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M&MsMom said:
Thank you for this post - I was confused, as well! I don't really understand or know what she thinks she messed up vlog or Patreon-wise, but if she'd not said a word, no one would have known.

It's always the same, formulaic vlog - wakes up, shows us the view out the window, "waddles" around seeing what other people are working on (on her behalf) - and this is a brief segment, since there's no work being done at all, showcases Philip setting the table, oohing and aahing over the fact that Philip did anything at all that day, shows a napkin ring, shows Maria's dinner and showcases that as if Maria were some Michelin starred chef and that Lalande is some classy joint (it's not), thanks Patrons.
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She must truly believe that this shite is a winning formula, though occasionally she'll mix it up and show Nick, show the chooks, feature the peacocks, then have an orgasmic fit over some morsel of food from the garden. It's delusional.
 
LadyRed said:
My comment was not intended as a dig at your financial status, so I apologise if it gave that impression. My comment was meant to indicate that giving up on a holiday in order to afford dental work is a false dichotomy, because most of the people of the world who can't afford dental work also can't afford a holiday of the equivalent cost.

I've seen the costs in the UK, a first world country - they're not good, and good luck trying to get on the national health system pricing, there are almost no clinics taking on new NHS patients, meaning people end up paying private practice pricing. And most health related dental issues tend to develop in adults, not children, although children do get NHS funded orthodontics, for example. As per your example, one single implant cost you 8,000. Most people just do not have that kind of sum laying around.

My regular dentist check up is £55 and from my research when choosing a clinic this was on the low end. Another clinic quoted me £90!
X-Rays are an extra £10-£20.
The hygienist is another £55.
I am meant to have the above carried out twice a year. That is £240 a year IF the results are positive.
Fillings, even preventive ones, start at £70 per filling at my clinic.

I am currently undergoing Invisalign orthodontic treatment which cost £4,500 at the time I have purchased it. It is now more expensive.

The national minimum wage in the UK as of 2023 is £10.42/h. Most people I know pay away 2 thirds of their income on rent and utilities alone.

What I am trying to say is dentistry is simply not that affordable to most people. I should know, I am paying out of pocket for mine and I can see why regular people might not go to their recommended check-ups and hygienists appointments, when they seem to not be able to afford even more pressing dental work. I try to keep this in mind whenever I see someone with bad teeth, especially if I do not know their circumstances.
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I don't think his teeth are bad, they're just really stained... I'm thinking maybe he needs a selfie stick... the closeups make his mouth distracting... it's this channel (you asked earlier)
 
Cleo's Asp said:
Also, there's really no skill or creativity involved in that embroidery when the templates and colours are already prepared for you and the machine does it all. I very much doubt if they will bother to design their own images and even if they manage that, the machine will then do it all. PJ keeps saying how much he loves embroidery but
I can't imagine either of them doing any real embroidery by hand.
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I frequently have Marmite for breakfast but sadly mosquitoes still find me very attractive (even if nothing else does!). I buy the reduced salt variety but it tastes just as salty to me!
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Maybe you're supposed to rub the Marmite on the mosquito bites? I can't think what else Marmite is good for.

Vegimite Rules! 🇦🇺
 
Oh my, did the tit hit the fan at CD after Fanny & PhiPhi read my recent posting here suggesting the vlog title should be renamed to: "Let the Fights Begin", from "Let the Crafts Begin"? Once again a title change.....

Now titled: "Woodwork vs Needlework. Proper Renovations Require Proper Tools"

Keep it up Tattlers, we are getting to them, inch by inch. Gotta love it!
 
LadyRed said:
My comment was not intended as a dig at your financial status, so I apologise if it gave that impression. My comment was meant to indicate that giving up on a holiday in order to afford dental work is a false dichotomy, because most of the people of the world who can't afford dental work also can't afford a holiday of the equivalent cost.

I've seen the costs in the UK, a first world country - they're not good, and good luck trying to get on the national health system pricing, there are almost no clinics taking on new NHS patients, meaning people end up paying private practice pricing. And most health related dental issues tend to develop in adults, not children, although children do get NHS funded orthodontics, for example. As per your example, one single implant cost you 8,000. Most people just do not have that kind of sum laying around.

My regular dentist check up is £55 and from my research when choosing a clinic this was on the low end. Another clinic quoted me £90!
X-Rays are an extra £10-£20.
The hygienist is another £55.
I am meant to have the above carried out twice a year. That is £240 a year IF the results are positive.
Fillings, even preventive ones, start at £70 per filling at my clinic.

I am currently undergoing Invisalign orthodontic treatment which cost £4,500 at the time I have purchased it. It is now more expensive.

The national minimum wage in the UK as of 2023 is £10.42/h. Most people I know pay away 2 thirds of their income on rent and utilities alone.

What I am trying to say is dentistry is simply not that affordable to most people. I should know, I am paying out of pocket for mine and I can see why regular people might not go to their recommended check-ups and hygienists appointments, when they seem to not be able to afford even more pressing dental work. I try to keep this in mind whenever I see someone with bad teeth, especially if I do not know their circumstances.
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And here I thought the US dental system was expensive! I have excellent insurance but there’s still some out of pocket. My twice year cleaning and checkup is no cost, not even a copay because it’s preventative. Same with my annual physical with my internal medicine doc. Several years ago I had extensive reconstructive surgery on my upper and lower jaws. Perhaps my dentist gave me a bulk rate but my implants were $1200 each, with only the $20 copay for them and the extractions. The replacement teeth cost me $1300 out of pocket because they were custom. That said I’m told we have some of the best coverage available here.
 
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Razzle Dazzle said:
Oh my, did the tit hit the fan at CD after Fanny & PhiPhi read my recent posting here suggesting the vlog title should be renamed to: "Let the Fights Begin", from "Let the Crafts Begin"? Once again a title change.....

Now titled: "Woodwork vs Needlework. Proper Renovations Require Proper Tools"

Keep it up Tattlers, we are getting to them, inch by inch. Gotta love it!
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Oh dear you have given them a pun now too🤣🙈 inch by inch…,Snorts will be dancing around in his pixie slippers with glee..
 
NotAChatelaine said:
I’m confused.

Patreon vid last Wednesday did the “guess where we are?”

The following night was a Thursday CD , which was SJ’s appearance on tv and miscellaneous Lalande fill.

Sunday CD was the unveiling of the Big Brother sewing machine and miscellaneous Lalande fill.

Not that it matters - just adds more scope for her to fiddle with timelines about when she’s physically at Lalande - but which Sunday and Thursday is she talking about?
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I have absolutely no idea what Fanny is talking about - does anyone? Even Fanny doesn't know what she's talking about. I simply posted Fanny's message to the patrons. Both Fanny and her timeline are getting more & more warped she clearly has no idea where she is or when she is there. Menopause brain fog???
 
Lochness Monster said:
Our Tattle time line specialty is required…. Fanny is definitely mucking around with arrivals and departures.

When Jared has the staff goodbye it is from the garden gate area and Vivs car is visible ,yet Fanny is filming waving him off from the kitchen door.
Vivienne and Simons car is seen in the red bed delivering vlog three weeks ago …. And the sewing machine vlog,have they returned or was this filmed before Fanny went to SA ?
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I suspect most if not all that entire CD was filmed before Fanny went to SA. Nic slicing the wood, Amuary's workshop, the embroidery machine, Jared's farewell, the pigeon's shitting in the fountain....
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Cleo's Asp said:
Also, there's really no skill or creativity involved in that embroidery when the templates and colours are already prepared for you and the machine does it all. I very much doubt if they will bother to design their own images and even if they manage that, the machine will then do it all. PJ keeps saying how much he loves embroidery but
I can't imagine either of them doing any real embroidery by hand.
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My question is why are there so many table clothes with holes in them? Moth eaten? Drips from cheap candles? Crappy linens purchased from Emaus? Just a 'I'm so poor' ploy so please ignore all my travels and 6 homes?
 
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Well, it would have been churlish no to.
 

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Lady Avonlea said:
I have absolutely no idea what Fanny is talking about - does anyone? Even Fanny doesn't know what she's talking about. I simply posted Fanny's message to the patrons. Both Fanny and her timeline are getting more & more warped she clearly has no idea where she is or when she is there. Menopause brain fog???
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I hope you didn’t think I was shooting the messenger!

i don’t think anybody - and that includes the perpetrator of timey-wimey misadventure - understands the skewed chronology. The red flags wave when others within SJ’s coterie post on IG in real time or include her in their YT videos which conflict with the timeline SJ has fabricated. Either that, or she has the magical ability to be in several places at the same time!
 
M&MsMom said:
Guys, I don't think the Dauphin of Lalande is using filters!
I think he's lit'rally doing a cut and paste job - someone else's face on his body!

But seriously, this is getting ridiculous. Maybe he's using some AI program?

This one looks like he pasted a face on a mannequin!

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What does this person look like in real life?
 
graciemckitten said:
Comments from A SOLO Cadeaux!:

No response to viewer who gifted xylophones for chickens from ANYONE at the Dump:

AlanHouser
7 days ago
Quite sad am I, Stephanie. 😔
I'm in fear of being deleted, but please hear me out.
I sent you the chicken xylophones years ago, and the instructions didn't make it. I've contacted everyone I know there— to tell you how to make them work (by literally drawing faux insects/or simple circles on the keys using a permanent marker) — It will easily be the funniest thing you've ever seen when the chickens literally peck the keys. I've contacted you several times via Instagram (and got a heart) when mentioning this, but still never happened.


MICHAEL T. :

jomeyer13
6 days ago
If you skip michel t gifts maybe you could get more caught up. i realize his are amazing but is it fair???

Rosette-zr5gh
7 days ago
Michael: time to stop. Buy the stuff and donate it to charity.
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jaynebennett6112
6 days ago
Is it me or is Micheal a bit strange !

pegglover3244
6 days ago
Has Michael ever met you?

@Kim-sg2vx
7 days ago
You should rename this 'The Michael Show'.

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@maryanncollins4945
@maryanncollins4945
7 days ago
Totally agree !! And they never response to any on here to .. Micheal you need to get a new fix .
One that is worthy of all your gifts


Stop the channel:
maryanncollins4945
7 days ago
I'll be glad when you stop this channel !! I do hope a lot that you get and dont use go to charity . Ratter see the day to day . .. a day in the life of Maria etc will show how much your volunteers and employees do day to day . . I find these blogs have past there time now . What about the works and the restorations of the chateau ??? This is not a sole one as Philip is over speaking all the time !! . Time things need to change at the chateau


gregpatrizio7946
7 days ago
Far too egotistical for me anymore

@bjamo8738
7 days ago
Stephanie I know you are planning on cancelling Cadeaux at the end of the year. I can not tell you how disappointing this is. I have only been given 3 gifts in my life and I can not express how fun it is to see you open gifts from complete strangers and to see your joy, and I also can not express how exciting it is see so many wonderful creative and beautiful hand made and designed gifts, and then those amazing gifts of elegance and beauty.

gregpatrizio7946
7 days ago
Now you and your girlfriend Phillip can play dress up

jonalger
6 days ago
No worries about appearing any younger; you already look pre-natal 😊
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ah bless @bjamo8738 needs some love in his/her life.... how old is this person to only ever to have received 3 gifts in their entire life? Even more sad to actually be excited to watch ole greedy guts SJ open sooooooo many gifts... although I'm pretty sure Michael T is closer to Lielande than the poor suckers think.... Michael share the love and send something to bjamo8738
 
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