it took SIXTY TONNES to rebuild the chateau driveway.
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Crikey, someone send Dan a can of WD40 for the squeaky gate.
Perfect security we add bells to our gates too. Literally the houses next to me gardens are gone through and my gates will be just open unlatched they don’t keep moving them as so noisy.
I kinda like the squeaks
I think its his doorbell is 😂😂😂😂
I just ran here to say that..OUCH
Well, at least no one will be able to sneak the gate open ….
Had my daily fix. I can sleep well now knowing that all is great in Dan’s world. Sweet dreams 😴
Nick is a good man to befriend. Shifting that much gravel with the mini is mind boggling. If you order gravel again ask if they have a drive who can drop and spread by driving slowly along the area. Its a skill but nit that hard to master.
I thought the same thing!, The driver drove forward a bit at the end, why didn't he do that the whole time??!!
Trees along the driveway might have been a problem.
With all the various chateau channels I watch, I have never seen a truck driver in France deliver gravel, dirt or other aggregate that way. I can't for the life of me understand why.
Using the mini is making it more difficult. Lay out the gravel and roll it with the skid steer then use the mini to cleanup edges. The mini is just too slow for spreading.
Crazy when there's a skiddy and he defaults to the excavator. Even then using the bucket and not the blade.@@jrae5085
Good brick work. Thanks to Nick for the help, again. Which is worse: 2 days no Happy Dan Preston Show, or 2 days no coffee and getting a caffeine headache? We all really miss the Dan Preston Show. Like coffee or tea, we are addicts for the Happy Dan Preston Show.
We missed you. 👀
Definitely addicted, I check incessantly to see if he's posted on days off and feel lost without him and Nick.
Definitely need my daily fix to learn something new about the rebuild and just enjoy Dan's humour.
@@lululand1653same here❤😅even though sometimes he makes me nervous
Nope the work on that wall is neither safe nor code compliant anywhere I have ever worked. But the videos are wildly entertaining and Dan is a great host.
Same here!
The gravel is necessary with winter right around the corner, you don't need to deal with mud.
Love the drome going down the driveway, it's a beautiful scenery, nice job Nick👍
Dan really has a great eye for filmmaking.
It’s interesting seeing the trucker not help spread it on his way out. When ever we done it for the driveway we don’t dump it all at the end, just open the back a little and chain it so a certain amount comes out and drive on out slowly.
That's common sense and helping the customer
At least you care. I can see a Gallic shrug of shoulders somewhere from that lorry driver
Yea 🤷♂️ WTF
I think the trees may have been the reason why he couldn’t, they are still quite dense as shown in the drone footage.
Literally checked the page 30 secs before to see if you’d posted yet and here we are! Good times
Same!
Nick is one very smart man and an extraordinarily hard worker, just like you! No wonder you're friends! Great job today men!
As someone who can easily feel overwhelmed by the magnitude of a job, I take inspiration from Dan. He just keeps going, ticking off his achievements day by day, no matter how large or small.
Such attention to detail, placing a small stone in a space instead of just sloshing cement in it, how beautiful it is to watch the process of bringing the battered chateau back to its former glory. I look forward to each episode. Well done Dan and your special band of Merry Men
Dan, you know the progress you make everyday is just amazing. It's such a shame that the brickwork you do will be eventually covered up by the plastering but we know how much of a perfectionist you are and all the foundation work you have done thus far will shine through at the end of it all. I love seeing this chateau come alive everyday and don't get me started on how fantastic Nick and Cameron are...❤
Maybe he'll leave a small bathroom or one wall bare to remind everyone of his fine bricklaying skills.
Hi Dan. Greetings from Perth Western Australia. I’m in awe of you abilities, perseverance and energy. Congrats on your achievements so far. I don’t know if I missed it but have you introduced us to your gorgeous pups? Kindest regards and very best wishes. 😊🐾
Busy, busy day Dan. like you say another job ticked off. Nick always the hard working guy making it look easy. He is so calm. 💪👷🌲
Your brickwork is so satisfying to watch, then you found time to spread the gravel with Jacks atv with a skid and weight, gotta have fun while you work hard!!! Your puppies look like they adore you, following you around wherever you go. What a good friend you have in Nick!!! I think he likes your Chateau as much as you do.
When I saw that great pile of gravel unloaded I laughingly said to myself."look out stone, here comes Nick'. Dan one man rebuilding the world. What a complete joy to watch.
Good morning team ❤
Brick by brick she’s coming back from the ashes ..
Fantastic job on the gravel guys 😊
See you tomorrow
Dan, the gravel will be so appreciated come this winter with all the rain. No mud on you!!
I love seeing Nick doing his thing.
The new wall you're doing is really going in nicely.
Cheers
Squeaky gates noted, all seems well in Danland today. Your friendship with your carpenter buddy, at Stephanie's birthday celebration was good to witness. Thank you, Dan.
aw-w-w two days without Dan and now I've got my fix. Anyone else feel the same? That stone should help keep the driveway excavation work protected from weather and traffic. Good to see all progress. Wish Dan would put in the rest of floor (of the second floor) and then scaffold all around so the brick work would easier and safer.
Dan might have bee gone for two days, but he had a good excuse, he had to prank Stephanie and help make her birthday celebrations fun.
I believe he said that it needed doing before the beams went in so the walls would be strong enough.
@@basildavidson4597I don't that woman.
So nice to have Nick help out. Every little job ticked off the to do list is a day we’ll spent. Looking forward to tomorrow 😍😘
Loving the snippet of MUSIC DAN, can we have more, and some of the old favourites, it really makes your channel, and the fabulous work you are doing.
Happy to see Nick was there to help with all of that gravel. Thanks Nick and also Dan. Your brick work is marvelous. I am starting to see such a beauty as the chateau you have. Like a phoenix rising from the ashes. Congratulations! Will continue to follow you on your journey
Wow!!! Very big truck! That is a lot of gravel Your stone work looks great Dan. You are a master mason! God Bless you ...
The aireal view of the driveway was really nice. You and Nick did a very good job leveling the driveway. Dan you did a fine job on the brick work! See you tomorrow.
Love the Timelapse’s where the tree shadows move with the sun; lovely!
so good to see those happy pups.. they add a new dimension to the vlog and would be happy to see a bit more of them as they will grow up so quickly.
Hey, Dan! Fun to see you at Steph’s birthday. Now-back to work! 👋🏼😁
Hi Dan, I am amazed at the transformation of the Chateau so far. 😮. Your friend Nick is doing a fabulous job outside. I look forward to seeing the progress every day. Take care of yourself and God bless you and your friends. 😆🙏🙋♀️
Dan, you should get one of those hand pumped weed sprayers for your water when you’re building up the walls. This way you can direct the water where you need it before putting the mortar down
I was just thinking that. Just be sure to mark which one is 'construction' and which one is 'garden' LOL.
LOOK AT ALL YOUR SUBSCRIBERS, DAN! YOU GO! Much love from Oklahoma USA Jackie 🇺🇸💖
So cute to see the puppies walking down the drive. Great drone shots.
Can we just all agree how wonderful Nick is he's such a great 👍man
I feel he's the whispering man of the land's and trees 🌳🙌❤
Yah I adore him....
Great job Dan 👏👍it's looking
So good" I really mean that I do I do
And what a fantastic shirt is he wearing today!! 🙌
absolutely... Nick is a rare diamond - a craftsman in his field and a proper grafter
@@baldwelder8775 👍😁
@@Kaatje1007 👍😁
Wow, The gravel looks amazing. Bravo Dan, bravo Nick! Fantastic achievement. Also fab brick and stone work Dan...all so exciting. Xxx ❤ 🎉
Another exciting video Dan. Film work and music perfect. Please don't WD40 the gate because the squeek is all part of the character of the place!
I could watch you doing the brick work all day, fascinating. When weathered in the drive is going to look fantastic. So pleased you have the puppies, such great companions. I took in an 8th refugee on Saturday. Roll on tomorrow's video. It is the roof I'm itching for you to get on with!
Dan, please introduce those puppies I’m dying here 😂
There may be a reason he wants to keep that private. If someone comes on the property and calls their name - not good for several reasons.
@DuchessOfFlamingos Same for not wanting to post location/floor plans of one's home.
Given, there is info available but to literally draw a map & post it on the internet - let Dan decide if/when he wants to be an official tourist destination site 😉😊
Dan is such a perfectionist! This Chateau is going to be epic!
Dan, your videos make my heart sing. Those drone shots with that music. The wonder that is Nick. You like a boy on a toy circling in the gravel. A wonderful daily fix of hard work, magic and optimism. ❤❤❤
Nick has done an awesome job on the driveway!❤👍
Dan, I Can't believe you've made it to the top floor of the Chateau and are filling in the wall! You've really made progress, before we know it you'll be doing the roof.😅👍
the gate squeak could be a safety alarm no joke. i would keep it.
He keeps the gates chained at night.
What about getting a garden sprayer to wet the wall instead of the bucket method, it will pay off, also to wet the stones and bricks you press in.
I was thinking the same thing a garden sprayer with water in it rather than dumping water from a pail that high up. It would definitely save Dan a lot of trouble that far up in the Château.
You do know ….. at La Lande ……. he was known as ……. DAN THE GARDENER
Yes. Dan the gardner..chef.....builder......whatever is needed, That is Dan the man!@@gioiapharo7433
Because there is no running water perhaps...
@@nicolekamphuis7168 like a portable manual pressure spayer 😉
I got spoiled with how fast the floors were going up, this stonework is going to take a long time. Good thing Dan you are patient.
It’s always great to see Nick on the job. He always does the job well and timely.
Really Love how the drone glides above those gorgeous trees. And... how those pups wander around with you. They are too cute. Wow, Sir Nick looks Kool with those shades. I got a kick out of You Sir Dan helping with the driveway paving.
Nick has been a blessing to both you and Stephanie. Bravo Nick.
Dan make your life just a little bit easier go to the garden section they have the sprayers that you pump air into and they spray the water out. I believe this will make your life who are easier than bringing a pail of water, then many stories up. Thank you for all your hard work Dan it’s much appreciated.
275K. Congratulations Dan. The blogosphere loves what you’re doing. Don’t forget us! We love to see your working/ living day. Which is why some us are waking during the night to see if you’ve posted and are safe for another day. Who me? 😉
Looks good Dan, the wall and the gravel. See ya tomorra.🙏❤️
AWESOME PROGRESS, Dan!!! What an AMAZING CHATEAU you are creating right before our very eyes 👀!!! 🥰🎶❤️🌻⭐️😎👀👀👀
The brick work is looking so good! Can’t wait for the lintels. Bit by bit as you keep saying. It takes someone who has a vision for the end to do that. Good job Dan! You are that man.
The drive up to the chateau looks amazing Dan. A good job done by all. The rebuilding of the chateau wall is coming along nicely as well.
Great video. Love the gravel dump and drone footage. Looks like big kids with big toys. Watching you do rock and brick work is like seeing someone building a jigsaw puzzle but you get to make your own pieces. Thank you so much for sharing!
Wow that's a LOT of gravel! Glad Nic is there to help you out. I have to laugh at the folks not liking your squeaky gate. I think of it as an early warning system if someone tries to open it. LOL Still no names for the puppies? Did I miss it? 😯 Have a good rest & see you tomorrow 💚
I was just about to comment that even 60 tons of gravel barely made a dent - still so much more to do around the chateau.
Why am I confused as to why gravel would be a priority for a driveway when still so much other work to be done ?
Winter is coming... If it gets a bit soggy the driveway could turn into mud, limiting access to the chateau and making it difficult to get the building supplies and basic necessary shopping inside the grounds. The gravel needs time to settle down, compact a bit before it snows. Best to do gravel works before you need it (and before the ground is either soggy or frozen).
I think it would be expensive to get a tow truck to get you out if you got bogged in the driveway, plus the cost and amount of the gravel that you need to cover the driveway and parking might increase, if the ground is soggy it takes a deeper layer to make a firm layer of gravel that is safe to drive on.
Blessings, Dot
He’s getting paid I’m sure 😂.
They screwed Dan by not tailgate spreading it. If they knew what they were doing they'd have saved Dan/Nick lots of time they spent grading out the piles of gravel.
I remember doing our farm drive. We had 4 lorry loads of 2” to dust, it was so expensive. And then they said we needed another load I nearly cried. Nicks digger skills are amazing.
It will make such a difference to the appearance when the drive is done. It’s like when you redecorate a room and then, finally, lay the carpet and hey presto! Well done Dan🎉
Nice to have you back Dan. I hope you read the comments as there is always great advice from knowledgeable people.❤️
The brick work looks fantastic! The drive is going to be so nice with the gravel!
Another fabulous video…the drone shots of the drive were brilliant….
I love the drone shots too. I wished it was a bit longer and went over and around the chateau, so we could see the progress and the future plans.
The juxtaposition og that huge truck leaving, the Nick and his wee digger coming in made me smile.
Hit the thumbs up button…spread the vlog, maybe Dan can get to 300 k. Best chateau vlog on RUclips
Restoring the brick work made me feel a sigh of relief..., just beautiful.
Does everyone already say this :
I still cannot believe you have gone THIS far on construction work on the château.. with those bobs dangling from your wrist. I wouldve scraped those things off already !!
My husband keeps yelling at the tube saying:”Dan get bracelets off before the saw takes them and your hands off with them!” Be safer please Dan🙏❤️
Nick is always mesmerizing to watch. And your wall repairs wow you are getting good at this🤗😍
Another great day with lots of work done. Those puppies are the cutest.
7:10 and 7:46 OK … Dan driving that lawn tractor dragging a home made grader made me chuckle. The pallet with cement blocks for weight was clever, but following on Nick in the digger smoking a blunt was a funny juxtaposition.
Really fun to see how well everything is coming along. I love how nice and tidy and square the bricks and stone look once you've taken out all the loose stuff and put it back together. Impressive!
Dan my Tarzan. Darling I am so happy to see your chateau moving forward. The inside walls, ceilings, and floors will hold the memories of all the labor put forward to build the magnificent building which will be your home soon. Until tomorrow. Take care and stay safe. Love you 🍺🍺🍺😇🙏🕊🌈🌹🇺🇸🌞❤️
Wow, the whole drive was done without a bunch of people in their bathrobes! Well played Dan😊
Bonjour Dan, quite a day that was. Lots was done by Nick, he is The One for sure, to master this kind of work, this driveway will be fabulous! Cannot for tomorrow. to see it completed and to have a look at the brick wall, it looks trul ly very nice.
The grounds look spectacular Dan compared to how they looked when you first arrived at the chateau thanks to Nick. Your patience had paid off with the brick work it looks very sturdy 😊
One corner a day of laying bricks is awesome. The driveway is looking lovely. Great job guys!
You dump 60 tons, what do you get? A super long driveway and deeper in debt. St. Peter don't you call me, cause I can't go, I owe my soul to the RUclips chateau...
sung in your best Tennessee Ernie Ford voice
Bless your pea pick in’ heart!
Johann Maine USA
😂
I wonder if the Europeans even get this reference?? 😆😂🤣
@@kindlydude - LOL - It did cross my mind since it is purely an American classic, but it was worth the risk - lol - Glad to make people smile with it.
The puppy tease again, maybe one day we'll get to know the doggies. Looking great Dan as usual, Things are coming together.
That is one tough job you are doing, it is also very critical as those walls will support a lot of weight and stress!! Looking good!!
Could someone please donate a pressure spray bottle to Dan so that he can soak the wall before and during brick laying, instead of having to poor a bucket of water at the time. Must be more convenient that way. Beautiful work so far Dan
Wow !! Once again, perfect filming and so great to watch. You have so much pride in all you do and nick is just amazing, what a great friend. The perfect team lol 🤗
Hello gentlemen, such à pleasure to watch your content, à Hugo courage to redo this chateau! Thank you !
So satisfying, this gravel spreading, almost even with brick work! Warm wishes for continued progress, from Juneau, Alaska😊
Priorities are of such importance! It seams to me getting the supports you took off back on, would be one.
Getting the walls repointed and repaired, would be two. These small sections in a day can not move this project along fast enough to get the roof on.
Stunning job guys, both on the driveway and brickwork.
Can’t wait for the next episode, as always. 🇬🇧
Smart move getting the stones in before the winter rains. Looking good!!!
Thank you, I can go to bed and dream I’m rebuilding my own chateau again now. I’ll see you, tomorrow!
Another fabulous day of progress we’ll done buddy, progress is progress and you can tell the difference congratulations stay positive and focused !! 😂😂😂🏴
Stonework looks really good, I'm impressed!
Very encouraging seeing that bit of wall strengthened. Yes, the inch worm principle. Cheers. Hope it lasts for more than a lifetime.
It is coming along very nicely. Good progress
What a lovely way to describe Nick, he’s the landscape whisperer for chateaus!
5.8k upticks in 60 minutes! C'mon all you 28k viewers, give Dan a thumbs-up. You know you should!
Yes please do.... you can help Dan dy doing such a small thing!
You are a true creator, doing bits over here and over there of what needs doing and then one day poof! it all comes together! 👍
When will Dan finally address the fuzzy tails on the grounds???
WHAT ABOUT THE PUPPIES?!?!
Beautiful masonry work, and seeing you work shirtless was a nice addition. Whoa, hubba hubba! ❤
Good progress. Still waiting to be introduced properly to the puppies! 😉
Love these videos. They literally bring me joy each evening before I go to bed. Just a side note, there was one shot that showed two newly laid bricks that resembled a diy video. 😂. I knew right away that Dan is so precise that it must be the camera angle but I couldn’t help but giggle. Keep up the great work Dan. 👍
The gravel spreading is going to frame the building and put all the focus on it, just as it really starts to come together visually 😀
The driveway is nice but oh! to see that brickwork strengthening those walls ! that's gold!!!
The trees lining the drive are beautiful.
That corner looks very nice & sturdy!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
I'm surprised the trucks didn't lay the gravel out for you, some of those guys can lay a bed of gravel by tipping the bucket and driving forward slowly to give a nice even spread, but then trees and overhead stuff can cause problems.
Yes, they always spread it while pouring for us, and our driveway is a lot smaller than Dan’s😊
I believe the bed would have nicked the trees ?🤔At least the first load .
Yeah, I would have thought so too! Not a major for the trucky- but a big job when it’s in heaps!
I did see the same with other channels in France: the truck drivers just making a big heap and leave even when no trees are in the way. Just lazy drivers.
@@4711Express They were probably rushing to get to their 3 hour lunch break.
So glad the gravel is down before winter!!!
I was having Dan withdrawals! Good to see you again! 😍 Fabulous job on the driveway… can’t wait to see the finished product tommaaaah! 😘
Yeah the 60 tons of gravel has arrived and Nick is there to spread it out. Dan is rebuilding the wall with brick and stones and it will be much stronger. It's coming together one brick at a time.
Awesome job Dan, eve 60 tonnes swallowed up in no time.