Ep. 1 - We Bought a Mysterious Castle... in Texas 

Thank you! Yes we did it in reverse, a European going to America 😅 Appreciate your support. Lots more to come, let's see what happens 🏰🏰

Agree. Look so forward to watching each video and all the beauty this castle/home will bring.

New sub here. Found you through Dan’s channel. Love your thoroughly engaging humor😂. All the best on your project, I will thoroughly enjoy your adventure. You can do it!! 💕

Ok we’ve chatted on Facebook but this is the first time I’ve heard your voice! I thought you were English, hearing your accent now I think Irish? Scottish? Yes to a Yank you don’t actually all sound the same, lol.. but ok help? Meanwhile best to you and lovely wifey as always. Hoping it’s going well sir. Our work at the cemetery is coming along nicely ty!

Watching for 3rd time to earn you some $

I think they tried and had every intention to restore it. Im thankful they sold to us, they could have easily sold to a developer for more $$$ Will see you soon Neighbor, tours one day ☕🏰☕🏰☕

We ate dinner here in the 80s when it was a restaurant.

@@MoneyPitCastleprobably loved helping. That someone would refurbish and repair a beautiful building is rare enough to be an extreme pleasantry

Let's do it! Lots of good places nearby and in Galveston. And one day drinks on the roof

What are the odds? How fun!!!

Thank you! It's here now. Thanks for sticking with us, its my own stupid fault, just procrastinating and making excuses. But no more excuses now. We are officially RU-vidrs and lots coming now!

Same!!! I saw this months ago when it started and it got lost in my feed which is chock full of the RV and sailing people that I follow. LOVE your Queen pic, LOVE the humor, LOVE the haters! Especially summergain! Let’s hope they keep things up with their special brand of encouragement. WINK WINK. How hilarious would it be, at the end of allllll of this, once you’ve got things done and dusted, if they come on the show for a little visit? Time to start a Patreon page so we can pay for their airfare when the time comes. Clearly, someone with that much hate for Americans will need to be flown in. At some point, you also need a visit from Chip and Joanna. They restored a castle too. But alas, it has a little less … personality.

@@jjdicarloutube THANK YOU. So I watched the chip and Joanna thing and one of the first things she said was "these are the types of projects that make people bankrupt" LOL. I switched off at that point

@@MoneyPitCastle HAHAHAHA!!!

@@MoneyPitCastleI❤it! I would have bought it too!! I once owned a historic money pit. No regrets

Agreed! Thanks so much for watching

I live in Houston and have driven by this place many times. Can't wait to see what you do with it, although I am 9 months behind, but will start catching up now.

For sure. You'll see what we have done and the stupid mistakes we made early on. Things are going great now though. Appreciate your support very very much 🏰🏰🏰🏰

❤️❤️❤️ We will be, it's just going to take much longer than we thought it would. Appreciate you joining us 🏰☺️

Same From British Columbia Canada

You're very welcome I'm glad you enjoy it! The next video is something else!!

Same!

Thank you! Yes she came and had some great advice for us! That was turning point really, was to contact other old house/building people and found out what worked for them.

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Absolutely!

It looks a lot different now inside too! That's where we are at right now, we did the demo and part of the structure repairs. Just about to start the rebuild inside of the exterior walls and a new roof!

It’s just amazing to finally see inside!!!!! I’m honestly freaking out a bit!!!

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I first thought you are going on the route of "this is not a hole in the roof, this is a roof in the hole". Jokes aside, I am rooting for this renovation!

Certainly the ‘American dream’ has acquired a lot of holes recently.

And you are correct. I have been trying for the American dream and thought it a fallacy, then we got a home. Have fun it looks like it could be an amazing home with TLC 😊​@mediolanumhibernicus3353

A dentist with incredible WiFi... (*snort)

Me too! We had many regrets (you'll see in the next video) but it was the best decision ever.

That's exactly how I feel. Just one big accomplishment and we would have done a little part for history. But no we won't give up, we have had major regrets in the early stages but not anymore. It was the best decision we ever made. Appreciate your support very very much 🏰☕🏰☕🏰☕🏰

Appreciate that very much, yeah it's a bit overwhelming but we just get on with it, we will get there eventually.

It helps! Thanks for been here 🎉🎉

Ha ha it's a hard one to climb. One day you won't have to and can just come and see it!

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Thanks for joining in Elizabeth! I agree with you 100000000000000% (at least)

Thank you fellow immigrant!. I'm gonna contact Kevin from Grand Designs and he can do a special lol

Thank you Shelly! We are glad we did too. Thanks for sticking with us, lots of videos coming up now.

I hope so! Costs are a little frightening but it'll get done I know it

For sure! Do or die is right. We are stuck but maybe that's what the building needed! I'm gonna spam Corey again 😅

I appreciate you sticking around. I was looking at analytics and yes I did lose a large number of subscribers that I got from Brent ❤️ That is really encouraging words thank you. Would be awesome if we can make a bit extra each month on YT for it.

@@MoneyPitCastle The way people love watching restoration videos, especially something as cool as this, my bet is you would make more than a "bit extra" if there were weekly updates. Check out Matt from off the ranch. He restored a house.." abandoned mansion" and is now restoring a "abandoned resort." Check out his view counts on those videos. I bet it paid for itself plus some. I know I am one of the hundreds of thousands that followed the mansion and now following the resort. Literally checking a few times a day hoping for a upload and wishing that current upload would not end. I know ALL of the restoration videos I have watched over the years from probably hundreds of channels at this point, people are glued to it even asking for longer videos. Although, IMHO shorter more frequent videos would really boost the channel, views and profits rather than a longer video here and there. Stick with it, give updates OFTEN. Make sure to put restoring abandoned castle etc in title, hopefully the algorithm will kick in and start suggesting your videos to people who watch restoration videos and hopefully more and more people will be here to watch. Especially something as cool as this. I am busting my britches waiting for the next video upload :)

Thanks!

I'm very very glad to hear that ! A sense of humor got us through the first few months. Good luck with your project, I know the anxiety is painful at times but it'll be worth it when you are finished 🏰☕🏰☕

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That's amazing to hear that you saw it all the way back then. I know it looked very very different. We are in touch with a few relatives of original owners and past owners, they all got in touch with us. That keeps us going sometime! I know the place means a lot to so many people. Thanks very much for watching

Thanks! You're absolutely right. It's been a massive learning curve so far and lots to come. Lots more we could have done with our money if that's all we cared about, but this is just going to be very satisfying once it's done, however long it takes. Appreciate you taking the time to write all that and watching the video #WhenYouHaveTeaYouHaveHope

Thanks very much for been here! It will be the pride of the town when we are done 🎉🎉🎉

Exactly! Too special to at least not try 🏰🏰🏰

Thanks Gail! Yeah his channel is awesome, couldn't have asked a better person to come check it out

I watch Brent too!!! I bet he gave you some great encouragement and ideas! Will have to go watch that one …

It seems like decades 😅

Thanks !! 🏰🏰🏰

God Speed@@MoneyPitCastle! You are saving and preserving history! I only WISH I could do something like this!

@@jacobhawley60 you can mate. Nothing special about me, just a regular person with stupid ideas 😅

@@MoneyPitCastle Not regular. You are a preserver. Generations after you will be qble to enjoy this beauty. Thats big. There's a bigger picture.

My first thought: burn it down. It doesn't deserve to suffer any longer.

I'll get the t shirts made asap.

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@@MoneyPitCastle Yay!! ☕👍

@@MoneyPitCastle-Most definitely get the shirts made! Tea mugs too! To fund the project! We’ll buy for sure!

And now I wish I'd have ended the video with "it's Morphin time!"

Absolutely right! ☕☕☕

THANKS. Yes it was a massive adjustment from comfort to now lol. Even the hardest days I learnt to enjoy that now.

Hi Neighbor! Thanks so much. We will get there. Is just slow slow progress.

It was the best decision!

Thanks for sticking with us. Lots to come now!!

@@MoneyPitCastle Glad to hear it!

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Hello! Thanks for much for the beautiful comment. It is a dream for sure even if some don't get it lol. Lots coming now! 🏰🏰🏰

For sure I'll check him out. Thanks!

Oh I watch him yes he's good 🏰🏰🏰🏰

🏰🏰🏰🏰 we are here now

HELLO. Thanks for the encouragement. Glad to have you here from the start!

Thanks so much! We have found lots of surprises too. I'll show you it all. Appreciate you sticking with us 😊😊

Coming up! 🏰🏰🏰

😅😅 I think that's where Kristin got it from. We lived in Friendswood before moving to Santa Fe.

The next Patreon day will be HUGE ! As soon as that new roof is on, it's on.

Thanks very much Tom!

Oh I get it now. Ad revenue? Yes I hope too!

Thank you! The support means more than I can say.

Working on it!

I hope so. I got some good stuff coming up now. Either way, will be fun to share everything 🏰🏰🏰🏰🏰☕

Hey Cody. Thanks alot for watching. Yes it's definitely a unique building! Long way to go still, thanks for been here, plan to open up when it's safe 🏰🏰🏰

I live in Santa Fe and I’ve always wondered about this place too I always wanted to go inside lol

Thanks so much Joseph. We will do our best. It's pretty much a rebuild from the inside but we will do it!

Thanks so much Dennis. Dennis is my last name btw ☕☕🏰

Thank you for your help. I've been watching a few videos on the algorithm. It'll make sense to meet one day!

Thanks so much! Lots and lots coming

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Thanks so much that definitely helps us out. We are almost at point where we can apply for monitizing the channel!!

He is! Appreciate you watching 🏰🏰🏰

I think I should. I think I sometimes have too much high expectations for videos but you're right - people will like day to day things too. I'll look at his channel and copy him

@@MoneyPitCastleJust a 15 minute update 5 days a week would keep the viewers hooked as well as helping income from views. You might even get some sponsorship from diy companies etc. Do make time for time off RU-vid too or it will get all consuming.

Glad you enjoyed it

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Gday mate! Sorry i missed your comment. I appreciate you watching from all the way over there. Bit annoying that they cancelled Neighbors 😭😞

Thank you! You're totally right. Slow and steady will do it 🏰🏰🏰

LOL "one previous owner.". I miss old England though. Where about are you from?

@@MoneyPitCastle I'm canadian but watch alot of UK renovation tv. It's all damp and subsidence. Lol

That's fantastic. Once we get it to a point of structural sound then we are opening up for tours. Hopefully see you there 😊😊

@@MoneyPitCastle Absolutely!

Exactly right. I'm very glad we did now as bad as things get, no regrets

We love that, all those little stories and what it means to people. It makes things worth it.

LOL it's ok I won't tell anyone. You can come visit the legal way when we open for tours too

@@MoneyPitCastle yeah, from your videos it looks a lot worse than what I remember

this guy is lying he is the most bland person i know his idea of fun is going to walmart trust me he never broke in

@@jaxgarrett3798 I am friends with other people than you

@@jaxgarrett3798 oh wow we got our first comment section bust up! Keep it going guys, it's good for the algorithms

Thank you! It'll work out eventually. 🏰🏰

Thanks for watching ❤️❤️❤️🏰

I'm watching that right now. I haven't checked RU-vid out for ages. This is inspiring stuff

Watch his abandoned mansion series also

Hey there thanks so much for the support and kind words. Lots and lots more to come, we are doing our best.

Oh yeah you're not far at all. Haha. Hopefully see you when it's safe enough for tours !

Thank you! We have a Patreon right here, it keeps people up to date with all the restoration/discoveries: www.patreon.com/santafecastle Please tell us some of the rumors...... 🏰

@SantaFeCastle rumors that it used to be a place the kkk met and a swingers party place.

@@dr.rebeccastout1878 I'm 78 and grew up in La Marque. I had never heard of the castle, darn it! Lucky you, that you get to drive by it daily.

Appreciate your support mate! 🏰🏰🏰 We are 30 minutes to Galveston and 30 minutes to Houston, so it's in a great spot! We need to spend heavy on structure repairs and then after that - yes, we do want to have guests and such from all over the US and world. We are starting to see the power of the internet! English people will hate this weather, my mum hasn't been back since her first visit 😅

Yeah he needs to come back one day!

Appreciate that! Stay tuned 🏰🏰🏰🏰🏰🏰

Thanks! It's always tears of joy when the kettle goes on for us

Thanks for sticking around ☕🏰☕🏰 lots coming now

Thanks so much for the support. Looking forward to sharing more with you 🏰🏰🏰🏰

The wifi is out of this world. If I go up to the fence then I can watch Netflix. Thanks so much for joining us 🏰☕🏰☕

For sure, it makes people stop and captures the imagination. It's worth trying to save, there's nothing like it. Thanks for been here, we have a long way to go !!

Absolutely lovely my brush hog.

That's the plan! Thanks for joining us 🏰🏰🇺🇲🇬🇧☕

Thanks so much ! 🏰🏰🏰🏰🏰🏰

It's basically the bottom line for sure 😅

Say hello to my neighbor!