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From Château to Farmhouse - It's a Wonderful Life
France
Приєднався 19 січ 2020
We started our life in France, restoring an unloved Château in Normandy, and then decided to move further south to our beautiful 1865 farmer's cottage, enjoying all things rural. Join us in our everyday DIY and restoration works, come along and explore the countryside for châteaux, castles, secret corners and abandoned historic buildings. We take you to places of interest, sleepy quaint French villages - come and enjoy the much slower pace of life.
It truly is a 'Wonderful Life' in France.
Any contribution towards maintaining and hopefully enhancing our channel is very much appreciated, but never expected.
Thank you again for all your support and kind comments, and perhaps even a 'nice cup of tea' ❤
www.buymeacoffee.com/Wonderfullife
It truly is a 'Wonderful Life' in France.
Any contribution towards maintaining and hopefully enhancing our channel is very much appreciated, but never expected.
Thank you again for all your support and kind comments, and perhaps even a 'nice cup of tea' ❤
www.buymeacoffee.com/Wonderfullife
Ep 158 | We Look for a Donkey but Discover a Chateau Renovation | From French Chateau to Farmhouse
Anna has had Donkeys in the past, she loves their personality and affection. Over the last week or so, we have heard the constant calling of a donkey from somewhere around us; we set out to see if we can find and check in on him, a welfare check really, and as we do so, happen on a beautiful Chateau, which is now a renovation project!
We end our trip out with a strong café cream!
How can you help us and our channel grow? visit the link below:
www.buymeacoffee.com/Wonderfullife
We have the loveliest supporters and followers of our UA-cam channel 'It's a Wonderful Life'. We remain committed to provide our content regularly, and of late, to increase the frequency of our vlogs. We have and continue to receive, many kind requests, to send gifts, or in some way help us financially with our channel. We have given this a great deal of thought.
Any contribution towards maintaining and hopefully enhancing our channel is very much appreciated, but never expected.
We end our trip out with a strong café cream!
How can you help us and our channel grow? visit the link below:
www.buymeacoffee.com/Wonderfullife
We have the loveliest supporters and followers of our UA-cam channel 'It's a Wonderful Life'. We remain committed to provide our content regularly, and of late, to increase the frequency of our vlogs. We have and continue to receive, many kind requests, to send gifts, or in some way help us financially with our channel. We have given this a great deal of thought.
Any contribution towards maintaining and hopefully enhancing our channel is very much appreciated, but never expected.
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Ep 157 | The Geese Leave Their Home | The Chickens Move In | From French Chateau to Farmhouse
Переглядів 4,5 тис.4 години тому
Peter converts the Goose house to make it chicken friendly and safe for Annie and Sally - our last two remaining Hens. Peter moves the 'auto opening' chicken door from their old coup and builds a new door for the back of the old Goose house to help Anna with servicing their new home. How can you help us and our channel grow? visit the link below: www.buymeacoffee.com/Wonderfullife We have the l...
Ep 156 | Outdoor Range Cooking | Anna Cooks Red Thai Curry | ASMR | From French Chateau to Farmhouse
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Grab a cuppa and relax and unwind with Anna and Peter as they enjoy some outdoor cooking, this time on the old wood-fired range. Anna prepares a delicious Thai style red beef curry, with rice and prawn crackers, Peter helps out with the fire and meat grinding! Join them as they enjoy the outdoor sunshine and have a drop of local French rosé wine to accompany their meal! In this video, not a wor...
Ep 155 | Fixing a dropped barn door | From French Chateau to Farmhouse
Переглядів 4,1 тис.19 годин тому
Peter deals with a rather saggy dropped door! The home made barn doors need a little car and attention! How can you help us and our channel grow? visit the link below: www.buymeacoffee.com/Wonderfullife We have the loveliest supporters and followers of our UA-cam channel 'It's a Wonderful Life'. We remain committed to provide our content regularly, and of late, to increase the frequency of our ...
Ep 154 | Clearing the Barn Sides - Finding a Trailer | From French Chateau to Farmhouse
Переглядів 5 тис.21 годину тому
A long overdue routine job to clear the barn side of the overgrowth and rubbish - Peter has been looking for excuses on this for some time !! How can you help us and our channel grow? visit the link below: www.buymeacoffee.com/Wonderfullife We have the loveliest supporters and followers of our UA-cam channel 'It's a Wonderful Life'. We remain committed to provide our content regularly, and of l...
Ep 153 | Outdoor Cooking in our beautiful countryside setting | From French Chateau to Farmhouse
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Grab a cuppa and relax and unwind with Anna and Peter as they enjoy some outdoor cooking. Peter does the fire, while Anna makes delicious homemade beef burgers. In this video, not a word is said - the countryside seems to say enough! How can you help us and our channel grow? visit the link below: www.buymeacoffee.com/Wonderfullife We have the loveliest supporters and followers of our UA-cam cha...
Ep 152 | A brief stroll along the streets of our French Town | From French Chateau to Farmhouse
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Peter takes a trip into town to post some letters at 'La Poste' - grab a coffee and come along with him and take a look at the early morning streets! How can you help us and our channel grow? visit the link below: www.buymeacoffee.com/Wonderfullife We have the loveliest supporters and followers of our UA-cam channel 'It's a Wonderful Life'. We remain committed to provide our content regularly, ...
Ep 151 | Routine Maintenance of the Lakette | From French Chateau to Farmhouse
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Peter does a little maintenance work today, cleaning the fountain pump, repairs to the decking and the Tudor duck house! How can you help us and our channel grow? visit the link below: www.buymeacoffee.com/Wonderfullife We have the loveliest supporters and followers of our UA-cam channel 'It's a Wonderful Life'. We remain committed to provide our content regularly, and of late, to increase the ...
Ep 150 | Barn Door & Windows using only scrap materials? | From French Chateau to Farmhouse
Переглядів 6 тис.14 днів тому
Peter makes a start rebuilding the barn openings using only scrap materials - what can Peter do with the old windows and old shop door? Can he rebuild it? How can you help us and our channel grow? visit the link below: www.buymeacoffee.com/Wonderfullife We have the loveliest supporters and followers of our UA-cam channel 'It's a Wonderful Life'. We remain committed to provide our content regula...
Ep 149 | The Pine Marten killed every chicken in the coup | From French Chateau to Farmhouse
Переглядів 6 тис.21 день тому
Despite our best efforts to safeguard the chickens in the coup, the cunning Pine Martin manages to hide away before the coup closes at night to then feast on our flock. Anna and Peter reflect on what to do next to protect their last two hens, luckily away from the coup that night, and if and when to replace the flock with new birds. How can you help us and our channel grow? visit the link below...
Ep 148 | Pine Martens Attack! | From French Chateau to Farmhouse
Переглядів 6 тис.21 день тому
The chickens have come under attack by local French Pine Martens - and they are hungry determined creatures! Anna and Peter tackle the problem by increasing security in the chicken coup - beefing up the doors and sealing all the main openings. How can you help us and our channel grow? visit the link below: www.buymeacoffee.com/Wonderfullife We have the loveliest supporters and followers of our ...
Ep 147 | Amazing Goose House Project | From French Chateau to Farmhouse |
Переглядів 5 тис.21 день тому
Peter and Anna finish the Goose House project, giving their beautiful geese a safe place to stay at night if, for any reason, the lake becomes unusable for them - its really a Goose Lifeboat!! How can you help us and our channel grow? visit the link below: www.buymeacoffee.com/Wonderfullife We have the loveliest supporters and followers of our UA-cam channel 'It's a Wonderful Life'. We remain c...
Ep 146 | Sidecar Struggles | Clutch Rebuild Goes Wrong | French Farmhouse
Переглядів 3,1 тис.Місяць тому
The engine on the old sidecar is making a horrid noise - it turns out there is a serious clutch problem. Once the clutch has been rebuilt, Peter discovers that the final drive hub is now shot to pieces - can it be fixed?! How can you help us and our channel grow? visit the link below: www.buymeacoffee.com/Wonderfullife We have the loveliest supporters and followers of our UA-cam channel 'It's a...
Ep 145 | Filling The Gap | Lets Build New Railings | French Farmhouse
Переглядів 4,9 тис.Місяць тому
Peter quickly fills the gap between the picket fencing and deck railings. Can this be done with an old bed board post and off cuts? How can you help us and our channel grow? visit the link below: www.buymeacoffee.com/Wonderfullife We have the loveliest supporters and followers of our UA-cam channel 'It's a Wonderful Life'. We remain committed to provide our content regularly, and of late, to in...
Ep 144 | Storm Ruined Gazebo | Can It Be Fixed? | French Farmhouse Life
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Ep 144 | Storm Ruined Gazebo | Can It Be Fixed? | French Farmhouse Life
Ep 143 | DIY Goose House | Part One of Two | French Farmhouse Life
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Ep 143 | DIY Goose House | Part One of Two | French Farmhouse Life
Ep 142 | Gentle Stroll Into The Woods | Freezing Temperatures | French Farmhouse Life
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Ep 142 | Gentle Stroll Into The Woods | Freezing Temperatures | French Farmhouse Life
Ep 141 | Château Bargains | Five Chateaux Under €200k That Are Available Now | French Farmhouse Life
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Ep 141 | Château Bargains | Five Chateaux Under €200k That Are Available Now | French Farmhouse Life
Ep 140 | Step-by-Step DIY | How to make a Chicken Terrace! | French Farmhouse Life
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Ep 140 | Step-by-Step DIY | How to make a Chicken Terrace! | French Farmhouse Life
Ep 139 | Become an Owner of a 16th Century Château for €50! | French Farmhouse Life
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Ep 139 | Become an Owner of a 16th Century Château for €50! | French Farmhouse Life
Ep 138 | New Year's Eve 2023 Château Fire | What a Tragic Loss | French Farmhouse Life
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Ep 138 | New Year's Eve 2023 Château Fire | What a Tragic Loss | French Farmhouse Life
Ep 137 | Eave Tile Roof Repairs | Cutting Fire Wood | French Farmhouse Life
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Ep 137 | Eave Tile Roof Repairs | Cutting Fire Wood | French Farmhouse Life
Ep 136 | We discover a Roman Village on our doorstep! | French Farmhouse Life
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Ep 136 | We discover a Roman Village on our doorstep! | French Farmhouse Life
Ep 135 | Satelite Problems and Fix | French Farmhouse Life
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Ep 135 | Satelite Problems and Fix | French Farmhouse Life
Ep 134 | US Vacation | Vintage Strasbourg Railroad | French Farmhouse Life
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Ep 134 | US Vacation | Vintage Strasbourg Railroad | French Farmhouse Life
Ep 133 | Staircase Repairs | Cottage Landing Redecorate and Refresh | French Farmhouse Life
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Ep 133 | Staircase Repairs | Cottage Landing Redecorate and Refresh | French Farmhouse Life
Ep 132 | Simple Motorcycle Maintenance | Home Made French Chocolates | French Farmhouse Life
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Ep 132 | Simple Motorcycle Maintenance | Home Made French Chocolates | French Farmhouse Life
Ep 131 | We fit the 'four' house Bird-box | DIY Project | French Farmhouse Life
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Ep 131 | We fit the 'four' house Bird-box | DIY Project | French Farmhouse Life
Ep 130 | Escape with us into the French Countryside| Where have we been? | French Farmhouse Life
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Ep 130 | Escape with us into the French Countryside| Where have we been? | French Farmhouse Life
Ep 129 | From Chateau to French Farmhouse | What have we done in 24 Months? | French Farmhouse Life
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Ep 129 | From Chateau to French Farmhouse | What have we done in 24 Months? | French Farmhouse Life
Peter s’exprime comme un présentateur de radio ou de télé.👍
The donkey most likely is calling for a girl friend I don’t think donkeys keep baying for fun.
A donkey hunt - that's a first!
Great to see you, Miss Anna! ❣I wonder if the donkey was sleeping when you two tried to find him during the day because he was obviously up at night concerning Anna. 🤍I always love it when you guys show and talk about architecture style and eras. Fascinating! 🤍Reading the comments, I'd love to know the tale of how Peter & Anna met! 🥰Was it on the dance floor or shopping for 1940's attire? 💃💞🕺You could make a silent film telling the story! 🎥
Bringing that chateau back to life would be wonderful! The cost would be overwhelming! Hope to see updates on their progress. Hope the donkey search ends well. We in the states have had been inundated with never ending rain as well. I feel a bit water logged. Enough already! Love your videos see you soon.
who's donkey is it you're looking for ?
Great to see you both out together, best wishes to Lady Anna great to see her
Great to see you both out together, best wishes to Lady Anna great to see her
Great to see yourself and Lady Anna out and about, your banter has been missed
Oh what a shame you did not find the donkey, but instead found a beautiful OLD building, it was magnificent in its day. Thankyou for sharing Peter and Anna😘
You are keeping me up again! LOL its late here in Southern Australia! I love these videos. Beautiful château how unusual. You both do what I do, sticky beak at renos of old buildings.. keep us updates please. Yes agree about the entrance and just have a beautiful garden out front ..
c'est juste la saison des amours chez les animaux
I wondered that too! 👍
Oui, les pigeons roucoulent beaucoup à 5 h du matin. Je cherche moi aussi d’où ça vient?
Hello dear people, People of my own heart... Horses and equines can get caught in fences.
I’m still interested (or nosey really 🙂), to how in the end Anna met you. ………… just by thumbing through the items on UA-cam several months ago-I came across Anna’s story from a local news channel in Yorkshire. I must say that I was in awe and amazed of the way she had chosen to live her life in her house. I remember her saying it was difficult to find someone to share her life with the love of old 1930/40s items and ways. So how did Anna find Peter 🙂
I also read that article. I think Anna has compromised a little with some modern comforts but still seems happiest in her vintage clothing.
@@Louisefenner ………. That’s a totally different thing……… I didn’t ask anything of that nature, all I asked was ‘How did they find each other’. Yes my question is a nosey one and possibly they don’t want to answer and that’s fine, but it was only because I recognised Anna, on a local news programme in a town in Yorkshire.
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Please donkeys need a companion, horse, goat , donkey. Plus coats aren’t waterproof so need shelter
Obviously not warm weather as Anna has a scarf and you a polar-neck jumper !!!
Bonjour both 🙂
Perfectly understandable they have trauma from what happened maybe you can build another in another part of the outbuilding and repurpose the old chicken housing. You can always clad over the lower half for the gaps in the outer fencing I guess. Great tool for sawing :)
You are not alone losing your chickens. Just heard Stephanie at Lalande had the same problem a couple of weeks ago and only two survived. Sad. 🍷🍷🇬🇧🇬🇧
Your attention to detail is remarkable!
Your workmanship is great!
I am hoping that you are both feeling better after the polecat attack. It is understandable that the chickens do not, at the moment, want to return to where it happened. I understand that chickens have a sense of smell and they will have the scent of the creature in their house. A good scrub down with a vinegar solution may help there.
So let it be written 🐓this is our house 🏠 now!
Great job Peter..lets hope it does the trick and Sally & Annie will be safe.. where are the geese now? Do pine martins leave the geese and ducks alone? 🤔❤❤ xx
Peter, as always brilliant work. I really hope the chickens stay safe now.❤
You can also buy tiny cameras and they could be link to an app on your phone.
Good title for clickbait. Have you thought about a movement detector?
Anna will be in my Thoughts and Prayers. Good idea to protect the chicken as much as possible. Another job well done. Thank you for sharing. Love and Blessings to you all. ❤❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏🙏 Doris, Penrith 🇦🇺🦘
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beautiful chicken hotel .
Sally and Annie have wonderful parents.
Your understanding for and love of animals is just wonderful. I agree with Anna's idea. Better safe than sorry. ❤
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Hi Guys I thought thing was on your work bench ready to give you a hand 😂
Wonderful carpentry skills Peter as usual ! Such attention to detail . Love the way you sharpened the pencil ,my Dad always did it like that , he never used a sharpener !!
You’ll have to install motion detection night vision cameras up next to protect the chicks, so Annie can relax.
Wonderful to watch you work you are so talented, pleased Sally and Anna will be safe now in their chicken palace perhaps we can have a glimpse of them in a future video😊
Beautiful home for the chickens ✅✅✅✅✅✅
👍🤗❤🌹💐🌹 Love Sue❤❤❤🇬🇧❤❤❤
Where did you get those skills!
Chicken PTSD must be terrible. Poor Sally & Annie, they’re smart to stay away from the coop for a while. Poor babies🥹
Sadly here in the USA, the city government tear down old buildings and rebuild them out of metal! I hate that!!! Old buildings have a soul and a story that needs preserving!
Bon travail. Où iront les oies cet hiver?
Your videos are so lovely. The way you serve thee food and the tranquil atmospher.
Great job - as always - Peter 😊
I think these small video's are great at showing what you both are up to! and are tasters for your longer projects that I hope will come soon, as we love what you both do living in France.
Great job, but there’s every chance the pole cat or whatever the animal was that killed the poor chickens will do the same again, please check the hen house and don’t trust the automatic door ❤🇬🇧
N oubliez pas le grillage en dessous beau boulot😊