To save a 120 year stone swimming pool.
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I'm trying to imagine how glorious the estate will be in 3 or 5 years. Coming along for the journey.
I was thinking myself this is a 5 year job doing it mostly alone. I hope he doesn't burn out before it's done
@@carrieschwenk5890 My hope is he get volunteers and helpers in near future to get more hand on deck. 🙌
I hope we all can follow him/them on this journey ❤
@@kaerscarface I agree !!! I have a good feeling about Dan. He's always been a hard worker.
If you could rebuild it and get a roof of some kind over It for all year use this would be AMAZING
It will be interesting to see the real condition of the pool walls once all the trees are cleared off.
A pile of rocks.
walls are gone. Pulling roots will destroy them.
Yeah this just feels like cutting down trees for the fun of it
Maybe clearing the walls and rebuilding it
Je pense que le toit du château est bien plus important !!!!!
You have come so far from the wheelbarrow and spade days when you cleared the basement. I loved the scene with all the equipment going in every direction. The sped up motion made it more enjoyable.
Nick's back on the excavator. All is well with the world.
Gotta' love ❤️ a man who reads directions
Right! So attractive 😂
And there is video evidence!😂
Love it when Nick and Cameron are there to help 🤩
Good to see Nick and Cameron back, the doggies are excited to see them as well !
Is it me or have I just be seeing just one doggie the last few vid's?
Orange trousers guy🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉where is he???
@@wazzup105, I thought the same thing a day or two ago, then saw both dogs together in that same video.
@@wazzup105its just you....
The dogs are comic relief in every video. Run here, then there, no wait....gotta go back again....or...maybe over there ...now what was I doing??? Oh yeah...running for no reason. Love them!!!
Dan, you keep teasing us, you say see you tomorrow but lately it’s been ever 2 days. 😊
Sees title, thinks 'What are you doing, man! Get back to work!'
Has another sip of whisky, watches video, is happy.
Daily dose of fresh air. Thanks as ever Dan.
It will be great to see the forest pool restored . There's never a dull moment.
It's never a bad day when you're working on a project you love.
The pool....like finding history in your back yard! What a fascinating project!! Roof is looking good!!
I come and binge his videos after waiting for a few to post. I have no problem with his “inconsistency” personally. What he is doing is hard and time consuming. Most of his viewers know that. Keep up the good work Dan! What you are doing is amazing!
The chateau lit up at night is gorgeous!!! 🥰🎶❤️🏰 🇨🇦 🇫🇷
Dan that soil is black gold! I know you’re going to do wonderful things with it!
Nick you look like an interesting history professor with your glasses!! Good job cleaning up Dan as you wait, it’s not fun, but it’s worth it! Cameron, those dogs adore you!
Ahhh....now you're cracking on even more with Nick and Cameron there for a longer period of time doing what they do. Hope the roof wood comes soon Dan!
I could listen to Nick talk about the trees and the forrest all day. Love learning new things from him.
Nick was talking about doing his own channel talking about tree management , had he done one yet does any one know ?
Si could i, he is a real landscaper. Dan's lucky to have mates like them. Really a great team.
I am so glad you all found each other. You work so well together and just get on with the work and from what it looks like, you agree or work it out and are willing to do the work. The mission is the journey to enjoy. Plus, you all made a similar choice in moving from England to France, so you all understand each other and the big decisions you made. This is going to be a chateau to remember.
That pool has been inoperable a long time. I remember reading a memoir of one of the rescued children who stayed there. They said they had never seen the pool. Probably overgrown and not something management wanted found during the war when they were just trying to care for children, keep them alive and safe from multiple dangers.
I seem to remember Dan reading a story about some of the kids desperately trying to get the pool to hold some water so they could cool off a little during the hot summer days. I'm not sure how accurate the book is that he was reading from though.
@@Ragnar8504 But your memory may be more reliable than mine. Or, since I thought I had read mine, maybe two different accounts. Won’t it be fun if other memoirs turn up? I keep thinking how disorienting the whole thing must have been for the children. And it would be fascinating to find memories from the families of owners or staff at the chateau…
The pool could be an amazing project and would look so good in the woods. If anyone can fix it. You can. Great advances every day
Actually, a pool in the woods gathers many leaves and requires so much upkeep.
@@ceeletter5772true!
@@ceeletter5772Dont be so negative... 😊
😂 I just thought: cut all the trees! They look nice but all the leaves... oh no.
It's fun to watch Nick work and think....and then glasses come out...well, yeah!
Having Nick and Cameron back, all the equipment going in, the doggies racing around is so exciting. Getting rid of all the yuck in and around the pool, yea! Your progress inside the chateau ,it's all important. Thank you. 🎉❤🎉❤😊
Anna is one busy pup!! She never walks anywhere!! I noticed too that she runs behind the tractor. Their breed are really smart dogs. Elsa seems to be more laid back. Love seeing y’all working on different fronts tomorrow.
Jumble those letters around a bit and they spell Annalesa.
Frustrating waiting on supplies there is shortage everywhere, keep up your positivity 😊
So much work. Love seeing the progress. Go Dan go
Another brilliant but exhausting days work in the drizzle, glad the pups helped out. Nighty night lad, sleep well K🇬🇧❤️
It would be awesome to restore the pool if feasible. A good cleanup is always a good thing. Well done Dan, Nick and Cameron🙏❤️
Well think about this, a man needs a Roof and he spends his time and money on a pool???
@@jimcarlisle2309he’s spending his time and money on his property. He talked about the timing of the season to remove the trees and roots around the pool. Nick knows what he’s doing so I’d be listening to him. And we’d have fewer videos if we waited the way Dan has to wait for materials! The roof is in progress and it’s going to be the literal crown achievement when it’s up!
I was hoping you would be bringing back the pool!
I always think of pools as something you love when you don't have one. The cost of heating and maintenance is exorbitant. Maybe Dan could cover with a glass structure and make an underground greenhouse for winter vegetables (I’m sure the frontline there is no more than 1-1/2 feet) 👍
@@EthanLomasBe deadly in the Summer though.
@@EthanLomas Surely this was an unheated pool and solar heat is free. Granted, this pool is much bigger than my parents' but theirs isn't all that expensive to run. Solar heat, some electricity for the pump, some chemicals. I wonder how this pool originally worked, surely it wasn't a chlorinated, filtered pool back in the early 1900s?
@@EthanLomas Given the rustic nature of the old stone walls, I imagine it will end up as more of a "frogs & turtles" landscape feature sort of pool, rather than a sterile suburban tub of chemical soup. I'm excited to see either way though :)
My husband and I have watched you lift and shift all those blocks of granite and we are praying for you and your back. Take some rest days when you need it, OK? We really have enjoyed the amazing progress you have made on this unbelievable project. Just, WOW. We really enjoy your optimistic humor too. May God speed and keep you strong and healthy. 🙏🏻❤
Always good to see Nick and his side kick doing their magic.
Great to see Nick and Cameron back to help and clear 🎉
You are in my thoughts and prayers, always. I had to cancel my Patreon account,sorry...I am not the first new widow who finds she is without finances and the bills keep coming and I won't be the last..but it hurts! I am back watching your brave efforts and know that I still care about your great project.
I’m sorry for your loss and pray things improve for you. 🙏
My son, who works on water wells for a living, and I were talking about your well problems. He feels like you need to have a good cleanout done on your well. He thinks you were not getting ground water before it dried up. The water was built up on top of the sediment from rain before the well was covered.
I think he may be right🇦🇺
Sounds logical
Our family drills and services water wells and we agree with cleaning out the well.
It doesn't look like the well was much deeper than it is now when it was last used though. In some of the older videos you can clearly see an old submersible pump that was pretty much completely above the water.
@Ragnar8504 my son explained to me that old wells collect sediment and the pump is typically moved up for years upon years until the well becomes unusable. Of course, he hasn't seen this well and could be wrong but a cleanout is probably the least expensive way to find out. I like his plan because it would also rule out or find a collapse.
You three are the perfect example of the phrase “teamwork makes the dream work.” You are a joy to behold.
The pool is quite interesting. Looking forward to seeing the trees pulled out of the wall.
So good to see Nick and Cameron, love to see them, what masters of their trades. 😮
The yard is looking good great having the machines to do all different jobs .
Oh, those doggos are having fun again. No chance of them getting overweight is there? Nick is a great expert to have sort out the swimming pool. He can interpret what has already happened, which trees to save and how to improve the landscaping around the pool. Really good insights into your process dealing with the interior of the chateau too. Onwards Mac Dan!
*dogs
A new project for me is building a bit of fence or cutting back shrubs. You on the other hand turn your hand to the most amazing tasks. I’ve endless admiration for your efforts.
Good to see Nick & Cameron back for an extended period. If it is not too disruptive can we have some live shows please.
I too enjoy the speeded up versions, we get to see so much more and exactly what is happening. Keep up the good work. Love watching,
It goes too fast to see what they’re doing. Fast drilling is a root canal sound- dreadful
So glad there's a clean up happening, hopefully all the tools will be cleaned up and stored safely and tidily
Glad to be seeing more of Nick and Cameron.
Another productive day Dan..
Congrats 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏
The sequence of work is always an interesting part to any job. I love how it all has been thought out,step by step, when to do things. No time wasted. Carol from California.
You've definitely got the righ guys to take down the trees. Can't wait to see how the pool looks once it's cleared out.
Dan, are you sure it’s a swimming pool? It looks like a horse pond to me; we have two ourselves. U shaped, open on one end, gradual slope and fed by a spring. It could have been converted.
Dan, do not know if anyone has told you Nick & Cameron this lately but, what you all are doing there at the Chateau is truly admirable. It warms our hearts when you mentioned your forethought was to bring the Chateau back to life as an Artist Instructional retreat for young artists. That is why we hang on and cheer you guys with every episode. Thank you, Thank you & Thank you.
Welcome back Nick and Cameron ❤❤❤❤❤ Looking forward to seeing the trees removed from the swimming pool 🏊
Every bit is progress. It's all going well Dan.
Such progress. I'm really looking forward to see the pool in water again!
Makes you feel nostalgic, looking back on the fireplace plinth being knocked out. Just shows how far you've come, Dan. ❤
Love the Professor Nick look! ❤
I’m excited for you Dan. Nick knows his stuff. Can’t wait to see the tools. Thank you. May you please take care and stay safe. Louisa. 👏👏👏❤️❤️❤️🤩🤩🤩
Good afternoon team Dan ❤
Coming in from a super hot 🥵 summers day down here…
Fabulous to see Nick and Cam’s back ….
Bothering sucker tasse’s over waiting for timber but it is what it is….
Sometimes down the line from now the poor Dilapidated pool is going to breathe life once again ❤❤
That mill is going to be a game changer!!!!😊
Great days work guys …
see you tomorrow
Good morning Dan, Nick & Cameron. Nice to see the doggies doing their job of supervising the work. Looking good there fellas. When is your workshop going to being installed. Looking forward to seeing all the tools you’ll need to do this epic job ahead of you, certainly will make the job easier for you.
I wonder if they're going to jump into the pool on a hot summer day. I have a dog that did that. Snow, water, Or the ocean. It didn't matter. They come up running with me with a big smile on his face. And then stroke out. Water driplets all over my clothes. 😂😂😂
Dan said Workshop after the roof is on section he’s currently framing up the roof
Don't get sidetracked on the pool Dan. It needs both you and Nick working on the upper levels and roof now. Start getting the chateau watertight.
@@PreservationEnthusiast I bet he would, if he could. As he said at the end of the video: Still waiting on the roof-wood. And without that..... well, he can do other things while waiting.
@@CalebBlackhand It's not just the roof timbers. There are other things that can be done at the higher levels of the chateau. They need to focus on that area. Repairing high level brickwork etc ready for roofing.
Only thing is, it may be too cold for mortar at the moment, but as soon as it isn't, he needs to drop back full time on that.
V206: Will be amazing to see that pool restored and filled again one day. It was once full of happy rescued children laughing and splashing about! When the chaueau is completed it would be wonderful if you could locate one of the children who was saved here - maybe more? Have them 'cut the ribbon' for the grand opening? If only Chaumont could talk.........
Child survivors ( now old men and women) have been found. Their stories have been logged in the Yad Vashem museum in Israel
The children staying there were orphaned from their loving parents and families. A very sad time for all and dangerous.
There are stories told by those survivors that can be found on the internet, also about the pool. The pool wasn't working any more at that time when the children were there, and some children tried to fix it but it couldn't hold water any more. They did go to the little lake further down the road.
CAN YOU IMAGING THAT POOL WOULD BE READY TO SWIM IN IT, IN THE SPRING and summer? oh lord, heaven on earth
A clear Jeremy Clarkson "POWER" shout at 1:16 ! perfect !!!😂
Don't forget to check the government for scientific hydrogeological maps. That's the source for water.
To eventually restore the outdoor pool would be amazing …
Love watching the dogs, Anna enjoys running around. I enjoy watching your vlog.
Looking forward to seeing the Mill in action. Fantastic to hear and look forward to seeing what gets manufactured from it to be repurposed at the Chateau. Awesome team
Thanks for the update on the community page - I was starting to think something had gone wrong.
Good job and amazing other projects with the pool clearing Dan you have all my respect for what you do with your chateau
Damn it does my heart good to see Nick reading instructions again! lol Interesting video.
Yeah is strikes me as a “ let’s look at the picture and figure it out” kinda guy! lol
I live in a 280 y.old granite nobleman's home in NW Spain. We have a very similar "pool" (lined on the side &floor with stone) to this, but it is NOT a swimming pool. Rather, a natural spring runs into this area, where water is accumulated (roughly 60k litres). The water can then be released under pressure via one of 2 drainiage holes +/-25 cms. dia. located in one of the vertical walls, at the base. Surrounding fileds located at a lower elevation can then irrigated at will. My counsel is to go slow at the baseline and look for the holes-- there may be roots to a wayward tree growing into the hole, so try NOT to break the stonework when removing. Good luck.
Ill bring my togs, when i come over to help you with the plumbing dude…!
I hope the pool becomes a pool again and not a garden feature. We're all happy for content that's gonna take a long time to do.
Whoo hoo Nick and Cameron are back. I wondered why you were working inside, I must have missed you saying you were waiting on wood. I am looking forward to you having that workshop. No more dodgy ramps, lol, though I secretly loved watching that. 🧡
Bless your heart Dan. It’s SO wonderful to see you getting the new equipment!! If the world had more people like you, Nick, and Cameron it would be such a better place for us all. Keep up the amazing work and know that your all appreciated very very much!
I started watching your videos about a month ago.
At the end of last week I went back a year, from the beginning and watching each video a few a day until I watching them all.
You are hard working and ambitious. I wish you the best of luck in finishing your château. Just take it easy on your joints. Don't over do it.
Also, did you have the château blessed? It did suffer a tragedy and any negative energy it might hold should be released. Just a suggestion.
Thank you for the content. Good morning to you.
Big Dan ,can never be clean enough, right!! Keep up the great work and we'll see you tomorrow!!
I did a lot of house repairs had finally decided to sit back and watch others work. You are amazing. 😊
I hope you get running water ASAP and electricity too.
Even if you repurpose the stones in the pool area and put in a pool to code, that would be such a nice addition to the Chateau for guests. (If you turn it into an inn or something)
The progress is mad! I love seeing the old swimming pool as well! Amazing, Lads. Simply amazing.
I've been watching your progress, it's so incredibly amazing.I love seeing the dogs too.. Wonderful
That was NOT Boring - it was Great Progress of Clearing - well done ! Saving the old Swimming Pool - that will be a Fantastic Project of Clearing and Restoring - cant wait ! Many Cheers from Australia !!!!
The jackhammer sped up sounds like a rubber chicken being squeezed hard 😂
Dan did such a poor job of whistling while he works he didn't even get a copywrite strike. 😁
Thanks for sharing another productive day it will not be too long to see your vision of the grounds with Nick and Cameron working with your own sawmill set up to clear the land of unwanted trees that hive no benifits to the property! Sweet dreams the dream team going feel like minus 30 in the morning wed in southern ontario canada stay warm! 😀😍
I just hope the well comes back. Suddenly going dry and not refilling in all that fall rain is so alarming.
One kid's memoir says the pool never held more than a foot of water during his time at the chateau.
Nice to see the switch up for things happening around the site (especially the pool) but sorry to hear abt the delay on roof timber. Somehow missed the fact a mill was going in! Great to be able to utilise your lumbar that needs to be removed.
Exciting to see the progress on the Chateau and it's grounds. Dan, Nick & Cameron you are doing a great job! Moving along fast too. The mill will be a good addition. I look forward to your next project. A old stone swimming pool very cool. 😊
❤The three musketeers up and at em!! All is well. Love y'all and blessings to all.
Today’s vlog was EPIC🎉
Once that roof is on he’s away! However the whole thing will start again in the other side. Looking at the pictures of what it used to look like that central roof is going to be a mega challenge
Hope u can figure out how to restore the swimming pool. I have faith u will. Glad to see u working on the house.
The dream builder team. Great work.
Nettoyage, encore plus d’espace ! Super vidéo 👍🏻
De supers projets avec Nick et Cameron 💪🏻👍🏻… et les chiens 🤭
Ce sera déjà joli au printemps !!
À bientôt !
🌸🌸🌸
I always feel better when Nick is around if only that I feel that Dan will be safe from heavy objects falling on him or him falling off other things. Although I also worry that the pups will be crushed by heavy machinery, you can see that the two of them are having the very best canine lives ever. Their”zoomies” are epic!
Wow Dan the equipment is really getting better 😂❤
The guests will be happy to see the swimming pool back up and running since it is part of the history of the property and swim in it.👍😊
I love Daniel's positive attitude
There's a vlogger called The American Vicountess who has an 18th century stone pool that was renovated (wasn't overgrown like yours). Might give you some ideas.
I am concerned about the Well that Dan said dried up for no reason. I hope
you can get another one in place soon.
Jeff❤
Hmmm....did I miss a day? Hope all is well.
Rain or shine these guys really pull out all the stops
So much getting done 👍🏽