117. Q&A 2022 with a peak into the room with no door!

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  • @evahegarty741
    @evahegarty741 2 года назад +6

    Maybe get a couple of donkeys on the land to keep it grazed, a couple of bell tents in the woodland for Glamping would give you extra income

  • @auntytutu
    @auntytutu 2 года назад +8

    Just thinking about the tent...makes me so happy you are sitting there chatting to us from the beautiful, warm and cozy settee . Knew a lady for 50 yrs who owned/operating restaurants...hardest working person I ever saw, except for you two. Collaborations with other RUclipsrs can help boost subscribers/views/revenue. Van Lifers, Over Landers, Chateaux...invite them for a stay or visit, watch the vlog "How RUclips Saved My Chateau". Apartment 3 looks so exciting and will be fantastic when its done. I'm dreaming about a visit someday - hope its sooner than later.

  • @maryhale7234
    @maryhale7234 2 года назад +8

    Grow a garden it will help with grocery bills. I lived out of my garden one summer when I was haveing money troubles.

    • @marypaddey4625
      @marypaddey4625 2 года назад +1

      They really don't have the time to have a garden at the moment...but a few fruit trees would look after themselves.

    • @nancibishof6462
      @nancibishof6462 2 года назад +2

      @@marypaddey4625 And it would give the trees time to establish. French walled gardens would espalier the fruit trees against the walls. The trees actually are more productive that way.

  • @jeanburgin160
    @jeanburgin160 2 года назад +12

    Agree, Ted can do anything, his pergola idea sounds perfect and in the old style. He will do it... I would not sell a part of the property either. Keep it together. You all are great keepers of this historic place. You have learned so very much and you all do it correctly. I hope you can restore that old sewing machine!!! So lovely. I think that is the history of it ... I love it. What about the stove in the fireplace area or will you have one in the small kitchen? Love your attitude, always so positive. All the best for you both. Just love following your progress. lol lol you all are so funny. Falling in the water must have been scary... That space is so amazing and makes us so curious. This is a great informational video on your plans.

  • @moiragoldsmith7052
    @moiragoldsmith7052 2 года назад +7

    A June Bride! How wonderful🥳💜💖💫. Hoping you are able to have a busy season. All is well and getting well'er😁😇🙏

  • @christinewilkinson3772
    @christinewilkinson3772 2 года назад +7

    For a little bit of personal veg I’d recommend planting a couple pots with tomatoes or peppers and keep them up against the facade. They look nice and you’ll have a bit of veg!

  • @pammacleod7689
    @pammacleod7689 2 года назад +5

    Losing your muddy boots! 😂. Wish you had the cameras rolling for that!!!

  • @kendallricker9633
    @kendallricker9633 2 года назад +5

    With the idea of a large outdoor structure, you have timber on your property, now would be the time to fell the trees and let them age so you could use them in 6 month. There was a tree guy on the chateau diary channel with Stephany, not sure if you have seen it. They are milling their own lumber for a structure in their walled garden. Here in the middle of the US, there are people running goats on their property to clear brambles and overgrown areas. Is this a possibility for you. Will you expand more apartments than the four slated, small areas like the piggery or part of the work shop building. Tenting area near your lake for summer travelers. Out house and showers for the campers like the KOA campgrounds here in the states...$10 a night and a electric plug and sewer dump.

  • @katherinegeddie7687
    @katherinegeddie7687 2 года назад +8

    Your work to save this property is amazing 👏 🙌! You both are so creative and such good problem solvers. Such a fun 💑 couple!

  • @paulbombardier8722
    @paulbombardier8722 2 года назад

    “So massively proud of the two of us...” and we’ll you should be! What you have accomplished in two years is astounding. I’m sure that many of us who have been watching have said numbers of times that you should be proud of yourselves. As you were talking about this, I thought about just the Tea Room where you were sitting to do this session, the before and after images we’re practically frightening. I am sure that we are all looking forward to what the next few months are going to bring. Keep it up Lesa and Ted!

  • @patassion
    @patassion 2 года назад +6

    Love when you do the work on window frames and mirrors and furniture and the mud room. Will love to watch gardening in future.

  • @gwynethgrove772
    @gwynethgrove772 2 года назад +12

    Now that you have some good contacts perhaps you could do ‘event’ nights every month, with food, drink and music. Pre booked tickets so that you know how much food you need etc and have less waste and a monthly income …. Using your equipment investment and using the grounds when the weather is good. In the summer it would be stunning.

    • @margiemistretta8885
      @margiemistretta8885 2 года назад +2

      Exactly my thought has been bed and breakfast Friday dinner night with Ted's band on fri and sat. You don't have to be open everyday weekend business is the best plus your renting should make a nice income

    • @marypaddey4625
      @marypaddey4625 2 года назад +1

      Yes keep it simple...like the good old English ploughmans platter...or a simple plat du jour in the interval.

  • @marypaddey4625
    @marypaddey4625 2 года назад +6

    Oh you made my evening Ted and Lesa! I couldn't believe my ears! (Paddey rhyming with Daddy) Glad /sorry for you that you have realised running a cafe is not what you want to do for the next 20yrs, and that you didn't make a bucket load of dosh, but I'm sure you will find ways to have one off events....or provide the location for others to hold events...La Chasse perhaps? I wonder how much would have to be done to make the barn useable for gatherings/entertainments. Yes, yes... I knew there was a heck of a lot to do to the house/piggeries to make them vaguely useable. I had sort of thought that as you roughed it in the tent and then the caravan, perhaps getting one of the piggeries dry and draught proof would be enough for a temporary little home for the summer. Had forgotten about the 2nd fosse septique though. "Hidden room" was a bit of a damp squib wasn't it...shame. So looking forward to seeing appt 3 take shape an the A Team back in action. PS That couch you were sitting on...came up a treat Lesa well done girl! Love the cushions too. Big Hugs. C U again soon I hope!

  • @ZVitoMama123
    @ZVitoMama123 2 года назад +2

    Ahh, Ted, if the chateau had been owned by pirates a "drunken sunken garden" would be great - instead you will have to have a Caesar Salad Bowl! Maybe a drunken garden will be best near your glamping tent sites. Can't wait to see you in 2023!!

  • @cbwmama8461
    @cbwmama8461 2 года назад +5

    Apartment 3 is such a grand space I suspect it was a very important room originally. How about a huge 4 poster bed with some comfortable chairs in front of the fireplace?

  • @susannejohnson6904
    @susannejohnson6904 2 года назад +6

    Castle Ten Berghe has a structure out in their woods, if you want to take a look at it. About the size of a shipping container. That would be a great idea for guest and volunteers. Especially ones who don't mind roughing it. Using solar power and compostable toilets.

  • @sherae
    @sherae 2 года назад +2

    Lovely to hear your plans but sorry to hear the tearoom didn’t bring in more euros for you, having had a pub ourselves, we know catering is hard work with not always a deserved financial return. For what it’s worth, our experience showed that catering for events brings in a much better income, as you have the experience and equipment, perhaps you could bear this in mind?
    With regard to more income, other French property u-tubers have had a big increase in subscribers after putting out short videos on a daily or at least more regular basis and after asking present subscribers to recommend them to friends - just a thought.
    Think your plans for the grounds are great and perhaps volunteers to help. A basic, seasonal campsite in your field could bring people in and bring more income too, especially if you do decide to provide basic refreshments.
    Whatever you do, I and many others, really enjoy your videos and will continue to follow your progress, with great interest and will continue to support you.
    By the way, many new u-tube viewers do not realise that they do not pay to be a subscriber, since subscriber seems to indicate some money changing hands. Perhaps you could emphasise that point at the end of each video, in the hope that casual viewers will perhaps be persuaded to subscribe.

  • @maxinepearce4909
    @maxinepearce4909 2 года назад +1

    Watched you from the beginning, you have moved mountains.

  • @SB_McCollum
    @SB_McCollum 2 года назад +5

    “Whilst we’ve got the endoscope, might as well poke it in.” ??? Do you hear yourself, woman! 😆😅😂🤣

  • @lucyyoung5307
    @lucyyoung5307 2 года назад +6

    Landscaping is definitely important, winter interest such as a variety of evergreens could be mixed in among summer plants. A beautiful garden that pulls you in. I’m a gardener and think how wonderful it would be to help in that area.

  • @lorassorkin
    @lorassorkin 2 года назад +1

    Do you think you'd be able to see anything if you just took a few roof tiles off the mystery building and looked down? Is there a chimney stack? A bread oven would have had one, I believe.

  • @user-bx5xf5ki8r
    @user-bx5xf5ki8r 2 года назад +3

    Thanks for answering my questions. I was surprised you had no control as to where your channel is listed. I see in America a list of different areas across the top of my screen I can click on including DIY and also chateaus.
    I would love to see a tee shirt and sweat shirts with “Crack On “ and Chateau De Montmagner on it. I’d buy one! Loved listening to your plans for your future. Tucson Arizona

  • @angelagalloway5486
    @angelagalloway5486 2 года назад +7

    Lovely to see you both I’m missing the Sunday vlogs 😔but hey ho the progress has been a joy to watch I would love to visit one day but not having no poison to do so 😳 this was a nice q/a session 🙋‍♀️

  • @sallymoffit3751
    @sallymoffit3751 2 года назад +2

    I encourage you to give yourselves a break with this apartment. Reduce the amount of labor as much as possible while providing a quality experience. You can't go wrong with wood cladding if you have access to the wood. Peace and love 💘

  • @KMGAD
    @KMGAD 2 года назад +3

    I really like the black board list! That made me smile. The topiaries of the dogs was inspired! But I would have to try and find the chia pet version. I'm happy that you are renovators/remodelers first and RUclipsrs second. Good Q&A!

  • @paoladimeo412
    @paoladimeo412 2 года назад +5

    Just the right video too finish off the evening fantastic 👍👍❤️❤️🇨🇮🇨🇮

  • @angelagalloway5486
    @angelagalloway5486 2 года назад +7

    Aww loved seeing apartment three can’t wait for this renovation

  • @miriamtaylor7518
    @miriamtaylor7518 2 года назад +5

    Hi! Happy New Year! Have you come across "not Quite A Chateau" You Tube channel, somewhere in the Berry region? They are from Essex and now run a restaurant as well as renovating a Relais De Poste. You may find them supportive!

    • @Ragnar8504
      @Ragnar8504 2 года назад

      They used to run a restaurant, actually - they sold their share after a few weeks or so.

    • @miriamtaylor7518
      @miriamtaylor7518 2 года назад

      @@Ragnar8504 Yes, I saw that on last weeks' vlog. Not surprised as they have so much to do!

  • @davidstormfield2908
    @davidstormfield2908 2 года назад +2

    Glad you mentioned Dave and Karen doing well in the UK, we had been wondering. Also curious if you know what happened to Sam and Tony, we were following their Our Move to France RUclips and haven't seen them post for a few months. We remember them helping you a while back and wondered if you had an update on them. Thanks

  • @doloreslegrand2710
    @doloreslegrand2710 2 года назад +2

    The two of you are amazing. From the beginning in a tent to now, so much progress. Continue on, your dream will come true.❤️

  • @ce1581
    @ce1581 2 года назад +2

    I like the French style workaway, board n food in exchange for work. Just the plane tickets would cost 3,000 to be able to volunteer. And the french workaway system is work 4 days off 3 , although I'd happily work 7 .

  • @christinegreenhill540
    @christinegreenhill540 2 года назад +7

    Great to see you back. Happy New year to you both. Xx

  • @luminyam6145
    @luminyam6145 2 года назад +2

    That was just a brilliant video, loved hearing about what has been going on and so excited about all the cool renovations upcoming. Thank you so much.

  • @denisemastromina7821
    @denisemastromina7821 2 года назад +3

    Completely understand you were too busy to make videos, but I must say I'm looking forward to seeing your next room reno.
    I had mentioned this before when we lived in Belgium we used to go for coffee/tea/chocolate (complete) was the name you only chose the drink then on the tray has 1tiny ball icecream 1 tiny piece of apple cake 1 chocolate (artisan) 1 shot glass chocolate liquor 1 biscuit we loved it it was expensive too €6.50 per person in 2005 sometimes you couldn't get in it was so full it was the whole (thing) of this tray full of these miniature goodies. Crucially no waste as I apple cake would do 20 portions the biscuits don't go off all the other bought in. See you soon

  • @cadowd2939
    @cadowd2939 2 года назад +3

    Loved the Q&A! Can't wait to see the boot room and looking forward to more of your hard work and craftsmanship for #3...looks like a fabulous space!
    Happy New Year- hope it brings you great joy. Thanks for sharing with us all. Looking forward to more...whatever way it takes you. Good work and keep smiling. :)

  • @xaxmac1948
    @xaxmac1948 2 года назад +6

    Great QnA, thank you both!
    Just a thought about your ‘not live log fire’…we saw a really effective electric/log woodburner stove in Bricomarché earlier this winter…would something like that give you the effect you want? Keep going you fab pair!👏👏👏👏👏

  • @kendallricker9633
    @kendallricker9633 2 года назад +3

    Have you considered swapping lodgings and meals for labor, I know of a couple who worked in a winery three or four days a week for room and board and then would tour France on their days off. This was pre covid but maybe list in the local college web sites for Horticultural Schools, you get labor with people who know plants and they have a home base so they can travel the area. Just an idea.

  • @MasterThespis77
    @MasterThespis77 2 года назад +5

    Such good questions and really great to hear your answers, Lesa and Ted! Lovely to catch up with where you are in the project(s)! :D Love you two! Best wishes on room 3. I was amazed at the septic tank redo!

  • @patassion
    @patassion 2 года назад +5

    Will be fun to watch you create this new apartment

  • @cheriesharp234
    @cheriesharp234 2 года назад +3

    What a fab room, we have a real woodburner but before that we had an electric fire that looks just like a wood burner, so much so a friend opened the door and through a sweet wrapper in to burn. Something like that maybe the answer, you get the look but not the fire risk. X

  • @stephenmeikle7135
    @stephenmeikle7135 2 года назад +3

    Love your decision making process,it’s the Only way to achieve what you are doing. Once the money starts coming in you should be more comfortable. Watched you from the very first episode, just love it.

  • @ivebeenme1574
    @ivebeenme1574 2 года назад +6

    Happy new year to you both I have loved every minute of all your vlogs and am only hoping that by watching all the adds I'm helping out in some small way can't wait to see apt 3's renovation and am sure it will be every bit as brilliant as everything else yous have done to date it has been spectacular saying well done and congrats seems insignificant too all the hard work yous have carried out but it truly is fantastic and it is a credit to you both all the best for 2022 and beyond - Fiona

  • @JenJen-bp3bb
    @JenJen-bp3bb 2 года назад +3

    Loved the Q and A. You guys are amazing! Thank you for taking the time for this vlog, its the best 🖤

  • @annbottelli5682
    @annbottelli5682 2 года назад +5

    I've missed you so much! Happy 2022! Lots of love.

  • @MissCDM1979
    @MissCDM1979 2 года назад

    I 💕 Ted's honesty on the first questions 🤣🤣 NO🤣 A summer wedding!!! 💕💕

  • @aimswanson1
    @aimswanson1 2 года назад +2

    Very beautiful and respectful restoration job.

    • @aimswanson1
      @aimswanson1 2 года назад +1

      I hope you can get a better camera soon.

  • @MartinT425
    @MartinT425 2 года назад +5

    Why not take same roof tiles off and get in that way

  • @maryhale7234
    @maryhale7234 2 года назад +5

    Been waiting to see u glad your ok. I missed u guys.

  • @garypsexton7729
    @garypsexton7729 2 года назад +1

    Ted you do beautiful work and keep it up

  • @wendyhart8968
    @wendyhart8968 2 года назад +3

    Thank you for the update. So happy for you both. Hope 2022 is even better for your business.

  • @anneforster510
    @anneforster510 2 года назад +2

    Arghhh.....not the blackboard and chalk 😱😱🤣🤣 seriously your work ethic is amazing. I watch because it makes ME think I'm being really busy watching you get stuck in. Looking forward to seeing the boot room. Onwards and upwards ( to apartment 3) in 2022 😊😊

  • @kathylisowski8563
    @kathylisowski8563 2 года назад +5

    Keep on trucking you guys! You are doing great. Thanks for bringing us along for the ride.

  • @robinschwab5172
    @robinschwab5172 2 года назад +1

    You two are amazing.

  • @maryhale7234
    @maryhale7234 2 года назад +5

    What a beautiful room!

  • @annettesharrock1236
    @annettesharrock1236 2 года назад +4

    Nice to see what your next project is. Cannot wait to see. x

  • @rebekahlow8375
    @rebekahlow8375 2 года назад

    I really enjoyed the Q & A!!! You have accomplished so much!! I love hearing your future plans! Love from Vermont

  • @wendygarborg7221
    @wendygarborg7221 2 года назад +6

    Happy New Year both of you💖

  • @janetdaniels9015
    @janetdaniels9015 2 года назад +1

    Great to see another project take shape and begin. Please could you consider posting shorter but more frequent videos? As others have said this will increase your subscribers. See the Vlog Escape to Rural France where Dan is the master of the short daily video and as a result has massively increased his subscriber numbers.

  • @glenyscallaghan1195
    @glenyscallaghan1195 2 года назад +1

    Thank you for a great Q.,& A. Sorry you just broke even after all that work it would have broken my heart. 🧡❤️😀

  • @dawnbutler2846
    @dawnbutler2846 2 года назад +1

    I have just sat down and enjoyed your very long vlog.. very interesting and I wish you lots of luck. When you were talking about revenue on RUclips and clicking on subscribe for income and the adverts but was so surprised the whole vlog did not have a single Advert which was a shame as I know it takes a long time to download. Good luck with the wedding.

  • @patriciacalunniato6872
    @patriciacalunniato6872 2 года назад +1

    You both had many downs but far more ups just look around you and see what you both done wow wow wow congratulations xxxxxx

  • @nicolethijs5428
    @nicolethijs5428 2 года назад +2

    From the beginning I knew somehow that the dinners would not give you enough income for the huge effort youput in to it but as you mentioned the plat de jours and so brought a lot of people to your door. I also don’t know if people who rent the appartments would like constant cafe visitors on their doorstep. That is something to think about too. I don’t understand why you can’t get in the secred room? There are windows and doors, no?

  • @tracybrown6207
    @tracybrown6207 2 года назад +3

    Happy New Year to you both. Well, I cannot say what I said when you read out my name lol. You can change the TVs for boards, shuffle them and place them with their backs facing forward and turn them around when they get the question right. Ted.. you have got to make the steps up and down though!!!! You gotta have the HOT SPOT noise. You can have four couples round to play. Think it would be so funny/ Barrymore was a true entertainer in his day.

    • @tracybrown6207
      @tracybrown6207 2 года назад +1

      Hang on Ted, just thought, nowadays you'd have to do a ramp (following Equality and Diversity)....SORTED!

  • @patriciacalunniato6872
    @patriciacalunniato6872 2 года назад +1

    Wow this room would be lovely for you and Lisa to have as your private roomwow

  • @texasthistle
    @texasthistle 2 года назад +2

    Potluck Wedding sounds great!

  • @georgiaa8896
    @georgiaa8896 2 года назад +1

    'Ya Right'.... thought I was back in Booths for a minute 😂

  • @cliveroulstone9366
    @cliveroulstone9366 2 года назад +1

    Lovely to see you both back vlogging

  • @shelbycooper7504
    @shelbycooper7504 2 года назад +2

    Loved watching you both

  • @viviennemagee617
    @viviennemagee617 2 года назад +2

    If you have time to have a diary because if you leave it too long you will maybe forget the downs and ups. just a thought.

  • @jenateer2518
    @jenateer2518 2 года назад +1

    Have you thought about inviting archaeology school’s to come and do digs??

  • @michaeljohnson4636
    @michaeljohnson4636 2 года назад +3

    Could that window be for a owls roost built into the top of a part of a old fortified tower

  • @jennimalham6381
    @jennimalham6381 2 года назад +1

    Have you thought about renting out the tearooms for someone to start their own business. Just a thought.

  • @margiemistretta8885
    @margiemistretta8885 2 года назад +3

    There are restrictions from flying thats the main problem. As of mid Jan. The covid cases are over 1 million unfortunately
    Since people aren't vaccinating we still have problems

  • @moniquegin8444
    @moniquegin8444 2 года назад +1

    Don't sell any part

  • @Helen-uw3pu
    @Helen-uw3pu 2 года назад +2

    Would it be feasible to rent out the tea rooms for some else to run as their business?

    • @marypaddey4625
      @marypaddey4625 2 года назад +2

      Yes I thought the same thing ..then Ted and Lesa could get a "rent" even if not a lot, and it would help fund the renovations which they clearly much prefer doing.

  • @susannejohnson6904
    @susannejohnson6904 2 года назад +2

    Should make the wedding a potluck/casual fun affair.

  • @claudettep212
    @claudettep212 2 года назад +2

    I’m confused when you say you didn’t make a profit / didn’t make money with the tea room yet you say you were able to purchase supplies because of the tea room. You therefore did make money but needed to re-invest int the chateau restoration. If you didn’t make money, you either broke even or lost. I doubt you would have continued as you did if you didn’t make money on it. As for the “chateau” category on RUclips, I have several categories on my tablet & smart TV but not my phone. I also show some chateaus in a “home renovation” category. I have no idea how you get in there. Also, I watched your complete Q&A and there wasn’t one ad!! I have had ads on your channel before but not tonight. Why are your dogs allowed on furniture when you intend to rent these units with this furniture. I wouldn’t be happy with furniture smelling of pets. That’s just me but I’m sure others would feel the same.

  • @teedee3834
    @teedee3834 2 года назад

    Leave the beams exposed please!!!!!!!!!

  • @rainbocatz6376
    @rainbocatz6376 2 года назад +1

    Ted: shame on you for blaming the dog! 🙀🐅

  • @patassion
    @patassion 2 года назад +5

    I wondered if you would be working til you dropped running a tea room. Glad you are not going to do that.

  • @coby6417
    @coby6417 2 года назад +2

    🌟🍀💐👍

  • @margiemistretta8885
    @margiemistretta8885 2 года назад +2

    Rent a jackhammer