After seeing the upstairs floors I can certainly see why Gwendolyn wants the chateau completed before anymore work gets done on the convent. It's important to have your own home in order for your self-esteem.

@GrandmaLM

4 ай бұрын

Amen

@wendysinclair-smith984

4 ай бұрын

And to continue on with the other activities that are also part of the plan???

@malina1239

4 ай бұрын

Their cottage is finished , they don’t live in the chateau . There are several cottages on the property where all of the family live. They use the chateau as a venue for events and parties and for Gwen’s retreats. So it will be great to have more rooms ready , so she can host larger groups at the women’s retreats 😊 That’ll give a lager income to put money back into finishing the renovations. I bet the kitchen is going to be expensive… and beautiful !!

What a gift has Simon given to Yanis. Lifetime skills. Yanis you took the opportunity and ran with it. Hard work and discipline. 💪🏻

@eletakelley7188

4 ай бұрын

I hope he doesn't run. Billie and Gwendolyn should adopt him so he can't run.

@cliveklg7739

4 ай бұрын

And tradesmen skills value are just going up, as there are fewer and fewer going into vocational work. Average age of skilled tradesmen in the U.S. is 53. When they retire, there is going to be a huge shortage. Some state are already spending millions on new tradeschools.

Simon and Yanis work really well together.

@clairetremblay3023

4 ай бұрын

Yes and so well!! :)

What a difference the plastering is making, it refreshes the entire space. Can’t wait to see Yannis do a whole corridor. He’s rocking it!

I do love how Simon calls us "Ladies and Gentlemen." It would sound odd from anyone else, but from him it's lovely.

No need for Simon to dance on the scaffolding. Watching the fluidity of his plastering technique is a dance in itself.

4 ай бұрын

I thought the same thing! Graceful and a joy to watch💕This Simon fan is already missing him

Loved seeing Ernest and Archie helping ❤ brilliant vlog and music Billy xxx💕💕💕

Finding my head moving with the sweeping movement from the trowel....Absolutely Brilliant...Yanis your doing well love how you are with the children

Amazing transformation. Glad to catch up with Simon's next week. Please tell Yanis that we are excited that HE will be plastering next week!!! He has been apprenticed to the best.

Jannis is learning well from a very knowledgeable teacher Simon !

That music in the beginning was perfect. I loved it. It's really going to seem strange not having Simon around, but I know you, Michael, and Yannis are up to the task. I'm excited just to see the walls plastered and painted. And the floors done. I can't even imagine how it'll be when furnished.

I'm a plumber, every day i use maths, physics and even chemistry - but plastering is a pure art. Love to see it done!

Gwendolyn must be very happy to see such great progress on these rooms finally, they look great.

I watch every day so I can smile and feel joy at the sight of Simon. Although I watch when he is away in anticipation of his return. ❤

@judithharrigan9944

4 ай бұрын

I see that I am not the only one who has a crush on Simon‼️❤️

@malina1239

4 ай бұрын

@@judithharrigan9944 I think there are 100s by now. He could be having a great time if he wanted to🤣🤣🤣🤣

Oh sigh...... I love your opening music. That's what makes watching your videos so relaxing. Oh sigh.......

Yanis has a great teacher and mentor. Something difficult to find in the trades these days. He’ll do great with the corridor.

I love watching Simon plaster. He is a real artist. Makes it look so easy❤

I’m 78 years old, living in Oregon. Just here to say I really enjoy your content. Also, it is a joy to watch Simon and Yanis work. Simon is a sensitive, consummate professional. I once helped with taping and floating a Reno, and making plaster smooth is a difficult task. I hope Simon will be back at some point. Believe it or not, I also attempted to become a nun back in 1963-64. Obviously, I rethought that goal. You’re doing a beautiful job at the convent as well as the chateaux. Given the age of the convent, I’m not surprised there are ghosts. That, however, is a subject for another day, another comment. Keep on cracking on…I’ll keep watching.‼️❤️💫🪅👍🏻🙏🏻🌹🎊👏🏻🎆

@gerryhartung736

4 ай бұрын

I'm another Oregonian, having been stationed in France in mid 60s, been in home construction, I truly am enjoying the Pethericks.

Hi Billy, The chateau is coming along so nicely. We are so happy you are back there, you home is so soothing and peaceful. We missed seeing the horses and all the wonderful things you all are doing there, hope Michael feels better soon. Love seeing Simon and Yanis working together, he has learned so much from Simon. We will miss seeing Simon but I'm sure he will have fun at his golf tournament. Hopefully we can see Michael's cottage renovation and the green house. The rooms and hallway are coming along so well. Even with the plastering that Simon is doing is making the walls look great. You are very lucky to have such wonderful people working with you. Everyone have a great day.

Thank goodness you have quite a bit of scaffolding from that generous company, as this is a tricky staircase to tackle. Simon has done a brilliant job so far and it will be Yannis's turn to shine next week. I am confident that Yannis will do a first class job as he has already shown us his skills in a previous video. He even excels at looking after the children. I would love to see Simon's farmhouse again as it is such an interesting building. Going to miss Simon so much again but hope he will be back later in the spring/summer. Thanks Billy. 🙂

Simon makes hard work look so easy!

Simon and Yannis are fabulous workers and their plastering is superb.

Great opening music Billy and great vlog. Making progress and the making of Yannis next week. Stay well all.

The plaster looks so beautiful, and the new paint color brings so much warmth into the space as well. You fellas have done really well breathing new life back into these rooms. I'm sad Simon is leaving us again, but Yanis has done such a great job so far, I'm sure you'll all be fine cracking on with things until Simon returns. I hope Michael feels better soon. I would really love to know what sort of fabrics have been chosen for these bedrooms, especially with that gorgeous warm yellow color. See you tomorrow! 💛💛💛

Looking forward to having a nose at Simon's renovation. Yanis is a true grafter. Get well soon Michael x

Yanis has come so far with Simon’s tutoring. I bet he really likes all the stuff he’s learned how to do as well. Looking forward to seeing how he gets on. I really am looking forward to seeing Simons farm house.

WELL DONE YANIS......GREAT JOB!!!!!!!! YOU CAN DO IT!!!!!!!! WOW, what a team.. masters of the plaster!!!

Nice job Simon . I am looking forward to Yanis for the plastering you have for him Billy. Loved watching🤩

Gwen must be happy that this is being done. The boys are so cute.

Simon is an artist, a complete master at his craft. Billy, you are a lucky property owner to have someone this professional around, and Yannis is fortunate to be an apprentice to such a skilled craftsman. I think Gwendolyn is going to be very happy with the results when this work is finished. You are all doing a beautiful job.

Billy your ‘mini-me’ boys are growing & learning from the best ☺️🥰

@marytaylor9185

4 ай бұрын

So great to see Simon and Yanis interact with the kids. Letting the two of them "help". Enjoyed seeing Yanis pick up Archie!

Love watching Simon and Yannis work together! Really going to miss watching Simon's smooth work! Yannis is doing a really great job and know he will do great when he's on his own! Everything is looking great!

Yes, I love to see the progress at your farmhouse before you go home Simon.

Going to miss Simon! Yanis is really doing well…….. I am enjoying the change to the Château from the convent.

It was great seeing Ernest and Archie❤ Great work Simon and Yannis😊

Glad to hear Simon was working on his lil cabin, anxious to see the progress. Yennis, you're such a soft soul, love how you let the boys get involved. Yennis will do a fantastic job. he will want to be as proficient as his teacher .

So cool seeing the wee boys. Your plastering is superb Simon, Yannis is following in your footsteps that for sure. Yay Yanis.

So impressive!! Way to go! Love watching how it is all done. The finish work is fabulous! It looks so satisfying to finish every section.

@TomTomicMic

4 ай бұрын

Well the painting still needs to be done to most of the windows (Billy was doing a master class until the weather intervened, hopefully the weather is getting better!) and then the internal walls and woodwork, Michael appears to be ill so hopefully he can complete the two rooms next week and more than likely Michael or Billy can Osmo the floors, then it will be completed apart from the stairwell which is being plastered this week and next!?!

Yanis. you've got this....cant wait to see you tackle that hallway.

WOW! Simon and Janis are doing a fabulous job plastering! Hope Michael gets to feeling better soon. You are all making great progress! The scaffolding really helps make the job of plastering easier.

Getting your boys working with you early is great

Simon, you are the fastest plaster I have seen. It seems so easy for you.

cheers to Yanis and Simmon

Jannis's little face when you are talking about him. So sweet, bless him. He's such a shy young man.

Billy you are sounding much better today but sounds like Michael now has it. Wishing him a speedy recovery. It will be nice to see an update on Simons house. Crack On!

This chateau is simply stunning, like a princess palace...and that stairway, so beautiful...can't wait to see the results, I bet Gwendolyn is ecstatic to see the work being finally done...and the littles, who are growing by leaps, will be learning some trades as well, hopefully...awesome job guys...!

The walls in the corridor look fantastic. Anxious to see what Michael is going to do with them. Watching Yanis with the boys was very sweet. Boys are taking after their Dad with DIY. Maine USA

We are all going to miss Simon 😢😢. Watching Yannis gain skills and confidence is awesome!! ( did you tell us how old he is ? ) Billy - the chateau is looking more beautiful every day 👍❤️ Hope Michael feels better soon 🙏

The first time doing a set-up takes time. Every subsequent set-up will only take minutes. Great work again.

Simon and Yanis are a great team. Yanis has grown so much in his skills. Crack On Yanis!

I think you might be single-handedly keeping all the plaster manufacturers in France in business!

@justinanovak8040

4 ай бұрын

😂

Gee those precious boys are growing up fast. Lovely memories being made for them helping Dad ❤

Simon is poetry in motion while plastering.

The boys are growing,lovely to see them again. I never realised before how elegant your staircase is Billy!

What a difference the plastering makes in the hallway!

The progress you are making on your home is awesome! I'll bet your fiance is so happy 😄

@TomTomicMic

4 ай бұрын

Anything like mine its just not as unhappy, until it's finished..........and then there's something else!?!

@malina1239

4 ай бұрын

Their cottage is finished , they don’t live in the chateau . There are several cottages on the property where all of the family live. They use the chateau as a venue for events and parties and for Gwen’s retreats. So it will be great to have more rooms ready , so she can host larger groups at the women’s retreats 😊 That’ll give a lager income to put money back into finishing the renovations. I bet the kitchen is going to be expensive… and beautiful !!

@malina1239

4 ай бұрын

@@TomTomicMicthere’s always something to do when you have a house.. 😢 I live alone and haven’t painted or done much since 2018… It’s hard to do for me alone and also extremely expensive these days. Sometimes I miss having a man around here😂😂 I need a Simon😅😅😅

@lisaglynn3121

4 ай бұрын

⁠​⁠@@malina1239 Who doesn’t need Simon!

Such little men aww.boy,how they have grown.nice to see you teaching them too.

Great progress! and great to watch you guys convincing Yanis, you are the Man' who will and can do the continuation of the Walls! Billy you ans Simon support him so well in his capability to 'take over'!

Congratulations to you Billie, Simon and Yannis…..amazed by your dedication and skill to your beautiful chateau! I can feel the pride you both feel for the success of Yannis in becoming such a skilled member of the team. ❤

You always entertain and inspire me. I've been procrastinating replacing some fence boards but on watching one of your videos I got my A** up and nailed those planks in their new home. Bless you all. Crack on!

Once again you all amaze me-it looks so fast and easy on film but i know it is NOT. Thx for sharing.

Yannis is ready to take on the plastering. It will be sad not seeing Simon everyday. It’s no wonder why Gwendolyn wanted the convent work to be put on hold to get those rooms and corridors renovated. The chateau is massive with quite a bit to still renovate. I’m happy you are doing it. Great music and nice seeing the boys help out. xx

Yanis has come along way thanks to his mentor Simon they work well together and do a grand job, take care and see you all soon 😊🌼🤗

@GrandmaLM

4 ай бұрын

Amen

Simon has brought out the very best of Yannis. Yannis will be a master plasterer by the time Simon returns. Love how Yannis listens and communicates with the little ones.

Amazing transformation on the hallway, Simon and Yanis!

In the US, Janis would be an apprentice,and Simon would be the master mason. Janis’s title would be a hod carrier, but he is starting his next progression to journeyman. Great start to a great career!

I love the respect these guys have for each other. And they do beautiful work!! We will miss you Simon.

Stair scaffolding, impressive bravery! I'm shaking just looking at it.

@abigailgerlach5443

4 ай бұрын

Me too!

@hilarydrinkwater5392

4 ай бұрын

my nana had a three storey house and she used to balance a plank on the dado board and the banister to reach when the distemper needed redoing.

Simon is as smooth as silk with that troll ! I love that Yanis will be starting to take over as well. He is a great team member.

The Convent patiently waits. 😊

@TomTomicMic

4 ай бұрын

Well hopefully they will go back to finish the Kitchen once the sinks turn up and fit the dishwashers in and complete that for two or three days, then in September or October return back to the Convent, I am more invested into the Convent as I didn't follow the Chateau Channel originally, but I do understand that Billy has to complete the Chateau first as it's the family home, there does seems to be a surprising amount of work to finish in the Chateau but at least progress is less demolition work and more restoration work which means quicker turn around while the Convent is major works!?!

Simon is so brave to get on that scalpel it was a little scary to watch, everything looks fantastic !

I really like seeing more work done on the chateau, as much as I love seeing the work done on the convent, it is a nice change of pace seeing the chateau again.

Hi Billy, Happy to see so much wirk getting done. Noticing what a gorgeous, graceful stair and banister. The old workmanship is beautiful. You’re doing the work to ensure it continues to stand for more decades. Really want to see it with the fresh paint to liven the area! Great work all around, as usual.🎉

I love your hard work and your home

The servants hall is so fascinating....imagine the chamberpots and pitchers of hot water that went back and forth along that corridor!

Thank you for sharing, nice hair Yanis, well done😊

Love the opening music 😊

@JudithBisson

4 ай бұрын

Billy is a romantic 💘

Really like these guitars today.

Ever thought of a Sunday afternoon organ concert for the community around the convent? It would be a nice way to get to know more people around you and probably gather some moral support for your work to renovate and save the historic building!

Billy,Yanis, and Simon my favorite crew. I’m glad for Yanis to be learning all this construction skills. Sorry to hear about Michael. Hopes he gets well soon. Too bad Simon is getting ready to leave. Life must go on. Until tomorrow. Please, take care and stay safe. Love ya 🍺🍺🍺🌈🌹🙏😇🇺🇸🕊❤️🌞👍

I'm really going to miss seeing Simon but I am super excited to see (Edited) Yannis be able to work independently because he really is moving fast and this will certainly help him hone his skill!

@myriammoquin2684

4 ай бұрын

Jannis

@DevonaRavenhold

4 ай бұрын

@@myriammoquin2684 Thank you so much for correcting my spelling, I honestly wasn't sure how it should be spelled! Have an amazing day!

@margielynch7196

4 ай бұрын

Yanis

@margielynch7196

4 ай бұрын

@@DevonaRavenholdIt is spelled with a Y, not sure if it is two n or one ❤

@DevonaRavenhold

4 ай бұрын

@@margielynch7196 I don't think I'm ever going to get it right, but I sure do appreciate you for letting me know the correct spelling!

I really enjoy seeing the skill and then the results. Well done to you gentlemen. The hard work is showing in fantastic results ❤

Billy , you have an amazing skilled man in Simon ...it will be hard to see him go ,l hope Simon enjoys his golf when he goes back to England.....enjoying the videos Billy ..thanks for sharing

Your videos are beautifully done!❤

I'm excited for Yanis to do well. He has an excellent teacher.

Simon is worth every penny along with a big tip.

Here's a great big lump of confidence for Janis♥️

You all work so wonderfully well together. A joy watching your chateau transform.

The Chateau, as grand as it is and how important it is to get the rooms done, seems much easier and straightforward than the convent. It's going to be done so quickly and then the real adventure will resume. That chapel is breathtaking.

What a treat! Got to see Ernest and Archie. Soooo cute!

Billey and Gwendolyn, your bright blonde hair boys are so cute and growing up fast.

To watch Simon plaster, is a thing of beauty!

Holy smokes that is some moving music! As usual y’all know how to add the perfect music with your work to produce beauty all around! Thank you for all your hard work!

Way to go - Billy- after all this is done your going to have to start hunting for antiques and period pieces. :D

Billy give your mum a hug for me please 🥰🥰 she shared a recent picture of her kitchen with me yesterday and it is very much appreciated as I have always wanted a fresh green kitchen 😁❤️ showed my sister and she agreed it works so new exterior color going up this summer, a similar but softer muted green, and hopefully next spring.... a spring green kitchen with Roman shades!!! 😁😁😁❤️

I just love how positive and supportive the comments are Billy. A true testimonial of your team ❤

Its great to see Yanis learning from Simon ❤

You got this Yanis! 👍 ❤

Love the music Billy ❤

Not gonna lie… I miss the convent but the work at the Chateau has been a refreshing change up.