Phil, no one should leave nasty comments. That's truly abysmal. Take care of yourself, and don't let the nutters get to you.

Don’t stay away too long Phil, I personally wouldn’t mind watching a video of you clearing the gym or a video of the gardener cutting the grass, just take care of yourself ok?

@normamurray4450

Ай бұрын

I agree!

You made a wise choice to get someone to help you with the garden. At least you know they will come on nice days for working outside.

Getting help is a brilliant idea …

Single, older gal.. Now 70. Several years ago, my truck had a problem about 9 miles from home. I lived at the bottom of a forestry mountain pass and was broken down at the last,very small, town. No bus. No taxi. Nothing. And after dark. Could have called friends. But didn’t want to disturb during family dinner time. Called police who informed me they were not a taxi service. So, what to do? Pizza place. Still open. And I knew they did deliveries up the mountain. Told them the situation. I’ll order the pizza for delivery if you take me with you. He did and was great! Gave hm a nice tip. So grateful. Learning to live outside of city conveniences. Priceless life skills!

@deniseroe5891

Ай бұрын

We moved from the Metroplex two and a half years ago, out to 12 acres that is 17 miles from an actual town. Thank the Lord for family and cell phones! It is a learning curve for sure, lots of ingenuity needed.

@nicolethijs5428

Ай бұрын

You are a trooper. Glad you did not wonder home on your own, for 9 miles in the dark! Next time call friends even in the middle of diner! They can leave their diner to bring you home safely! They would not forgive themself should something happen to you!

@sillashaw

Ай бұрын

Love this!

@margielynch7196

Ай бұрын

Like the way you used your brain. A big boo to the police, to leave a lady in that situation is a criminal act! Glad you got home Ok.❤️❤️❤️

@janeharris6925

Ай бұрын

Quick thinking!

Phil please post so we know you’re ok! Just shorts would be fine …

I 100% agree with having someone come in to assist and you getting projects done while they are around... Decades ago, we made a 'house rule' that my husband isn't allowed to climb ladders and/or use the chainsaw without someone around... this was made after he did do that and ended up at the hospital.

I think someone to help with the gardening is a great idea.

Whatever you film is interesting because you're interesting. You think we're watching for the chateau but we're actually here for you; your generous soul, your warm smile, your capable hands, your humility, your introspection, your many talents, your can-do attitude, your willingness to try, your love of beauty, and all of your projects and adventures. We're glad to know of you and pray for your success and well-being. God bless you, Phil!

Glad you’re getting some help and looking after your health. Never take it for granted.🏃‍♂️🏋️💪 Take care!

Oh, Phil. Your description of disaster after disaster brought me to tears of laughter. As they say, stuff happens. So glad you're planning a safety net when you're working about the place.

You should film it anyway, just edit it down and overlay some appropriate music. It's kinda asmr. I'm virtually alone, also. I locked myself in the chicken run on a 10° F. morning and couldn't get out. Nobody to help, I finally got down on my back and kicked the run door apart. There was no way that they didn't hear me yelling in this valley, but nobody came. I was whistling so loud it would burst an eardrum. Stay safe and keep on keepin' on.

We all care about you! do what's best for you!

Getting help with gardening is a great solution!! A friend once tokd me " Do the stuff you are good at and pay someone to do the other stuff". Those of us that live alone sometimes try to do everything ourselves.... It is not always best! It can feel like non stop working... Whereas havung a littke help, can free us up to actually enjoy life now and then 😁

A gardener to help you is a brilliant idea! So sorry the machine elves are being mischievous!

Things always happen for a reason, and have a way of working out for the best. Stay safe

Phil, my idea is for you to sell or scrap all of the old bits and get yourself at least one machine that actually works 😂😂😂😂😂❤❤❤❤

I live with someone who wouldn't know if I was trapped under a car for at least 3 hours because it means coming out of the house and checking on me. Glad your getting some help as no matter how much we try to do it ourselves we sometimes just need another's help.

@pamelar5868

Ай бұрын

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Getting some help in the garden again is a good idea. You used to have someone to work in the garden a couple of years ago. It will be good company as well as getting stuff done quicker. The rethink is a wise move. 😀

Sorry to hear you had a miss adventure last night. It sounds like you’ve a real skill at presevering when things get tough. It’s wisdom to know, to have someone around when doing dangerous activities. You seem like an extremely personable person. It might be also wise to acquire someone to call and check in on you. Someone, who will be happy to help even late at night in times of trouble. Your friends really do want to help, and probably wouldn’t find it as bothersome as you think.

Your safety and wellbeing is paramount. I felt the same when i lost my husband many years ago. No one would know if i didnt get home from work. I sort of never wanted to rely on anyone until they're not there and suddenly you feel a bit vulnerable. Video's are great whenever they appear. Take care. X❤😊

Coincidentally Oz has started safety ads re working alone, good idea to have someone nearby for dangerous stuff. Keep safe and enjoy the lovely weather xxx

Videos of clearing out a room can be relaxing or motivating for others. You can put the camera in a corner, then speed up the video for posting. Enjoying your videos, hello from New Hampshire!

@catherinefromchristchurchn6508

Ай бұрын

With a relaxing sound track, no need for commentary or explanation.

I am glad to hear you are considering getting some help.

Great Choice! I also used to have clean up parties when I lived alone. Myself and 3 friends would clean and do yard work at all our homes over a weekend or two. It is so much easier and faster when we have help - some jobs require more than one person and that is just a fact. Someone should be "holding the ladder".

Phil, I can not understand why anyone would leave nasty comments about you! What the heck is wrong with people that do that? I agree that things like working with chain saws and wood chippers could be dangerous, no matter how careful you are. Good idea to have someone on the property during those times, just in case. Look forward to you're coming back as soon as you are able, love your channels!

Always good to have back up when tackling dangerous jobs.

Part time gardner is a great idea. Also, consider keeping spares in all vehicles at all times. !!

Where is lighting haven't seen him hope he is OK xx

@debshaw680

Ай бұрын

He was in the last video

😂 That tree is a jinx. You jogging high speed on the treadmill could be entertaining...but really, gardening is one of the BEST ways to maintain health.😅

Yes, we’d like to see you clean out the room in a video.

Not a bad thing to give you perspective Phil. Take time to take care of you. Hugs

Phil, you need a Yannis.

@lindamiller2723

Ай бұрын

That young man is a worker!

You CAN do many things by yourself, but it doesn't mean you HAVE to do it! It's wise to hire help on simpler tasks so you can dedicate your time to the ones only you can do. I would also suggest you try to find a professional organizer in your area to help you go through all those leftover belongings. It would make the process less painful and quicker!

My husband used to drive a forklift at work. The company he worked for had a rule there always had to be two staff members on site. I like that this is a rule you have decided on before any injuries occurred and because you see the good sense in implementing it. It also makes me happy that you felt safe walking 10km home in the middle of the night and that again it was a personal choice because you knew if you rang your friends they would come and help you. I hope my children (and their friends) know that I would always come and help them if they ask. I never want them to drive when they shouldn't because they don't feel like they have options.

Thank God, finally you're getting some help 😊 every time I watch your show I say you need help lol you're a hard worker but you're only one man. Much love from Oklahoma USA Jackie 🇺🇸💖

Murphy’s law: anything that can happen, will happen. Your kind of day Phil!

Your decision to tackle the potentially dangerous tasks when there is another person on site is smart. I have lived in rural areas and been the safety net for others doing tricky work as they have been for me. It’s just the rural way of life.

That’s exactly what we want to see!! We love a room clear out - put us on time lapse!

Please take care Phil. It sure is lots of work maintaining a home like your Chateau and such a large garden. Your good health and wellbeing is vital.

Surely if you had a spare tyre the problem of the car would have been able to be fixed there and then. I live alone so I fully understand your thinking of not having anyone around if something goes wrong...

Yes, great plan forward to have backup when tackling the dangerous stuff in isolated places. Also have phone set up to 'SOS ring a friend', maybe check out a personal locator beacon device? Well done. Cheers

If I could do so , on the broken casing on the chipper I’d try some JB weld before I went to a to a lot of trouble , I’ve used it on many high pressure projects like engine blocks and well pump tanks etc, most if the time it’s a permanent fix.

Yes, get a gardener to help or get a landscraper to always do the yard. This way, you can do other things, or you will burn out.

Ah, geez, Phil. I'd be in tears, but then I am not at all mechanically minded. It's great you are prioritizing things. First: your health and well being. If you don't have that, you have nothing worth having. Second, you love your home, so being able to enjoy it, rather than being a slave to it, is essential. Pay someone to do the grunt work so that you actually have time to enjoy all that you've worked for to date. No one ever said on their deathbed: I wish I'd vacuumed and dusted more often. 😘 It looks like many of your fan live alone and have great suggestions about emergency situations. We don't all need another person in our lives 24/7, but we do need strategic plans.

You have plenty of room Phil , make a separate apartment, and rent it out . Take care ❤

I’m pleased to hear that you have decided to get some help in terms of getting your garden sorted Otherwise what is the point in living in such a wonderful environment You need time to connect and enjoy your wonderful home and gardens plus also time for you to reflect and take care of yourself Ps you certainly do not need to loose weight ❤

Those bad things seem always to come in threes. You should have smooth sailing from now on. It is a good idea to have someone there when doing a dangerous job.

Fly me over & I'll be happy to help for the summer 😊 I'm too much older to anything more than a friend, a good project manager & listening ear, but young enough to still do bunches lol...plus I've just hit the brink of empty nester & bored nearly to death .. good luck sir & dont pay attention to the nasty comments

Phil, u didn’t call anyone at that time, because people are with family - you are so thoughtful and kind! Bless you dear friend!

Love the music Phil. Thank you for sharing. Pity about the wood chipper. You’ve got the right plan to do something outside while the sun shines. Maybe you can pick up a wood chipper at a machine auction 🤷‍♂️ it’s all shaping up Phil and with help it will give you time to do indoor projects if you like. Enjoy your days Phil, we’re all here for you ✔️💯🏃‍♀️‍➡️

It was beautiful day in the UK as well today.

I realize that doing it all yourself is not always possible, I know all too well. Having someone help is a great asset Phil and not an easy thing to admit. You are NOT fat and maybe you feel like you need to be better with your health and that is a good thing. As we age it is important to take care of ourselves too. Not always easy but worth it in the end. Have a great day

Good plan to hire a gardener - hopefully they will have their own gardening equipment - wood-chipper, ride-on mower etc - to use until yours are repaired!

Phil that a great idea to get help

Love your choice of music.

Always have the local pompiers on speed dial. They don't just put out fires, they have a high level of training in emergency medicine. Take care.

A spare tire might be a good idea. I’m sure you thought about that on your late walk.

That would be maddening to have to work on every tool before it can be used. Maybe time for some upgrades?

@janetpendlebury6808

Ай бұрын

Why pay out for new stuff when the old can be repaired? That is the trouble with the with the throw away mentality around today.

Good point about soing soomme of the more dangerous jobs, having someone someone around is a good idea. I guess there are a lot of changes that come with the end of a relationship, but it takes a while to adjust and even to see things that just haven't really been an issue before.

You might be surprised at how many people watch decluttering videos!

If you are financially Abel to get a Gardner, just think of the time it would give you to work on the château. You need to way the pro and cons, will the financial out way personal gain. Health is more important than money.

Phil, I do know what it is like...one person moving/doing things takes a whole lot longer for everything..."it ain't for sissies" but it is satisfying, eventually, if you live...Getting help is wonderful. Get it if you can. I love your videos and send continued warm wishes for success. Bit by bit your momentum continues...Don't give up. There is always something you can do, no matter how small, then the next day seems to send some extra funds that enables the purchase of a needed mower or bark eater...Rewards seem to come out of nowhere...Best regards....

Good idea 💡 👏. Please get better 🙏. I'm praying for you 🙏 .

Yep I hear you ❤ Great idea for the help … Yes it’s all ways good to have a safety net around if just in case the unthinkable happens … Bummer about the flat type your a brave guy walking late at night ☹️we would not even think about it down here …

Always make sure you have a spare tyre, easy solution. But yes its a large property to look after so nothing wrong with getting a gardener.

I can't imagine the time it must take to care for the Chateau. You and your well being needs to be the priority though. Good for you getting some help.

Good idea to get help with the garden. Take care of yourself 😍😘

Some days, you wonder why you got out of bed! Happens to us all and, invariably it comes in 3's!!! 🤨

I don't live in rural France but I do live alone since my husband died. What to do in an emergency is a sobering thought.

Great that you are getting help. Take time to sort out your immediate future, just take care of yourself.

Can I suggest that you at least carry a cell phone with you at al times. A couple of years ago one of my neighbors went out for a short walk with her dog - tripped and fell. She didn't have a cell and because of where we live she was on the ground for over an hour before a car came by, picked her up, and took her to the hospital with a broken ankle.

@ChateauLife

Ай бұрын

Who exactly would I phone at 1am that I didn’t want to bother when I could solve the problem myself with a little walk? Like I said; I’d rather solve the problem myself where possible x

I love living alone, but I have been thinking recently about what would I do in case of an accident. My phone lives on my desk, I don't take it outside when I'm gardening or walking the dog or whatever. The other day, my daughter's maniac of a dog ran between my legs and I fell. Landed on my hands and knees in sand, but it did make me think. So smart man, remembering probably best to have someone else around for the dangerous stuff. The clearing up of your gym doesn't bother me. I'd watch it.

Where is your dog,

Its a brilliant idea to get help so that you have someone around when up ladders, using a chain saw and other risky safety related jobs. Its a shame other Chateau owners don't consider not only their own health & safety, but also that of their workers/helpers. Well done Phil. Look forward to your next video.

I don't know whether to cry or laugh with you. You are having one of my days and they are so frustrating but I've also come to learn that sometimes there's a reason unbeknownst to us. The planets will realign and things will go easier.

I have sound... no issues on my end

Great idea! Nothing wrong with help. And if you can post something, we love seeing you. ❤ even a short. If you can’t, we understand

Phil, you are a hard worker. You did get something done outside. Sometimes it just takes time. Even if you have 1 step forward and 2 steps back. Hugs Sweetie!❤

Glad you are aware that you need some help. It’s OK , take care

Phil I do have a lot respect for you, you doing it by yourself, all alone…and glad you are getting help for the garden…great idea ever..so you got time and space to doing your home…making it yours…and Phil we do watch you because of you. And I never can understand why some people leave nasty messages..unbelievable…take care, and looking forward for the other video’s , when you have a gardener doing the job, and you filming…

I'm so glad you're being careful it does matter incace you get hurt and are alone see ya in a couple days❤

Take your time getting things done. You need some space to regroup. It would be nice if you’d drop a note in the community tab now and then til you’re ready and raring to come back to us. I’m glad you got home safely! You have all my best wishes for your good health and safety! ❤

Getting a gardener is a great idea !

I love watching you do things and less talking lols I like it when your clearing things, it’s meditative for me to see.. I really like it 👍🏻

Oh Phil. They say things happen in threes, but it would seem you are going for three lots of three. I am glad to see you are keeping on smiling. Have you thought of volunteer help in the garden? If you have a local gardening club they could do volunteer help in return for an open day in the garden. Good idea to have someone around when you use a chainsaw. I am sure Billy or Yanis would help. Hugs from Tasmania.

Commenting to help your channel grow.

I look forward to all of your video antics. Please keep them coming.

There is plenty of room. Mini apartment in exchange for help inside and out? Maybe rent 2 rooms to 2 people, each working part time for you or full time, half renovation and half bar?

Brilliant idea getting a gardener and someone around in case. Yes, when we lived in rural North Island New Zealand having your car breakdown is no fun as the next signs of human life are 25 k away. Mean there done that many many times

This is the best part of the journey of growing up, when you can stand alone and focus on what is important to you and live with purpose. You are creating an awesome life with amazing friends around you. 🙌 thanks for letting us peak into your life in real time and keep those videos coming.

Good thinking !

Keep at it sorting out!

Yes, post photos!!

Good plan

Take care of yourself Phil will look forward to seeing anything you put out. Love from Canada ❤

Maybe time to invest in a spare tire for your vehicle? Take care of yourself!

Oh! That room for your gym is so pretty! That ought to be an inspiring place to work out! Go, Phil!

Great to hear you are getting some help with mowing. We had 3.5 acres in Normandy in 2003 with little orchard, boulongerie, barn and small stream. The ground was quite rough. bought a new key start, 18 inch self propelled lawnmower, 4 hours one day, same again next day. 18 months later, mower was scrap. Self propelled went first, rear drive wheels bar rusted/ snapped/ collapsed twice! Fixed by bolting it together in the fixed height position. Briggs and Stratton engine all good.

Looks like that day would be best finished just cleaning up. Everything from the car to the mower wanted to act up against you. Best to start fresh the next day.