Over forty years of neglect does not magically disappear in one year or two. I am astounded at how much your family has accomplished thus far. Clearing the overgrowth has been monumental and saving the structure has been higher a priority, I am actually thrilled with your restoration priorities. Your Grande Dame is slowly regaining her former glory. Kudos to your entire restoration ensemble!

I’m already imagining how beautiful she’s going to look with Christmas decorating this year

@jodiewilcox6772

10 ай бұрын

I thought the same thing. Beautiful white lights, evergreen wreaths and red bows !!

@LaReynedEpee

10 ай бұрын

Gonna be awesome

Watching the scaffolding go up makes me see how brave Tracy is. Like Terry, she doesn't seem to be nervous of heights. All you guys are amazing. Each with your own area of expertise.

One day at a time guys! Don’t let anyone make you feel pressured! You all do a fantastic job and things take time.

I enjoy every episode. To see your lovely hard working family restoring the Chateau 🏰 and bringing it to it's former glory.👌😘

I hope Johnathan never gets too old for Tracy's hugs and kisses. Getting that scaffolding up is a feat in itself. Keep safe all. It will look awesome when it is done. ❤

@JaniceStPeter

10 ай бұрын

Did you notice those long legs on Jonathan? Amazing little boy that's grown right in front of our eyes, not just his height but his skills on restoring the chateau.

@JaniceStPeter

10 ай бұрын

Love your blocking humor, Ash! 😂

The power washer is doing an amazing job getting a lot of the moss off even before putting the chemical on. Well done and so satisfying seeing this side of the building getting done now too. The chateau is looking sooooo good!!! Well done!

Jonathan is getting so tall he's really growing up he the apple of his nans eye you can see how much she loves him

Everyone has an opinion but some forget to keep it to themselves. You all work SO hard every day restoring your beautiful Chateau back to her former glory. Time and weather often dictates what the next job is and fortunately not the opinions of your viewers. What always amazes me is how smoothly Terry and Tracy work together, it’s so lovely to see. You all never fail to give me a warm, happy feeling, thank you. Keep up the brilliant work 💕🐥💕 🐥 👏👏👏

Your filming is amazing, and I can’t believe how much you all have achieved in a short space of time. To find time to bring us along as well , a big Thankyou 🤗

The Château has found its saviours. You are all amazing

@ashleywaters7198

10 ай бұрын

Thanks John 😊

I love how you learn and improve. You're a family of sponges, soaking up diy knowledge and implementing a better course of action. Case in point, that scaffolding went up in no time, and the herbicide is already making a difference to the roof. Great job, guys.

Having recently updated my kitchen on my own, back nearly broken. You all have my utmost respect for all the work you have done. Looking fabulous guys. X

Tracy I have said it before and I’m saying it again you will have washed each stone bye hand and I have nothing but admiration for you ❤

Lovely video - great cinematography and editing!!! While you're up on the scaffold the thought of "the last time someone saw these view was when the chateau was built" must pass your mind. Always fun to imagine what they saw and thought back then.

Ignore people rushing you to do canopy keep doing one job at a time as you are it all adds up

Everyday the Chateau looks better and better...putting the scaffolding up is a work of art ❤

Look how tall Jonathan is getting! I’ve thought many times what a wonderful childhood he’s having and how important he is to his family. Enjoy watching your journey. Sherry/Illinois

I think the part I am most looking forward to is when the glass goes into the iron work over the doors. It is such a stunning feature of the chateau. I will say, better you on those scaffolds...I am terrified just looking at you race around on them like monkeys at the zoo. Thanks for sharing and I enjoy each and every one of them. Your journey continues.

@TowlerAdventures

10 ай бұрын

They scare me too 😅 it’s way too high up there. I’d be frozen stiff in fear 😂

You always do such a phenomenal job with everything you touch. The chateau is looking spectacular. Please don’t let people make you feel pressured over anything with YOUR home. Everything in due course. And frankly if you don’t get to the canopy’s for one, two, three, five, ten or never years, that is your prerogative and your decision. Terry, I know the views are gorgeous, but I get so nervous with you up there. Many hugs sent to you all. xx

Wow...the drone shots amazing Ash...and you spend a lot of time on different camera angles! Truly you've become an astute video production company as well as skilled contractors.!!

@TowlerAdventures

10 ай бұрын

Right 🤩 they work so hard!

What a difference on the roof, it's going to look great! She's seems like she's a waking princess, little by little she's starting to show her true hidden beauty!! ❤ I'm really looking forward to the shutters being done and I imagine that will be an over the winter project!

@ashleywaters7198

10 ай бұрын

Thanks Connie :) 😊

You guys are awesome as I've said before, but your MOM is a Rock Star!! I just painted one room the other day and I'm good for a few years!! Haha! Great work as always!

I cannot believe that Tracy is right up there on all the scaffolding. BRAVO WOMAN YOU ROCK!

Loving the banter between Ash and Terry at the end of the video re just getting the scaffolding back up to clean the front of the tower- just going to wait a day between this job and that one! Terry looks hopeful, while Ash is cracking up at the thought of a one day rest between the 2 enormous tasks. For my fellow commenters- Ixnay on mentioning those blasted canopies- Ash is not joking!! Tracy is in her usual top form, hauling those huge shutters around like they weigh nothing at all. Great video filled with gorgeous Bird’s Eye views of the fields around the chateaux! Cheers! ❤️🇨🇦

@ashleywaters7198

10 ай бұрын

Thank you Rita 😊😊

@kathrynriggs2489

10 ай бұрын

I know I asked once about those " things over the stairs" and they answered. I think part of the problem is people don't read the comments. As much as that scaffolding scares me, painting and replacing the glass REALLY scares me. Glad to see that Terry is checking the stability of the metal for the shutters. It assures me thst he'll be double checking the rest of the metalwork. Stay safe above all else!

Wow you made putting that scaffolding up look so easy but it bet it wasn't. Such a lovely hardworking family and friends. Well done.x

Ash, about the awning…😊😅😂

Wow, that scaffolding goes all the way to the tippy top. It's a good thing no one's afraid of heights. That's 4 stories high. I'd be scared out of my wit's. I'm petrified of heights.

Congrats on the scaffolding & 1st step on the moss treatment. Loved Terry's dance on the high stage... you Go, Terry. Like Ash said, the shutter removal made a massive difference. Fantastic progress 🙌

Congratulations on 150K!!!❤ But for real, i can't believe you get to start on this side!! Woohoo!! I know it will take many weeks of hard work, but it is really amazing how much work you all have done, and I am for sure excited for this half to get cleaned.

You learn’t a lot when cleaning the other side of the chateau so I think this side will be easier to do. It’s true that taking down the shutters gave the Lady an instant facelift. Soon she will be sparkling clean, amazing us with her beauty. All thanks to your hard work and unfaltering love for her. Thank you for another great vlog, I look forward to watching each and every one of them. 💗

Cleaning the front and getting the windows done is making a terrific change!Great work 🙂 👍 👌 😀!

I was wondering what we would be treated to today - paint or cleaning. This is the only cleaning I'm excited to see lol.

@leticiaclarke8992

10 ай бұрын

I would love you to wear a hat and a harness just to keep you safe xx

Great to see the cleaning start in the other side of the chateau. Always enjoy the little chat with Terry and Ash at the end. Ash being totally over the canopy questions gave me a LOL. 😂 Looking forward to this project being completed in record time (maybe not before dinner 😂) because you are now familiar with the process. Be careful up there!

@ashleywaters7198

10 ай бұрын

Haha Thank you 🙏 😊

@reladie

10 ай бұрын

😂

You all are so cute, we are just excited to see everything done now. I do love seeing all the progress of all the different jobs. That is a big property in pretty rough condition and it is coming along very nicely.

I am pretty sure that Ash is done with canopy questions. :) The amount of prep and work to wash off the roof and walls is huge. But the payoff makes it all worthwhile. The Chateau is looking SO lovely and cared-for.

@ashleywaters7198

10 ай бұрын

Thanks Sandra 😊

@goldenineke

10 ай бұрын

I thought it was funny how he got rather stroppy!

Terry's little scaffolding dance reminded me of one of the musical numbers, "Cell Block Tango" in the musical "Chicago" 😄.... As always, a thoroughly enjoyable video. Can't wait for Sunday's video.😊

I'm sure many feel as I do: that we are right there with you along every step......not up on the scaffolding of course! I'm no fool! Such great work, as always!

So good to see you making great progress. Love Tracey's easy smile. You are all such an inspiration and a pleasure to watch. Thank you xxx

Seeing you all always brightens my day! I laugh along with all the giggles, and cheer you on as you tackle all these incredibly hard jobs. Thank you for sharing yourselves and your journey with us!

@ashleywaters7198

10 ай бұрын

Thanks Lora 😊

It looked like some interesting challenges putting up the scaffolding up, However I know you are very used to putting it all up now Loved the dancing made us laugh and smile !! I can not wait to see everything coming along. The product Spado you use on the roof works amazingly unbelievably well. Ash's Drone filming Camera work looked great !! You are going to have a home that you can love a lifetime. New York has been kind of rainy and cooler than it should be all Summer I see it has been a rainy Summer in France. Carry on the good work.

Always a pleasure to join you on your venture, I've done much restoration myself, though more on a bungalow size rather then chateau, but it's all hard work and worthy of a good set of overalls, love them Tracy...cheers to the end of the day...!

Fantastic progress on the front facade. One side done, the other side started ❤ The views are gorgeous 💎

It’s amazing how much work you have all done!! It’s going to look beautiful when it’s all done!! Rome wasn’t built in a day ! It will take a while! Love watching the progress!😊

Terry you need to cherish you mom, funny she reminds me of my mom, she is now 94 but still going strong, she helped me move to Portugal from the USA, she was already at that time 89, but she cleaned all the windows and washed all the floors.., so I was thinking if you need a volunteer I will send her over she can give your mom a few pointers.. love it and be well

But are you going to replace the canopies? Just kidding, don’t block me. The results of the cleaning are remarkable. The chateau looks great.

Awnings are front and center which is why everyone asks 😂😂

I’m impressed with Tracy helping out with putting up the scaffolding levels! ❤😮! Thank you Ashley for answering that persistent question

@ashleywaters7198

10 ай бұрын

Haha. No worries. Thank you 🙏 😊

I laughed so hard when Ash said, "the awnings will be gettin' done, but right now..." I know I'm one of those people who's asked in the past, but I promise, I haven't asked in a loooong time. I trust it'll get done when it gets done. More importantly, getting this side of the chateau cleaned is going to be amazing.

Witam z każdym dniem zamek pięknieje pozdrawiam wszystkich

I love seeing Johnathan working away. He will get such a kick out of it when he is an adult running the chateau.

It is very exciting that your now cleaning the other half of the facade. Your a great team! I enjoy drone footage every time as well. Blessings.

I always enjoy your vlogs guys, the Château is coming along beautifully, Johnathan lending a hand there good lad 😊

@ashleywaters7198

10 ай бұрын

Thanks Cheryl 😊

By the time you’re finished there you’ll be real experts at chateau restoration🤣🤣

It’s looking amazing!!!! I can’t even imagine the amount of work that goes into each job yet it is coming along. You make a great team and I am always inspired by everybody. Not only the jobs but decor too. Everything looks so great!

I often wonder if you ever really were thinking of how much work this would be before you bought it? But your all doing amazing and it's looking brilliant! And I wasn't going to ask about the awnings,,I promise,,,but thanks for telling us again, for the millionth time Ash!! 😊❤

You really try to have patients with repetitive questions or statements. I Loved the shot of the wildflowers up the drive!! I have been waiting to see them all in bloom😊 I did a section of our yard the same way and they are beautiful now so I figured yours would be the same - well done Ash!! Johnathan is getting so big - love his smile best from Sunny Rhode Island USA

@ashleywaters7198

10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! The flowers are glorious! 😊😊

That treatment really makes a difference. Can’t wait to see both sides cleaned up. Thanks for sharing 😍😘

Looks better and better every episode. Love you guys!

Looks so stunning, i can see why people keep asking about the awnings, its gonna look french kiss when its done. love this chateau and beautiful how family come together ❤️

You must feel like you’re King of the World when you’re that high up. Of course, a King wouldn’t be cleaning, but you are working on a castle. 🥰

Congratulations on 150k you deserve it ! - I’ve loved following your channel you are all such hard workers - as soon as each vlog finishes I’m looking forward to the next one 😊 can’t wait to see the 400 and 401 finished 😊

I love Terry dancing while constructing the scaffolding! 😄

I'm so excited about all the jobs you guys are busy doing. You do them well because it takes time and a group effort. Love your channel!

Jonathan is Growing by the Day , He Looks So Well , Great Work Your Doing 👌👍👏👏👏👏👏

Bonjour! Je ne peux pas m'imaginer que l'on puisse penser au sujet des auvents que vous n'alliez pas les restaurer et encore moins de vous presser à le faire. Vous avez déjà tant fait sur ce château...! les gens n'imaginent pas le temps ni la dépense que cela entraine. Je suis déjà tellement stupéfait de ce que vous avez réalisé en si peu d'année. Je vous souhaite tout le courage et la prospérité nécessaire pour continuer à restaurer ce magnifique château et ainsi vous apporter toutes satisfactions d'un travail accompli qui vous donnera tout le bonheur mérité. bon courage Good luck

Love your videos! It’s so exciting to see you save this beautiful piece of history. I love watching your family work together. It would be fun to join in to help. Can’t wait for a new video; keep them coming!!

@ashleywaters7198

10 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏 😊

Scaffold dancing, tank tops, chateau repair, who could ask for anything more?

Yay! Can't wait 2 see the entire facade all done🎉.

your all making the most of the weather and the château is reaping the rewards it's looking ⭐️

🤣Don't quit your day job Terry!! I don't see you as a go go dancer full time!!!🤣 XOXO

It’s looking so good! Keep up the good work!❤

Chuckling about the rider about the awning. All in good time. Your chateau, your rules, your plans. Is, we are lucky enough to be along for the ride.

Tracy is an incredible woman!

Love seeing Jonathan pitch in!!!

Scaffolding dance 😂

It would be nice to see all the wildflowers along the drive if you get a chance! ☺️

You can already see the difference it’s making Terry. 😊❤

I will not ask about the can of peas. 😅❤🇨🇦

@ashleywaters7198

10 ай бұрын

Haha. Thanks Laura 😂😂

Nice one every one look forward to go Finnished job 🤗👍 (The canopys will take a lot of time ) hope the viewers were listening to the video🤔 🤗👍 Love Sue ❤❤❤🇬🇧❤❤❤

About the canop..........😂 Have you taken the time to stop and think about what yous have already done this year? I can't believe how much you're getting done and now the rest of the old girl is going to look amazing, crikey its beyond amazing

It's a good job you have a head for heights!! Not sure I could get up there!! Well done all. Can't wait to see it finished 👍❤️ take care all. Jan xx 👍🥰

Love seeing this progress……glad it is Terry on the scaffolding and not me

@ashleywaters7198

10 ай бұрын

Me too 😂😂

Was hoping you would be painting inside. Abe's lovely new curtains deserve to be seen in one completed room!

@jimmyconnolly3461

10 ай бұрын

David, the sun is shining so they are outside working. Don’t be too disappointed as you’ll be able to see Ash and Terry in shorts. 😉😂👍

@michaelflick1177

10 ай бұрын

@@jimmyconnolly3461 ha ha Jimmy!

Just getting the other side clean and with new windows will make it look amazing. It just so fun to watch Jonathan working with you.

In the south of USA they have hurricane shutters which are motorized to help close them. Being so far from actually being able to see them maybe it’s something to look into down the road. After the last hurricane in Florida it became apparent that there was one design flaw no power no manual override. As well as hurricane glass can’t break it to get out of your home when flooding is below you. Nothing you have to be concerned about

Enjoyed checking in with you all.

Can't wait for the end results it's going to look absolutely great Welldone the camer angels are breathtaking Have beautiful day Love hugs and kisses to you all Johann South Africa ❤❤😊❤❤

@ashleywaters7198

10 ай бұрын

Thanks Johann 😊😊

Awesome whanau (family)it's going to look great 😊😊😊😊 she looks alive already

You have inspired me to get down the shutters from the front of my house. I think that will be a next spring project. That and calling a roofer about our loose slate shingles... I wish you luck and safety up there.

Terry, I think the blue spanner has gone to Ash’s head. 😉😂

Glad you put that to bed Ash the canopys are something I am looking forward to seeing😂

Brilliant vlog. There’s me procrastinating about cleaning my bathroom 😂😂😂

Ugh as you walked to the end of the gutter my insides clenched in fear. 😳 I do like the removal of the moss!

The country side is just beautiful, and of course your chateau 😊

Jonathan looks more like Terry every day! Pretty soon, he'll be just as tall. So, Ash, about the canopies...😂 I once reglazed and restored an old commercial greenhouse. I sooo do not envy all of you and that task. I hope you can take them down to refinish the metal. I suspect you'll have to glaze them once they are rehung. I'd be tempted to pay someone to do the glazing due to the cuts, the height and access, and the potential for breakage. Plus, working with large slabs of glass is dangerous. Glad you all have a few sunny days to clean the outside - I hope it isn't too terribly hot!

My love to all Stay safe and well 💗 Always enjoy seeing you beautiful family can't wait to see the results Of both sides done really it's going to be gorgeous 😍

I have a question please? Is Terry offering any kind of dance classes?? LOLOLOL!! On a more serious note, it is wonderful to see the progress thank you so much everyone!!! I just love the determination and work ethic, it is just amazing. I so look forward to all your videos.

Every job makes a huge difference , wel” done to you all.❤❤❤❤❤

Ash, I couldn’t agree more! The awnings was asked about a billion times when you done the other side. I can confirm I exaggerated only a little. 😉