement désolée pour vous, vous ne méritez pas ça 😢. Heureusement vous n’étiez pas sur ́l’échafaudage! Je vous souhaite beaucoup de courage et j’espère que toute cette pluie va s’arrêter. Bon courage à vous. ❤
Ok guys go back inside make a cup of tea and then think about how wonderful you have made it so far, easy to say i know but we are all sending lots of good karma your way I’m sure.❤
Thanks so much Tania..you are right of course, it’s always just as important to look back and see how far you’ve come rather than only how far you’ve got to go. ❤️🩹👨🏼🤝👨🏻🙏🏼
SO SORRY you are having to deal with that - on top of everything you have been dealing with. How is it that bad things all come at once? Hope it can be fixed by you both.
Thanks poppet. I know these things come in threes don’t they, we’re looking forward to 2025 and all the great things that are gonna happen though.👨🏼🤝👨🏻🙏🏼❤️🩹
I am so sorry to see this and on your first vid back in the Village too. it has been said in other posts about dusting yourselves off and getting stuck in . We are all behind you and urging you on. Hard hats and gloves at the ready.
Phew ! That was close ... The structure seems to be missing so much mortar ( Lime) to hold the walls upright . Seems only gravity is doing the work there.
I know you both are feeling down at the moment with you Mums loss Now having to face this next hurdle but that's all it is A big one I grant you but you should stand back at look what you have achieved Which is absolutely fabulous ❤
Sorry it’s been all crazy. I know it probably wasn’t part of the plan to deal with that yet, but you know the village will tell you what needs attention and tells you what to focus on. On another note, the window that’s half between looks like the perfect place for a stair landing.
If and when you two,come up with your strategy to deal with that newest problem i.e. the fallen cottage, I would volunteer to get over to France and help relocate all that stone ( what is left standing structure) away from the two holding walls. Once you secured the standing walls. I would get insurance to participate. Again it would only be labor to move stone by stone to a designated point away from the standing structure. Labor only. The different stones of all those walls tell their own story has to how they were built. The huge gap in roof... perhaps meteor. Just trying to keep it light for you.
Oh No 🙊🙉, Boys Please Be Safe, Can You Get Help Volunteer’s, Get a Few Camp Bed’s , You Need Help, Get on that Line, For Couples to Help Out , Boy’s You need Serious Assistance From Helpers 💕👍👏🥰🥰🥰
Maybe concede to the fact that you will never be able to rebuild all these houses , so maybe just take the roof and the walls down front and back and concentrate on repairing the walls left and right adjoining the remaining houses?
If anybody can fix it ,you two can .Just look at what you've achieved so far. It's not a race, make sure you get your energy back. Old French pilgrim saying " Ultreia et Suseia ".
If you have SUBSCRIBED (It’s Free!!) .. thank you so much 🥰
If you haven't then please do (It’s Free!!) 🙏🏼
We would love to save this beautiful once abandoned long forgotten village but we can't do it alone.. we need YOU! 🥰
Our crowdfunding LINKS are below or at top of our page. 👍🏼🥰
gofund.me/34b93146
Or
linktr.ee/yipandpaulsvillagelinks
HELP! Major Collapse at La Buslière
#helpweboughtafrenchvillage #restoringanabandonedvillage #ruralfrancerestoration #escapefromthechateaux #escapetothevillage #pointing #lime pointing #yipandpaul #labusliere #normandy #recycling #ruralfrance #helpweboughtafrenchvillage #abandoned #abandonedvillage #brocante #granitefireplace #helpweboughtafrenchvillage #escapefromthechateaux #escapetothevillage #normandy #ruralfrancerestoration #ruralfrance #chateaulife #escapetothechateau #smallholding #landmanagement #france #french #propertyrestoration #workingthroughgrief #wallcollapse
So sorry for your mounting combination of setbacks...life can be so hard and difficult...
Wow that was scary ! But nothing you can’t fix, you’re both very capable . Just be careful ❤🇬🇧
So sorry to see this but glad you are safe! All the best to you both, stay strong!
So sorry guys for all the extra work you have to do . At least you were not hurt . Good luck ❤xx
Good luck boys one step forward two back I know you can do it keep up good work xx
At least you're both, and Maizel, are okay and not hurt. That's the main thing. 🥺🙏💙💙💙
Absolutely..thanks Poppet 🙏🏼❤️🩹👨🏼🤝👨🏻
Ok lads. It’s not a great situation especially after your recent sad news. However, sometimes these things are sent to try us and help with moving on. Remember the reason you bought this magical village and stay focused. Its tough right now but you’ll power through xx
Thanks so much Jason..totally right.. rolling with the punches…2025 has good things in store too 🥳
@ It certainly has. There’s a reason life led you to this village and right now it needs you more than ever. You’ll do it. Focus on the end game.
That's horrendous, please stay safe working around that fall.
Guys I am more sorry than I have words for. Super glad neither of you were hurt. Sometimes it seems the universe is throwing everything at you. As my Grandmother would say, this too shall pass. I’ll put a lotto ticket on this week hoping for a win.
Thanks Poppet..yep rolling with the punches..all will be good in the end..big love 👨🏼🤝👨🏻🙏🏼❤️🩹
Keep your spirits up guys, you are doing amazing and you can only do what you are. Sending you love and hugs from Cape Town. 🙏❤️🇿🇦
Thanks Poppets..exciting things coming in 2025 for sure 🙏🏼❤️🩹👨🏼🤝👨🏻
I'm so sorry fellas! Such a set back for you. Hang in there, things will get better.
Thanks so much👨🏼🤝👨🏻🙏🏼
So sad to see the damage, guys.
You absolutely WILL get there.
Take care...
Life does throw up challenges….. 🤗🤗
I'm so impressed by what you're doing to restore Buslière, but sadly not surprised it can feel overwhelming at times. Please know you're doing an amazing job about an amazing project! Never mind at such a difficult time too. Sending you lots and lots of love from Australia (wish I could come and help as well). Lxx
Thanks so much Liz ❤️🩹🙏🏼👨🏼🤝👨🏻
Sad to see the collapse. But I’m sure you are both up to the challenge. Wear your hardhats when you go in there!
Sending love to you both you will get there god bless and it'll look amazing when you are finished 😊
Thanks so much, Paul❤️🩹👨🏼🤝👨🏻🙏🏼
At last - your right you need some help - there could be retired builder/ s with a camper wages could be food ?
Glad it didn't happen either of you were in there!
Us too, Karen ❤️🩹👨🏼🤝👨🏻🙏🏼
Hi guys. Really sorry to see this. Big breath and carry on. You've got this. ❤
Thanks so much, Sally ❤️🩹👨🏼🤝👨🏻🙏🏼
I’m so sorry gentlemen. At least when you fix it you’ll know it’ll be done properly. 😘I’ve put £100 in your go fund me, might help with some mortar or a roofing sheet.
Oh wow Jane 🥰❤️🩹🥰.. thank you so much, you’re our top Poppet, we found the roof sheet but that super generous donation will certainly bag us 5 bags of lime.. thank you so much🥳 we really really appreciate your support..onwards and upwards for 2025 🥳🤞🏼👨🏼🤝👨🏻
How disheartening and scary AF no doubt when it happened. Hope you are both OK. You mentioned that you couldn’t provide accommodation for any volunteers but could you not advertise for volunteers who could camp for free on your land in exchange for at least helping with the pointing? You live in a beautiful part of France, I’m sure there are people who would love the experience of being there, helping out and enjoying France in their spare time.
Yes that’s exactly what we’ve been discussing today. 🥳🙏🏼👨🏼🤝👨🏻❤️🩹
Nightmare! Hope you're OK, lads!
Thanks Jason..it could’ve been worse..🙏🏼❤️🩹👨🏼🤝👨🏻
We’ve had so much rain haven’t we? Take care there, sorry you’ve got all that work ahead.
Scary! Until it is repaired it is a house of cards. Just keep doing your best to rescue what you can before time or storms remove them. If you rescue 10% of those derelict buildings you have done more than anyone else was ready to do. You will probably rescue far more than 10% of those neglected buildings with your vision and hard work. Believe in yourself and just do your best to make your vision for recovery a reality as best as you can. Prioritize a nice snug and secure home for you and your family. Then, decide on what will best secure your home and most easily be repaired to help generate additional income to further your dream. One step at a time. Celebrate each step forward.
Thanks, Dee. You’re right really appreciate your support.❤️🩹👨🏼🤝👨🏻🙏🏼
don't give up ! you will fix it in time. sending lots of positive vibes. You guys are amazing
Thanks so much, Jane, onwards and upwards 👨🏼🤝👨🏻🙏🏼❤️🩹
O boys, what a setback.... But you can do it up again! Doesn't have to be quick, everything in due time. Keep courage, one step at the time! 💙💙💙
Thanks, Poppet 👨🏼🤝👨🏻❤️🩹🙏🏼
The weather has certainly not been good for anyone, especially for those who are trying to renovate and farm. Let's 🙏 for a better season ahead.
Good luck, lads. if anyone could sort this out, it's you two. Keep on keeping on💕
Je suis tellement désolée pour vous, vous ne méritez pas ça 😢. Heureusement vous n’étiez pas sur ́l’échafaudage! Je vous souhaite beaucoup de courage et j’espère que toute cette pluie va s’arrêter. Bon courage à vous. ❤
Merci beaucoup Marielene, nous apprécions vraiment votre soutien. ❤️🩹🙏🏼🇫🇷
Please be careful and stay safe!
Thanks, Jayne. Will do. 🙏🏼👨🏼🤝👨🏻❤️🩹
So sorry, been wild here in Scotland. Take care. 🤗
So sorry guys! You will get it done properly! ❤
Ok guys go back inside make a cup of tea and then think about how wonderful you have made it so far, easy to say i know but we are all sending lots of good karma your way I’m sure.❤
Thanks so much Tania..you are right of course, it’s always just as important to look back and see how far you’ve come rather than only how far you’ve got to go. ❤️🩹👨🏼🤝👨🏻🙏🏼
SO SORRY you are having to deal with that - on top of everything you have been dealing with. How is it that bad things all come at once? Hope it can be fixed by you both.
Thanks poppet. I know these things come in threes don’t they, we’re looking forward to 2025 and all the great things that are gonna happen though.👨🏼🤝👨🏻🙏🏼❤️🩹
I am so sorry to see this and on your first vid back in the Village too. it has been said in other posts about dusting yourselves off and getting stuck in . We are all behind you and urging you on. Hard hats and gloves at the ready.
Thanks Tina..yes still looking forward to doing great things in 2025!
🙏🏼❤️🩹👨🏼🤝👨🏻
Phew ! That was close ... The structure seems to be missing so much mortar ( Lime) to hold the walls upright . Seems only gravity is doing the work there.
not easy to restore all this! all my best
I know you both are feeling down at the moment with you Mums loss Now having to face this next hurdle but that's all it is A big one I grant you but you should stand back at look what you have achieved Which is absolutely fabulous ❤
Aww thanks so much Melissa…absolutely right 🙏🏼🥰👨🏼🤝👨🏻
Keep safe on your work ❤❤❤
Lovely to see you Poppets ❤ Sorry it’s all gone t.tty falata. Am sending big hugs and hoping you get your apprentice 💫
Thanks Poppet 🙏🏼👨🏼🤝👨🏻❤️🩹
Absolutely gutted lads. So sorry you have gone through this problem. Glad you're alright. Be well and stay safe. Love from NOLA Puck 🏒🙏
Ahh boys sorry that happened to the roof do you have any really really good neighbours that could help you out that would be great here's hoping 😊❤😊
Understand exactly how you are feeling,one of our buildings is dubious and we had to keep checking on it
We just need this stormy weather to stop eh Pete 🙏🏼❤️🩹🇫🇷
Sorry it’s been all crazy. I know it probably wasn’t part of the plan to deal with that yet, but you know the village will tell you what needs attention and tells you what to focus on.
On another note, the window that’s half between looks like the perfect place for a stair landing.
Hi poppets sorry that has happened
If and when you two,come up with your strategy to deal with that newest problem i.e. the fallen cottage, I would volunteer to get over to France and help relocate all that stone ( what is left standing structure) away from the two holding walls. Once you secured the standing walls. I would get insurance to participate. Again it would only be labor to move stone by stone to a designated point away from the standing structure. Labor only. The different stones of all those walls tell their own story has to how they were built. The huge gap in roof... perhaps meteor. Just trying to keep it light for you.
Thanks so much Sue..watch this space for when we’re ready 🥳🙏🏼👨🏼🤝👨🏻
❤🤗❤🤗❤🤗❤🤗❤
🙏🏼👨🏼🤝👨🏻❤️🩹🙏🏼👨🏼🤝👨🏻❤️🩹
Oh No 🙊🙉, Boys Please Be Safe, Can You Get Help Volunteer’s, Get a Few Camp Bed’s , You Need Help, Get on that Line, For Couples to Help Out , Boy’s You need Serious Assistance From Helpers 💕👍👏🥰🥰🥰
make it a tiny walled garden.
Maybe concede to the fact that you will never be able to rebuild all these houses , so maybe just take the roof and the walls down front and back and concentrate on repairing the walls left and right adjoining the remaining houses?
❤xxx
I’ve only “liked” the vlog as I believe it helps but it feels wrong as it is very sad and worrying for you. Wishing you good luck.
Thanks, Kathleen. We really appreciate that, we know what you mean though but you’re right it does help the Vlog. ❤️🩹🙏🏼👨🏼🤝👨🏻
Work party hard hats
Luv ya boys, but you chaps need to get real! That stone has to be stable to redo any roof project
If anybody can fix it ,you two can .Just look at what you've achieved so far. It's not a race, make sure you get your energy back. Old French pilgrim saying " Ultreia et Suseia ".
Why do you have to use the name of 'Jesus' as a cuss word ... disappointing and unnecessary.