I think it would be awesome to clean up the outside of the kiln. It’s all a part of the history of Mapperton. And, thanks Luke for telling us a bit about limestone. I never knew anything about limestone. I just wish this was a bit longer. I really enjoyed it! Thank you! 🌸🌸
Yes, clear the kiln! It will be a very interesting addition to the portion of historic Mapperton tours! Thank you for another interesting look at your beautiful home.
Oh Julie you have me in-fits of laughter. Elderberry berries are rich in vitamin C and makes a lovely drink, also the flowers in June make a medicinal tea that’s antioxidant. Elderberry flowers make a lovely cordial drink. And don’t for get the blackberries for apple pie. We have just picked some blackberries today to go with apple pie tomorrow.
You’re adorable together. So funny and fun. Love your husband’s dry English humor (my husband is English and he cracks me up all the time). And yes, we Americans always want to know how old stuff is and is it older than the US.
Very interesting history lesson here Julie on the Kiln etc but I have to say, when Luke said you weren't interested in the Kiln and then you suddenly got your scarf caught on the brambles, I bust out laughing. :0) I agree with Luke 100% in regards to restoring this part of Mapperton, because it is HISTORY and it would be nice to see a video of it being cleared and restored as best you can for future generations to pop along and visit! In the not too distance future, the way things are going, these will be forgotten forever and that is a shame if they're not looked after now! Can't wait to see you opening your gifts! :0) x
The production quality is SO MUCH BETTER- the PBS’y content structure isn’t lost on me. Switching on-camera hosts in and out of scenes also made it interesting. Drone transitions to other areas of the property =A++
I think it is an excellent idea to restore the kiln! (We have lots of stone furnaces here in the states, they were usually built for making pig iron) Ty for the video
The ending was just so funny- like an I love Lucy show- The Professor and the distracted student. Congrats on getting that cherry picker in the back garden.
15:07...the Brits call it "Maize" while the Yanks call it "Corn" just one of the many signs of the two blended cultures.. Julie's definitely brought a breath of fresh air to the manor...
Would love to see more on the kiln but with Julie filming elsewhere at the time :) Restore it if you can, it would be an interesting addition to the estate tour.
Yes, clear out the vines and spiff it up for walking tours. Lots of history at the manor house that is important to British heritage. Interesting content. Julie more interested in wild growing vegetation. Comedy between the two is hilarious. Lucy and Ricky Ricardo style. Lol
I love seeing you two together! Please clear the kiln of weeds and brambles and put a marker there explaining it's significance. It would be lovely to stroll your beautiful estate and find these hidden historical treasures. ❤
...You are so watchable together! I just interrupted my binge watching of your past installments to see this current episode and you both manage to tell wonderful stories of Mapperton history while also being fun and entertaining! I loved Julie's face during the "limestone lesson" and her accidental scarf entanglement had me laughing out loud (sorry!)...Love from across the pond in New England! 🥰💕
You guys are so funny together ❤. Always put up my feet and enjoy your spuffs with a cup of coffee. Keep the videos coming. Pure 😊 delight. Thank you for the laughs!
i always hit like before I watch the video because I know it will be wonderful. You know how people play the game what five people would you choose to have dinner with? Well you two are on my list
Yes, Luke! It would be very interesting to conserve the kiln and perhaps put up a historical marker. It would be a great picnic spot. Julie, you were hilarious with the berries! The two of you make a fantastic comedic duo!
You two are hilarious. But Julie, I would be so into the history of the store and the kiln. One fact I find interesting in England is that you can tell what area the homes are from by the stone they are built with.
I have just recently come onto the Mapperton videos and enjoy every single one! It is wonderful to see a beautiful estate restored and such care for the countryside. Sending the videos to some friends here in the United States, we all agree, the videos are entertaining (Julie's direct humor, Luke's dry humor), informative, and show the best of the British and United States in Julie and Luke with their family.
Really interesting, I particularly enjoyed learning about the stone. Restoring the kiln would add a unique dimension for visitors coming to the property. Thankyou again 🙏🏻
What a delightful couple you are! The sweep of the land....your stewardship....so admired. May you be blessed with excellent health, success in all that you do and abundant happiness for you and your family. May peace and contentment be interwoven with the tapestry of your lives always.
That Cherry Picker was tense for a bit!! Whew,what a relief! "Hi",James!! How exciting,a real Chimney Sweep!! I really liked learning about the Limestone. You guys crack me up!! Love from Vermont
I absolutely LOVE the chemistry that you have together!!! Never stop having fun, as well as, giving those of us from across the big pond,wonderful history lessons, And, yes, please restore the kiln.
I'm with you Julie. I want those berries. Great for eating, breads, muffins, etc. What do you do with all of that corn? I'd be selling you to the public. That is a beautiful view from the kiln. I also watched your vintage clothes segment. Beautiful. Keep traditions going. btw- I think hubby owes you some earrings, bracelet or rings to go with you tiara for all that he puts you thru. Time to work on your suite of jewels. You do go above & beyond for the sake of your family. I sincerely enjoy watching you all.
You two are so cute! I love your stuff, I love Mapperton. As an American of British descent, I always wanted to live the manor life... Julie is living my dream, and doing a great job of it! You rock girl!!
The lime kiln is fab. Is there an "Ice House" ❄🏡 at Mapperton? There is one near where I live. In winter Ice would be taken from the river and placed in the Ice House . In summer food would be stored there. A type of Early Refrigeration. 🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀
Berry funny Julie 🥰 i never heard the term laid a fire, build or start🔥 love Julie's expression during Luke's history lessons 😂 what a sweet romantic couple, love the history tell us more Luke.
Julie & Luke, you both are a blast. Enjoy your videos so much! Luke, the kiln information was was very informative. We put lime on our vegetable garden every spring and along with fertilizer it helps so much. Didn't realize it had to be processed in a kiln. Janice from Arkansas USA.
That was so enjoyable. Also interesting and educational too. I agree with Luke that the old lime kiln would be interesting to see with maybe a display board explaining it. Julie,you should go blackberry picking one day and make a film of it. Its a bit late now but maybe next summer in July or August. Its a traditional thing. As kids we did every year with our Mum and Dad. It was great fun and being kids we didn't worry about pricks and scratches. The other berries were Elderberries,not poisonous,you can make wine with them if you wanted to.
Mabey think about covering the paintings and furniture etc etc in the room where the chimney is beign cleaned, very minute particles of spot cover everything even with the modern vacuum ones
Well Julie, I just had my first encounter with stinging nettle in Germany a couple of weeks ago. I thought it was a harmless weed growing in my son’s yard and reached to pull it out. I no more than got my thumb and forefinger around it and knew I was in trouble! Wow, it burned the living S out of me. The only thing that would stop the burning was Liquid Bandaid.
OMGosh Julie, thank you for the laughs!! You made me lol, I love how you are and I get the teasing humor being American myself and living in the UK now. My husband gets into long explanations about things and I always get distracted by the wildlife and plants all around, hahah, same thing! Cheers from a friend in Scotland!
I was right! It fit but it was tight. James is such a nice humble man. Great video, what a spectacular view! Just beautiful! It would be lovely to restore the kiln, great history. Looking forward to the next video. 🙂
Awwww!!! this was absolutely delightful to watch Julie and Luke! What a great history of the Mapperton limestone! I totally agree with Luke that you should definitely let he kiln be a part of the Mapperton tour! And the view!! my oh my!! If the weather was really good I'm sure Julie would not have bought a house in Italy as the landscape around Mapperton could beat any landscape in Italy. It's just the weather, isn't it? :) I absolutely loved the fun banter and the part where Julie is more interested in the berries hahaa I would've done the same. :) the green berry looks like Schezuan pepper. Thank you Julie and Luke for continuing to share your history and different aspects of Mapperton to your global audience! Please continue to bring Luke to the videos, he really adds great depth to the show. Namaste! Rashmi from Minnesota
Now I've become a fan! These recent videos in which you present unedited, uncontrived and genuinely funny aspects of your life will hopefully take your channel to the next level. The slime and sludge of the pools, and having the alluring blackberries snag Julie's scarf are snippets of real life that are delightful to glimpse.
Julie is a riot but the talk about the kiln was very interesting and important, no offence but I would have loved for her to listen more intently to what Luke had to say. It would have been frankly more polite and I wanted to hear what he had to say. Love Julie though!
