Thanks, Stephanie, for reading a snippet of Aloysius the Ram at the Bric-a-Brac - and for supporting this project. Special appreciation to Isabelle for all your encouragement and, of course, to the hero Scotman, Gerry, for your constant support and friendship. It means a lot and it means a lot to the charities involved. 100% of proceeds from sales go to paediatric brain cancer research and family support. Jo Rothwell x

@mariapetras2654

Жыл бұрын

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🙏✨💜

@teepeeX

Жыл бұрын

Where can we get book in Australia 🇦🇺 thanksJo

@jorothwell7908

Жыл бұрын

@@teepeeX Sorry, cannot seem to reply - it keeps disappearing.

@lingell7428

Жыл бұрын

I got the original book when i was at Lalande , just ordered the new one . Thank You x

@Vee-zx6eh

Жыл бұрын

Brilliant book Jo. Greetings from Acheron, Victoria

I laughed so hard witnessing Gerald in his tartan costume.

To all la landers: You all have a great knack of keeping things real for us. Sharing your joys and sorrows, and “carrying on” in spite of sadness, is so sincere and rare in this big world of U Tube, and vlogging. All people you have introduced…friends, guests and other chateau owners have the same traits. Keep it up. We all hope that you feel our love and support through your highs and lows. Will always be a big fan of Chateau Diaries.

Oh Stephanie! You looked so much happier by the end of your trip, I'm so pleased, wishing you peace& happiness! X Happy Birthday Gerry x

Love Gerrys joke about the black gloves...'the last time he wore black gloves he got 3yrs'...😂😂😂

Stephanie you make my heart sing, no matter where you are, ie. fancy hotel, in the desert on a camel or in a brocante you find the joy in each place. Thank you for sharing Jerry's birthday in Dubai as well as the little side trip with Michael with us.

We have enjoyed spotting Michael in the F1 coverage this season... we've spotted him on screen twice already!

@MichaelPottsF1

Жыл бұрын

Brilliant - my mum plays that game too :)

Tell Michael and Getry, what they need for the bread oven is a blowpipe. Take a 1/2" length of copper tubing. We flare one end and sand the sharp edges. Then smash the other end so it's an 1/8" slot to focus the air ar the base of your fire. I've watched all your shows since lockdown started. Living vicariously through you all. Thank you for the inspiration.

Oh! Stephanie, this is just what you needed. Being with Gerry, he was so important as he was always there when you were growing up, sharing his birthday and lifting your spirits. Michael knows you so well and brings out the adventurous side of you. I do hope you will slowly return to your bubbly self again. So its Happy Birthday Gerry, well done all 💕🇦🇺

@MichaelPottsF1

Жыл бұрын

I try :)

Happy Birthday Gerry!! We adore you. This was an amazing birthday and location for Gerry's Birthday. Beautiful accommodation's. Loved the camp also. Love to all ❤

@irenebrown3144

Жыл бұрын

What a beautiful site from the top of the tower.😊❤❤

Gerry in his Abdula tartan had me in stitches 😂😂😂😂he has such a great sense of humour. Love it 🥰

Happy Birthday, Gerry 🎉 you are hilarious as usual 😂😂😂 we missed you … Stephanie, It is soo nice to see you laughing, cheering up ❤

Nick is a true Tree Doctor, does he have a blog? Yes isn't it amazing there are two chaples, thank you Phillip for your work, yes help Stephanie with style. You have the taste of fashion to me. Yes Mr. Micheal Potts the photographer. Yes awesome!!!

From being in the doldrums to having a great smile, is great to see, it took 2 great men of your life to achieve this, Scotman birthday bash and Michael 's desert safari. Im just glad all is well. Great to see the where the original chapel was, Well done Philip, you have a very keen eye. I love the dresses, you looked amazing in them. You would look fantastic in a grass skirt. 💕Xx

Phillip has a sharp eye for detail and color,he looks very handsome today,always smiling and happy,love..⭐️🌻🆒🥇🦋🇺🇸

As soon as Gerry came on I couldn’t stop smiling. His zest for fun is a tonic. Loved the old CD music too. Like the good old days xx

I admire you, Stephanie for your empathy and kindness towards others. You have a big heart, full of love. I’m so glad you took this trip with Gerald, Michael, and Ohillip and made happy memories. God bless you.💋

I completely get what you said about how after losing your father people leaving made you disproportionately sad. I’ve experienced that also. Great video again , beautiful scenery!

Stephanie I am so glad you are feeling better. Michael is such a wonderful person and friend

Happy Birthday to Gerald and big thanks to Stephanie for taking us along on this extraordinary adventure. Sheer joy from beginning to end. Lifted my spirits🙏❤️

@gabschasse600

Жыл бұрын

Yes !!

This was a WOW! Dubai experience for Gerry was fantastic, the Tower, the hotel and the fountain. The second Hilton was magical, camel ride and scrumptious food. Well done!

It's ok to take breaks from sadness once in a while. Glad you got to have so much fun with such awesome people.

How perfect that the pigeons welcome you just like in your tower at home! That second hotel has so much atmosphere. You lucked out!

Scotsman’s Arabian tartan styling was awesome. Always full of surprises is he.

Seeing you descend the escalator in T3 made my really happy and missed Dubai more. I lived and work there for 9 and a half year and decided to move back home to the Philippines when I lost my job at the start of the pandemic. During that time I discovered your Channel through Bordeaux Life. 2 years on I’m watching you on a video land in a city where my love for Chateau Diaries and the Lalande family started. It’s like being back in Dubai, but with you guys. I can see they you guys had a blast. To Gerald, happy birthday 🎉

Michael is a great support for you x

@MichaelPottsF1

Жыл бұрын

I think we all are, everyone on the channel gives her such energy!

Great to see Nick & Michael flying in to support their friend ❤

Smart to wait until rains are more plentiful before planting the future garden. Crossing my fingers and saying prayers for refilling of your ground water supply, Stephanie. 🙏🏻☔️ beautiful cashmere jumper dress! Love Lilysilk… lovely products. I swear by silk pillowcases for my curly hair health. Michael is such a happy bright spark in this world- so great that he popped in to cheer Stephanie up! And it goes without saying that Scotsman’s superpower is his endless dad jokes and joviality! 😂 Happy Birthday Gerald!

Loved watching Nick’s expertise with trees and just saw him helping Dan on his chateau videos!! New dresses, exotic hotels, camel rides in desert, cheerful Scotsman and dear friend Michael Potts joining you for another adventure. What a great experience to share with us and all your dear friends of LaLande! Enjoyed Philip’s original chapel discovery! He was so excited! 🥰🥰🥰🥳🥳👍😊❤️❤️

WOW Michael and Stephanie looked so good in Dubai !

Michael Potts!! always a delight to see him around

One of the best ways to navigate grief or depression is to change your environment through travel or furniture rearranging. Dubai is beautiful. Glad you're feeling a little better. P.S. a new puppy can help with grief.....just saying...😂😂❤ (Ppsttt. I got your back, Philip 😉)

@annaibarra3447

Жыл бұрын

😊😅❤

@JustSaralius

Жыл бұрын

Any age dog really! 😉🐕

@jomeyer13

Жыл бұрын

love that. that was mine rearranging the furniture, it was part of my way of cleaning too. until pieces got too heavy

Stephanie, Scotsman & Michael! Thank you for taking us along with you to Dubai!!!!! Incredible

Happy Birthday Gerry! How wonderful to spend it with Stephanie! Always great to see Michael as well. Thank you so much for taking us along on your two holidays :)

Love nick. He's amazing!! Talented and unbelievable knowledge

Thanks Stephanie! So fun. Of course going to the corner gas station with Jerry would be fun! He is amazing. ❤

🎉Happy Birthday Gerald from Queensland Australia 🇦🇺. So nice to see you and Steph off on a trip together I think it was a great way to uplift the energy of the vlog that we all need at the moment. Life personally and Globally is particularly difficult so it is great to see some love and light again. Just keep moving forward Steph ❤❤

Gerald we can't do with out your great personality. Thank you Stephanie, just what the doctor ordered. Enjoyed video.

What a joy to see you being happy, Stephanie, with Gerry on his birthday- He smiled all the time- The storybook reading for goodnight was unique. And with Michael- such a great friend!- in this beautiful city and desert surroundings. Thanks for showing your quality time journey.

I really appreciate this post, it made me happy to see Stephanie with Scotsman Jerry and Michael. Loved the adventures, be happy ❤

Abdula MacGrady! 🤣 I love Gerald so much! Gerald, Michael Potts and the elusive Nick. The family is back together!

I totally feel you, as I am in mourning too. A cardiologist told me (after I ended up at his office with a panic attack) that I need to go out and put on makeup, do my hair, do my nails. It helps a little. My mother, being the glamorous lady that she was, would have loved this way of dealing with the loss of a loved one. Thing is, you're not alone Stephanie! We're in this together, I hope this helps a little. It sure helps me! Sending you a massive hug

Not my kind of trip given issues of human rights and things, but I am so glad it was special to you and brought you joy. I mean that. I wish you and all Lalonders all the very best during these challenging times. Thank you for sharing!

I can see Nati doing the hair swish dance as she has beautiful long dark hair too. Glad to see you, Gerry and Michael having a wonderful time in Dubai 🤗

What can I say? You always make interesting and beautiful videos, Stephanie. Nice to see Mike with you.

I'm so moved by this vlog. You were feeling really down but you pushed yourself to be there for someone you love anyway. That's true ❤. And, seeing how happy Gerry was to be there with you celebrating his birthday must have made it all worth it. And your effort was paid back double because you yourself felt better at the end too. 💜

Would you consider doing some Hugelkulture? It'd be a great way to utilize debris from land clearing & help as an aid with drought conditions, too. Also, a Big Happy Birthday! to Gerry - so glad you were able to celebrate in style & take us along on one of the best adventures yet! Much love & thanks!

@teresacarle294

Жыл бұрын

🤣Very disappointing news about drought predictions in France 🇫🇷 , but much better to discover it before the 🪴 plant 🪴purchase & labor💰. As Nick stated, new plants need a lot of water💧 at the start to fully establish them. Putting pause on plans is tough, but good in the long run. We've certainly struggled with water 💦 restrictions in the 😎Golden State. They simply come in returning cycles🔄. Although record breaking 🌨snow & rain🌧 this Winter from North to South & East to West has caused some chaos & tragedies. The good news is our deeply depleted reservoirs & lakes have topped up a bit & been replenished. 💫Hallelujah! Late last Summer we had a legion of firefighters battle a 🔥wildfire in the hills above my home🏘. 🚁Special helicoptors were forced to dredge up MUD from local reservoirs in lieu of sufficient water💧to drop on hillsides 🙉. Along with a huge contingent of brush tactical team that converged upon us. They did a phenomenal job stopping the advancement to a few hundred acres. 😮It was in the same footprint of the 2017 La Tuna Fire🔥 that destroyed a handful of homes & 8000+ acres. Even with outside help from other States, we had significantly less fire personnel 🚒 available at that time. LAFD & County were battling multiple major blazes in Brentwood, Santa Clarita, & Santa Barbara to Malibu. 🙄That was an exceptionally hard year for many Angelenos. The good news is God listens to 🙏prayers of the faithful. He brings restoration & healing of our land. 😁 You've made a brilliant suggestion👏! Much better than tarping alone. Hugelkulture is very smart both moneywise & environmentally. 🏆Excellent way to turn a drought to the ⚜️Chateau's best advantage. ♻️ Great reuse of natural & unnatural material. Dig some shallow trenches in the beds, fill with a layer of tree branch cuttings (vary pieces from 2-3"D×12-15"L). ✂️Also cut thick sheets of cardboard 📦 from 🎁Cadeau to cover that layer. Plonk good soil on top. Of course, you lay more cardboard on top of that layer to prevent the ground from getting direct sun☀️. Put yet another layer on top. This time regular garden mulch over the top to make it "pretty." 🌟 This will keep the ground cool & compost beautifully. It will enrich the soil for LaLande's future planting🌟!!! 🎉Yay!🎉 🤔They ought to consider discreetly adding (or burying) water💧catchment systems (or tanks) on all the outbuildings to catch even more 🌧rain for their future 🌱gardens🥬. The more water, the better. They have a lot of garden & ground to protect. 💚Bridget from Cali☘️ (using my pal's YT acct)

I hope you can check into the possibility of having Rain Water collection systems all over the property especially for the garden ! I hope you look into the possibility of collecting rainwater from the the chateau roof ! I hope you will be able to have a small garden closer to the kitchen and use the collected rain water. Small gardens work as well. Or container gardens.

Keep adding the wood chip to your garden beds this will hold and retain any water also look at getting aSonic Bloom machine for the garden it will help the plants absorb all the dew in the morning we use them here and never water and have droughts as well.

Lovely clothes. The striped dress is the perfect spring dress

Hopefully all the recent rain we have had including this morning we will be okay planting this year. I'm looking forward landscaping my place, but that will be a few years in the making. I love taking a break from my renovations by watching you all there. Thank you for sharing your journey ❤ Yay for Michael being back too 🎉😊

Wow Stephanie....what a wonderful trip....thank you for taking us along with you....amazing!

What a gift Nick gave you-the advice not to plant your garden this year, with potential water rationing, saves you so many hours of work and money!!! Nick's advice was a gift and truly priceless!!!! You are blessed to have the etchings of Chateau La Lande and what a find Phillip-you should see if any of the churches or old record books for the chateau, if they exist discuss the old chapel before1860. You discussed this with Patreons, so I apologize if you've covered this before (old records if they exist).

Thanks for taking us along with you, Stephanie! I loved seeing your vacation! And I’m really glad you got some happiness after some low periods!

It was good for you to see Michael he does cheer you up.😊

@MichaelPottsF1

Жыл бұрын

At least I give her someone to laugh at :)

I must say, that was thrilling. To enjoy all those Arabian pastimes and delicious foods, makes me wish I was there with you and Gerald and Michael. Happy Birthday to Gerald.

Wow that was some episode. I could visibly see your spirits lift over the few days away. Just what you needed before the return and start of the season. Life is so short, and spending time with loved ones is the greatest gift.

Happy Birthday Gerald , thanks for taking us along . Truly is a spectacular magical place.

Happy Birthday Gerry! It's wonderful that you were able to spend some quality one on one time with Gerry and Michael. Your holiday was well deserved and much needed!

Well that was incredible!! Happy birthday Gerald and so glad to see Michael!

The sunnies looked awesome with the striped silk!! xo

That was quite some adventure and I’m so glad it lifted your spirits Stephanie! I particularly love the ancient parts of Dubai and the desert 🐪 far better than the glamorous Skyscrapers. So glad you got to rest and recharge … Safe travels home! 🥰🌞🐪

One day I want you and Philip to sit down and react to the video of him arriving at the chateau. It would be so interesting to see your thoughts now versus then!

@tracypaddy4002

Жыл бұрын

Especially since they appear to be struggling right now.

@jomeyer13

Жыл бұрын

He and nic like family now.

@christinevr7698

Жыл бұрын

I would love to see this. I remember that first episode when Philip appeared -during a summer Cadeaux. Who knew he would become such an integral part of Stephanie’s life and the future of LaLande.💞

@scot76thistle51

Жыл бұрын

@@tracypaddy4002 what do you mean struggling? Relationship?

@maelys1561

Жыл бұрын

@@christinevr7698 do you remember when this video was released?

Happy Birthday Gerry! So good to see him and Michael Potts! Just missing your mummy and Percy ❤

@MichaelPottsF1

Жыл бұрын

I've just visited Isabelle and Percy in South Africa :)

Old Dubai looked much more interesting than all the glitzy new buildings. The markets looksd fantastic as well!

Stephanie, thank you for taking us along on your fabulous trip to Dubai. Jerry looked so happy to be celebrating his birthday in such a fantastic location with you and of course we all enjoy seeing Nick every time he is available to visit with you and the gang. Have a wonderful trip home and give everyone our best wishes. Hugs, Kathy USA

Love Nick. When can we see Nick and Dan at the Cadeau at the Chateau? That would hysterical. 😂

@annettebaker4357

Жыл бұрын

❤❤❤❤

Thanks Stephanie for sharing your trip so eloquently. You are class , also Gerald and Michael…….wonderful.

Wow that was a great trip. Thank you Stephanie for talking us along. Gerald had a lovely time for his birthday so it looked. Michael handsome as ever. Xx

A lovely journey, it lifted my spirits as well! Thank you for taking us all along with you.

What an amazing adventure and what great people to be with. You are blessed with great family and friends for sure! I can’t wait to see Michael’s pictures of the trip.

@MichaelPottsF1

Жыл бұрын

I am in the middle of editing those - there are some lovely ones :)

Lovely to see you smiling and in joying your self just what you needed for sure it's great to see Michael you both were having a great time

@MichaelPottsF1

Жыл бұрын

It was brilliant!

This was swell, it actually does help to leave the day to day for another place...I loved your trip with Jerry to Dubai. Michael was a huge treat..bless your joy!!

Loved this episode . Cheered me up on a grey London evening .

I'm so glad you chose to go to Dubai after all, and celebrate wonderful Gerry's birthday, as well as spend time there with Michael Potts. It's best to do things that lift our spirits and remind us that we can feel good again, despite the devastating circumstances. Thank you for sharing this time with us, dear Stephanie. It was a treat! And I just checked out LilySilk. The prices are rediculously reasonable!!! They don't have NZ dollars, but Australian dollars are close enough. Much love and big squeezy cancerian cuddles, 🤗Jacqueline from you-know-where 😁

Yay, it’s Michael Potts! 🙌 Happy Birthday Jerry! 🎉🎉

Glad you got a trip to relax and enjoy your friend Micheal and Celebrate Scottmans birthday 🎉 Hap0y Birthday Jerry.

What a life! Thanks for the peek at 'old Dubai'! Loved this happy episode.

Happy birthday, ScotMan! Many happy returns. :)

You’re braver than me, I was terrified being so high up and couldn’t move near the window. Stood back and hugged the internal wall 😂

You cheered me up, Stephanie. I had a great belly laugh at your quad montage with Michael. I hope you are feeling better soon, too.❤

Thanks, Stephanie. What a trip to share with us. Just beautiful. Gerry makes my day! He is a gentleman and an outstanding Scott.

I’m so happy the trip made you feel better. It’s never easy losing someone you care for. I’m glad you’re getting back the sunshine we all love but know it’s ok to be human. We all can relate xoxo

@terantruitt66

Жыл бұрын

What happened? Who did she lose?

@melissamoore1648

Жыл бұрын

????

@janettegates8351

Жыл бұрын

She didnt know her at all.

@christina_papou

Жыл бұрын

@@terantruitt66 I can’t remember how you write the girl’s name and I mean no disrespect in that but it was the girl the gave the scholarship in Africa. She died unexpectedly and it’s shaken the entire household. We don’t know details and it’s not our business to know. I just know when losing someone so young is definitely hard.

@christina_papou

Жыл бұрын

@@janettegates8351 how do you know what their relationship was like? Pls have empathy when people are going through hard times.

I remembered coming from London after 9/11 to the States and the whole plane cheered when we touched ground in San Francisco!

That was so much fun, thanks for taking us along. You are so good at editing your videos, I loved it.

Love this so much I've watched it 3 times. Happy Birthday Gerald! Safe travels all!

Abdulla McBrady - LOL!!! Gerald is a tonic.

Lovely Stephanie, I’m so glad you got to have some time away to mend your heart, and head, after the recent sad times you have been going through. It’s so good to see your spirits boosted by your old and true friends, and family, who are there for you when you need them. You are much loved, and rightly so, you give so much of yourself to others x

@deirdreball3731

Жыл бұрын

Beautifully said

Haha. I laughed out loud seeing Gerry in his Dubai tarten outfit 🤣gotta love him💞 I love that red Cashmere dress, red is my favourite colour. I would love to visit Dubai, thank you for taking us along with you.

The red cashmere dress is so nice! I definitely want one!... I've been to Dubai three times. It's such a fun place! The shopping is my favorite part. The fabric shops are full of jewel-like fabric from floor to ceiling. I spent hours looking at fabric alone!

This is Jenn Thomas , your companions on the Safari. Loved watching your video! So great to have met you all.

I also laughed out loud literally, when I saw Gerald in his tartan headdress. Too funny! Glasses were the perfect touch too.

How exciting to hear of Philip's discovery of the original location of the Chateau's chapel in the Lost Tower. It makes historical sense because a castle's chapel was very often built in the upper floor of a perimeter tower or near the main gate in the belief that it would offer divine protection over the most valuable parts of a castle's fortifications. For Stephanie's fun bit of gift unwrapping from LilySilk, what beautiful knits, cashmere and silk... and the color of the silk pillowcases is awesome. Gerry's comment when he stepped up to the counter using the little rainbow colored steps cracked me up. As for the naughty pigeons on Michael's balcony, well, you have to forgive them as they are considered symbols of peace, fidelity and faith. That's all for now. Dubai everyone from Palm Springs.

I just couldn’t love Jerry more 😂 What a character ❤

Thanks for taking us along.

Stephanie, at first blush, I was having flashbacks of Isabelle on her new mower. You recovered nicely though.👍👍

Happy birthday Gerald!!! I'm glad to know that you are aware of the connection you have about your state of mental health and how it's a similar feeling to what it was like after your father's death. Too many of us don't take the time to recognize why we are feeling a certain way and are just confused by strange feelings. It looks like your trip helped you pull out of that point but it's still okay to grieve when those feelings hit.

@courtneyeilerts5120

Жыл бұрын

I thought this exactly and how wonderful to Openly share❤

This made my heart ache a little yearning for the balmy scented air of Dubai. The fountains at night, the shopping! The spice and gold souks. It’s a lovely place!

Wilbur Smith is one of my favorite authors. He is South African, and all of his books are incredible. Warning, really bad things happen, and the good guy doesn't always win but the stories are so compelling. Sadly, he passed last year or the year before. The Egyptian series you are reading now is one of my favorites. Most are series, but don't leave out the small single stories. He has been published since the 60's and is missed.

Happy CAKE Day Scottman! Ahahahaha Stefanie's sunglasses look good on Michael. Amazing fun in the desert.