Important message to you Dan!! I hope you read this. This morning at 4:00 a.m. I was watching another vlog I watch. It's called, "Yad Vashem". The RUclips channel is about testimonies of elderly Jewish people who grew up during World War II. This particular vlog was posted 2 to 3 days ago. It's of a woman, her name is Fanny Ben Ami, who spoke of being sent to the Chateau de Chaumont during the war. I could not believe she said your Chateau. Unfortunately, I don't have a computer or I would forward the site to you. Hopefully, it will be exciting for you to read about one surviving child who hid at your Chateau.
FWIW, Fanny Ben Ami was mentioned before on this channel. There's a 2016 film that was made based on her memoir ("Le voyage de Fanny" - "Fanny's Journey" in English). The film shows the children in the chateau at the beginning, but of course they used a different chateau, as this one was in ruins when the film was made. What a great find, the RUclips video of her telling the story herself!
I loved what you said about mentors. I came from an abusive and unstable family life. When I was 16 I went on a YTS program. I was sent to a workshop that did antique and heritage property restoration. My bos was a guy with lifetimes of experience and knowledge. He taught me how to think, plan and execute most things that I know now. He also showed me how stability, kindness trust can transform a persons life. RIP John Hollingsworth, a giant in my life.
And without realizing it you are a mentor and inspiration to at least 575K people that look forward to your next vlog. Beautiful car and great back story. You deserve only the best!!!!
Dan I have owned a 1952 Riley for almost 40 years. It is an amazing car and very nice to drive. The RM Club is great for your car. In Scotland we have the Scottish Riley Enthusiasts Club which acts as an umbrella organisation for all three Riley clubs in Scotland. Any Riley owner will help you. Enjoy your car.
31 years as a high school automotive mechanics teacher. Your words about mentoring & sharing knowledge are very near & dear to me . I’d be happy to advise you on why the car didn’t start.
😥 a truly beautiful story, and I'm grateful that you were able to share. That is one magnificent beautiful car and you will always have your mentor in your heart. I am sure he is watching over you and so proud of your efforts❤
What you said about positive male role models for young men is so true and what is lacking for a lot of young men and boys,thanks for showing your emotions ❤
Dan, don't underestimate yourself... for many of us, you are a role model yourself... an inspiration and a man with a real vision!!! Really sorry for your loss... 😢 But anyway: Happy Birthday Dan 🎈🥳🎉🎁🤗
Dan - what a moving segment about the man who took you under his wing and shared his ideals and wisdom with you. I got teary eyed. What a beautiful car - is it the one that he had? I hope that the electrics are hooked up tonight!
So sorry for your loss! But how amazing it is to see healthy, thriving masculinity and brotherhood, and mentorship on this channel. It is such a rare gem!
Can see the dogs breathing in the cold air. Very heartfelt tribute for Dan's friend! I honestly teared up at that. I'm glad that Dan had a good role model in his life! Look at how hard he works to rebuild the chateau and doing it right!❤
Bigger is better on the garden, more room for the trees to grow and for wider paths for strolling around. The car is absolutely gorgeous. So glad you covered it immediately. Congrats on that. And HAPPY BIRTHDAY Dan!!!
Dan that is a great story about the car. I can see how much he meant to you god may he rip. You have a heart of gold Dan you have great things to come yet😊❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ here’s wishing great success.
Dan I love your blog and rarely miss it. I was brought into the emergency in pretty bad shape and missed an episode or two but this one touched me. I moved away from home and was called back shortly after to be with my parents as they died. It broke my heart but upon return the elderly Acadian man next door took me in under his wing like a father. He taught me so much about the 100 acres of wood bush I was turning into my off grid home as his family had lived there for generations. He has dementia now and hardly remembers me,so I know your tears. I’m so glad I didn’t miss this episode from my hospital bed as it’s one of the first things I’ve watched. Thank you Dan.
The choice of car for the chateau is so very appropriate on many levels. The story behind it and its sentimental ties to Dan, but also because it simply suits the building! It just looks right. A very elegant, exquisite car it is too!
Dan, I’m sorry your Engineer friend passed on; it’s clear how much he meant to you. How lovely and fortuitous you had him to mentor you. That’s a rare gift indeed. 😊 Merry Christmas 🎄from Ontario, Canada. 🍁🇨🇦
Dan, we are truly sorry for your loss. As someone who lacks that role model, I can only thank you for filling that role through your videos and inspiring many of us to pursue a similar passion. Though you may grieve for a fallen friend, you are embodying his ways.
You’ve come a long way from the green van. I think it’s the PERFECT chateau car!! It reminds me of Downton Abbey, so, perfect for a chateau. What a wonderful story too. I bet he’d be so happy to know you have it. You BETTER take care of it like he did! That thing is in mint condition. It’s amazing!
That car is a thing of beauty, a piece of art. Your mentor and friend, knew exactly who to pass his amazing auto onto for the proper care and attention.
So good to see Davy at the chateau. He must be so happy to see everything coming together. Next Spring it would be so nice to have a full video of the gardens at the front of the chateau and of these ones being planted now...this place is going to look amazing!! Love the Chateau's new car and what a legacy this mentor left you. He certainly changed your life and you Dan, have been an inspiration to so many and I am sure, to your sons. Good job on the garden Dan, Nick and Brian....always fun to watch!! Cheers!
I'm sorry for the loss of your friend...😔 I'm glad, and grateful, that you got to have him in your life - what an amazing set of experiences and memories for you. 🦋
Thanks so much for sharing your story. I recently completed an organizing job of a hoarder's house and did a bit of renovation to get it ready for sale. I had a few contractors who had me in tears. They didn't deign to bring a broom or a garbage bag to clean up the debris at the end of the day. The work was sloppy and without care. There was a feeling of getting it done as fast as possible without a care to the little details to get on to the next job and pay cheque. I love that you appreciate people who take care and are proud of the jobs they do. As a professional organizer, I do my best within the budget alloted and leave the project house each day in better condition in which I found it. You were lucky to meet a mentor and wise enough to understand the valuable things he had to teach you.
Goooood morning from Tarnagulla Victoria Australia 🇦🇺. I am so grateful for Dan, Nick and Brian renovating this beautiful chateau and putting it on You Tube for us to watch ❤
Dan. I am so sorry for your loss. People come to mean so much in our lives even if not super close. I'm so sorry. But what a joy to remember! A chateau spirit for sure! And you've done much the same bringing us into your project.
I've been watching for like... 2 years now and today's video is one of the most interesting (among many). 1. Stunning views of the chateau from the garden. 2. Holy cow the garden is coming along... fast! 3. A car??! An unexpected surprise that is both classy and meaningful. 4. More stunning views of the garden in that light. This is my favorite youtube channel. Hope everybody hits the like button.
As a 46 year old man, I know exactly what you mean about role models. Everyone needs one and when you have the chance to be one do it. I guarantee it won't be the most conventional or best timing but it will always be so worth it in the end. And that car is the most French thing I've seen in a long time love it and it will go great with the chateau
Role model: the best thing you can have in your life, one who has taken a path like the one you hope to. Being a role model is the most fulfilling role you can take on. Thank you for your beautiful observation, and to you, Dan, for sharing that story.
Dan what a beautiful tribute to some one whom you looked up to and who gave you so much because of who he was, and a pat on the back for yourself for being so open to look, learn and appreciate all he offered 🥰🥰🥰🥰
I am so sorry for the loss of your friend/mentor, you are very fortunate to have had such positive and powerful influence in your life. I am sure that he regarded you with great affection. Hugs to you.
THIS is why I watch you guys!!! Masculinity and its beauty has been squelched in our society. Yet, hearing your reason to continue this arduous task is because of the discipleship of your Mentor and FatherFigure was absolutely beautiful! Thank you so very much for your example! ✌️Press on, gents! Know you are making an impact that will last far beyond your years! 👍🙏👍
Please build that beautiful car a real home at the chateau protected from the weather. Your mentor story hit home with me as well when you stopped it showed he meant so much to you having mentor is something we all need thank you Dan
So lovely to see you've kept a piece of beautiful history from your mate and mentor. Very touching indeed and the official car for the chateau seems so befitting for what sounds like a great man indeed. The car is absolutely beautiful!!! Looks to be the right ear for part of the Chateaus story too. ❤❤ I did shed a tear when you choked up. (Yes I am a girl lolol). Kind of reminds me of my dad who I lost to tragedy when I was 9. These are great men gone too soon for us. ❤❤
I've never commented here before but today you brought me to tears. With you as a role model your boys should be future wonderful men. I love your hard work and dedication to revive the chateau, watched you from day one of escape and have enjoyed every vlog. Thank you and a very merry christmas.
The car is beautiful, the garden is going to be beautiful, the chateau is beautiful and you Dan, and your work ethic are incredible. Just stay being you 🤗
Dan what a beautiful touching story to your role model. And how you are now inspiring so many others. From one tire biter to another….your Riley is Divine❤.
What a car! And what a great homage and memory of your dear mentor friend. We all need those kind of folks in our lives. And the new garden is going to be so amazing!
I am praying on the electricity to go smoothly. The masons are doing awesome 👌 work. I also appreciate Dave and pink champagne currant planting 😊 bless the hands of all the workers today.
Happy Birthday Dan!!! A Riley car for the Chateau, a nice-looking car Dan. Electricity hooked up and on for your Birthday! What a gift if it happens. The Basement is looking nice, can't wait to see it finished. Can't wait for the maze to be done and in bloom too.
Aww Dan my heart ❤ what a beautiful story about your friend. I so understand your desire to own a classic car . Your friend owning a Riley is a wonderful legacy.
Dan, mentors are so very special, difficult to come by. You were Blessed 🙏🏻. Your Riley is beautiful! Drive it in good health! Your garden is truly taking shape, looks really good!
Dan, I'm very sorry for your loss. I know how it feels, as my close friend and mentor from our time Serving in HM Forces has also sadly passed away, beaten after a long and courageous fight with cancer, on December 2nd 2024. Just like your friend and neighbour, my friend will always be greatly missed. I hope you manage to get his Legacy, the Chateau Car, up and running, and it serves you well for many years to come. Keep up the good work, Dan!
Overwhelmed and overjoyed. Like your dear friend mentored you and taught you the attitude to doing things, you in turn are teaching us. Thank you for the gift of you Dan. ❤❤❤
Firstly, the garden is going to look stunning when everything has grown in and is in bloom. Secondly, the gentleman who owned the car and was a mentor to you I have no doubt he would incredibly proud of your achievements and to see his car be cherished by the next generation. Really good work on all fronts Dan & team. Hope you are starting to feel better!
I fell in love with all things Art Deco in the 1980s. From architecture, to fashion, to automobiles, to music; the style remains unmatched. The French curves on the fenders of that fabulous car are magnificent!
Dan, thanks for taking the time to remind us of those people who were our role models when we were growing up. I remember them and it brought some tears to my eyes that they aren't around now. I guess the best I can do is be a good role model for those around me, just like Dan is doing now with his renovation of the Chateau. The same goes for Nick, Brian, Calvin, and Cameron being solid friends. 0:42
Important message to you Dan!! I hope you read this. This morning at 4:00 a.m. I was watching another vlog I watch. It's called, "Yad Vashem". The RUclips channel is about testimonies of elderly Jewish people who grew up during World War II. This particular vlog was posted 2 to 3 days ago. It's of a woman, her name is Fanny Ben Ami, who spoke of being sent to the Chateau de Chaumont during the war. I could not believe she said your Chateau. Unfortunately, I don't have a computer or I would forward the site to you. Hopefully, it will be exciting for you to read about one surviving child who hid at your Chateau.
FWIW, Fanny Ben Ami was mentioned before on this channel. There's a 2016 film that was made based on her memoir ("Le voyage de Fanny" - "Fanny's Journey" in English). The film shows the children in the chateau at the beginning, but of course they used a different chateau, as this one was in ruins when the film was made.
What a great find, the RUclips video of her telling the story herself!
You are a good roll model and mentor ❤
yes there's a whole wikipedia page about the chateau! i found out about its history on there!
Yad Vashem has a few videos of her. Worth the watch.
I'm really afraid that mice will get into that lovely old car and ruin it. A proper garage or even the chateau basement?
I loved what you said about mentors. I came from an abusive and unstable family life. When I was 16 I went on a YTS program. I was sent to a workshop that did antique and heritage property restoration. My bos was a guy with lifetimes of experience and knowledge. He taught me how to think, plan and execute most things that I know now. He also showed me how stability, kindness trust can transform a persons life. RIP John Hollingsworth, a giant in my life.
What a lovely tribute.
And without realizing it you are a mentor and inspiration to at least 575K people that look forward to your next vlog. Beautiful car and great back story. You deserve only the best!!!!
I agree completely
Dan I have owned a 1952 Riley for almost 40 years. It is an amazing car and very nice to drive.
The RM Club is great for your car. In Scotland we have the Scottish Riley Enthusiasts Club which acts as an umbrella organisation for all three Riley clubs in Scotland. Any Riley owner will help you.
Enjoy your car.
I rarely comment, but today you brought me to tears. Higher truth will do that. In memory of him.
Yes, truly heartfelt...
Felt the same way.
31 years as a high school automotive mechanics teacher.
Your words about mentoring & sharing knowledge are very near & dear to me . I’d be happy to advise you on why the car didn’t start.
Fabulous Dan the history of the car and your mentor. Thank you for sharing such a wonderful memory you will always keep in your heart.
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A special little hug for you at this point in the vlog Dan.
@@patriciaarroni2142Ditto❤❤❤
😥 a truly beautiful story, and I'm grateful that you were able to share. That is one magnificent beautiful car and you will always have your mentor in your heart. I am sure he is watching over you and so proud of your efforts❤
What you said about positive male role models for young men is so true and what is lacking for a lot of young men and boys,thanks for showing your emotions ❤
Dan is going to pass it down to children in need of a DAN.
Dan, don't underestimate yourself... for many of us, you are a role model yourself... an inspiration and a man with a real vision!!! Really sorry for your loss... 😢
But anyway: Happy Birthday Dan 🎈🥳🎉🎁🤗
Is it his birthday? Tomorrow the 13th is mine. I’m celebrating my second 69th. My Grandson told me last year, that I will forever be 69.
Dan - what a moving segment about the man who took you under his wing and shared his ideals and wisdom with you. I got teary eyed. What a beautiful car - is it the one that he had? I hope that the electrics are hooked up tonight!
Absolutely true!
So sorry for your loss! But how amazing it is to see healthy, thriving masculinity and brotherhood, and mentorship on this channel. It is such a rare gem!
Thank you for the story about your friend. Mentors are very special people.
I am so glad Dan left in (didn't completely edit out) when he got emotional. It made me tear up. Hugs Daniel!
So sorry for your loss, Dan. How nice to have the absolutely stunning Riley as a tribute to him.
That car, that tribute, and your passion for what you do - it all truly shows who you are. ❤❤ Well done Dan. We love you!!
Great respect.
The mason guys are doing a great job
Shame they're gonna get horrendous tinnitus. Pulling a hood up is not the same as wearing proper ear defenders..I really hope they have ear plugs. 🤞
@@YesBruv105 They work in masonry, ears and hands are the first things to go lol
Can see the dogs breathing in the cold air. Very heartfelt tribute for Dan's friend! I honestly teared up at that. I'm glad that Dan had a good role model in his life! Look at how hard he works to rebuild the chateau and doing it right!❤
Nothing wrong in showing your feelings Dan ... for a good friend like you had
What a beautiful tribute to the man and his listing impact on your life. His lessons now reach thousands through RUclips. He did well.
Truth
As people get older, they often start feeling like others don’t need them or their wisdom. So, you gave a great gift to your mentor as well.
That Riley is a seriously beautiful car! It so suits the Chateau!
THAT is an EXQUISITE choice for a Chateau Car.
Because it has right-hand drive?
Boy I'd say😁😁💙💙
It is gorgeous
Bigger is better on the garden, more room for the trees to grow and for wider paths for strolling around. The car is absolutely gorgeous. So glad you covered it immediately. Congrats on that. And HAPPY BIRTHDAY Dan!!!
That car is a beauty ❤.
I can just see a couple getting married at the Chateau and being driven off in that car to start their honeymoon.
Sorry for your loss Dan. He sounds like he was a great friend.
Dan that is a great story about the car. I can see how much he meant to you god may he rip. You have a heart of gold Dan you have great things to come yet😊❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ here’s wishing great success.
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He's already got it made, great friends, Chateau, family, loved by many !! But I know what you mean.
Dan is just an amazing man, he is just a good man too😊😊😊
Dan I love your blog and rarely miss it. I was brought into the emergency in pretty bad shape and missed an episode or two but this one touched me. I moved away from home and was called back shortly after to be with my parents as they died. It broke my heart but upon return the elderly Acadian man next door took me in under his wing like a father. He taught me so much about the 100 acres of wood bush I was turning into my off grid home as his family had lived there for generations. He has dementia now and hardly remembers me,so I know your tears. I’m so glad I didn’t miss this episode from my hospital bed as it’s one of the first things I’ve watched. Thank you Dan.
Prompt rétablissement ❤️🩹
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The choice of car for the chateau is so very appropriate on many levels. The story behind it and its sentimental ties to Dan, but also because it simply suits the building! It just looks right. A very elegant, exquisite car it is too!
Man's feelings are always purest and most glowing in the hour of meeting and of farewell.
Beautifully said.
Dan, I’m sorry your Engineer friend passed on; it’s clear how much he meant to you. How lovely and fortuitous you had him to mentor you. That’s a rare gift indeed. 😊
Merry Christmas 🎄from Ontario, Canada. 🍁🇨🇦
Touching tribute to a dear friend. Excellent choice of car in his memory and yours. Respect to you and your family and friends worldwide 😊
Dan, we are truly sorry for your loss. As someone who lacks that role model, I can only thank you for filling that role through your videos and inspiring many of us to pursue a similar passion. Though you may grieve for a fallen friend, you are embodying his ways.
That car is absolutely fantastic! And with that backstory there is no other choice!
Great work!
Ahh Dan, you made me cry talking about your mentor. How lucky that he was on your doorstep. Fate....xxx
You’ve come a long way from the green van. I think it’s the PERFECT chateau car!! It reminds me of Downton Abbey, so, perfect for a chateau. What a wonderful story too. I bet he’d be so happy to know you have it. You BETTER take care of it like he did! That thing is in mint condition. It’s amazing!
The story was genuinely inspiring and the Riley is drop-dead gorgeous. A true British classic.
(Good) Mentors are priceless. The Riley is an appropriate and lovely addition to the chateau.
How touching to pay an homage to a departed rôle model. Bravo Dan!
That car is a thing of beauty, a piece of art. Your mentor and friend, knew exactly who to pass his amazing auto onto for the proper care and attention.
So good to see Davy at the chateau. He must be so happy to see everything coming together. Next Spring it would be so nice to have a full video of the gardens at the front of the chateau and of these ones being planted now...this place is going to look amazing!! Love the Chateau's new car and what a legacy this mentor left you. He certainly changed your life and you Dan, have been an inspiration to so many and I am sure, to your sons. Good job on the garden Dan, Nick and Brian....always fun to watch!! Cheers!
Those Riley’s were one of the nicest cars ever made. The example you have is particularly fine. Beautiful.
I'm sorry for the loss of your friend...😔
I'm glad, and grateful, that you got to have him in your life - what an amazing set of experiences and memories for you.
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I´m so sorry for your loss. We all have special people in our life.
Bless your heart Dan ... what a fitting tribute to honour your friend, and the chateau...
Thanks so much for sharing your story. I recently completed an organizing job of a hoarder's house and did a bit of renovation to get it ready for sale. I had a few contractors who had me in tears. They didn't deign to bring a broom or a garbage bag to clean up the debris at the end of the day. The work was sloppy and without care. There was a feeling of getting it done as fast as possible without a care to the little details to get on to the next job and pay cheque. I love that you appreciate people who take care and are proud of the jobs they do. As a professional organizer, I do my best within the budget alloted and leave the project house each day in better condition in which I found it. You were lucky to meet a mentor and wise enough to understand the valuable things he had to teach you.
I was never this early. You sir have an awesome channel and inspiring energy🎉
I just wish there were more people like you Dan. What your friend gave to you, you give to us. And I am so grateful for that ❤️❤️❤️
Goooood morning from Tarnagulla Victoria Australia 🇦🇺. I am so grateful for Dan, Nick and Brian renovating this beautiful chateau and putting it on You Tube for us to watch ❤
He was meant to be your mentor! He knew it would pay off to teach you most of what he knew! RIP 🕊️❤️🙏
Dan. I am so sorry for your loss. People come to mean so much in our lives even if not super close. I'm so sorry. But what a joy to remember! A chateau spirit for sure! And you've done much the same bringing us into your project.
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I've been watching for like... 2 years now and today's video is one of the most interesting (among many).
1. Stunning views of the chateau from the garden.
2. Holy cow the garden is coming along... fast!
3. A car??! An unexpected surprise that is both classy and meaningful.
4. More stunning views of the garden in that light.
This is my favorite youtube channel. Hope everybody hits the like button.
Happy birthday Dan 🥳🥳🎁🎁🎈🎈🎂🍺🍺🍺
Make me cry more. I love it ! RIP the enginner that inspires us all !
As a 46 year old man, I know exactly what you mean about role models. Everyone needs one and when you have the chance to be one do it. I guarantee it won't be the most conventional or best timing but it will always be so worth it in the end. And that car is the most French thing I've seen in a long time love it and it will go great with the chateau
It's a British car but is the perfect vehicle for Chaumont.
Hmmm. It’s English.
@@odl21 it fits the setting, so hmmmm.
It's a British made car, Riley's were lovely cars, and very popular too
Role model: the best thing you can have in your life, one who has taken a path like the one you hope to. Being a role model is the most fulfilling role you can take on. Thank you for your beautiful observation, and to you, Dan, for sharing that story.
Dan what a beautiful tribute to some one whom you looked up to and who gave you so much because of who he was, and a pat on the back for yourself for being so open to look, learn and appreciate all he offered 🥰🥰🥰🥰
Brian showing off his balancing skills...obviously not trained by Le Cirque du Soliel! 😂
I am so sorry for the loss of your friend/mentor, you are very fortunate to have had such positive and powerful influence in your life. I am sure that he regarded you with great affection. Hugs to you.
Dan, you are an amazing man, thank you for sharing your example of hard work, great humour, humility and BIG ideas.
What an absolutly beautiful car !
And thanks for Brian and Nicks shennangins !
Nick didn't measure wrong... a bigger garden is always a good thing
That car is NUTS!! It’s just amazing.
Your Chateau car is beautiful, such a classic and the back story so touching . Pass that kind of teaching the next generation to your children
Dan what an outstanding car! Your tribute to your friend was so touching. He would be so proud of the work you have done!
THIS is why I watch you guys!!! Masculinity and its beauty has been squelched in our society. Yet, hearing your reason to continue this arduous task is because of the discipleship of your Mentor and FatherFigure was absolutely beautiful! Thank you so very much for your example! ✌️Press on, gents! Know you are making an impact that will last far beyond your years! 👍🙏👍
Dan, you are my hero. Thanks for being in my virtual life in a happy and positive manner. Your friend in North Carolina, USA.
It's rough losing your friends and role models. Beautiful homage.
Nope! I’m not crying!! Absolutely lovely story! I love watching you make a difference in this world! Thank you!! ❤️
Please build that beautiful car a real home at the chateau protected from the weather.
Your mentor story hit home with me as well when you stopped it showed he meant so much to you having mentor is something we all need
thank you Dan
So lovely to see you've kept a piece of beautiful history from your mate and mentor. Very touching indeed and the official car for the chateau seems so befitting for what sounds like a great man indeed. The car is absolutely beautiful!!! Looks to be the right ear for part of the Chateaus story too. ❤❤
I did shed a tear when you choked up. (Yes I am a girl lolol). Kind of reminds me of my dad who I lost to tragedy when I was 9. These are great men gone too soon for us. ❤❤
I've never commented here before but today you brought me to tears. With you as a role model your boys should be future wonderful men. I love your hard work and dedication to revive the chateau, watched you from day one of escape and have enjoyed every vlog. Thank you and a very merry christmas.
The car is beautiful, the garden is going to be beautiful, the chateau is beautiful and you Dan, and your work ethic are incredible. Just stay being you 🤗
Sending condolences on the loss of your friend and mentor, Dan. The car is an appropriate choice in remembrance of that friendship and the chateau. 😊
Oh Dan, I am so sorry for your loss. But what an amazing tribute to have the car. The garden area will be amazing in springtime ❤
Dan what a beautiful touching story to your role model. And how you are now inspiring so many others. From one tire biter to another….your Riley is Divine❤.
Fantastic -the last of the 'proper' Riley's -great choice for the chateau car!
What a car! And what a great homage and memory of your dear mentor friend. We all need those kind of folks in our lives. And the new garden is going to be so amazing!
Basement is quickly becoming prettiest space in the château, and that's no small feat now that there's bunch of beautiful rooms upstairs.
I'm so sorry about the loss of your friend and mentor. His memory will undoubtedly live on in that fantastic car.
I am praying on the electricity to go smoothly. The masons are doing awesome 👌 work. I also appreciate Dave and pink champagne currant planting 😊 bless the hands of all the workers today.
This is so awesome! We are in South Africa and my dad has been working on a Riley to restore it.😊
Happy Birthday Dan!!! A Riley car for the Chateau, a nice-looking car Dan. Electricity hooked up and on for your Birthday! What a gift if it happens. The Basement is looking nice, can't wait to see it finished. Can't wait for the maze to be done and in bloom too.
What a beautiful sentiment to bring his car to the Chateau ❤️
Wow, that beautiful old Riley!! Look after it, it's lovely!!
Aww Dan my heart ❤ what a beautiful story about your friend. I so understand your desire to own a classic car . Your friend owning a Riley is a wonderful legacy.
Thank you for sharing your story Dan, and your feelings. Your intention says so much about you. Much love to you ❤
Thanks for sharing about your old friend and mentor. Its ok to show emotions. It shows how much you care. God bless
The ethos of your sadly departed role model clearly continues on with you. For your boys to see, and for the thousands of us to aspire to.
Beautifully said.
Oh Dan, you broke this old lady’s heart! My husband is one of those older teachers! The garden is amazing!!!!
Dan, mentors are so very special, difficult to come by. You were Blessed 🙏🏻. Your Riley is beautiful! Drive it in good health! Your garden is truly taking shape, looks really good!
Keep on "working in a good way." Best advise ever.
Just love the car back story. ❤
Dan, I'm very sorry for your loss. I know how it feels, as my close friend and mentor from our time Serving in HM Forces has also sadly passed away, beaten after a long and courageous fight with cancer, on December 2nd 2024. Just like your friend and neighbour, my friend will always be greatly missed. I hope you manage to get his Legacy, the Chateau Car, up and running, and it serves you well for many years to come. Keep up the good work, Dan!
Overwhelmed and overjoyed. Like your dear friend mentored you and taught you the attitude to doing things, you in turn are teaching us. Thank you for the gift of you Dan. ❤❤❤
By the way, love the Riley…..fits perfectly with the chateau. 👍
Firstly, the garden is going to look stunning when everything has grown in and is in bloom. Secondly, the gentleman who owned the car and was a mentor to you I have no doubt he would incredibly proud of your achievements and to see his car be cherished by the next generation. Really good work on all fronts Dan & team. Hope you are starting to feel better!
What a tremendous tribute to your neighbor and mentor!
I fell in love with all things Art Deco in the 1980s. From architecture, to fashion, to automobiles, to music; the style remains unmatched. The French curves on the fenders of that fabulous car are magnificent!
Dan, thanks for taking the time to remind us of those people who were our role models when we were growing up. I remember them and it brought some tears to my eyes that they aren't around now. I guess the best I can do is be a good role model for those around me, just like Dan is doing now with his renovation of the Chateau. The same goes for Nick, Brian, Calvin, and Cameron being solid friends. 0:42
What a wonderful young man you are Dan, for so many reasons. Every day brings us more excitement and knowledge about what you're doing. Thank you!
I'm so sorry for your loss. What a beautiful way to remember your mentor. Well done gentlemen.
Happy Birthday, Dan! 🎂 Enjoy your new car & thanks for sharing your story with this community!
Love the château car and the inspirational story behind it.❣I think the car fits the chateau perfectly!!