Build A New Life In The Country: Ruined Granary | History Documentary | Reel Truth History 

I also couldn’t believe he didn’t have any friends.

Not all men let their wives or daughters do any building or any construction at all. I have friends like that and it drives me nuts because I have no problems moving heavy objects or using power tools but if they're around I am not allowed to do any of that. It drives them up the wall and it just turns into a huge fight

The daughter admitted she wanted to help and could have easily found many jobs to do but dads ego is huge

Yeah, about half of the descriptions they have on here are off a bit, or for the previous/next episode.

@@riftalope I agree

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The wife did take a part time job in town at an optician's - plus, she and daughter were caring for horses and trying to get their equestrian business off the ground.

Spot on, a right pair of useless Nellie's!

It was said he refused all help.

Mahalia M Wright - Sounds about right. Maybe he’s no fun to work with/for.

+morganmarie771 He wouldn't allow them, or anyone, to help - he wanted to complete it for them. His wife did go and get a job in an opticians and was a huge support for John throughout. I thought they were a particularly close and loving family and I didn't hear any complaints - just concern for John and all the (self-imposed) stress he had on his shoulders.

I was hoping I was not the only dude annoyed that they go to ride the horse while he does everything.

you've never worked for or ran a stable.......horses are a lot of work when you own one much less managing other people's horses...

I expected him to be underground before it was finished. He looked totally done in.

She was getting the horse business going most likely why she didn’t get a full time job while they build the house because horses are so much work

They both offered. He won't let them help.

@@thepochade5992 They are free women. put your foot down and get working, they didn't even bother to start the landscaping, the daughter could have got a job to help with the finances, she's hardly a baby!

@@larrainehowell5679 You have obviously not had a relationship with a dominant, controlling man / person that has beaten you down over the years to the point where you relinquish all choice because you know it will change nothing. This man has a huge ego and in need of being the marta ( he even said to camera that he'll probably get so very ill when he's finished because he had to do it ALL by himself ) He needed to do it all by himself in order to achieve that materdom. These two women knew that it would only cause much unrest in the family if they attempted to do anything of their own volition. The only choice she was allowed to have was the kitchen.

@@thepochade5992 "beaten you down"? the guy might live to be a martyr but he doesn't look abusive to me. His wife & kid are just bumps on a log. Get a job, yall. Move back to town.

@@twiggyjali You might want to do a quick Google search of the different types of abuse as it's much better for one to be informed before offering an obviously ill informed, uneducated opinion.

BLUE BIRD I COMPLETELY agree. As an Non-Brit much of this show is hugely interesting. I work in the building trades where I live and seeing the differences is cool. I don’t know how much more of the over dramatized narrating and story telling I can take. Tell me about the building, the finish choices, the history of the church and the surroundings...

Seems to be a constant theme throughout the entire series. @Jay Burris spot-on with the over-dramatisation - one previous family who were featured making a move to Ireland actually commented on YT about how the film-makers 'edited' (twisted) events to make them fit their odd gloomy format. Why can't they just make a documentary exactly as it is? All of these programmes are about motivated people, and may inspire others to get up and change their lives for the better, so as you rightly say, why don't they focus on that?

@@robjworkshop5692 Amen. Do watch the link I shared below. Fabulous!

Would you rather they did not show real life? This is a reality show. And ups and downs of life come with it. If you do not want to feel the struggle these people live, then maybe this show is not for you.

@@shecat1964 With the Power of Words, they can talk people into self-fulfilling prophecies. George takes people apart and gets them to go into victim mode. I don't think it is George's fault I think he is great.

Julien Rujner 👏👏👏

The wife gets a job because she needs it. No mention of John's needs. She was doing it for herself only. What a burden they are to him. Broke her ribs dancing on a table. What a princess (2 princess's) l view them as very willing parasites.

I didn't got that from the story.

You have no idea if she has been working or has savings - your comment is awfully judgemental!

I wouldn’t call their house extravagant. It’s not that big and they just want to have their own business in the country.

Exactly! I have seen so many people come to grief here in Spain/Portugal buying 'Romantic Ruins' with acres of land that they can't possibly maintain. We bought a little all ready box in the Campo with a small bit of land. (kind of allotment size) and even that was too much when my partner became ill. We got treated like we were a little below them. The difference is I am still here, not in that place or region, but they are broke, back in the UK, back on the treadmill trying to sell a half complete ruin for half the price they paid for it. Not counting the renovation costs that have been wasted My first question is Always 'Why is it a ruin?' People Leave for a reason. Mostly because it has become untenable. Then along come these foreign gonks with ideas way above their budget and unrealistic dreams, that rapidly turn into a nightmare. Why do they always want so much when they have so little to spend?

LOL! We call that 'Agile' project management! :)

GREENLALI Didn’t you hear? He didn’t want any help.

GREENLALI Totally agreed. And why wouldn’t you secure and build out the chapel first, get out of the caravan, get the stables going to drive income, and only THEN build the new structure. Seems bassakwards to me.

@@frankpichardo5299 If you love someone you ignore that and pitch in

sam lomb Meh!

Even if he didn't want help,his wife and daughter shouldn't have complained!

I came here to see the comments about Carol falling off a table dancing!!!!! That's CRAZY

Multiple times she said he DIDN’T want help!!

@@snelson2418 Yes, I heard that! Most women folk who are house proud know their husbands and help them despite their menfolk sayin no! That's love! If you haven't read the posts, most viewers agree with me! Now, it's nice that chivalry is still in style, but it's not nice to allow one's husband to get high blood pressure or other health issues while building a house!

I agree with you, get a job or pick up a hammer or broom and help. 😁

@@mariannedebrizzo3575 Thank you!🤣🤣🥰

I have tried to do that with some people they want to do it themselves because they want to done in a certain way at a certain time and if you try to interfere with it it just turns into a great big fight. This is his house and if he wants to do that let him go ahead and do that. He's not hurting anybody and he wants to take pride in his workmanship

Probably better not knowing, poor man !

nope john deserves better

Yes but I saw him first. He is the perfect man.

I do not understand what is so special about an Aga. I use a microwave a lot and it is great.

Agree. Lots of moola.

It's clear that he REFUSES to let them help - his ego is his worst enemy.

'Ruined granary' ....... you can see how bad it was ruined, it's disappeared 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

@@chrisneedham5803 i'd ruin the daughters granary....am i right?!

When you learn how to spell.

Not the rule, but quite normal here in the Netherlands..