Billy, you are the only person I know that has a torch bright enough it could kill a vampire. Also, I imagine that is the reason you chose this one to explore the creepy attic. 😂
Traditionally in the 18th & 19th Century people would often leave old shoes, usually just one, in the walls, under the floorboards, or near an opening of the house to ward off evil spirits.
i have heard of that custom or practice trhough reading historical novels One story I recall was about peasant /country folks laying a hex on a neighbor by leaving a shoe in their field. Old scores got settled. When the shoe was discovered, it was replaced by another shoe to couteract the bad luck.Nowdays, in these advanced modern times, everybody knows that it is bad luck to be superstitious :) edited for typos
@@spongebobsqueeze it's an old superstition that goes back hundreds of years ,such as placing an old shoe under the door slab as protection against evil spirits and witches also to bless the home and the people who dwell within . It goes back to when holy orders had massive churches , abbey's ,convents and small parish churches and the locals were encouraged by the church to be superstitious .
May I suggest leaving several fire extinguishers up in the attic? There is so much extremely dry wood, paper and fabric which would make perfect tinder for a fire up there.
I love that they continued the decorative spindles & bannister on the staircase, all the way up to the attic. Usually once you're past the living area it's just the most basic wood structure.
There are several places that need a finial replacement, mostly shaper work. Continuing the stair case up to the attic landing would be great, and replace the attic door, in the future, Billy.
As you fill up that kitchen, it becomes obvious that your choice to remove the dividing walls was a good one. It is still looking intimate, but lovely in its verticality, capped by those beautiful beams.
The staircase is such a beautiful and unusual feature, I’m glad you’re planning on making the most of it. This is going to be such a special space. Once you’ve taken all the “institutional” fittings out I think it will feel a lot less “creepy” in the long hallways upstairs. The building will really come into its own when more people are about and actually living there. This place was never meant to be so quiet. In such an old construction you’re bound to hear the building creaking and banging. Billy you’re going to have plenty of opportunities to use your quality tools. 👍😃. I love your vlogs!
The beautiful music, your superb filming, the intrigue of this amazing building .. your wonderful friends .. I’m so hooked on your channel Billy .. thank you. ❤
Watching Billy walk through the convent alone gives me chills everytime. His genuine commitment to serve as caretaker of and reverance for this magnificent property is practically palpable through the screen.
The door on the stairs is probably to stop the cold air dropping to the first and second floor. I have the same roof in my house ( Victorian terrace 1866) slates but no underfelt. And the wind was fierce coming down the stairs in winter . Till I put a door on the landing like they have.
50% rubbing alcohol and 50% water in a spray bottle, removes frost from your windshield almost immediately ☺️ Loved the tool tour, I had no idea what was the purpose of those little tower's...now I know 😂 Great video BTW
Billy you could use the attic once it is modernised for storage of all the extra bits and pieces you find around the convent and then you'll know exactly where the old bits and pieces are .
Hilarious Ryan, and that hat..amazing , that attic hides more history, just like that beautiful staircase…and why so many doors…in that wall of the staircase…
Billy, you could go through the loft space with a metal detector, going over the lagging etc to see if anyone left treasure hidden, before you remove and throw out the lagging.
Look at the history of this attic wow can you imagine back in time what they once may have hid up there I would clean all this out have the attic blessed.
Gros etoffe means a store for heavy-duty cloth materials. Canvas, sacking , bedding linen for sheets and pillow cases etc. They might also have had rolls of cloth for new vestments and habits Hope that helps. Love your videos xx
Even tho it isn't asbestos, I still would not want to breathe the dust and possible particulate fiberglass from the old insulation. I would still recommend a particulate mask just to be on the safe side💖🦊 btw I LOVE the old door at the top of the stairs, I would keep it, even if you spiff up the rest of that area.. clean the door up and clear coat it! I also can't wait to see the stairs polished up
When the windshield of your car is frosted over, use a credit card to scrap the window. That's what I do here in the States. I used the edge opposite of the magnetic strip.
@@patrickmcneil4230rAs a Swede we do get a fair bit of use of those (even though I've got a timer outlet for electric engine block/cabin heater at home) Best type I've used is the plain rectangles of polycarbonate plastic. Cheap and 8 sharp edges that remain effective a long time.
“Never cheap out on your tools” My Father told me . I’m 70 now and he was right ! Billy has gone past good and into crazy good/expensive industrial Grade tools that the rest of us can only dream of😊
Love all the tools. I miss my workshop, I lost it all in a fire. I was building up my tools again but now after the break-ins, I have to replace all the medical equipment, TV'S and much more plus fix my car and paid for expenses medications for my 3 boys and myself.
Good morning from the SF Bay Area. The ongoing kitchen work is great. I'm amazed that the decorative bannisters go all the way to the top. It will be fun to see how eventually the cleaning and reworking turn out. Love to see the wood oiled and polished. Have a great day, well, evening for you now.
Holy crow, that torch can land UFO'S. Those tools look good quality. Now you got me thinking about the attic and stairs. You must be awake planning in your mind or asleep planning.
For those interested in the shoes etc, you could check out the deliberately concealed garments project. This was funded by the arts and humanities research board in the U.K. run at the University of Southampton starting in 1999. It’s not all still there as it’s an old site but it gives you an idea. I recall it being set up and spoken about at conferences. They were very excited about the amount of builders who were reporting finds and getting involved and how protective they were over the finds remaining in situ. Turns out builders in the U.K. are really superstitious.
Another room right up in the attic . Like the idea Billy that take the walls out so you can see right from the top down at the stairways . Sean doing his normal a good job. Ryan does make me laugh and when you get together you are sooo funny. Loved watching. Crack On😘
Tools r expensive. But buy once cry once. Quality is better than quantity. We built a 50 × 60 shop/ garage in Alaska. And each tool we have is still in great working condition. Plus manufacturers will refurbish or replace broken tools.
Thanks for taking us up in the attic Billy! The staircase is absolutely beautiful! All your tools, although a few dollars, will certainly pay for itself in the end as Sean confirmed. I've found that if I buy cheaper, I'm replacing items frequently and end up spending the same amount in the end! Now you guys can crack on with confidence knowing everything works!!! Sean is a blessing to you with his down to earth, well trained knowledge and of course Ryan brings the smile to the fold, right along with you Billy!
Such beautiful music, it makes me think of sleeping Beauty, a little sad, but rising from her sleep, just as your Convent is rising from the ashes, in you and your helpers capibale hands! xxx
Billy, I chuckle at the nervousness that Ryan and you have in walking the Convent at night; my second parochial assignment had two unused school buildings and I used one for our Religious program and the other for our marching band - not nervous at all! Now for a suggestion: the staircase railings might be a good template for the Choir loft railing when you replace the loft. Keep up the good work, Father Jay
It was traditional to offer items or gifts to ward off evil spirits. To remove them meant they would return. They would be found under floor boards in basements and in attics. These items had personal connection to those who passed on.
I was thinking the same thing... the tie wraps didn't get snipped. When I was working in the factory we always had to trim. I always hold a lighter flame on the cut end also to melt it a bit to take off the sharp edge. It's like a razor. I had a fellow mechanic hit his head on one and it sliced him open. From then on....
That attic itself should be its very own project further down the track. Perhaps to pull up all those boards and put the insulation, or replace it with newer and better insulation, down underneath and put the boards back over the top. Give it a thorough clean out and use it properly as a massive storage area. remove all those little stand alone walls that someone put up in the past. Stack all the various wood pieces and furniture up there neatly for easy access if you need them and also so you know what you actually have there at the convent. Also would help empty some of the wood panels out of the garage and make more room to make it a proper workshop. I noticed a lot of the panels in the garage are also found in the roof attic.
Have you ever thought of letting a production company for films or tv know about your Convent so it can be leased for movies or tv? It would be brilliant to use for period pieces or horror shows!
Tip from a snow bird, you can scrape frost off a windshield with a credit card or other plastic card. It gets so cold here the insides of the windows can frost too. That is how I discovered that tip 😉
Duncan did a wonderful job with the wiring, nice to see. The guy that ran our internet wire, left them drooping, low enough to strangle me ( 5 ft, 4in tall) if I ran into to them. My husband had to come along behind and staple the wire up to the joists.
I’ve only just noticed how beautiful the bannisters on the stairs are.I’ve seen them so often but never registered how lovely they are. Lots of hidden gems.
Hi Dylan before you just start to strip or anything's that banister try using Murphy oil soap and water to clean it and see what the wood looks like after you've cleaned all the dust years of dust off of it keep up the good work
Ur explorations are great. But please with the deafening, fibre glass, dust etc all floating about ..mask up ..don’t inhale anything. Love doing the journey with you all…..no matter what , you show a positive attitude…. unlike some other bloggers who constantly complain..it’s hard watching. But that doesn’t apply to you guys…u get ur strength from each other..ur support systems are so necessary.
I think it will be amazing to see the staircase brought back to beautiful, it looks amazing now. Can't wait to see it without the wall cutting it in half and the top covered up. Billy I know you will do an awesome job!
You could try putting a couple night vision cameras in the grenier to see if you do have any paranormal guests. People love to watch live ghost feeds. Cheers!
You guys do know you can just put the wipers on and use the windshield spray to clear that little bit of frost, don’t you? 🤪 love your channel from PA, USA.
Seeing all those power tools gave me a headache thinking about how much it all costs: I'd be packing to go off to the poor farm. It would be a wood workers dream to have all of these. Only the best for our Convent.
I would still wear a mask in that attic, the amount of dust being disturbed was considerable. I think you should ozmo the staircase bannisters and rails. They would be amazing. Sean is doing a fabulous job in the kitchen. 🤗
Put the sun visors down to keep the front windshield defroster airflow concentrated on the front and speed up the defrosting - saves a ton of sitting g around waiting!
