When you talk about blocking up fireplaces, remember the context. I grew up in an 1805 house still mostly heated by fireplaces. It got awful, and this is a warm climate. Steam heat and lower ceilings would make a massive difference in quality of life at the convent. It would have been just frigid in there all winter. Utterly miserable. The stove was on the hearth because it replaced fire. The kitchen was laid out around the fireplace so it was the best place for the stove. As a museum docent in an 1840’s kitchen this was also a huge improvement to the nuns lives. Before the 20th century the leading cause of death for women was childbirth, the second was by fire. Skirts caught flame from fireplaces and cooking was the most dangerous. No antibiotics, or any clue about germs. Gruesome death. Every change we think looks clumsy in fact vastly improved comfort and safety for the women who spent their lives in this building. We’re so used to modern comforts we forget how miserable life could get even for the wealthy before modernity.
My mom's a docent as well. Usually for 18th century homes and lands. I agree. She has caught her skirts on fire before, and I am so thankful she wasn't hurt worse.
The Convent looks amazing already. Billy, you have such a spirit of excellence toward all you do. Just think how you were meant to land right where you are and make all this happen for your family and the whole town. It’s only just begun… God bless!
Billy, I hate when your videos end! I could watch them for hours on end! It amazing that you could take out that entire bookcase all by yourself! Keep up the awesome work.
I'm amazed by how that book case was constructed so that you did not have to destroy it. Perhaps it can be used elsewhere, or sold. I think the fire place is interesting, but not particularly beautiful. In the kitchen, people made use of the space according to their needs, just as you are doing. Love the quality of the videos, music, plant life, action!
Not only is the fireplace amazing, but it was so refreshing seeing that bookcase torn out without any major damage! So many people would've just taken a sledge hammer to it, when really, it's a perfectly good piece of furniture that can have a whole new life somewhere else more appropriate. I hope those are the plans for it somewhere. I love seeing demo that actually takes into consideration how much they're sending to landfills and what doesn't have to have that sad end. Not to mention having things you can sometimes sell for a few bucks that otherwise might have just been thrown away lol. Any extra bit of money, never unwanted during a renovation.
An amazing treasure this convent. Imagine wedding parties being able to be held in that room when the partition comes down. A wedding reception in the old Convent....... HOW PERFECT. STUNNING FIREPLACE 😍👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Billy-you have a fantastic eye and are quite the storyteller. Thank you for bringing us along on each wonderful discovery of this magnificent building! You and your family are breathing life back in to her. It’s as if she can’t wait to tell her story!
i personally would try and get the fireplace up and going again, make it functional, i love a good fire on a cold day! nothing beats good old wood heat
Wow, what a difference that makes, with the wall gone its going to be an amazing space, great for conferences etc, and maybe a serviceable kitchen, a wedding or event space. Just love what your doing with it all, the "boss" must be really pleased with how its growing into such a beautiful place. Also the garden area is growing into a beautiful space.
I just love it. Love following the reno, hate waiting till sunday but u make the wait worthwhile, I catch up on sadie's chanel to for the inbetweens . My fave is the garden, I just want to jump on a plane with my gumboots n rake n tent and help clear out the gardens... prune up the trees and smell those lovely roses. Of course I'd want to know the history of the roses, their age and so on, it may not be a variety too common now. I could get lost there forever.
the cinematography on this channel is top notch! The convent is so huge it seems like it would take the rest of your life to restore it. I can't imagine the vast sums of money it will require...
Oh my! I'm a Canadian and I want to take the first plane to France. I would love to be there to help out. The whole group is hard working and upbeat. I would definitely crack on!
I hope you all get rain sometime very soon. I can’t believe how burnt up all the vegetation is looking.. I love watching this building and it’s secrets being slowly revealed. Great job!
Rain and thunder storms forecast for today in n France. If the ground is as dried out as ours in Scotland it takes a while to sink in and floods. Climate change is a bitch.
@@Nighterlev Exactly! Everything is blamed on climate change these days. Where I live in the US it's cool for Aug and we've had tons of rain and lots of rain in the forecast. If it's climate change why aren't we unseasonably hot and dry?
It made me sooo happy that you didn't just take a hammer to those lovely (however ill-placed) bookcases! It shows your forethought and sensibility to take the extra steps to save them for another project, either for you or for somebody else!
So happy to see you cracking on Billy. Hard work agrees with you, you look great! The fire places are magnificent. I noticed you used a paint roller on the last door you painted. Excited to see the finished office space. Thanks Billy🙏🏻❤️
Good to see you Billy. Have missed you all. Will be wonderful to have daily videos again! I'm SO glad you saved that fireplace and brought it out. It's amazing.
Excellent news. Was wondering what you were up to and was missing your amazing vlog. The quality of the work you do with restoration and editing is one of the best I've watched. Very impressed.
I'm so glad you have given this convent life again from the time u bought it you could see it slowly comming alive as Thank you for bringing us along for the ride.
I just want to share my admiration with you, Billy. You are now making and presenting your videos like you have never done something else. You not only caught up with Michael but even surpassed him. It is such a pleasure to watch your videos and I admire your stamina and creativity. Chapeau to you.
A stunning find Billy! Amazing how much history has been hidden by modernizations that made the convent more functional, but did not maintain the original architecture. Love how you are trying to keep the original structures while making it a lovely, livable space👍🏻👏🏻
Sorry again for the late comment i have been away. I trust you and your family had a lovely holiday short as it was it was much needed and now i see you are cracking on with the work again. I love your artistic crack on writing on the wall too! and those window blinders and fireplace discoveries. I look forward to your daily vlogs again Billy! Crack On ! see you next Sunday Cheers
Great shots. You do have one of the most stunning château’s. The convent is looking amazing too. The village must be very happy you purchased it. Crack on ;)
A pity there's only one like button because apart from the obvious interest in your adventures at the convent the bokehlicious opening shot , the colourgrading and the FPV drone bit add dimension to your storytelling. Always a feast!
What a beautiful fireplace Billy and many more original features to uncover yet looking forward to seeing you uncover all the amazing features of the convent
I actually can’t believe how much you’ve gotten done Billy! You definitely need to get little green paint to sponsor you. You’re getting enough of their paint they should! The fireplace looks fantastic! Why anybody would cover it up with a bookcase I have no idea. Although those nuns did all kinds of interesting things to the rooms. Really can’t wait until the kitchen is done. That’ll be really fantastic. Wanted to know on a sidenote… How Michael is doing. Did he ever finish the cottage? I wish him well and hope he is flourishing. Sending love as always from California💜🤟🏻😎🇺🇸
I really like the old fireplaces with an Aga range installed inside when the fireplace can't be restored to working order - nice in a kitchen. I was reading that estates were taxed on how many chimney's they had, you could have even more hidden fireplaces 🙃🤔🥸
the landscape around the chateau looks so brown and dry, I've heard and seen how warm its been in Europe... hope some rain comes soon. Love the transformation of the Convent
What an amazing fireplace! Hope you are reusing the bookshelves. Those would be great for just about anything from bookshelves to storage for the boys for a play area. You have wonderful ideas for the convent. Love your videos.
I think the fireplaces were covered up just for pure practical reasons. They needed a working stove and the bookcases were used that way as well. They didn't destroy any of the beauty just covered it up for you to find.
Yes I was very disappointed with the ending of lost as well thank you very much. That little find made my day. Billy I have to say you are the best. The work that you’ve done here is so incredible. Also the fact that you have the ownership to make the decisions that you’re making and the wherewithal to follow through with them it’s better than this old house and construction manuals put together. Crack on Billy!
I miss not seeing you on Sundays. Seem to get withdrawals when you're not on! Thanks for telling us when you won't be on for a weekend. I Don't want to Miss a thing!
Uncovering that huge fireplace looked like so much work, but entirely worth it. Neon “crack on” sign perfect for your future office. Always look forward to your Sunday vlogs and happy to hear you will be going back to daily episodes. Be safe! Maine USA
It's really coming along now.It's going to look so beautiful when it's done.Thanks for sharing this place with us and the fireplace is amazing.That room is almost as big as my whole house.Whatever you use it for, it's going to look great.
it's great to see old properties be given a new lease on life, instead of just rotting into the ground. the cool thing about renovating something old, is that even if you think you got everywhere done, something else might be found
Hi Billy loved your video I have been looking at the past videos to see where your Mum and dad's place is but can't find anything,I know it's a silly question but can you tell me where you all live.Please. Regards from Hereford UK Ps when you have paying guests can they rent a couple of the rooms.
Assuming the office ,studio ,cinema 🎥 room with all the black paint and light tight shutters.Big enough for the whole family to enjoy films not in French with subtitles!
Removing that bookcase was AWESOME!! GREAT JOB! I like that you are so adventuresome and brave to meet a challenge. Loving your videos and the progress on the convent.
Just a Huge Salute to you guys, with the size of the convent you have a full time job. Love the fireplace, just will admit the bookcase/shelving was also gorgeous
These videos bring me so much peace. It's good to know that there is beauty out there, and that you not only know how to appreciate it but also how to present it.
Great progress is happening. The offices are looking wonderful. Uncovering the beautiful fireplaces is magnificent. Love the neon "crack on " sign, So cool. Great job Billy!
Seeing all the pathways and original details emerge from the overgrowth and neglect is so gratifying. Even the fruit trees seem to be putting on a harvest to thank you for giving them breathing room once again.
I enjoy your channel so much! I just discovered it when you purchased the convent and I have been hooked ever since. Thank you for sharing your renovation adventures. LOVE THEM! All of them.
Absolutely love watching the progress. So many surprises and gems, and I'm sure many more to be uncovered. Shocking how even the trees are brown over there. Hope we all get months of significant rain and some cooler weather very soon.
Wonderful video! So appreciative that you are sharing your restorations. I don't know how you manage to do so much hard work and yet bring such wonderful videos in such a short amount of time. Thank you, your family, and to everyone on your team. 😊
Billy, when are we going to see a 'Project' board showing what the divisions of areas and what with-in those divisions are the work that needs to be accomplished and the expected time frames to be expected for each? As we watch the videos, it appears as if there is a lot of jumping from project to project, seldom seeing the work entailed to complete it before going on to the next planned endeavor. If a Contractor were given this item to remove and renovate the room, it would most assuredly be 'Work for today'. Outside of that, we are enthralled with the entire project. There is so much entertainment in watching this grow, much as was the Chateau.
Billy, every Sunday just before 11am Pacific Time where I live, I make a coffee and grab a pastry to prepare for your next video update. It's a joy to watch the progress and how your intuition leads you to the next great thing. The restoration seems to have a spiritual quality to it; I know the real time sense of it is hard work, sweat and likely a lot of money, but your videos of quiet diligence, humble explanations and utilitarian attention glides us along softly along.
It seems like more of an adventure than anything else. I would love to be part of it. Seeing the landscaping discoveries or the hidden features within the Convent have me glued to the screen. The let down, as the episode ends , only makes me wanting for more to view. Fantastic work!
What I love is that you respected the bookcase. Instead of smashing it to bits to remove it you took it apart. Now, I'm guessing you'll be able to sell the bookcase and keep it out of a landfill. Well done!
The place is coming along, little by little! Before long, it won’t be recognizable from how you bought it! That big room with the fireplace, you just opened up, must have been some sort of grand reception room of some kind! Have you spoken to the Catholic dioceses about the history of the convent, and maybe the original floor plans or architectural plans, for the place? All the best!
New subscriber chiming in from across the pond in South Dakota, USA. Absolutely delighted to have found your channel. I love what you and your family are doing. Kudos and well done!!
Every time you pass your elevator with caution tape, my 1st thought is Sheldon from the Big Band Theory. Lol
Same!
Me too,especially as you are filmed turning to go up and downstairs! 😂
I thought the same 😂
Always looking for your next video Billy👍
When you talk about blocking up fireplaces, remember the context. I grew up in an 1805 house still mostly heated by fireplaces. It got awful, and this is a warm climate. Steam heat and lower ceilings would make a massive difference in quality of life at the convent. It would have been just frigid in there all winter. Utterly miserable.
The stove was on the hearth because it replaced fire. The kitchen was laid out around the fireplace so it was the best place for the stove. As a museum docent in an 1840’s kitchen this was also a huge improvement to the nuns lives. Before the 20th century the leading cause of death for women was childbirth, the second was by fire. Skirts caught flame from fireplaces and cooking was the most dangerous. No antibiotics, or any clue about germs. Gruesome death.
Every change we think looks clumsy in fact vastly improved comfort and safety for the women who spent their lives in this building. We’re so used to modern comforts we forget how miserable life could get even for the wealthy before modernity.
Another perspective, thanks!
My mom's a docent as well. Usually for 18th century homes and lands. I agree. She has caught her skirts on fire before, and I am so thankful she wasn't hurt worse.
The Convent looks amazing already. Billy, you have such a spirit of excellence toward all you do. Just think how you were meant to land right where you are and make all this happen for your family and the whole town. It’s only just begun… God bless!
I'm ooo
I love that you salvaged the book case. So many people just sledgehammer what they don't want.
More Please.
Am a retired Architectural Designer so could watch this for hours and never get bored.
Thank you Billy and all 👍
I don't know how you guys don't get overwhelmed by the sheer amount of stuff that needs doing. It's amazing how far you've come already!
Agree!
Maybe Billy will share with us how he maintains vision, perspective, etc with the actual implementation. How about it, @Billy?
Billy, I hate when your videos end! I could watch them for hours on end! It amazing that you could take out that entire bookcase all by yourself! Keep up the awesome work.
I'm amazed by how that book case was constructed so that you did not have to destroy it. Perhaps it can be used elsewhere, or sold. I think the fire place is interesting, but not particularly beautiful. In the kitchen, people made use of the space according to their needs, just as you are doing. Love the quality of the videos, music, plant life, action!
You don’t know how happy I am you didn’t sledgehammer the book shelf like they do in all the new DIY shows these days. ❤️
Not only is the fireplace amazing, but it was so refreshing seeing that bookcase torn out without any major damage! So many people would've just taken a sledge hammer to it, when really, it's a perfectly good piece of furniture that can have a whole new life somewhere else more appropriate. I hope those are the plans for it somewhere. I love seeing demo that actually takes into consideration how much they're sending to landfills and what doesn't have to have that sad end. Not to mention having things you can sometimes sell for a few bucks that otherwise might have just been thrown away lol. Any extra bit of money, never unwanted during a renovation.
An amazing treasure this convent. Imagine wedding parties being able to be held in that room when the partition comes down. A wedding reception in the old Convent....... HOW PERFECT. STUNNING FIREPLACE 😍👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
I was think the same thing! Every time I watch about the Convent I think of the children's book The Secret Garden.
I am excited! Each time you make a discovery is just another step closer to restoring this beautiful convent. I am happy you made this purchase.
Billy-you have a fantastic eye and are quite the storyteller. Thank you for bringing us along on each wonderful discovery of this magnificent building! You and your family are breathing life back in to her. It’s as if she can’t wait to tell her story!
Allison I think the old girl is starting to tell her story. She was just waiting for the right persons, Billy and family, to come along.
Of be in heaven with a fire place that large!! Gorgeous
Billy you have a Heart ♥️ of Gold quite rare now a days
i personally would try and get the fireplace up and going again, make it functional, i love a good fire on a cold day! nothing beats good old wood heat
My husband was caretaker to an old abandoned seminary in the 80’s. It was eventually torn down. I’m so glad you are restoring the old convent. ☺️
Wow...The Convent has progressed Beautifully!!! Great job Billy...
Great to see progress being made and architectural treasures being uncovered. Loved the shots of the ripening fruits. Thank you Billy!
Daily videos coming back ……. Brilliant 👏👏👏👏👏👏 looking foward to watching the Renovation project unfolding …….. it’s going to be 🤩
Wow, what a difference that makes, with the wall gone its going to be an amazing space, great for conferences etc, and maybe a serviceable kitchen, a wedding or event space. Just love what your doing with it all, the "boss" must be really pleased with how its growing into such a beautiful place. Also the garden area is growing into a beautiful space.
Love all you are doing to restore the convent to original glory. Blessings.
Another amazing find! Makes you wonder what is still to come.
I just love it. Love following the reno, hate waiting till sunday but u make the wait worthwhile, I catch up on sadie's chanel to for the inbetweens . My fave is the garden, I just want to jump on a plane with my gumboots n rake n tent and help clear out the gardens... prune up the trees and smell those lovely roses. Of course I'd want to know the history of the roses, their age and so on, it may not be a variety too common now. I could get lost there forever.
the cinematography on this channel is top notch! The convent is so huge it seems like it would take the rest of your life to restore it. I can't imagine the vast sums of money it will require...
Oh my! I'm a Canadian and I want to take the first plane to France. I would love to be there to help out. The whole group is hard working and upbeat. I would definitely crack on!
I hope you all get rain sometime very soon. I can’t believe how burnt up all the vegetation is looking.. I love watching this building and it’s secrets being slowly revealed. Great job!
Rain and thunder storms forecast for today in n France. If the ground is as dried out as ours in Scotland it takes a while to sink in and floods. Climate change is a bitch.
@@Nighterlev Exactly! Everything is blamed on climate change these days. Where I live in the US it's cool for Aug and we've had tons of rain and lots of rain in the forecast. If it's climate change why aren't we unseasonably hot and dry?
It made me sooo happy that you didn't just take a hammer to those lovely (however ill-placed) bookcases! It shows your forethought and sensibility to take the extra steps to save them for another project, either for you or for somebody else!
Billy, your videos bring such honest pleasure in a wicked old world. Best wishes to you and your family.
Best and most fitting catchphrase ever Billy!!
So happy to see you cracking on Billy. Hard work agrees with you, you look great! The fire places are magnificent. I noticed you used a paint roller on the last door you painted. Excited to see the finished office space. Thanks Billy🙏🏻❤️
That looks like kitchen units!! Had the same in my house when we moved in ! All gone now! Caron
Good to see you Billy. Have missed you all. Will be wonderful to have daily videos again! I'm SO glad you saved that fireplace and brought it out. It's amazing.
You may be the first vlogging RUclipsr I’ve watched that has a real job. Nice work.
Excellent news. Was wondering what you were up to and was missing your amazing vlog. The quality of the work you do with restoration and editing is one of the best I've watched. Very impressed.
I'm so glad you have given this convent life again from the time u bought it you could see it slowly comming alive as Thank you for bringing us along for the ride.
Great idea! Out with the bookcase - back with the fireplace! It’s wonderful!! Cabinetry could certainly be reused on office or condo.
It is a well made bookcase, calling it ugly is a bit of a stretch.
Brilliant video 🤗👍 you just keep cracking👍🤗 on love the electric sign 🤗
Love Sue ❤❤❤🇬🇧❤❤❤
Beautiful shots. Love the 'crack on' sign. 👌🏼
Wow! Amazing! Atmosphere quickly changes! 👏🏻
Glad you are back and giving us more glimpses into the fascinating world you and your family have.
So fabulous to see all the utilitarian elements stripped back Billy- they truly are an eyesore. Love the beautiful grand fireplace 😙🥰
I just want to share my admiration with you, Billy. You are now making and presenting your videos like you have never done something else. You not only caught up with Michael but even surpassed him. It is such a pleasure to watch your videos and I admire your stamina and creativity. Chapeau to you.
It amazes me how some of the convent is very old and some of the interiors are modern, drop ceilings, fluorescent lights, doors.
A stunning find Billy! Amazing how much history has been hidden by modernizations that made the convent more functional, but did not maintain the original architecture. Love how you are trying to keep the original structures while making it a lovely, livable space👍🏻👏🏻
What a lot of progress. Great fireplace find and love the landscaping of inner convent.
Wow! So interesting! Welcome back to the Magnificent Pethericks, I hope you enjoyed some time away. I’m praying for rain for you all. Poor France.
Billy you do not mess around. The fireplace looks amazing.
It's amazing what your finding in between all these walls. Hope everyone in the family is doing well.
Sorry again for the late comment i have been away. I trust you and your family had a lovely holiday short as it was it was much needed and now i see you are cracking on with the work again. I love your artistic crack on writing on the wall too! and those window blinders and fireplace discoveries. I look forward to your daily vlogs again Billy! Crack On ! see you next Sunday Cheers
Great shots. You do have one of the most stunning château’s. The convent is looking amazing too. The village must be very happy you purchased it. Crack on ;)
I love that mantra Crack On !
You get the work done Billy !!! Your an inspiration for us all 👏🏻😀
Uplifting to see wonderful hidden fireplace, can't wait to see partition wall and ceiling go. Hoping to see Rain soon. Thankyou.
Love the old fireplaces❣️
A pity there's only one like button because apart from the obvious interest in your adventures at the convent the bokehlicious opening shot , the colourgrading and the FPV drone bit add dimension to your storytelling. Always a feast!
thank you
What a beautiful fireplace Billy and many more original features to uncover yet looking forward to seeing you uncover all the amazing features of the convent
I actually can’t believe how much you’ve gotten done Billy! You definitely need to get little green paint to sponsor you. You’re getting enough of their paint they should! The fireplace looks fantastic! Why anybody would cover it up with a bookcase I have no idea. Although those nuns did all kinds of interesting things to the rooms. Really can’t wait until the kitchen is done. That’ll be really fantastic. Wanted to know on a sidenote… How Michael is doing. Did he ever finish the cottage? I wish him well and hope he is flourishing. Sending love as always from California💜🤟🏻😎🇺🇸
Hi! You've a gorgeous picture on your profile! Just decided to stop by and say hi! I hope my compliment is appreciated ❤️
Good to see a roller at last. Keep the brushes for the historic restorations. 👍
Hope you are all doing well, concerned about those fires and heat in France watch you every week. Till next week CRACK ON
Debbie
Las Vegas
amazing great job love the automatic shutters,WOW
I really like the old fireplaces with an Aga range installed inside when the fireplace can't be restored to working order - nice in a kitchen. I was reading that estates were taxed on how many chimney's they had, you could have even more hidden fireplaces 🙃🤔🥸
the landscape around the chateau looks so brown and dry, I've heard and seen how warm its been in Europe... hope some rain comes soon. Love the transformation of the Convent
So exciting watching all the little things you discover at the convent .
Love the fire place . Wow !!
What an amazing fireplace! Hope you are reusing the bookshelves. Those would be great for just about anything from bookshelves to storage for the boys for a play area. You have wonderful ideas for the convent. Love your videos.
I think the fireplaces were covered up just for pure practical reasons. They needed a working stove and the bookcases were used that way as well. They didn't destroy any of the beauty just covered it up for you to find.
So glad that your the guy that is restoring this place Billy because your love of it’s original beauty. P.S. CRACK ON…
Yes I was very disappointed with the ending of lost as well thank you very much. That little find made my day. Billy I have to say you are the best. The work that you’ve done here is so incredible. Also the fact that you have the ownership to make the decisions that you’re making and the wherewithal to follow through with them it’s better than this old house and construction manuals put together. Crack on Billy!
Yes the ending of LOST WAS EXTREMELY DISAPPOINTING . Lovely to keep uncovering Originality in the Convent 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
I miss not seeing you on Sundays. Seem to get withdrawals when you're not on! Thanks for telling us when you won't be on for a weekend. I Don't want to Miss a thing!
Hi! You've a gorgeous picture on your profile! Just decided to stop by and say hi! I hope my compliment is appreciated ❤️
Uncovering that huge fireplace looked like so much work, but entirely worth it.
Neon “crack on” sign perfect for your future office.
Always look forward to your Sunday vlogs and happy to hear you will be going back to daily episodes.
Be safe!
Maine USA
It's really coming along now.It's going to look so beautiful when it's done.Thanks for sharing this place with us and the fireplace is amazing.That room is almost as big as my whole house.Whatever you use it for, it's going to look great.
it's great to see old properties be given a new lease on life, instead of just rotting into the ground. the cool thing about renovating something old, is that even if you think you got everywhere done, something else might be found
Have you thought about removing the drywall above the fireplace now that the bookshelf is gone?
Everything is looking fantastic!
Hi Billy loved your video I have been looking at the past videos to see where your Mum and dad's place is but can't find anything,I know it's a silly question but can you tell me where you all live.Please.
Regards from Hereford UK
Ps when you have paying guests can they rent a couple of the rooms.
Assuming the office ,studio ,cinema 🎥 room with all the black paint and light tight shutters.Big enough for the whole family to enjoy films not in French with subtitles!
Another interesting video Billy. So many hidden treasures to expose. Love you motto up in lights! Crack On!!🥰🇨🇦
Removing that bookcase was AWESOME!! GREAT JOB! I like that you are so adventuresome and brave to meet a challenge. Loving your videos and the progress on the convent.
Great video! So happy you found the beautiful fireplace and cannot wait to see you dig out the other one in the kitchen.
Just a Huge Salute to you guys, with the size of the convent you have a full time job. Love the fireplace, just will admit the bookcase/shelving was also gorgeous
Love your demo and garden clean ups so gratifying!
The fireplace is beautiful, so happy you uncovered it!!!
Yay... Daily videos returning!!!
These videos bring me so much peace. It's good to know that there is beauty out there, and that you not only know how to appreciate it but also how to present it.
I love that you are removing all I'd the added parts- this will be stunning. Well done!
Great progress is happening. The offices are looking wonderful. Uncovering the beautiful fireplaces is magnificent. Love the neon "crack on " sign, So cool. Great job Billy!
Seeing all the pathways and original details emerge from the overgrowth and neglect is so gratifying. Even the fruit trees seem to be putting on a harvest to thank you for giving them breathing room once again.
Hi! You've a gorgeous picture on your profile! Just decided to stop by and say hi! I hope my compliment is appreciated ❤️
I enjoy your channel so much! I just discovered it when you purchased the convent and I have been hooked ever since. Thank you for sharing your renovation adventures. LOVE THEM! All of them.
Hi! You've a gorgeous picture on your profile! Just decided to stop by and say hi! I hope my compliment is appreciated ❤️
I am enjoying this renovation of this beautiful old convent by you and your family. What an undertaking!
Absolutely love watching the progress. So many surprises and gems, and I'm sure many more to be uncovered. Shocking how even the trees are brown over there. Hope we all get months of significant rain and some cooler weather very soon.
Great work Billy. Couldn't agree with you more about the ending of LOST. 🙂
Wonderful video! So appreciative that you are sharing your restorations. I don't know how you manage to do so much hard work and yet bring such wonderful videos in such a short amount of time. Thank you, your family, and to everyone on your team. 😊
I wish we had French door hinges here, so much easier than bulky screw ones here! ! 🇬🇧
Billy, when are we going to see a 'Project' board showing what the divisions of areas and what with-in those divisions are the work that needs to be accomplished and the expected time frames to be expected for each? As we watch the videos, it appears as if there is a lot of jumping from project to project, seldom seeing the work entailed to complete it before going on to the next planned endeavor. If a Contractor were given this item to remove and renovate the room, it would most assuredly be 'Work for today'. Outside of that, we are enthralled with the entire project. There is so much entertainment in watching this grow, much as was the Chateau.
You're right Billy. Why cover up such beautiful original features:)
Billy, every Sunday just before 11am Pacific Time where I live, I make a coffee and grab a pastry to prepare for your next video update. It's a joy to watch the progress and how your intuition leads you to the next great thing. The restoration seems to have a spiritual quality to it; I know the real time sense of it is hard work, sweat and likely a lot of money, but your videos of quiet diligence, humble explanations and utilitarian attention glides us along softly along.
I'm having such fun watching your videos! From Springfield, Missouri, USA
It seems like more of an adventure than anything else. I would love to be part of it. Seeing the landscaping discoveries or the hidden features within the Convent have me glued to the screen. The let down, as the episode ends , only makes me wanting for more to view. Fantastic work!
What I love is that you respected the bookcase. Instead of smashing it to bits to remove it you took it apart. Now, I'm guessing you'll be able to sell the bookcase and keep it out of a landfill. Well done!
The place is coming along, little by little! Before long, it won’t be recognizable from how you bought it! That big room with the fireplace, you just opened up, must have been some sort of grand reception room of some kind! Have you spoken to the Catholic dioceses about the history of the convent, and maybe the original floor plans or architectural plans, for the place? All the best!
WOW!, Huge Fireplace, Love it Billy 🤩🤩🤩
New subscriber chiming in from across the pond in South Dakota, USA. Absolutely delighted to have found your channel. I love what you and your family are doing. Kudos and well done!!
It's coming right along. Your doing an excellent job. 😊👍