I forgot to add I’m on your side. I believe in you Phil ! Thank you everyone that has helped Phil even though we don’t see you or know all your names .
Phil, you will make it and it will be beautiful. Any last minute details that don't get done no one will notice you and all your guest will just enjoy the party.
And I am sure they watch your videos so will know how hard you have worked to get it in as tip-top shape for them as you were able to. So relax and enjoy your guests, however it turns out...
Hi Phil! Stretch a huge red sun sail between those two trees on each side of the stage for cover. It would be colorful and spectacular! You’re going to have a great party!
Yes, that is a great way to provide some protection of a clothcover between two trees! We do that all the time in USA, even in cook outs, camping and concert festivals!
Yes--that is a great temporary solution for this party, but he wants something he can use over and over again--and he won't always have 2 trees nearby. But a good short-term solution
If you can buy a tent to cover the stage ... worry about making a cover later. You're running out of time. Love your videos ❤ Love, Light, and Peace to All! Cheers from Pennsylvania.
I'm glad you accepted help, people like to help. I believe you will get the majority of jobs needed done done. It's a huge undertaking. If anyone makes negative remarks they aren't really your friends. They must follow you and see how hard you have worked! Wishing you and all your guests a wonderful weekend. Fingers crossed the weather is good for you. Stay safe🤗🇬🇧
Phillip, I like the idea of moving the big stumps to use for seating around a large fire pit. You have plenty of fire wood and plenty of stumps to sit on. I have grown grandkids and I know they would love to have that area for a party, just sitting and eating and listening to the music. Good luck on getting everything finished in time. Kathy USA 🇺🇸
I've played on many stages and many looked just like yours. Yours is fine. If it rains no one wants to be out playing or watching in the rain. I would put my money and effort into making a permanent structure with a roof, floor and open sides you could pull equipment under when no parties. You could hang tarps on sides if needed. Use clear roofing material for more light.
Don't worry about the yard. I would just worry about the house. I think everything looks great. Just remember to put a plenty of toilet paper in the bathrooms.. And paper towels to dry your hands. Are you going to have party potties?? That way , nobody would need to use the house bathrooms. ? ?
It will all come together and in the end only you will know what was not completed. I was an event planner for a US company and it took me a while to learn to not sweat the small stuff. Have fun…
We use PVC tubes, connectors, and caps to make a few things for parties. Plus they can be connect temporary with a screws or tape. They also can get painted to match whatever you need.
My sister used PVC by placing the ends in a bucket of cement, then connecting elbow joints to hold the roof. The end that was put in the cement, was actually a connector so the cement bucket didn't take up much space. She's used it in her garden for almost 10 years. Not sure I explained it well though
Not sure if there will be another vlog before your birthday so once again folks after 3. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR PHIL, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, hope you have a wonderful day/party 🧁🎉🥳🎈🍺
Massive Thank You to everyone who pitched in for an afternoon or a day or whatever time you had available to help🎉 Regarding the "boring" laundry; no one who gets to sleep on sheets that were set outside to dry in the fresh air, is going to complain one bit. If they do, send 'em across the Pond & I'll make short work of their whinging😂👍
It will be fabulous Phil. No white glove inspections. No one will measure how long the grass is. It’s such a beautiful setting and that and a few glasses will be enough. They have music and good company, what else do they need. Hope you won’t be too tired to enjoy your birthday🤞🤞👌👌❤👏👏🤣🤣🤣
I know the real reason for the pre party is to have extra hands for the real party set up. Lol. Looking good. Put the stumps around a fire pit. Please 🧘🙏🏻🌎☮️ daily. ✌🏻♥️
Phil, I'm sure you will be very stressed out, but as soon as the guests arrive the big push will be off and you'll relax and have a great time. You've done an outstanding job. The place looks wonderful. Cheers
Regarding the canopy…make sure you cut semicircular flaps on all sides to reduce wind forces, which can be quite powerful and could blow the stage over. The stage is small and light so you may want to anchor them into the ground.. Cut the flaps so they point down, like a U. Depending on the material you use, you may have to reinforce the edges to prevent rips and fraying.
Hey Phil, I think your parties are more Legendary for a fun time by everyone who has attended in the past. I wouldn't worry too much about what's not done, then what is done. One thing for all the ladies out there, make sure the "LOO" is clean. LOL that's all we want. I think the party will be a hit, so enjoy. Love from N.Y.
The rounds make great seats around a firepit. Leave a bunch of logs next to about 3-4 firepits in the center of the campground. Relax. You'll get done what you can get done. As long as you have enough beer and food, everyone will have fun!
Everytime lately that I see an historical building, I automatically evaluate if it could use a jet wash. I watch too many pressure washing videos.....but a good one to watch is SB Pressure Washing or for the Brits among us, I enjoy watching Flawless Cleaning Service. They inject a bit of humor into their videos.
Being completely honest Phil, I believe that you can do anything you set your mind to. Use the big rounds as seating and try to place some cans around strategically for the rubbish collection. This is going to be a terrific party and everyone will enjoy themselves. Have a great day
You can do it, Phil! Tie shade cloth between two trees and the back ends staked to the ground or short poles *similar to a wall tent in CW camping*. Big round pieces, as seating areas around campfires, or push them closer to the stage area.
If you are like me, you will get most things done, all those important things that need to be done. However, you will probably have a few small tasks that you just can't get to that you wanted to. In the end all will be great, you will have loads of fun and others won't notice the little bits you couldn't get to. :) Good luck either way!
Looks like you are throwing a magnificent party! No one will know what’s on your unfinished list. Your guests will just be thrilled to have been invited and will have a wonderful time. Remember to relax and enjoy. 🌺
Hil, you don’t fool around when you throw a party ! And to think I moan about having people over and spiffing up my 90 sq meter ground floor flat with a tiny 25 m2 courtyard. Bravo 🎊
Phil you do so much and everything looks so good I know you will figure it out for your stage. You will have a amazing party anyway I believe you will.
I have faith in YOU, Phil, and all your wonderful friends, in getting everything ready for both parties with a bit of time to spare! Well done on all your progress so far!
You can totally do it. You have amazing drive to complete everything 😊 I've have binge watched your story from the beginning over the last few days, whilst doing other things of course, it's a fascinating story and I have a great deal of admiration for your lifestyle and work ethic. I've watched you deal with many different situations amazingly, but also human emotions showing too. I will definitely be continuing to watch your story as I'm fascinated with seeing the beautiful bedroom suite you are making. I love the darker blues with the gold and white by the way. I admire the way you are making your home to your taste. I have similar taste and love it, well done done you. Unfortunately I've never built a stage roof, so I can't help you there 😂 The other male in the house is just adorable, although a little hairy 😅. The way Lightning talks to you is just so funny, I literally laugh every time. Phil have a wonderful birthday and party, you definitely deserve it 😊🎉
You are a magic man, even with help, have managed soooo much!! It's looking great!! I wish I had dome great ideas for you, but just know I have all faith in you! You'll have it all done in time!! All love and sending good vibes to you! 💪🎉😁
You will make it. You’ve done great so far. I’ve run many events and parties. You are doing the big stuff. I have found that if something isn’t done you still have things you want done no one will know but you. Looks great so far. Keep up the great job
Every year my church would put on a huge Easter pageant for the community. There were live camels, a donkey and all kinds of farm animal babies. I can remember the times when everything wasn't done and asking cast members to watch brushing up against the set as the paint wasn't dry. Everybody was panicking! As a veteran of many of these, it all came together in the end, so I never was disturbed. So don't panic, it will all come together in the end, I know it! If all the basics are done, you will be fine......
