When Stephenie and Selmar laugh at the same time its practically musical and quite entertaining. 😊

Agreed!!

Yes!

You did a beautiful drawing. Well done.

Amazing!!!!

@@axuhaslostit yep 😂 Selmar Duin 👍

and "some black screws." LOL I'm afraid it's the type, length and diameter you need to focus on, dear Stephanie. :-)

Should’ve addressed the drainage issues long before putting gravel down. Such a bad idea.

@@Harmon1ca Sandra Westley it’s something that’s easily topped up gravel, it’s not like putting tarmac down then having to dig a large hole and patching, just dig remove soil, top up gravel.

@@robwestley7370 💐Agree with your summation. Plus, paying top💰dollar for expert consultants is no guarantee they won't experience such issues down the road🛣. 😞Sometimes even 🛠skilled folks are narrowly focused on a specific issue or task. They don't always address the bigger 🌠picture. 👩‍🏫 This is one of those "Live & Learn" things. When we blundered, my father used to say we took out an insurance policy against future errors. He would encourage us to chalk up those "costs" (effort, time, labor, expertise, material goods, etc.) in order to keep us from repeating a similar mistake. 👨‍🏫So, I was basically mentored in analysis too🤗. I get that careful reflection about such detail is not everyone's strength or interest. 👩‍💻I am rather fanatical about 📚research🗃 too, but know I can still get 💣blindsided💥 working in unfamiliar territory🔨. 🔍Often get valuable insights reading comments in ⚒DIY vlogs, blogs & articles where real ppl address their own 😁triumphs & fails😠. 🤔This info can start me looking in a new ↖️direction⤴️ and has helped💪me avoid 💲costly💲 mistakes. ✒Many folks inclu. myself wrote here about possible💧drainage💦 issues before the gravel arrived. If anyone @ the Chateau 🗞read👀 the related comments we don't know bcos the inhabitants rarely respond here😣. Perhaps Stephanie feels only the 😎Patrons are worthy of consideration. Not on Patreon, so I cannot fully back-up that somewhat jaded suspicion. 🎉Meanwhile, this forum at least allows the community to connect. I suppose that must satisfy, if you wish to remain here. 📺Although Stephanie ought to be aware that the number of comments also favorably impacts their KZfaq algorithm too. 😆Sorry this turned into a bit of a rant, but Social Media @ it's 🏆best🥇is supposed to be a fully interactive experience. I truly believe that Stephanie is a woman of integrity and grace, but sometimes understandably details may fall through the cracks as a result of the phenomenal popularity & growth of the🏰Chateau Diaries⛲ series. 📰If Stephanie or anyone else did read these specific comments on drainage, they clearly dismissed them😔. Of course, they are well within their rights to take another tact. This is their property. And, I know they have many things to consider that I am likely unaware. 🔇It is the silence that bothers me. I hope they understand that most of these "busybody" notes & suggestions in this section come from a good place of wanting to help and participate somehow. Most of the greater ⚜Lalande community cares deeply about the occupants as well as the goings-on there. 😊We want to see them all fully succeed in reaching their dreams🌈. To that end, I'm very happy that not only did Dan notice the💧rain 🌊puddling💦at the base of the 🏰Chateau in this video. He also shared his concerns and presented a solution to mother & daughter. Bravo! 👏👏👏

Agree, looks amazing.

Sandra Westley they will have to be careful not to drive on it in wet and snowy weather otherwise it will go all rutted again, I don’t think it has a base of good hardcore to support the gravel.

@@robwestley7370a it does have a a base of regular gravel

Sorry it stopped accidentally it has a base of regular gravel underneath the pink it was poured throughout the courtyard and the driveways at conciderable expense Julia Elizabeth Kneece Gregg

,,, Kneece

@SMG so true

Build some secret panels...

I love when he laughs at the things that don't go well and when people try and there is another ooops ! His laughter makes it better.

Selmar is such a doll and his dancing brings back such great memories: a man who can dance!

Selmar is a blessing for all.

😁Very smart👍, esp. when it comes to replacing tools. Smiling a lot is definitely a 🗝key strategy. If all that fails, cajoling and begging can help too. 📷 To that end, I brought diagrams, photos and bookmarked blog pages on phone📲 of our "faux built-in bookcase wall" project to Home Depot. It truly did help us communicate what we needed better. Stephanie might speak French, but as she proved that neither she nor Phillip speak in "hardware." 🛠 That is a special language all on it's own. Tip #1 keep your receipts. There tends to be a lot of Returns/Exchanges when you're a novice in this area. I find it is worth the extra trips and the frustrations to learn it as I go well worth it in the end. 🤚When you have a hand in it, it is very satisfying to see your finished product. #2 keep a 📒DIY journal with project details & materials. If possible, take pictures or videos of each step. You might need to recreate your genius one day. Plus, someone might review your progress & have the perfect solution for you to make adjustments in future😉.

I agree! It was so beautiful it brought tears to my eyes. His response was very Canadian- humbled by the compliment❤️

Selmar is so calm and talented.

And his great sidekick, Diesel

I had to laugh at Mummy because I'm sure that's how she feels unable to get to Percy.

Because, let's face it, she misses Percy terribly. Sometimes you can almost feel her sadness. She reminds me so much of my mother.

Yes, all of my elders. I cant replace freedom or stranded spouses but I do drivebys to say hello, to brighten my elders' day. As for Isabel and Percy. Praying for their reunion.

@@TiemposDePaz she said in the live chat yesterday that she’s going to fly to South Africa today!! 💘💘💘

People in this age should be together. It is so sad for older people.

Me too! Selmar’s laugh instantly cheers me up.

@@colecolesub8014 Same Here!

I agree, I eat A LOT of pasta!!!😁

Married to an Italian American man, I learned early to use “pasta bowls” not plates! Lol

@@jeannetteagnello1100 I have a big bowl just for pasta!!😁

They'll have plenty of rock shards made by Stephs mammoth new jack hammer.

@@jennymay4720 🤣😂🤣

@SMG Where do I find the PO Box / Shipping Info. I’ve been wanting to send something for a while.

I loved the photo of Ruthie.

@@CJ-jy4vd Their website lists the address as Chateau de Lalande Route de la Lande 36140 Crozon-sur-Vauvre France

That Fabulous!👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

@@lisaglynn3121 that’s why giving the thumbs up when you watch something you love is so very important. 🧡💛

Wonderful! Never understood You Tube but TH for announcement

I just put mine up. Just seeing it now. 😃

@@chasethecat3839 One thing I recently learned after all these years on KZfaq is that the Your Tuber get much more of percentage if you watch a commercial to the end. It's painful sometimes but that was I do now.

Thank you for the kind words. If you want to see more my two website are decadigitus.ca and spcole.com

Same. I usually wait so I can wind down with the pleasant environment.

Dinner is ALWAYS late when I watch the new ones!

@@lyndakling901 I’m Guilty of this myself!!!😊😊

I ended up waiting, till at night! But wish I was on Baird watching earlier with the rest of you all. 😏

Yep, my man always gets pissy when itz wrong

I've learnt to always take the empty packet or a sample of said screw/nail/wotsit with me then ask a store person when you get there, then double check again before you pay. 😄

@@sewmad1400 🌞

Oh wow.. splendid idea

Imagine around the (future) lake and through the forest 😍

You read our minds. That was the original plan and we hope with 2021 show to do that. We were also planning to have workshops, nights shows, artist talks, and photo shoots with costumes.

Yes!!!!!

Yes. I love these “episodes” so much; it is such a bummer when they are over.

I think we all wish for the show to go on a bit more, then a little bit more....😊😊😊😊💗💗💗💗

every. single. time.

Yes! Love to all LaLanders!❤️

Or a head wrap that looks like a turban sometimes.

Always she makes me belly laugh.

🐭

Isabelle, the Lady in the tree is soo you, looking out for Percy what an extraordinary day that will be! Love to Y'all as they say here in the South..🐝

I can empathize with Isabelle. I am stranded too from my husband. Not much longer for either of us I feel.

Isabelle mentioned on the live chat on this vlog that she is able to fly back to South Africa tomorrow.

@@Jayrose59 Thats fabulous!!!!

@@Jayrose59 That is FANTASTIC!!!

Did you have to wait long? We Canadians are all thinking of you guys. Good luck!

@@Arazhul12 what a privilege to be able to connect with and Vote for the country and know that we are in the Stand for a better World! 🐝

@@chantalpinsonneault1299 I arrive at the Poll at 10:10am had a nice Chat with several People and by 10:30am I was walking back to my vehicle. Such a pleasant time!

@@jlaraephelps437 Very nice, I had to stand in line for about 45 minutes. Totally worth it though.

@Tombstone Station I'm not sure you're on the right channel for Trump support, most Europeans can't stand the thought of another 4 years of him...

@@vino140 😂

Yez!! I'd buy one lol

📺 Outlander proves our growing fascination with he-men💪sexy Scots with flowing, long locks. With his amazing accent, if the Scotman👨‍🎨 grew his hair out, he might have even have more viewers ❤swooning😍. 🤗 Curly or straight, men can definitely be ravishing with longer hair. Selmar & Phillip show that even when they tie their curls back in a queue, they still look attractive😉. 🤔 Surely, this ultra masculine trend deserves a come back!? 🗳 In 2020, we all need a little pizazz and inspiration👍. ~~~~~~~~~~ 📷 I got the impression her photographic artistry and speciality might be on the fairer sex♀️, but maybe she takes commissions on ♂️male subjects too 💁‍♀️. 🎉 Thx for showing us some of this 📸exciting exhibition, inclu. Michael Potts featured photos. 🎀 Fabulous to see femininity in focus. 💞 Love the outstanding work we got to preview of this special series. Such talented & impressive artists from all around the globe🌐. Hope it is a wonderful 🎈celebration🎊!

I agree - It would look very nice and be a lot less maintenance, since it's a more-used section of ground. The cars will create ruts and potholes in the gravel over time, so it will need to be constantly raked or dragged if it's done in gravel. Asphalt there, Stephanie. If you are concerned about the appearance where the two materials meet, you could always put a lamp post or decorative fence section at the meeting point to make it look intentional.

We will forgive you 🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂

Hello there....hope you are well🤗

Even though you aren’t there we all think of you and Percy so much.

You never truly miss them, for we all send them your way (and Percy's) all the time! I hope you're doing great and telling off those doctors. Hope to see you back on camera very soon.