MRShavershamsdress
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Oh Jeeves, you’ve given me not one, but two more locations for my bucket list! Something tells me they never let their keystones shift in the first place!
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The Chateau Diaries #331 PhiPhi is squirreling the place up one cache-pot at a time
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Iolair
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I thought she read here?
The least the witch can do is follow simple instructions!
We practically have a whole thread on how to dispose of a body!
tarteauxfruits
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Fanny is so full of sh#t. Her hypocaust looks like no more than a duct for passing pipes/cables etc. And no one needs to refer back to an architect to draw up plans for drainage. The ground crew have made a couple of exploratory holes and will adapt - it’s normal procedure.
Lochness Monster
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Maybe they ran out of diesel ?
The whole thing is madness. Did Davey specify the size of the water chamber , Snorts or bunboy or did Fanny just randomly choose something? Now they need two of the wrong size! No one does this. I used to sink large chambers in the ground and pump rain water from them but they were placed under a terrace or we knew the soil structure etc .
Davey had a guy from Belgium come and spend a day there doing all the topology etc etc in preparation for the lake and surveys, including one for Fanny’s various demands such as an amphitheatre, another stupid idea.
That survey will have been very accurate and available on paper and downloadable, it is the scale that Davey has sued for his drawings that have not been followed to scale by Fanny ever.
Also, if the French drain was deemed necessary from the outset and surely it was, it is back to front to do this work after the painting of the chapel as we know, I feel certain this team and their digger are not the Blanchin? builders, hence no knowledge shared about the groundworks.
They dug a hole that will fit one tank but what about a second one? Next they back filled the hole to wait until the architect had looked at it, this is all nonsense by Fanny, and then the stupid armchair architect Snorts ,shows us what he wants via Daveys plans on his phone for the terrace and garden in front of the chapel.
Recall Amaury using a breaker to dig a trench for the hedges… etc nothing makes sense ever.
Jeeves
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Maybe I can tempt you with a visit to South Wales - all this within an hour from Cardiff! . A few key stones have slipped in Caerphilly (circa 1268 )and Chepstow Castles (circa 1066) so perhaps we can make an allowance. You might need to bring the world's most expensive umbrella though.
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Lady Avonlea
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The Patron vlog is up, so grab a libation of your choice, sit down and buckle up because Fanny has provided an update on the heating!!!
Fanny & Snorty are driving in the car at night. They've been off visiting Chateau Chantilly (only 4.5 hours away north of Paris) on a day trip!!! So if we believe that codswallop, then how much are we to believe Fanny's heating tale? Snorty is driving and Fanny decides to 'pop in' and cheerily provide a bit of an update on the heating, because apparently, people have been asking.
- It is very complex
- I'm not speaking about it because I don't feel that if I have a platform that reaches many thousands of people, I should use that to talk about any issues that I may be having with contractors who are working for me. I don't think it's the place to talk about it and I don't think it's the way of dealing with things.
- I want to let you know that we having mainly administrative difficulties - administrative difficulties on the side of the Gas Board who have to sign off on the boiler room.
- So, from our point of view Amuary, has said he's not doing any more work to the boiler room until the Heating Engineer can give him very clear instructions about exactly how he needs it finished
- The Heating Engineer doesn't know how he wants it finished
- The Heating Engineer is waiting to hear from the Gas Board and the Gas Board are saying they can't say how they want it finished until they have the specs from the Plasterboard manufacturers
- The Plasterboard manufacturers are saying they can not give the specs because it's not something they do - it's just our plasterboard.
- The Heating Engineer has asked me to employ a lawyer and sort out the situation
- So we're in a bit of a circular situation right now - we're in a bit of a stalemate - and everyone is looking at everyone else saying can you give me what I want to carry on but no one can
- We're still very much on good terms with the Heating Engineer and we're trying to help him move forward with it
- So we're going to get there bit by bit
- We've had cold winters before and we can have another cold winter
- The important thing is that we finally get the heating in
- So that's the situation as it is at the moment and when we can move forward I'll let you know
Fanny & Snorty are driving in the car at night. They've been off visiting Chateau Chantilly (only 4.5 hours away north of Paris) on a day trip!!! So if we believe that codswallop, then how much are we to believe Fanny's heating tale? Snorty is driving and Fanny decides to 'pop in' and cheerily provide a bit of an update on the heating, because apparently, people have been asking.
- It is very complex
- I'm not speaking about it because I don't feel that if I have a platform that reaches many thousands of people, I should use that to talk about any issues that I may be having with contractors who are working for me. I don't think it's the place to talk about it and I don't think it's the way of dealing with things.
- I want to let you know that we having mainly administrative difficulties - administrative difficulties on the side of the Gas Board who have to sign off on the boiler room.
- So, from our point of view Amuary, has said he's not doing any more work to the boiler room until the Heating Engineer can give him very clear instructions about exactly how he needs it finished
- The Heating Engineer doesn't know how he wants it finished
- The Heating Engineer is waiting to hear from the Gas Board and the Gas Board are saying they can't say how they want it finished until they have the specs from the Plasterboard manufacturers
- The Plasterboard manufacturers are saying they can not give the specs because it's not something they do - it's just our plasterboard.
- The Heating Engineer has asked me to employ a lawyer and sort out the situation
- So we're in a bit of a circular situation right now - we're in a bit of a stalemate - and everyone is looking at everyone else saying can you give me what I want to carry on but no one can
- We're still very much on good terms with the Heating Engineer and we're trying to help him move forward with it
- So we're going to get there bit by bit
- We've had cold winters before and we can have another cold winter
- The important thing is that we finally get the heating in
- So that's the situation as it is at the moment and when we can move forward I'll let you know
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ComtesseRose
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Ah... But you let your viewers damage Ian's reputation. How many times has that mouthy Caroline Gooder stated; Oh, but the French are always slow.
Fanny I don't believe you one bit. A man died and now you're stuck in a legal circle jerk. Methinks you're saying all this to save your own hiney.
huydecirku
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Are they the very first people who install heating in France?
tarteauxfruits
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I haven’t seen the Patreon vlog but I suspect that because of the size of the boilers they fall into a commercial installation rules/code. And as such the boiler must be separated from any buildings. A purpose built plant room if you like and Nathan hasn’t done this hence the argument involving the fire resistance of plasterboards. Everything needs to be moved and will cost a fortune.
Toys in the attic
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That all sounds plausible. The trouble is, it's a repeat of the issues with the crumbling terrace. Why do these complications always happen to her, patrons should ask.
Also, weren't they supposed to be having a new flue for the fireplace in the winter salon? I seem to remember that room not being shown on the vlogs for several months, maybe in the spring, which would indicate they weren't using it, likely because they couldn't have a fire in there. Surely, if they can't do the heating system for this winter, that flue should become more of a priority.
TorontoGWM
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Why does this kind of nonsense only happen at LiarLand? Meanwhile, she continues to stockpile Patreon funds for last 11 months since Christophe fell off the roof.
-Heating installation -stopped work
-grand salon -stopped work
-pizza oven room - stopped work
-pink bathroom - stopped work
-the Natzi’s apartment - stopped work
-Gerry’s apartment - stoppped work
-back passage - stopped work
-attic clear out - stopped work
-embroidery- stopped work
-Gayance’s upholstery- stopped work
-Gayance’s YouTube channel - stopped work
-F*ck Buddy Travels channel- stopped work
-Grand Tour of Europe channel - stopped work
Anyone notice a pattern???
MRShavershamsdress
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Yes please!
Frenchie0810
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I can't figure out if his hair is wet, oily or he is putting Brylcreem on it.
newengland
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Snorty, Patsy & Shrek should all cut and wash their hair. Now that would almost make an interesting vlog.
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Look what the dog dragged in.......
Hello everyone!
I just want to let you all know that I’m having difficulties posting tonight’s Patreon video for you. I’ve tried on three different browsers, but it keeps failing. As it’s 4am, I’ll go to sleep now and try again in the morning. It’s a video of a day at Lalande, and Michael Potts arrives
Hopefully I’ll be able to work out the problem in the morning, and either way I’ll update you then. If I still have problems with the Patreon site, I’ll upload this video for you via YouTube.
Goodnight and a bientot!
Love, Stephanie
Suureee Fanny. Long night with the old bugger Potts eh? You ain’t foolin’ nobody.
JackSpratt
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duck THIS WOMAN MAKES MY BLOOD BOIL!!
I know that the installation of gas is heavily controlled. Gas Board! no such bleeping thing there are the gas inspectors like Qualigaz. The Installation no matter which gas provider you use HAS to comply with the regs, so what hasn't been done correctly then?
Boiler Room, has by over thinking and over working bunboy fucked it up. Come on!
Never, has Mr Spratt been asked about the plasterboard used, the pink one is fire/heat resistant, it's a standard product but must have the NF mark!
This is what Mr Spratt is thinking
This is taken from the FFB (Federation Francais de Batiments) web site
Where to install a gas or oil boiler room?
When the total useful power of the installations is greater than 70 kW, they must be placed inside a specific room (boiler room). If the useful power is greater than 2,000 kW, the boiler room must be located outside any residential building, office building or any area accessible to the public. On terraces, installation is authorised provided that the boiler room is located at least 10 m from homes, offices or areas accessible to the public.
The boiler room must offer means of retreat in at least two directions, except in the case of low-pressure steam installations, low-temperature superheated water or non-superheated hot water installations for the boiler room in the basement, on the ground floor, on the top level of the building or on the terrace (if Pu is less than 2,000 kW), where only one exit is allowed. In the case of a boiler room in the basement, level access with a minimum surface area of 4 m2 is mandatory.
The fire behaviour of the boiler room walls
must meet the following requirements:
- The side walls and the upper and lower floors of the room must be constructed of materials rated MO and fire rated at least two hours (except for the boiler room installed on the terrace, where the side walls and roof must have materials classified as MO).
- The decree of 23 June 1978 also defines the level of fire protection for the walls and roofing of a boiler room at a distance of less or more than 10 m from any building.
- by an airlock closed by two flame-proof doors of half-hour degree, opening in the direction of exit;
- by a one-hour fire door equipped with a door closer;
- by any other fire protection device of degree one hour.
- by a fire access door of at least half an hour, if that door is less than 10 m away from any residential building, office or area accessible to the public;
- by a door without any particular fire resistance condition, if this door is more than 10 m away from any residential building, office or area accessible to the public.
The flow of heat from a boiler room must not cause a resulting increase in the indoor temperature of more than 2°C in adjacent dwellings, offices or areas accessible to the public.
Requirements related to the cutting device.
In the case of a liquid fuel supply, a means of rapid power cut-off shall be placed outside the space to allow the liquid fuel inlet to be stopped. For installations using gaseous fuel, it is the decree of 2 August 1977 that sets the requirements for the cut-off device. The external fuel shut-off system must be located in an easily accessible and well-marked location.
A permanent ventilation system
must equip the boiler room (introduction of fresh air in the lower part and exhaust air in the upper part). The ventilation air can be evacuated through one or more ducts leading to the roof or through one or more openings in the walls. Finally, to make the installation reliable, a service or maintenance contract is necessary.
MO/A2 - is material incombustable classement Francais and European but it must also give 2 hours of heat resistance
Mr Spratt said what he would do is pay Qualigaz to come out and inspect the boiler room installation and give their advice should it not pass. The people he's used in the past have always been more than willing to advise on the current regulations, explaining anything he didn't understand.
He is also wondering have they bought the correct heat resistant plasterboard that will be stamped NF (Norme Francais which is the equivalent of the British Standard kite mark) from a proper building suppliers or have they gone the cheap route and brought it at bloody BricoDepot.
Nathan must know all of the above he's been doing this long enough, it's not his first commercial installation he's fluent French.
Why ask for lawyers? Has Nathan been telling her and she won't listen;
It's just not ringing true to me
While all kinds of work has stopped at Lalande, Chateau de Londigny continues full steam ahead. Work continues in their future apartment AND a production company is onsite now. She did mention that the program is not DIY-related, and is history-related. No mention of which production company due to confidentiality. Beautiful owner, rapidly progressing construction and design work, and a dedicated and happy crew.
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JackSpratt
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I'm so angry, I'm on a roll
Mr Spratt has just gone onto the POINTP website to look up fire resistant plasterboard
Plaque de plâtre feu Placoflam BA13 - 2,5x1,2 m - ép. 13 mm
Details
Placoflam BA13 plasterboard is highly fire-resistant.
It is particularly intended for the construction of structures requiring a high degree of fire resistance and the M1 classification.
Placoflam BA13 plasterboard is used in partitions, grid linings, ceilings and technical ducts.
- Reaction to fire: A2-s1, d0.
The advantages:
- Highly fire-resistant: up to 2 hours
- Traditional
processing- Pink cladding for quick identification
Directions for use:
- Conventional implementation for this process
- Plate that can be integrated into the PRF (Rapid Fire Installation) system of Placo
- Treatment of joints with tape and plaster
- Fixing by screwing
- Comply with DTU 25.41 and manufacturer's recommendations
All these details found within 5min
SO, WHAT'S THE REAL REASON FOR NEEDING A NOTAIRE? EH?............
Where did Fanny order the plaserboard from bleeping TEMU!
Mr Spratt has just gone onto the POINTP website to look up fire resistant plasterboard
Plaque de plâtre feu Placoflam BA13 - 2,5x1,2 m - ép. 13 mm
Details
Placoflam BA13 plasterboard is highly fire-resistant.
It is particularly intended for the construction of structures requiring a high degree of fire resistance and the M1 classification.
Placoflam BA13 plasterboard is used in partitions, grid linings, ceilings and technical ducts.
- Reaction to fire: A2-s1, d0.
The advantages:
- Highly fire-resistant: up to 2 hours
- Traditional
processing- Pink cladding for quick identification
Directions for use:
- Conventional implementation for this process
- Plate that can be integrated into the PRF (Rapid Fire Installation) system of Placo
- Treatment of joints with tape and plaster
- Fixing by screwing
- Comply with DTU 25.41 and manufacturer's recommendations
All these details found within 5min
SO, WHAT'S THE REAL REASON FOR NEEDING A NOTAIRE? EH?............
Where did Fanny order the plaserboard from bleeping TEMU!
Lady Avonlea
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Just a bunch of Timey Wimey BS in today's patron vlog. Off to visit Chateau Chantilly for the day. 
What antiques did Snorty have to pick up? Is that why they filmed the return trip in the dark, so we couldn't see what crap was stashed in the back of the Porsche?
- it's been raining and Fanny & Snorty take Ratso 2.0 for a walk in the woods
- discussion in the Winter Salon between Fanny & FRK about steak for dinner (it's Ratso's favourite)
- cut to the Heating Update
- cut to Fanny & Mummy walking the gardens. Fanny doesn't know SFA about plants, but won't ever listen to her Mummy's advice. They meet up with the Welsh gardener in the Walled Garden and discuss where to plant strawberries & raspberries, which raises the question - is Omberline not returning next season?
- cut to Amuary's workshop - the slug has installed some plywood walls
- cut to dinner - steak & chips - only 5 people for dinner (Fanny, FRK, Nikki, Mummy & Percy) - so where's Snorty? (perhaps visiting Uncle John's for the night)
- Fanny is giddy with excitement at Potty's arrival rushing out to greet him (she must be horny). Potty arrives after dinner and Snorty is still MIA.
- Potty is given his steak dinner (don't think it's any coincidence the specially made Roquefort sauce is Potty's favourite - perhaps an aphrodishiac between Fanny & Potty)
- Potty visited Laos for a couple of days after the Singapore GP, then flew to Amsterdam (for a quickie with Ruthie?) then drove to the shitoo
- Fanny wants us to believe her BS that the morning after she stayed up to greet Potty's late arrival, she hopped out of bed early and went on a day trip (9 hours of driving) with Snorty to Chateau Chantilly. Visiting hours at the Chateau Chantilly are 10 - 6.
What antiques did Snorty have to pick up? Is that why they filmed the return trip in the dark, so we couldn't see what crap was stashed in the back of the Porsche?
- it's been raining and Fanny & Snorty take Ratso 2.0 for a walk in the woods
- discussion in the Winter Salon between Fanny & FRK about steak for dinner (it's Ratso's favourite)
- cut to the Heating Update
- cut to Fanny & Mummy walking the gardens. Fanny doesn't know SFA about plants, but won't ever listen to her Mummy's advice. They meet up with the Welsh gardener in the Walled Garden and discuss where to plant strawberries & raspberries, which raises the question - is Omberline not returning next season?
- cut to Amuary's workshop - the slug has installed some plywood walls
- cut to dinner - steak & chips - only 5 people for dinner (Fanny, FRK, Nikki, Mummy & Percy) - so where's Snorty? (perhaps visiting Uncle John's for the night)
- Fanny is giddy with excitement at Potty's arrival rushing out to greet him (she must be horny). Potty arrives after dinner and Snorty is still MIA.
- Potty is given his steak dinner (don't think it's any coincidence the specially made Roquefort sauce is Potty's favourite - perhaps an aphrodishiac between Fanny & Potty)
- Potty visited Laos for a couple of days after the Singapore GP, then flew to Amsterdam (for a quickie with Ruthie?) then drove to the shitoo
- Fanny wants us to believe her BS that the morning after she stayed up to greet Potty's late arrival, she hopped out of bed early and went on a day trip (9 hours of driving) with Snorty to Chateau Chantilly. Visiting hours at the Chateau Chantilly are 10 - 6.
M&MsMom
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I was waiting for your post so it could shed some light on things! Obviously, I don't live in France, but it is illogical to me that not one person in this whole circle of people she called out can help?
Is she getting questions on her Patron page about the heating? I know I've seen some on YouTube constantly asking about it. Maybe she's tired of the questions and is making this up - much like she did with the whole terrace fiasco, where the work stopped, she said her architect was pursuing action against the workers....then, mysteriously, her architect either retired or didn't work there anymore and we never heard one more thing about that terrace, until the frigging ceiling started caving in. Like everything else, the terrace has been left to rot.
She shaded everyone in this scenario and put it only on Patreon so that poor Nathan the heating guy wouldn't get put on blast by her lies. If he finds out about it, he should sue her for defamation (if it's not true, of course). This could affect his business. Or, maybe the heating was put off until all of the investigations were done and now that they might be done, she's trying to cover over those investigations to explain the delay?
She and everyone in her orbit should be ashamed of her and be ashamed of any association they have with her. She makes my blood boil, too. Why she can't just be truthful about ANYTHING is beyond me.
JackSpratt
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Also @tarteauxfruits has made a valid point too, the moment it became a commercial installation things changed. Aumary has built the room aorund the boilers but are they to CURRENT regulations.
It's dragged on and on.
The regulations are changing all of the time and you must keep up to date.
For example Mr Spratt did an installation and it was passed but the chap from QUALIGAZ told him had it been done two weeks later the regs will be changing and it wouldn't be passed.
She's mentioning the plasterboard and all we can think is that it's not NF stamped. She can easily afford to get QUALIGAZ out to advise but that means €€€€
As I said before poor Nathan will be thrown under the bus.
I smell bullshit!
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