Doing The Impossible - Doing It Ourselves

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The day has finally arrived to "thread the needle" and installed the half ton oak beam into the cottage, but before that can happen the old damaged one needs to be removed. With the budget almost gone it's going to take some clever tricks to install this beast, can we do it ourselves? you will have to watch to find out
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My name is Michael Petherick and I live with my family at Chateau de la Basmaignee in north west France.
My brother and his fiancé bought this building with some inheritance money three years ago and we are slowly restoring it to live in, and run as a business.
It’s always a financial struggle to keep the place going and we have to work hard to keep our heads above water, but we love it and wouldn’t have It any other way.
When they knew that they were buying the château, my brother asked me if I would like to move over and take part in their new adventure... so I packed my bags, gave up my life in England and moved here to help bring this place back to life.
We do all the renovations ourselves including construction, decorating and collecting antique furniture that we buy cheaply to restore. Our goal is to fill the château with beauty and life as it once was.
I have a passion for history, art and all things old.
These videos are a series of stories about my life and experiences living in a French castle
I’ll be showing all aspects of life here, from renovation and DIY, to crafts and baking, art, daily life and a bit of fun thrown in for good measure. There’s much more to see and our journey is still just beginning.

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@lindalumae 3 года назад

These times you are spending with your dad will be with you forever. You are very blessed to have him so healthy and able at his age and you will never, ever regret spending time with those you love. Enjoy them!

@bernadettehooper4318 3 года назад

Epic. First the chainsaw, then the cherry picker, then the scaffold and a supporting role by the digger. Your dad and Sean's smiles say it all. Hooray for Mick, Sean, Billy and Michael.

@ralphstephan353 3 года назад

Don’t forget that this rotten beam was found after Father Petherick had a fortuitous dream recently!

@aaronschmitz_ 3 года назад

I never would have imagined I would be so entertained by a 20 minute video of a wooden beam. Congrats on accomplishing another step towards a habitable cottage 🥂

@probstnatalie 3 года назад

I thought the same dang thing... But I loved every minute of it...

@shirleykneece5438 3 года назад

@@probstnatalie I never thought I would give a flat ding dang about a beam being put in but then I think about it I like building and construction but I didn't think I would have been watching and loving the fact it was being done but then I am so happy ysee the progress made on the cottage and thank dear Daddy for his dream for the angels were truly talking to him to let him know the beam Michael had was rotten they were about to go on with full on construction and that second floor would cave in that may have saved Michael's and others lives. Always keep your ears and eyes open to a psychic thought it a dream you just may be getting a message that could change the course of your life just think if Michael's father said oh it was just a dream but Michael listened to his father when he said I had a dream your main beam is rotten he said ok what do we do. They checked it ,it might awell have been saw dust . Good lesson listen to your father go with your instincts ,listen to your messages may the Angels be with you all! Julia Elizabeth Kneece Gregg

@jodeneantonson985 3 года назад

That was one heck of a job! Well done!

@raffinee_3763 3 года назад

The Pethericks and company are one competent, fighting family unit..............

@veronicamoss2597 3 года назад

Job done. Awesomely...cuppa tea.

@shirleykneece5438 3 года назад

@@veronicamoss2597 maybe a beer or drink in the evening for a job well done!

@shirleykneece5438 3 года назад

@@veronicamoss2597 That beam may even call for some champagne I fist said beer or a drink in the evening but that is a major accomplishment Julia Elizabeth Kneece Gregg

@kimclarke5018 3 года назад

Ok I’m thinking, whose more excited about this beam going in, them or us? Let’s face it we would all, at this point love to be there helping in this project. Then it would be all our project and dare I say a better use of our time than staying home. Thanks gentlemen once again for the distraction. Bloody exciting.....

@kimrich6095 3 года назад

You are so fortunate to have your Dad and Sean....is there anything that they cannot do? 😉

@SuddenKnock 3 года назад

Poop. If constipated.

@julesphillips1455 3 года назад

Totally agree!!!

@SmearyImpala517 3 года назад

They can’t fix my broken family

@yashathebelgianmalinois348 3 года назад

It’s so refreshing to see a family come together in a healthy way. Everyone treating each other with respect and working together to achieve something positive. Wow.

@jim95053 3 года назад

Fabulous! Kept thinking how great your Dad is!

@sandraford4235 3 года назад

@@NoOneHere2Day Dad

@sandrabergquist1684 2 года назад

He's the best, it would be very difficult to get that kind of experience to do the job properly. Your Dad and Sean are invaluable....

@AvaT42 3 года назад

Oh my goodness! I was so nervous watching this video! I was worried something would go drastically wrong and the walls would collapse and the beam fall down!! Thank goodness Michael has two skilled craftsmen to do this job. Billy is not too shabby with the cherry picker either! Phew, I need a glass of wine after watching that!🤦‍♀️🤣🍷

@Greet2012 3 года назад

Just think that you’ll have these memories of you, your dad, Sean & Billy all Building your HOME for the rest of your life!? That’s so special.

@taitweigel64 3 года назад

"Cuppa tea". Two hard working men who know how to do things right. Dad and Shawn are helping make Michael's cottage happen.

@katherinebopp2021 3 года назад

I know it could have gone very badly, and you would not have shown it . Still I was holding my breath. So you have accomplished the hardest part. Cheers to the whole crew.

@sandrabergquist1684 2 года назад

Cuppa tea always makes sense after something as serious as that. Wow

@debydavis5397 3 года назад

It seemed like forever waiting for this story to come. I don't think I breathed once the whole time- well done guys that was precision workmanship. Onward and upward now Michael in leaps and bounds !!!

@karlasmit7535 3 года назад

The cottage wouldn’t have waited another 10 years for the restoration that you said it would have taken for Gwen and Billy. Good job.

@moiragoldsmith7052 3 года назад

👏👏👏👏🥳💖💛🧡 I loved the flag moment! Vive la France indeed!😁

@raymulhern1677 3 года назад

Very satisfying result of teamwork, nobody panicked and tempers remained calm, at least on camera. I could watch this one over and over.

@urbanite6190 3 года назад

What suspense! Scaffolding waving in the breeze. Debris flying. Billy flying. Sean teetering at great heights. Mr. P. manning the digger as gingerly as a maid delivering a basket of fresh eggs, cracking nary a one. An incredible feat worthy of a Rube Goldberg construct, except this engineering accomplishment is real. If there were an Emmy Award for RU-vid the Doing It Ourselves team would win, hands down.

@alexk7973 3 года назад

There are awards for youtube and social media content. They are called Streamy I believe.

@Poet1952 3 года назад

I think it’s called The Shorties. Kara and Nate won for their channel.

@libbyanderson3752 3 года назад

Absolutely brilliant and what teamwork. You are one lucky chap Michael to have such help. Everyone so competent in the job that had to do. A beautiful beam that will add such character to your future home. Fantastic.

@vernonsanders371 3 года назад

I hope you realize how blessed you are to have your family all working together to accomplish putting that place back together.

@FrugalOverFifty 3 года назад

OMG when it went through the other side I threw my hands up in the air and cheered just like I was there! LOL

@The2011Godfather 3 года назад

Seriously this series should be nominated for a Daytime Emmy award and win. i literally just found this channel yesterday and I've watched every episode to this point. I'm hooked!

@jyi5506 3 года назад

Few ppl think of the minds, the labor and the man hours that went into building our treasures that last centuries and millennia. Thank you so much for bringing us along on the restoration! That’s a mighty proud piece of work. Cuppa tea!

@mikaelwendorf3419 3 года назад

As a carpenter, I keep dreaming about those beams! I wonder what it would look like turned into a bowl.

@marianstevens5567 3 года назад

You guys are amazing. And you couldn’t have a more British comment at the end “ cuppa tea”!!!! Awesome!!

@claudine1928 3 года назад

I love the stone walls. I had little holes drilled in mine, and then stuff blown in for isolation. Isn't that an option for th cottage? Great job on the beam. Love watching you all work at the restauration.

@phyllisgenetti7108 3 года назад

Daddy P knows his stuff and has trained his “crew” well. Fun, watching this

@suecollado8696 3 года назад

💓This is what the British workmen discuss over the endless cups of tea how to get a job done💓Billy’s skill with the cherry picker was spot on he deserves a pay rise💓Micheal your dad & Mick are teaching you the ropes for future projects💓It’s coming along nicely guys💓Far better than any shite on the tv💓

@poodlegirl55 3 года назад

Jeeze that first bit should be a Stihl commercial!

@rnggall9640 3 года назад

I had to look closely to see the name, we love our 2

@rodlogan6604 3 года назад

....looked like a mighty 461....

@judebug329 3 года назад

Ahhh, the drama! You have quite the talent for selecting the perfect music for your videos. Can’t wait to see the finished cottage!

@hectorbrown656 3 года назад

Sean is doing a great job.

@arihappyface 3 года назад

Is Sean another brother?

@patriciaingledew5765 3 года назад

Good ol*Sean...so reliable and steady...

@MK-zo3zk 3 года назад

Who knew installing a beam could be so dramatic and thoroughly entertaining?

@LindaArens 3 года назад

That was a cliff hanger! What an incredible crew. You were right Michael, the beam is beautiful and will keep the cottage safe for many many years.

@RJ-rn3uv 3 года назад

Beautiful job fitting that beam. Just a recommendation for future beam sliding. When the rollers are to big, get a large plastic cutting board. Lay it on the scaffold, set the beam on it and it will slide nice and smooth. Just a recommendation from an old contractor in the states.

@carolelander4751 3 года назад

Mick and Sean are heroes when it comes to all of the renovation work, I am really enjoying watching how well they deal with all the work that is needed to be done, they're FAB and Billy and Michael aren't doing too bad either.😃

@kdean9537 3 года назад

You did a great job on the video Michael. Love your dad's idea on putting a nice big beam in the first place...he's such a character! Well done all! Can't wait for the next video! Thank you...take care!

@mu77 3 года назад

The whole episode caused me high anxiety! You guys rock!

@susandewolfe4876 3 года назад

I love the sound of power tools in the morning sounds like victory

@saltysteveandmisfitmichele 3 года назад

Big sigh of relief getting that big beam in.

@kerryharding5587 3 года назад

Great job team- well that was pretty thrilling getting to see you wangling the beam in. Was even holding my breathe. Bravo Sean, Mick and Billy and Michael🕊💕

@catherinegiesige9863 3 года назад

I love the soundtrack! This is riveting stuff! You are all invested in seeing this cottage restored, as are we, the audience. This is very exciting to watch....who knew?

@mbryan4964 3 года назад

An entire episode can be done with all the Mick coolness clips like when he starts the chainsaw. ❤Mick💋 Last clip of Mick walking away saying, "Time for a cup of tea."

@emilyb4702 3 года назад

" 'I have oft' done the impossible because noone told me 'twas so'...or I chose not to believe them!" Congratulations to the gardener's cottage team for doing your impossible!

@shellypala8497 3 года назад

Sean and Mick are the DREAM team. Way to go, fellas!!! 🏠 🔨 🛠 🧰 ❤️

@jomcgee6094 3 года назад

Nerve wracking but what a great coordinated team. It looks fabulous Michael!!

@helanalurie9962 3 года назад

Amazing how you guys got the beam in, we are impressed!! Great teamwork: All for One and One for All!

@englishmaninengland4591 3 года назад

When your dad originally said about a RSJ, I thought he was right. Now though Michael, you’re absolutely right about using a solid oak beam. Am looking forward to the rest of the restoration. We love your dad. Kind regards, Chris the Englishman.

@maryannsarkady7950 3 года назад

Your dad and Sean are gems, your dad is the best ! It’s nice to see a family that works together so well !

@lorrainesears6146 3 года назад

I held my breath for 15 minutes. Amazing team work.

@nexussever 3 года назад

I love the comments about the Chunnel. I remember when it first opened, I read in The Sun that you could "smell the waft of garlic from the French side."

@paul_my_plumbs_uk 3 года назад

Now it smells of macron and Merkels bs 😂😂😂💩💩💩💩💩

@louisegatti9262 3 года назад

Whew....I was very tense watching the beam going into the wall but I think you will love your cottage even more knowing all the work that went into it, it's going to be a completely built house. Well done!! Dad and Sean are very comfortable in front of a camera. Time for a cup of tea!!!

@Jitakai 3 года назад

Your dad is epic starting that chainsaw :D love it

@FolkFaninMA 3 года назад

Michael your Dad and Sean and Billy are amazing. So much could have gone wrong here, but they handled it like pros. 👏💪😀

@jeanburgin160 3 года назад

Wow, what a big job. That beam was toast for sure. So glad you found a real one to replace it. This is some operation to get that beam in the cottage. Amazing, great job!!!

@msbayouqueen765 3 года назад

Another enjoyable time just watching some guys work in the South of France. ☺️

@carinamatthysen2976 3 года назад

I LOVE your humour! The music, the flag, the comments, so enjoyable and so much work. But truly doing it yourself.....

@kgummee 3 года назад

Awesome!! Your dream cottage is becoming a reality!! The teamwork and love involved in getting that beam in place wa spectacular!! Good job all!!

@diamondslashranch 3 года назад

The flag waving bit was so funny! So great to see your cottage coming along.

@V_Vasconcelos 3 года назад

The music in the intro sounded like Star Wars to me. So funny

@carolynshepherd4153 3 года назад

Men with skills! Men with machines! Men with tools! It’s is so interesting to see how these buildings are constructed, and reassuring to know that there are still people who know how to do all of this work👏👏

@susanrussell8195 3 года назад

The opening music was epic, and I loved La Marseillaise with the flag poking out. Great use of music. Loved the video.

@ellanora9 3 года назад

Indeed 😂 the flag lol

@thomasinaegan2227 3 года назад

Adore all your doing - seriously talented family Hope you realize the MBA of a father ye have 👏👏👏👏👏👏 Delighted for all your success keep it up 🥰

@paulinegoldsmith7301 3 года назад

PG Tips just watched the beam going in amazing 😍 michaels over the moon 🌙 pops Sean and Billy done a really good job 👍 cuppa tea deserved 👍🙏🏻😘

@mylifeandwhatitbrings9972 3 года назад

Talk about heart in mouth moments. That certainly was one.

@pebblesmiller9026 3 года назад

And the music!

@brianteeling8382 3 года назад

Felt so emotional seeing the gorgeous beam going in. Oh I wish you could all have put your names and date on it!!! ✅✅✅ ( Monica Teeling)

@ournewnormalnow8432 3 года назад

Whew! That was intense! Had me on the edge of my seat!😱 It's all coming together. I'm so excited for you, Micheal. Thank heavens for you wonderful Dad, Sean and Billy! Much Love, from Ontario, Canada 🇨🇦... Keli 💖

@janewolfe9137 3 года назад

Love the music during the chainsaw of the huge old beam. You could score any drama!😘

@PattyPaints 3 года назад

My heart was in my throat the whole time watching this! Can you tell us who Sean is and how he came to be your right-hand man? You all have great talents that blend and complement each other so beautifully. You're a perfect team, and thank God you are - with all the limitations covid has created!

@neenmach 3 года назад

Oh boy, what a job! So nerve racking to watch. It’s going to look wonderful.

@barbaramalloy6565 3 года назад

Well done, I realized I was helping my breath the entire time! 😀 I love watching old things get a facelift. Thank you

@cynthialuna5786 3 года назад

Oh my gosh, I was on pins and needles as it was going in. Wow, well done guys. I salute you all. This is better then any show on TV. Wow. Take care and God bless you all.

@robblack5248 3 года назад

Are you going to seal that end-grain, before rebuilding that outer wall? So that someone 300 years from now blesses your kind prescience for preventing rot?!

@rosemarieberry9804 3 года назад

That was pure genius!

@wzrdreams 3 года назад

I'm so glad I saved this and the previous episode so I could binge watch them!!!

@heathercave 3 года назад

Wonderful!! I’d save a couple of those crosscuts to use beside my comfy chair. Just about the perfect size for a cup of tea and some biscuits

@Jayrose59 3 года назад

Michael mentioned elsewhere that he will use some of the good oak from the old beam for a butchers block, etc.

@davidrickards 3 года назад

Michael I was on the edge of my seat til you got the beam in. I am so glad that it went well and the beam looks great!

@patdowney4984 3 года назад

Music at beginning was very dramatic .loved it .it’s great that you can all work together and get the job done 👍☕️

@lucyyoung9406 3 года назад

Michael, you seem to be calm during this intense project. I was stress just watching. It’s all coming together now.

@judydennis1242 3 года назад

Pops to the rescue!!! 🤺🤺🤺Love the music💖 Sean superb! And how did they achieve this kind of work hundreds of years ago🤔 Love this cottage. Great team ,Michael👍

@probstnatalie 3 года назад

Every single Pethrick is amazing.

@gaslitworldf.melissab2897 3 года назад

If all of us were as team oriented and industrious problem solvers as you guys, corporations wouldn't have a tiny place in our world.

@lessieh1050 3 года назад

Your choice of music nailed the scenes.....😁😁❤️

@TWROC96 3 года назад

What a fantastic team= Billy and his cherry picker, Dad and Shawn with the skills, and Michael's vision for authenticity. Great work guys.

@janemagee6831 3 года назад

All week we’ve checked everyday for a vlog from you, Michael. Today we feel like a real Dummy as we watched and literally prayed for this process even though we were aware the beam was already in because we had seen it on Billy’s vlog a couple of days ago. We were on the edge of our seats. You guys are truly talented. A true suspense! Beautifully done. Love the humor, comradery of your family.

@janicebrowningaquino792 3 года назад

I DO SO agree with Kim!!! You guys are AMAZING-all of you! This is what cooperation and team work that actually accomplishes something looks like. Persistence, patience, skill, knowledge, but above all HUMOR is what makes it all work!!! Kudos!!!!!

@hardamber 3 года назад

Michael, your dad is so handy and talented. He has the best retirement any man could hope to have. Give him a hug for me. I lost my dad 5 years ago and there isn’t a day that goes by that I don’t miss him.

@jillipepper5353 3 года назад

Thank heavens for your Dad , Sean and Billy and all the great toys you have to move the beam otherwise you’d still be standing in the yard scratching your head wondering how to get it in the hole. 😂🤣😂🤣 It obviously came from a huge old oak tree, that was a lucky find, you never know what you’ll find at the small private mills. You’ll be able to move on with the joists now, one step at a time, 🙋🏼it’s going to be amazing.

@amysbees6686 3 года назад

WOW. Tremendous!

@Dejavue2023 3 года назад

I just love your dad! He reminds me of my late dad! Can do anything! You are blessed with him.

@illiniwood 3 года назад

As a woodworker of many years, watching this was truly exciting. My only protest would be keeping the old beam and having it milled. it was punked by only about the first foot in from the ends. the rest looked solid and well preserved. This beam would have had old world growth with tight solid grain scarcely found these days. The wood would have made for a beautiful fireplace mantle or a kitchen tabletop. Not all is lost though. The cut pieces could be given to a wood turner and made into beautiful bowls or a wood carver and made into accent carvings. Be sure to put a sealant on the ends of the new beam or it will eventually meet the same fate. Michael, your camera work and editing was absolutely brilliant!!

@DoingItOurselvesOfficial 3 года назад

I’m planning on having a large butchers block and some other small things made from the leftover oak. Some parts of it will be staying in the cottage.

@bradbradshaw6772 3 года назад

Wonderful work and brilliant choice to use a solid wood beam. However, I was on the edge of my chair the entire time watching this video. I think I need a glass of wine now! LOL!

@Eryclee 3 года назад

Dad and Sean are too cool! This is making me so excited for what's next!

@50Street21 3 года назад

Testament to a group effort. . . plenty of knowledge and experience to make that happen. Great job gang. Have to say, Michael, when the beam was initially shoved in, the music was perfectly timed--giving the process that needed edge and intensity. Well done. Darryl

@josephcrangle4669 3 года назад

When you named this vlog "Doing It Ourselves" you weren't kidding! Brilliant job all.

@Gyllsd1 3 года назад

This video was fantastic. You are so lucky to have such a smart group of family and friends to help you make your projects happen. I just love watching to progress that you are making. Be well. Stay safe. We love you and yours!

@burrussfamilymadness8089 3 года назад

Saw it posted while going through the drive through. Got extremely excited and pulled over to watch after receiving my food

@EatingAnElephant 3 года назад

I held my breath the whole time! I have never been so riveted to a show, I've been binge watching all day. And your dad reminds me of my dear old dad. He can do anything!