Christmasey Cadeaux at the Chateau! 

Stephanie & Mummy: I'm thinking each bible should be kept in gallon-size zippered plastic bags (large "zip-locks") while stored due to potential of mold growing on paper if any moisture in the chapel.

That was a very thoughtful gift. I think that many people who visit the Chapel in years to come (religious or not) will find solace in those bibles.

📚It was a precious gift📿, esp. in English and French as well as Protestant and Catholic versions. You have multiplied the chances a visitor will be touched by your thoughtfulness. 👍 🕊God bless you! ~~~~~~~~~ 📖Re: Book Storage💧. As a precaution, it would be fine for them to be kept short term in an 🔓unlocked* zippered plastic bag in pews. *😣NOTE: A sealed plastic bag will increase humidity & encourage mold growth. If they go zip-loc bag route, they need to affix a Label about the importance of leaving unsealed. For protection of Bible/Hymnal, plz do not 🚫 SEAL bag. 🎉 They would need to add one of those tiny silica gel packets that come with new shoes (& other products) in order to "wick away" any moisture. 🤔Think you can acquire a supply of those online. $5 USD on Amazon for 100 1g packets. ⚒They could DIY a version of the above with coffee filters and non-clumping 😸cat litter sand. The filter is porous enough to keep litter contained while not diminishing it's affinity for water💦 in any discernible way. 👩‍🔬One of the "hygroscopic substances" available on the cheap is a mineral called "zeolite" which is the main ingredient in the above😽. 👨‍🔬The truth is folks have been balancing humidity for ages without elaborate A/C systems. Cigars are another item sensitive to moisture💦 in environment. Hence, the creation of humidors. They use special gauges and chemicals to ➕add moisture as well as ➖remove it. 👩‍🏫Maybe they shouldn't store them all there in the Chapel long term. Only leave a couple on hand for someone wanting spiritual comfort. Bring out the bulk of books for services. 🔍No expert, but I am a book lover. ⬇️This resource below goes in much better detail on the subject. 👩‍⚖It would be easy enough to manage if someone @ ⚜LaLande was willing to take ownership of 📗Library (or archival duties). 📆 Also maybe put Book Chores on some kind of bi-monthly or quarterly rota for dusting, pest & mold prevention. Just like a 🌱planting schedule, Martha Stewart would want this function on the 🏰estate house-keeping calendar. Think that is 🗝Chatelaine Stephanie's territory to spearhead the creation of some sort of 📅master calendar 🗂 as well as suitable training for each assignment. 👩‍💻While Super Star, Nati, manages the day-to-day scheduling, actual training, & running of B&B related things. lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/15696/how-to-store-books-in-less-than-ideal-conditions

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You have an amazing name …even tho you spell it wrong lol. xoxo Cheryl

I agree, if Natie wants to keep it, it should definitely be hers :) But we know she'll she will share if an occasion calls for it. Considering how well it fits her, I'm not sure it should be in the costume closet :D

She's a beauty!!

🎉 Yes, that sparkly Harlequin gown looks absolutely ☄enchanting ☄ on Nati 🎉. ⚡It was most flattering on her voluptuous feminine figure ⏳-- as if custom made✂️. She looked marvelous pairing it with the elegant Mardi Gras mask too⚡. 😉 Would definitely suggest she keep it squirreled away in her own closet for a special costume event. 🦋

Thoughts and prayers for you all at this hard time 🙏🏻🙏🏼🙏🏽🙏🏾🙏🏿

My heart is breaking for what you are all going through. Damn politicians, we everyday people suffer for their power greed. Praying 2021 is much better for you all. Your neighbour from the north. 🙋🏼

I too, am in the States and agree.

Love from Melbourne Australia

Yes I've found the last week very upsetting and unsettling. And we thought 2021 would be better.

I agree. I worked for a co that processed non profit donations. You'd be surprised where some of that money ends up. I like scholarships too.

Yup. I used to work for non profits, big and small. Yes I like the scholarship idea too. Anything that will go directly to the real needs.

Some beautiful gifts. Nattie looks gorgeous in her dress. Love the plates.

Me too. Hello Selmar, good to see you, can't wait to see the floors you have been working on.😀

A wonderful idea!

Scholarships are a wonderful way to pay back and pay it forward! Thanks for doing so.

She is stunning!!! And beautiful on the inside ..her eyes are so happy 😊😊

@@vrd555 Stunning is the first word that popped into my head! Wow! ...and she is such a sweetheart too!

Indeed its screams NATIEEEEE 😂

Agree totally :)

It's a great idea, but if she does she needs to get permission from the author because of copyright. I think Steph has a great reading voice!

Donating all the money was such a selfless act when there are so many necessary renovations.

@@chasethecat3839 I absolutely agree. However, are we surprised? I'm certainly not.

@@pamyh.37 nope!! Which is why she and her channel have the viewers and patreons that she/it has. Her parents truly raised her right

👨‍🎨 Scotman needs to send us an update. ⌚Too much time has passed since his last one. 😘Gerry: We're all missing you @ LaLande. Hoping you are well -- and in some good company👥. ❤❤❤

I actually snort laughed at that😂

😭 Kinda mean, Philip. Expected better from such a 💕lover💕 of 🐾tiny🌲woodland creatures🐿.

The gifts just keep on coming. I've never seen anything like this .. so joyful!!

Always much to be done, and many rooms have been decorated. Keeping all organized is a job, am sure.

I love love these videos. They make me so happy 🥰

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😉Think you just sent me down a YT🐇 rabbit hole. (Uh, I meant a hedgehog/cat🐱 one!) 😢Can't resist unlikely animal adoption stories! 🦋

Me too even though I live just across the river in Plymouth, Devon