Opening Christmas presents with Gerry! 🎄🎁
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Published 2023-12-17
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British Heart Foundation UK (in memory of my father) €634
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I used to show the gifts as part of ' @The Chateau Diaries ' episodes, but you're all so very generous that we have many gifts, and if we spent the episodes opening them, we wouldn't be able to show you other aspects of chateau life! So, for those of you who enjoy watching presents being opened, and as a way to thank those of you who were kind enough to send them, I've made this new channel. Every week we will film your beautiful gifts whilst enjoying afternoon tea or aperitif together.
It is very important to me that you know that we in no way expect anyone to send us gifts. I would like to go further than that and add that, if doing so will put you in any financial difficulty whatsoever, please, please do not send us anything. Knowing that you join us by watching 'The Chateau Diaries' gives us all an enormous boost. But for those of you who have sent these incredibly thoughtful gifts, I hope that seeing us open them gives you a fraction of the joy that you've given us 💖💖💖
If you would like to see more of our life at the chateau, please go to our main 'Chateau Diaries' channel:
youtube.com/thechateaudiaries
All Comments (21)
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As always I love to see the generosity of the very kind gift givers and how gracious the gifts are received.
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Lancelot falling asleep between Gerry and Steph, whilst she was reading the story, I can't.
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Gerry makes the perfect gift opening partner. He is such fun and has a warm heart.
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Safe travels Gerald. Always fun to see you🥰
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Seeing Gerald just brightens my day, he has that personality that is contagious, I wish him a very merry Christmas since he will not be at the Château this year. Those gingerbread molds are also really good for rice crispy treats. Even with my kids grown I still will use them to make the rice crispy treats since they are one of my husband‘s favorite things and they are so festive, I love decorating them they look so adorable.
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Most people do it in the Dutch fashion: STY - ver - sant. Love Gerry and Philip's trading of puns!! Christmas Blitz was hilarious!
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I love it when Jerry is helping with the gifts.
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Love all videos with Gerald,will miss him❤️🎅🏼🧑🏻🎄🌲😊❣️❤️🇺🇸
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This was the best unwrapped!!! I so enjoyed the fun and giggles and the beautifully inspiring gifts! Gerry is a golden-child! What a dear-heart!! ❤ Phillip; you are a true gentleman in every situation! Amazing!! Stephanie; you are a spark and a twinkle! What a lovely family friendly treat you consistently produce for us!! Merry Christmas to all of the Laland family!!
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Look into the Willow Tree Nativity set. They come with extra pieces and a large Stable/stars to place all the pieces on or in front of. I’ve wanted this set for years now, but it’s quite expensive and something else always comes first sadly. I’ll live vicariously through your set now. Have a Merry and Blessed Christmas 🙏🎄🎅🏻🧑🏻🎄
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Loved all the fun gifts bill sent they are perfect. The cashmere even, for heaven sakes, that is all one needs! Lancelot loved it as well, Stephanie is calling her self mummy now she is truly taking on the title to Lancelot! Gerry and Stephanie must have been such fun when they were growing up! Can imagine Mummy and her father keeping up with them. lol Will miss Gerry! He brings much fun to Lalande when he comes to visit! Always has the right things to say! Like the ice cube idea!
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The silicone moulds would make ideal glycerine soap to make everybody's bathroom experience more festive
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❤Loving Lancelot popping his head between Gerry & Stephanie as she’s reading the squirrel story.
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Gerry is such a joyful soul. Take care of him Stephanie, he's a treasure.
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Gerry are a very special person. So glad I have had the chance to meet you thru this wonderful channel. Merry Christmas to all of you and wishing you a safe, healthy, happy, and prosperous holiday season.
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Little Lancelot peeping between you and Gerry!❤So cute!
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I’m so pleased that your bunnies arrived. I sent them ages ago direct from the store and was worried that they hadn’t arrived. And they hopped up today! Yes, I thought they’d be perfect for your Easter table, full of flowers and herbs or perhaps baby chicks and Easter eggs on straw? Enjoy and Merry Christmas and Easter 😁 from South Australia! 🎄🐣🐇🐇❤️
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Those presents are so thoughtful! Bill did good!
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Tell Gerry - I have the same phobia - jusr listening to it being taken out of the box was enough to send my skin crawling!!
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Wonderful gifts, fun Christmas jumpers and a great time had by all. I hope that Isabelle will enjoy reading The Last Castle. I also have a vision of Lancelot snuggled all cosy and warm under an oh-so-inviting cashmere blanket! 😂
