The First night, I live at chateau de Chaumont.
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BATHING ISSUES SOLVED! We live in the country with no electricity or hot water. We have a cast iron enamel bath, slightly raised on a frame, in a private part of the garden. There is a tin sheet underneath on which we light a fire to heat the water. When the water is hot enough we pull the metal sheet out and when the water cools we push it back under. If the bath metal gets too hot we sit on small timber boards. In winter to keep the bath warmer for longer we have a sheet of plywood we place over the bath that leaves enough room for our head to poke out. Also we have a black drum beside and higher then the bath, filled with water. The sun heats this during the day. It is one of our favourite place to enjoy a glass of bubbles in the evenings and watch the stars I think this would be a great solution for you Dan. Even in summer we fill it with cold water and jump in throughout the hot days to cool of.
Having a firebasket close by on the colder nights would be great. Not just for having a warmish spot to dry and dress, but for looking at when soaking tired muscles.
That chateau does not give creepy vibes at all. Wonderful
The children of the past, who also found some peace there, are cheering you on Dan. We all are. Great to see Nick back
If I survived the capture and had discovered just how those children who had been caught and sent to those consentration camps . I would provide my labor for free , if just to keep the wild from over growing . I would be just as loud as they had been about those Consentration Camps . Imagine this place had 200 people living in that place . Most people would of sent them away .
It’s awesome the way the dogs just stick around and don’t run away! Good dogs!
Most dog breeds won't run away...they know there is safety with their pack. Breeds like Shiba Inus though.... 😆
They don't bark either. You can see how they missed him . I am sure they are getting better care . They use to be slender and now are really fat. No exercise .
@@daisyblooms4813 I have a Shiba cross. We can walk her without a leash and she won't run away. Her first owner was very good at training. When it comes to her food though, Shiba through and through. She's worse than our cat! 🤣
@@merpasakiejingu ha! :-) I lived with a couple that had a shiba, Panko, and god forbid if someone left the front door open. Panko was GONE and blocks away!!!
Most dogs raised at liberty don't run off.
The dogs are gorgeous but the black and white one follows you everywhere i loved watching how loyal he was and truly enjoyed seeing the house all lit up what your doing is amazing
To live each day with no instruction manual. Pure bliss and talent. So entertaining. Thank you, Dan!
Totally agree! Absolute freedom ❤
@OzzyMoto2K10: You can do it too. It’s impossible to to think that Dan bought the absolute last château in derelict condition in France. Think of it: This is France so there have to be good deals everywhere. Buy one and start a RUclips blog! G’dye mate!!
I'm really enjoying to dissappoint you with this, Dan absolutely knows what he is doing and learned either from a teacher or a manual, be it in video form. This is not "Talent", this is just skill and training.
I know he gets information, but that is not like getting hands on training . Just verbal instruction is pretty difficult .
How does Dan do it all. He grafts, thinks of shots to film, sets the camera up, shift all the dirt and barrels and then has the skills and time to wire up a floodlit house. The man is remarkable.
Dan, I’m really proud of what you’ve accomplished.
I don’t think that you realized, what this chateau was, when you first considered buying it.
There’s a lot of humanity and souls in there. You’ve now become a humanitarian, in charge of something much bigger than can be expressed mate.
Your beautiful chateau, is a giant standing monument, to selfless love and the horrors of inhumanity of war.
What I'm amazed about is that for over 80 years nothing was ever mentioned about this place . What is worse is for over 50 years it was left to waste away . We hear about Auchawetz and Dachu all of the time, but when it come to something amazing like this Chataue not one word . What ashame it is that someone who survived would not find it in them to keep it from the decay it came to .
He did know. It was in the video of his first visit there. He researched it before he bought it.
It's hilarious how much I kept checking and checking and checking just to see when you're upload came through. Glad to see it's here and now I'm going to go and enjoy it!
Exactly! Me too!
hell yeah, me too!!!
No snark intended, if you tap the bell icon a notification will let you know when there is a new upload.
@@erineddy7999 You're totally fine, I have had it set to all notifications from the start and they only have it set for a few people I'm subscribed to but still I only get the notifications about 40% of the time. I wish I saw it more because I look forward to his videos everyday. I really do hope you have a wonderful weekend!
I thought of your neighbors, looking across the tree line and seeing lights in the windows after so many dark years. There is life in the Château again -well done.
Also the dogs can run down to tell the neighbours if Dan is ever hurt. Dogs are great at saving their owners!
It’s so awesome to see the progress you’re making and to see the chateau all lit up is the icing on the cake.
I notice how when the LaLand people visit and make a comment he has that problem . Example is when they stated how nice it would be if they could see the Village , Getting all of the Lights up was a big Goal for him . Then when they said he could shower at their place he made sure he did the best he could to make a make shift home. That folding table / desk and arm lawn chair to hold his computer and his coffee was cool .
Dans about nothing fancy… just brute strength and common sense. He’s great at his creative videos and music too! What a precious guy.
Hey, Dan! What good dogs you have! Great sense of guard duty, and resisted the urge to chase moving vehicles!
I think they missed Dan alot and want to be able to stay with him . Best way is to be on their best behavior . See how they both wanted to jump in the hammock with him .
No house ,No car, no Radio /TV not a single luxury long as he has Internet connection he will be very Happy our man Dan is Johnny on the spot... with spot and fluffy .
No need for tv when you have internet! 😊 We camped for 3 months once with three kids and the disconnect from tech was amazing. We could barely get texts to send. Rofl BUT we did have electricity so we could run a couple small fridges. The meals cooked over a fire every night were just so wonderful too.
No bathroom.
Thats funny . I tried to keep my White T-shirt clean while I was weed wacking and found it to be impossible . Notice how Dan never gets his white t-shirt dirty ? How does he do that when he uses that Lawn Blower and not one speck of dirt or dust on him .
No water
@@gordonnadolni Extra white T-shirts?
What a great milestone, Dan. You are a chateau owner AND resident now. So fantastic! You deserve all of this success because of your hard work.
You can say that again . I know he was worried for awhile with his Wife and kids moving him out and he had to find a place . The Air B&B has a
Policey you cannot stay more than a couple of days . Remember he said he was going to be homeless that was a real problem . Being in a foreign country can be pretty scarry .
As far as l know the boys and his wife did not move him out of his house in my opinion it, they agreed they had both changed and wanted different lives they are sharing the care of the boys. Dan stayed at his friends chateau for six months, his family also have premises nearby at one time he set up a workshop there. That is a spiteful thing to say sometimes Focus😊😊
Sorry the last three words should not be there or the stupid face’s.
@@gordonnadolni but this house is a ruin 😄 could he not find an appartement 😀
So glad you've got Nick and Cameron coming for 2 weeks. Imagine what you'll get done!!!
It will be ready to move into!😊❤
There’s something beautiful about the raw unfinished chateau. The lights were magical. So much to look forward to…so much to do!
That pile of rubble is going to be huge! I love the calm and comfy look when I see you with the dog. I would love to take care of you when you work there, but I know that is impossible. You maybe don't realise that you are a sort of a homefriend for all of us. We watch you every day and want to help. Take care my friend. 💋
Thoroughly enjoying the channel and the progress you are making, thanks for keeping me entertained
You seem so content being at the chateau! Your dogs are so cute and well behaved. Stay the course Dan everything is going to fall into place so this building can again provide happy memories for so many moving forward.
@@rebeccaeblin3413This is brilliant. I was hoping he would post. I have been refreshing for hours. I think I may join patreon now.
Today was a real supprise . I didn't expect him to be on Sunday, so that was a real treat .
Rest up tonight - tomorrow starts the intensive with your team!!! No rest for the weary then! Sweet dreams Dan!
It looks like Nick is going to be getting rid of alot of those mountains a debre around the place that is going to take some time
Dan, maybe you can pick up some of those garden solar lights and put them around your tent. Just a thought. Keep up the good work. ❤🎉
And pathways too…
Would make it safer too - especially if the boys come to stay
Then they’d be on all night while you’re trying to sleep!!
Plus attract bugs
RUclips pays him $250,000 a year. Not including the Patreon account. You think he is sleeping in a hammock?
CONGRATULATIONS on your first night at home, Dan! You will remember it for the rest of your life. Probably sit around the fireplace and tell the boys about at least a hundred times over the years. Can’t wait to see what you guys can accomplish over the next few weeks together. Sending good vibes that all goes as planned and that you stay safe while you work. 👍🪚😎
The chateau is so beautiful with the lights. Very, very beautiful building!
What are the dogs names! Glad they are with you to alert you to visitors. Cannot wait to see what Nick, Cameron’s and you accomplish the next two weeks! See you tomorrow!
Look at the 40 Tons of debree that was removed and the 6 feet in the Kitchen removed . That was amazing .
Lots of work about to happen with Nick and Cameron there to help. Yay!
Let there be LIGHT! The chateaux looks stunning all lit up 🎉!
What an achievement...... moving into the grounds of your own chateau. Lovely to see Stephanie and Philip visit. Great editing and filming. Love that you have the dogs for company. ✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅
I do so enjoy seeing Dan tidying up and getting ready for the upcoming two weeks of work with the excellent help of Nick and Cameron. Not sure what I am looking forward to the most: 1) removal of all heavy objects that are still inexplicably clinging to the walls; 2) removal of all trees and shrubbery growing out of the walls; or 3) removal of the moss from the pillar on the left. All in good time, and I will celebrate! 😂
For me it is the Floors. He mentioned about how Winter will sneak up and it is important to get that Roof on as a big priority !
I’m voting for indoor tree removal! 😂
Looking forward to an exciting week with Dan, Nick and Cameron. Let the fun begin. Thanks Dan ❤🙏
It was such a delight to see Stephanie’s videos of your early days! ❤
It’s so awesome to see the lights shining inside the chateau when it’s dark outside! Love it!
A proper respirator! Yay! It's great to see your dogs with you. They're good company.
I can not express how much I enjoy being a fly on the wall with your restoration. My joy is this very pass time. Thank you from all the chateau dreamers. Bliss to build.
I love how the first two minutes are just visual storytelling.
Two weeks with Nick and Cameron! The inroads that will be made in that time. I always marvel at the amazing things you achieve all alone but every time you have helpers, your progress moves along by leaps and bounds. It is clear to see that getting the floors in and, then, the roof, during the summer and early autumn will allow you to have the enclosed space in which to get the indoor fine tuning done over the colder months. But I have to say, you do. To realize just how intensely dark night is until you demonstrate it. I am glad you have the pupsters with you.
No words. OK, a few words: … I love being let into this world.
That's my sentiment exactly!!
Many congratulations Dan, 🍾🥂 your first night at Chateau de Chaumont.. wow... And huge congratulations on the celebrations with The Chateau Diaries tribute & the boost in subs... As Steph said when she & Philip came to celebrate your first night on site.... You have worked hard for this & soo deserve it. Now comes Nic Time.. woo hoo... Progress & chaos... Bring it on. 😜😜😜😜. PS hugs to the dogs, Buzz especially is enjoying his time with you ♥️ PPS: ROLL ON 300 SUBS 🥰🍾🥂
Anyone else up for planning a trip to help Dan out?! Down the road when the Chateau is stable. Trim work, cabinets, lighting, paint etc. We should gang up!
I'd love to go but I'm Seventy years old and my Wife is 75 just a little bit to old for that kind of chore . I get tired just mowing the one and a half acres of lawn with my Sit down lawn mower . Minus the creek and woods .
Never happen this is too staged…he doesn’t want help it’ll spoil his filming schedule……this is BS…at this rate he will still be working on this in 20yrs time ….
Probably a huge health and safety hazard to have people helping now. He probably will be open to the idea when it’s a safer site; I would imagine. I share your enthusiasm tho! It would be quite gratifying as anything done feels like a huge improvement!
At the rate his subscribership is growing he will be able to pay for professional help soon enough, especially to put the roof on that is a specialist job as chateaux roofs are complex. Although Dan is a very competent D.I.Y'er doing the roof should be done by professionals as he needs it to be watertight for the next century.
@@jmk1962 According to the article he posted a few days ago he's making $8000/month from RUclips and that was written before the recent explosion of the subscriber count. He should be able to afford some help if he wants to.
When I watched The Chateau Diaries earlier, that was great how they brought great food and champagne 🍾🥂 to properly christin the place! ❤ So glad to hear that you are getting more help soon.🎉 Can't wait to see the progress coming soon 😁
Good to see the pups again. You’re home now.
It is so nice seeing the dogs keep you company. I think if something happened to you there, they would go & get you help.
I'm sure the dogs miss seeing you every day and are so happy to be spending time with you ❤️❤️
Congratulations, Dan, the first person to live at the chateau for >40 years 🥰
Two weeks of Nick and Cam will be HUGE progress 🩷💛🩵💜💚
I'm just amazed at the apparent lack of flying insects when you turn on the lights ! Really appreciate these frequent streams ! Things seem to be progressing along nicely ! Thank you for having us "along for the ride"!!!
Beautiful seeing the lighting everywhere! Your sweet helpers are adorable, won't leave your side. 😊 Good night and a demain!
Dan, Dan, Dan!!!!
I can’t tell you how much I was filled with such pure joy watching you walk down the drive after your first night at the chateau, the first of so many to come…..
It was almost emotional to watch!!!
Then you followed it up with lighting up the inside as well as outside of the chateau, breathtaking…..
I do hope tough Dan that you set yourself work time restrictions, now your on site it’s going to be so easy to just do another hour and then another.
Make a deal with yourself to finish no later then a certain time and try to keep to it, your burn yourself out or even worse leave yourself open to having an accident.
Yes I know That’s easier said then done and there will be times your push yourself hard, but please do try to stick to a work routine and cut off time….
I had a different reaction to Dan walking down the driveway after his 1st night at the chateau...I was in wonderment, thinking, mail already?😄 But then, I realized it was Nick.
Dog is a mans best friend!!!! Its great that major accomplishments are happening more rapidly now. Leaves a peaceful happy vibe!!
Ya know Dan, when I saw the lighting go on with all the backlight spots in the rooms, I could have sworn I heard music and smelled a buffet and heard the tinkling of wine glasses. Out of curiosity, will you have a huge opening party with your patreon guests?? If so, I'll need to start saving my pennies for a party dress and a plane ticket. Absolutely love to be a proud part of this restoration...
That is so sweet of you!
I really look forward to seeing each day’s progress! It is 115 degrees (F) here in Phoenix Arizona…so I have to enjoy the countryside through your vlogs!!!!
So happy for you that you’ve moved onsite and that it’s peaceful not creepy. And you have dogs for company 👍🏼
Dan my hero. Honey, I must give you the credit you deserve. Though you have had help occasionally. You have been the primary source of the restoration of this chateau. I’m glad Nick and his helper will be with you for two weeks. Well my love until tomorrow. Take care and stay safe. Love ya 🍺❤️🌞🕊😇🙏🌹👍🇺🇸🌈
Those work inspectors sure keep a close eye on the progress.😅
Take care, Dan. Rest up for tomorrow. Your dogs are lovely 🐶🐶🥰
The chateau is looking beautiful with all those lights Dan. It would be great to see what it looks like from the drone angle lit up. ❤
How did I miss that you have two dogs? I sure am glad you love this place so much. It will be magnificent when completed.
They normally are at the farmhouse with Annalise and the kids. He's just watching them for the week
Maybe they are there to watch out for Dan, keep the critters away ❤😂
Those dogs so cute😂. It is so dark - reminds me of growing up on the farm and so peaceful- good for you- enjoy
Yes, it all reminds me of growing up at the home my parents built in what Was a very rural area with a creek, a swamp and a thick old forest. Heaven for children! I remember laying in my sleeping bag in our backyard in the pitch black dark and watching Sputnik travel across the sky. Hopefully, Dan, you will get to see some celestial wonders at your chateau. Maybe ask Santa for a telescope or good binocs for Christmas - or a housewarming gift. *-)
While you were enjoying the view of Sputnik my mum was giving birth to me 😊@catzenhouse
The images are so beautiful…. When I saw the lights on, I imagine a concert, or a ballet at your chateau. Please, forgive me if I’m too much😊
There’s no place like 🏡 home is there!🐶🐶🌲🐶🌲
Good job Dan the man and look forward to the crew returning. Rest up lad😴
It’s really getting to feel life home. Great job mate! Cheers.
Love the supervisors! I’m so glad that you’re staying on site now. That must feel so good. I’m glad it’s peaceful and not creepy. Most definitely. This week is going to be gangbusters. Looking forward to it. Thanks Dan. Sending sweet California vibes.💜🫶🤗😎🇺🇸
Oh great, Nick is back. Good morning Dan.
The dogs are hilarious! Love videos with no talking! At the beginning. Nick!!!! 💙
I think he did that to show just how quiet it is .
Yes, I can see you busy laying floorboards through the night. Thaught that as Stephanie climbed the ladder. You'll be finished before September, so no worry about pink girly befrooms! Seriously, well done❤
It's wonderful seeing the Chateau all lit up inside and out. Can't wait to see what you, Nick, and Cameron get done in the next two weeks. There will be awesome progress, I'm sure. Sleep well 😴
I do wish Dan could have Calvin . The one in the Orange Pants could also help .
Hello Dan! So happy you are onsite. Even those it is not in a caravan. But you have your 2 trusty and loyal dogs. God Bless you in all you do. Love the process 😊❤
The lighting in the chateau is a peek into the future as to what it will look like when the windows & doors are in & you’re living there❤Beautiful!
Congratulations Dan, that first time sleeping on your own land is a great feeling, I remember it well. Great to see the dogs with you too. The building is looking even more dramatic with the extra lighting.
Amazing achievement Dan, this will be the start of a new way of life for you, at one with nature. Well done. 💕🇦🇺
Is Dan divorced?
I’m so glad you finally have a place to call home, Dan. It must feel really good to be on your own land with some shelter
Dan yes the dream team together for two weeks is epic. The bigger dog loves you and follows you everywhere. Great companions. You truly looked relaxed in that hammock with the dogs just chilling with you.
Very cool to see your dreams coming true every day, a little at at a time, but still coming true. Much ❤ Dan!
Looks so good all lit up! Good job and glad to see you’ve got the dogs for company & protection!
You're taking GIANT steps now! I can't wait to see the next few weks progress! Your editing kit, coffemachine and dogs make your camping pretty civilized, considering it's your property I'd say your digs could be worse! 😉 Oh and I never got a creepy feeling about the place at all, then again I've never been on site, but I'm glad to hear the night is peaceful there. Lovely to see you have the dogs to keep you company, they seem surprizingly cool about the situation, that's really comforting!
If you take out the tile, save it somewhere for a mosaic garden feature with a story later on, fun project to do with the boys one day!
Sleep tight Dan 💤🙏🌻
I hope you are snuggled up and asleep,ready for the next two weeks. Good luck lovely man,we are all routing for you K🇬🇧❤
Happy you have the dogs and that you are in site makes things easier for you. Thankful you watched over by the pups.
Not sure what happened, but I kept checking to see if I would find your video, and I thought that maybe you were tired!!! It must be not easy doing this all by yourself, but keep hope your motivation up. Take some time to yourself as well Dan. 🍀
I’m so happy for you Dan being on site at the Chateau and having the dogs as your companions it’s lovely. You are making progress everyday 👍
It’ll be good to see Nick and Camron there to help you for a bit. I do not know how you do all you do on your own Dan. Cool that the dogs came to visit and keep you company. Will you have them for a while? I would imagine it could get a little lonely there all by yourself at times. See ya tomorrow Dan 👋🏻
Good to finally get confirmation about the basement tiles. Good you are future proofing and damp proofing. Nothing more luxurious than underfloor heating.
Happy to see you today Dan! 😊
I rescue dogs, Dan you already had me won over. Now you really do 💁🏻♀️🐶🐶
Dan, Dan the on-site man.
So glad you are enjoying the camping in the peaceful woods. I hope you closed up that hole... especially with dogs running around in the dark.
😲😦😳😲😯😮😦😧..
The first real night at the Chateau should be a day that is celebrated in years to come. good job! keep it up!
Love the lights on. The Chateau looks beautiful.Looking forward to seeing Nick and Cameron tomorrow🥰
Another amazing video Dan! You are so organised I would struggle to know what to do next!
It’s coming along Dan! You rock! See you tomorrow!
Hi Dan,
With the dangers of forest fire hazard, you should create a fire break of at least 500 feet around the Chateau. The trees are so close to the building. It is just a suggestion.
Mary
P.S.
You are doing an amazing job. Always think safety.
Same
Bet the neighbours love seeing the lights on after the being house dark for so long.
I dare say the nearby neighbor is not at all happy about a blazing beacon next door disrupting their peace and solitude. I know I wouldn’t be happy unless the lights were turned off early. People live in the country for a reason and one reason is not to have a neighbor whose house is lit up like a nightclub. I’m sure Dan will be sensitive to that situation as he would not appreciate the same behavior from his neighbor.
@@atomicrancher3745 I'm not sure how much the neighbour even sees of those lights considering his house is quite a bit below the château with a lot of trees on the hill between the two buildings.
Looking forward to loads of activity these next two weeks!
Oh my gawd. Is Dan wearing a mask?? OOOh, safety measures!!!! I'm so excited! Also, love the addition of the ever helpful four legged supervisors.
And I saw sturdy boots the last few Vlogs. Workboots?! Is this Dan, or one of his twin, triplet, quadruplet Dans?😏
Glad you had your lovely dogs there for protection and company. 🐾🐾🐾🐾
Dan, you might consider planting a rather large tree of some sort in a huge planter in the entry or main room to commemorate the state you originally found the place in.
You have such a fantastic channel, Dan!!! 😎🎶❤️ Camp Dan!!! 🔥 😎🎶❤️
Congrats on moving in! The K9 inspection team are a great addition too, haha! This week will be a big one with Nick and Cameron. Looking forward to it.
So happy you have company, lovely dogs.
Hope you have a good week and looking forward to seeing what the three of you get up to.
Congratulations on you’re first night in you’re new home Dan ❤ the dogs 🐶
What comfort having those 2 sweet dogs with you❤
It does seem like a long process, but you are doing it Sir Dan. Take your time. Good Job too...