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So the commune begins 😅 Could not be happier to be welcoming both Steven and Kendall, Glenn & of course, Leo to the property!! Happiness is meant to be shared and I am so excited about the future 🙌🏼
Make sure you sub to Kendall & Glenn's channel. Their videos are seriously beautiful! 💛 czcams.com/users/KendallandGlenn
As someone who's just moved into my Tiny House, the excitement of finding some land to park is next level!! I'm always so impressed by your determination and your motivation to just get things done - what I wouldn't do for a Stephen!! I love his carport!!
Couldn't your neighbour at least have moved Steven out of the shed? 😮
Hurray, they are moving on your property. Cheers 🍻 to that. 😊 More fun memories are coming up with all of you.
Love your new friend Steven happy you won't be alone will have people staying with you can't wait for next video ❤
"Happiness is meant to be shared" love that thought.
You probably won’t see this Max but I’ve been with you from the very beginning. This is a huge turning point. Casual mention of girlfriend, new partners on land and of course the new excavator. My family grew up with heavy earth moving equipment. I see your happiness and excitement. So happy to see this phase of your life. Dear Max. Happy for you, no one is more deserving. It will be fun to watch developments.
Oooh! Eamon is gonna be jealous!
Good lol
Where is the instruction manual. Be careful on the turns, dont. Tip over Please
I just said the same thing :-)
My thought too 😂
Ha! Came here to say the same thing.
I am a 49 year old female from West Virginia and I love driving an excavator and backhoe!! Growing up my Dad worked for an excavating company and would bring equipment home to do projects. He taught me how to use one. And then 6 years ago I started working as an Administrative Assistant at a cemetery. One of our maintenance men who did the grave digging asked me one day if I knew how to drive and use a backhoe, I told him yes but it had been awhile. So he gave me a quick refresher. He wanted to know that someone else besides him could use it in case something happened. So I totally get your excitement and I am very happy for you!!!!
What an awesome story! Love it! thanks for getting it lol
I grew up the same way. Dad and Grandad had a business together. ❤
Well done Max.
That is the only piece of machinery that can get thru our red mud.
I'm green with envy.
I live near you.
I recognise everything and I love your channel.
It's nice to see something so familiar on CZcams and I certainly won't disclose your location.
I can't wait to see what you do with the CAT.
(they're soooo expensive!)
I’m from West Virginia too! ❤
I don’t know why I’m feeling so happy and relieved that you will be joined by your friends and their dog. Companionship is a big factor of course but also there’s safety in numbers and during emergencies.
Plus Occy has a friend ❤😊
So chuffed for you, Max & Occy.
It has been a long time coming, so excited!
@@MaxandOccy
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Max, so excited for you and Occy to have some full time friends close by. The property is plenty big enough for sure. You and they will both benefit from being together. I am sure you have many other projects planned and the man and woman power will be a big plus. Best of luck to you all as you move forward together. Looking forward to seeing Occy romping with his new pal.
I feel and thought the same!
Proving once again that the kitchen is the heart of a home, your kitchen remodel completely changes the warmth and character of the cottage - it is absolutely stunning in its own little way. Steven will (already has) save you so much time and energy - and is so much fun! Excellent investment. And, like others, I'm thrilled that you are already gathering like-minded people to share your property and your joy. You deserve all this happiness.
Thanks Susan!!!! I'm really looking forward to seeing what the future brings x
A nice cozy spot for Steven 👍 maybe stick a construction block or 2 under each leg of the carport so you dont skim the roof quite so closely
Great call!
@@MaxandOccy I had to use a cement block on mine to get my boat in , PLUS the blocks to hold it down in the winds which I used to tie it down to. And yes I'm jealous of mini Cat Stevens.
Just love Occy ❤
I hear ya!
Oooh!!! Steven is a sweet addition 🤩 Very nice, Max! We're saving up for our first: a tractor. These machines are such a game changer. Congratulations!
Don't change his name. That was hilarious 😂
I so nearly got a tractor!! But I was told for my place with steep slopes I'd be better with an excavator. I'd love BOTH 👀
Impressive Max how well you work that excavator 💪😜
Great addition to you place , your friends also
@@MaxandOccy I had a Kubota 4 x 4 tractor with diff lock - could go anywhere... but yep can tip if you lose it.
Just be careful, Steven is a Decepticon 👀
? Unless you have knowledge you care to share you should probably just stuff a sock in it. No need making disparaging remarks about people you do not know! If you have loving concern for a friend , just be careful is sufficient .
Haha, love it!!!
@@spongebobsqueeze Steven is the cat machine that Max bought. It's not a person 😂
@@MaxandOccy Yeah don't flick that covered red switch! 😲🫨😉
@@spongebobsqueeze there’s a transformers sticker on the side of the excavator. It’s a pop culture reference.
Steven is a great addition to your land (going to help so much with work), but best of all, you have 2 of your friends living with you on the land. Occy is also having a friend so it is win-win for everybody. Have fun, everyone. Hugs to you all.
Couldn't agree more Annie! And yes, so stoked, so many wins 🙌🏼💛
We love “Cat Steven’s” just because he makes you so Happy!!!!!!
haha thank you!!
LOVE the idea of a fruit forest!
I love that idea too!
Thanks Melissa!
Oh my goodness what a jampacked video, surprise after surprise after surprise😮
And that’s why I follow you. I can’t wait to see the addition of the new tiny home on your beautiful piece of property with your new neighbors.
It’s nice to have your own space but it’s also nice to have a friendly face look at you once in a while and say
❤ “Hi nice morning isn’t it? “
Sure is xx
I could feel the thrill you showed when getting Steven. Working smarter to protect body parts are so important. I love that you will have friends close by with common interests and Occy has a friend. I am looking forward to the new shop build and all the new renovations you are planing.
Thanks, busy times ahead!!
Your positive energy is so infectious! I can’t wait to see what else you have in store for the property! Keep up the good work!
Thanks Philippa!!!
Love your magnolia tree🌸
Thanks!!
@@MaxandOccy I’m not sure if it’s all magnolias, but I know for sure that some magnolia flowers are edible (for humans). You can add them to salads raw, or pickle them.
Guess I'm one of your viewers who's less overwhelmed by Steven, but I can certainly see how much joy he brings you. I was riveted by last month's kitchen build, and fair is fair, so happy digging. Communal living can be so rewarding, so all the best with your new commune mates. Occy is a beauty when he gets cleaned up, and pretty tolerant through the process. What a handsome boy! We're just past our longest day here in Canada and in a heat wave this weekend... love watching your progress on the other side of the world!
Haha I will pass those kind words on to the king!
Wonderful video this week. I am glad for the company you will have. First things first. Be sure to sign tenancy agreements that spell out who owns what, who pays how much and to whom. I know you are kind, and you mean well, but as the property owner, you need some compensation. What services will you provide? Who owns the tiny house? What utilities are shared and by what percentage? etc. Legalize it!
I am looking forward to more exciting content.
That’s so exciting with Kendall and Glenn and Leo moving in!
I know!!! Stoked
I've been watching their CZcams for ages and they're so down to earth and awesome just like Max, so stoked!
Been keen viewers of Kendall and Glenn’s Channel and having them on your property makes for a perfect fit. Looking forward to the developments.
Burst out in laughter at Occy being dried after his bath! He’s such a good boy!
I know, that was awesome that he let Max dry him with the blower! Hilarious.
His favourite bit!
Yes Agree - loved the "hairdryer " ! 🦋
“CAT” Steven. Outstanding.
Actually that’s “Yusuf Islam” formerly known as Steven Georgiou aka “Cat Steven”
😂
@@PHN-2024 I am aware. He is a man of peace, by whatever name.
@@goofe.washington953 Did you know His Name was once on a United States Terrorist Watch List and He was Prohibited from entering the Country?
ROTFLOL 😂
Wow, major changes! I'm pleased for you. And I'd like to offer a suggestion: just as good fences make good neighbours, agreements in writing prevent misunderstandings and hurt feelings. I get it that you are all great and kind people, but it would be to the advantage of everyone to put a few things in writing -- just a few ground rules for being on the property. Like: if someone parks a tiny house there, and it turns out that any type of major problems arise, how will you cope with that legally? Agreeing to arbitration by a neutral and certified third party upfront is a good idea. And who would bear the cost of such arbitration? If there are big projects to be done on the property, what is the division of labour and money? If something happens to the water system, for example. Or if, legally, you need to put in one or more septic systems. And then what if a couple has put money into the place and decides for whatever reason to leave? Technically speaking, they could declare some ownership unless you have a written agreement otherwise. Or what if down the road someone wants to share legal ownership? And maybe you are not comfortable with that (whole nother can of worms!) Or...? I know it probably feels weird to make written agreements with friends, but that's what will keep your friendships intact: spelling everything out up front. In the 1980s I had a lot of experience with communes, and I can tell you that most ended badly, in part because things were not put in writing and agreed to from the start. Cheers, and good luck!
EXCELLENT ADVICE
Thanks for the thoughtful advice, Joanne!
Totally agree
Totally agree with this as some of our friends went through a bad situation in Byron and they lost a lot financially, emotionally and lots of time. Some of our other friends are going through this in Coffs Harbour and are having to go through the court process. It all sounds exciting and amazing at the start and you all start out as best friends but as things go on and people decide on different things and dynamics change things can get bad quickly especially when financial things come into play. Good luck! Love your videos and excited for you to have Stephen! 🎉
Yes, I was going to add the same thing. A cohabitation agreement or something like that is important . Also, I imagine you will have looked into necessary permits, etc. Best of luck.
SO EXCITING! And Occy is hilarious 😂
Haha love my boy
So much to be excited about! Welcome Steve, Kendall, Glenn and Leo 🤩
Thanks Virginia!!
Nothing better than having the right tools
That thing is a beast! Have fun with it!
So true!
That little CAT is going to be well used on your land. Well done! You have made that lovely cabin into something even more special. So proud for you!
Thanks!!! I'm worried what I will do with So much power haha
@Max andOccy 😂 Max the first thing I IMMEDIATELY thought was Max is going to build a swimming pool! 😅
And if Max ever wants a side hustle he could hire himself and Cat out 😀
Love the name, Cat Steven, it's perfect! I think you need to add a sign at the entrance to your property that says, "Morning Has Broken" to complete the reference and because it is so symbolic of how this property has really helped you turn the corner on the struggles you've dealt with in the past few years.
That is a FANTASTIC idea! Such a wonderful song and you are right about symbolism it has for this property and Max and Occy. Oh maybe some wonderful artist that watches could do something that has those words and a sunset... That would be awesome! 😄🥰
Give Occy big 🤗 from TX! 🤍
Thanks Heather, will do!
Great purchase. So excited for the future of this channel.
Occy is SO floofy after his bath! Great Vid as always, welcome Steven, Kendall, Glenn and Leo 😀
Soooo floofy! and wayy less yellow haha. Everytime it makes me think I should bath him a little more often 😅 Thank you and yes welcome crew! 💛
Whaaaaat!! I love Steven. You never cease to entertain. Look forward to seeing it put to work.
You and me both 😍
I don't know how it is in Australia, but in the US, you need building permits to build even a deck. Check and make sure before you start building any new projects.
I'm grateful it's the same in the UK. I spent a small fortune buying my home, I'd not be pleased with a commune springing up next door. Certainly wouldn't be happy with all that concrete!
@@samanthaw1419 If the commune had awesome people, like Max and his friends, I would be so very happy.
@@samanthaw1419 why would you not be happy with someone putting a floor in their garage/workshop? As for putting tiny homes on a block of land as big as Max and Occy's, he wouldnt be able to do it without planning approval and with the amount of land he has (and trees) he can position a heap of tiny homes there without even being able to see them if he doesnt want to. He's not exactly living in the suburbs.
@@samanthaw1419my closest neighbours are almost a kilometre down the road. I don’t think they’re gonna be too bothered by a couple more people sharing my 5 acres..
And as for the concrete, why would that bother you as a neighbour? You’ll never see it and it wouldn’t be close enough to affect you in any way? Just curious
Having friends stay sounds like fun. But can I suggest (if you haven’t already) check you local council before setting up other van sites. Might save you a whole lot of pain later.
Cat Stevens (I love that!) is definitely going to prove to everyone what a great and necessary addition he is! Especially when leveling out rhe area for the shed also carrying materials for the tiny house! I'm excited for your commune! Nothing like having friends nearby! ❤️🐾
Already earring his keep!
You look like a pro running the excavator!
Haha I only showed the good bits!
Eamon will have to come play with your new toy!
The trap has been set 😎
Hahahaha! This excavator is like one giant weed tool ..so satisfying diggin out those stumps, trees & roots! Max & Eamon = tractor digger wars 🚜🚜🚜🚜🚜🚜🚜🚜🚜🚜🚜🚜
This is exactly what I've been waiting to see. You are such a caring person, it was always going to be a place where nomads could come and rest, recharge, and recuperate. People staying with you add richness to your life as well as theirs and ours as well. Congrats on Steven. He will fit nicely into your family. I can'wait to see the shed build and the tiny house build. Onya mate!
Love the excavator dancing 🕺🏼 😂✌🏽
That magnolia is gorgeous!
That flowering magnolia is stunning! How about some close-up shots of the flowers please?
Good call, Pippa!!
Your property is truly paradise. Except the huge spiders and such. I can't believe how fast you got that kitchen together. It looks so good!
I’m so happy for all of y’all!
Congratulations, to All!
Thanks Doreen!
Love that Kendall and Glenn are going to be moving on to your property! Watched a few of their vlogs, it seems like such a natural transition!😊
Thanks Lydia!!
Looove all the new additions!
Welcome to the fam Steven!!!
Love the communal living aspect. When your dog has a friend that's so good. Put out such good energy, it brightens my day. Max we need to see your girlfriend lol.
Haha fair enough!!
Building a wonderful community AND a shed! So many awesome updates 🎉.
One eternity later…that was good! 😂😂
Haha, well it felt like it!
Max this is your unknown granny in the US (SE Washington state) who’s missing you Occy horribly🥲 You two, your friends, PROPERTY, and adventures bring us all such joy… we need a new video!
I’m curious how many people knew Australia has a rainforest? I didn’t nor has anyone I’ve asked! say things like,”well it’s NOT a REAL RAINFOREST”! What? Have other people experienced this?
Hope your excavator is still named Steve, it’s such an odd choice, I think it’s perfect. And please remember the tracks on Steve are dangerous! Always, always use caution and don’t allow yourself to become COMPLACENT (an American actor nearly lost his life with in a horrific accident involving a track how!!!).
Much love and appreciation to you and Occy🩵🩵
WOW! WOW! WOW!
WOW! WOW! WOW! WOW!
CAT paid for himself in
THIS ONE DAY ALONE!!!
Haha my thoughts exactly!
Time to dig your pool, skinny dipping freedom
Interesting....
Glad to see you so happy.
The kitchen looks great!
He really did a great job on that kitchen! I like the booth dinette too.
Thanks Mary!!
Cool,to have friends…..my suggestion is to keep the land yours……just charge rent if you have to………so when and if you need or want anyone to leave at anytime you can ask them to leave!!!!! YOU NEVER KNOW……not trying to be negative,just realistic,,,,!!! ALL in ALL,think it will be great to have friends around and a friend for Occy!!!!💞💞💞
Love the Deception logo on the arm of the digger.
Good pick up!
@@MaxandOccy I think Scavenger was the name of the excavator Constructicon. Might have been Scapper though.
Brilliant news. I love tiny homes.
Excited for all of you
The excavator is such a great investment!! I couldn’t believe how big some of the stumps were that you pulled out. The bird hanging out on the top of the water tank was so cool!! I am sad I live in America. It would be fun to stop by and help with your projects. Can’t wait to see the tiny house build. Your friends seem so nice. ❤
Thanks Renee, they are lovely!!
Smooth Juice all the way .
Haha classic
Congratulations !!!
This is so exciting!! Congratulations 🎉❤
I am so amazed how you transferred this property and especially the inside of that house into such a beauty! It looks absolutely stunning! Congratulations‼️I admire your consistency and your taste for the interior. Love your videos‼️🙏🏻🙋🏻♀️
Thank you, such a lovely thing to say!
Can't wait to see Kendall and Glenn's tiny home project on your beautiful property. Occy & Leo will be happy, best buddies 🐾 🐾 ❤ 🐾 🐾
They sure are!!
So awesome having friends living on the property!!!
❤️how exciting for everything
Don't want to get the cat stuck in the mud..
Love the Landy...beautiful.
The drying of Occy have me a good chuckle...he was just loving it.
Haha he is unique!
Haha. Should have played Teaser and the fire cat !
Nice addition with Steven and now friends and Leo 🎉
Hah, I've been following their 4x4 build. Great to have them on the property. Love their 4x4 build.
Exciting! Have you thought about giving Occy a young puppy to mentor? It would be a good idea for him to pass on all that he learned and loves about you to the next generation.
Big things coming, love it
Love that you're making your own community there. Just wanted to make sure you have checked all council regulations for having tiny homes etc with your state and local council. I'm in New South Wales myself and have been looking into maybe a tiny home just in my yard for one of my daughters and the rules of being related to the person etc living there. So I'm sure you already have looked into it all but just incase this is a mumma nudge. Really looking forward to seeing it all come together
❤ Mel
Max, probably not the best idea to have backfilled the trench with rocks, as my experience in the construction industry has seen a lot of poly-pipe being crushed and severed using rock as backfill, then running over that rock backfill with the excavator. Usually you are supposed to put a layer of river sand in the bottom of the trench, place the pipe and then cover the pipe with more river sand. Finally the las 100mm minimum you backfill with the soil from the trench with no rocks. Fingers are crossed you haven't damaged that poly pipe!
Oops! Thanks for the info!
@@MaxandOccy No worries I'm really hoping you succeed with the property and your plans for it. Just another thing I'll mention, is to check and double check what the zoning regs are with your local Council, regarding Tiny Homes, what is allowed and what isn't, access to bring the Tiny Home up the road leading to your property, the need to advise neighbours of any heavy transit trucks trailering a Tiny home to your property, etc.
Some Australian states have weird laws regarding putting a tiny Home on your land, on top of that some councils then again also have different requirements compared the state ones as well. Some councils allow you to have a trailable Tiny Home for short stays or for your permanent main accommodation but you have to leave the wheels on the trailer to allow the Tiny Home to be classed as a "Caravan". Other councils require you to put down slabs and piers to sit the Tiny Home on, run water and power to it (again, permits required for that) but then for the permission to put the Tiny Home in, you now have to pay extra council rates on the "dwelling" as it means more revenue to the council, Council Waste Services have to pickup an extra bin on Bin Days, etc!!
Not wanting to be a contrarian with this, but I remember the hassles you had with someone dobbing you in a few months ago when you were working on the cabin, and someone had to come out and inspect what you were doing, so you really do need to plan this out before attempting any work as there maybe permits you have to get before doing any remedial work (concrete slab foundations, piers, Trees that are in the road, etc) and of course making sure you don't piss off the neighbours, as the Council will possibly take their point of view over yours as they've been living there longer than you have been. Unfortunately, you buy a property these days and it's still not quite all yours, someone somwhere has a hand out to allow you to do what you want! Fingers crossed this goes well for you and Occy, m8!.
So excited for you! I'm guessing you've run all these plans through your local Council?
@@MaxandOccy Usually in the UK its smaller pea gravel just to stop larger rocks from damaging the water pipes. Nice work though!
Creating a likeminded community on your property is such an awesome step forward. And a new pup for Occy to nose around with, all the better. God bless you all.
Yep, feels good!
How does a community on ones land work?
Labor for stay? Contract?
I am in new york and anyone staying for 2 weeks or more can take the owner to court and claim to stay and live on property. Even if the owner doesn't agree.
Is community different?
@@cutie-44 everything is based on the agreements and they should be in writing and legally binding. Human nature and life circumstances can change things. That’s why agreements are necessary, and even sometimes need to be amended or updated as laws change.
@@MaxandOccy have legal agreements drawn up between you anyway. Seasons change and so can hearts. That’s your investment and you must guard it. I’m optimistic about your friends and plans, but guidelines and guardrails are always wise in this day and age, because the future can be so unpredictable.
Thank you so much for sound advice the Lord does give wisdom and knowledge when we ask. GOD bless you in all things!@@trueloveingod2691
That's a very exciting endeavor!!
Love the name!
Congrats on adopting Stephen🎉 Happy you are realizing more of your dream by adding friends to live on your beautiful home property ❤
I have to say I am looking forward to having more people around!
Just spent the last 2 hours watching old videos wondering when the next would come out! Excited for this one!
Thanks for the support!!!
Great watch 🫡
Thank you!!
Super stoked for ya mate! good times ahead.
So much for your peace and quiet.
haha true!
I am so happy to see you so happy 😁
Great to see you in good company! 🎉😊
It feels great x
@@MaxandOccy looking happy and better than ever! ♥️to Occy
The main thing I really like about your videos is that your videos are very productive. You really do things and get things done ✅ not just playing around and wasting time to make longer videos. 👌🏻
Thanks for noticing!!
You could call her Catarina or Catrice❣️ we love our Kubota, saved our Tiler when he tried to do a u turn off our driveway into the culvert & bogged up to the side steps in his Prado 🤦♀️ he said to me, your never gunna get it out with that, I said never underestimate the power of a little digger & dragged that sucker out in no time.
Haha love this story!!
Congratulations on the new toy! Good investment for sure!
How exciting!! Can't wait to see where this new chapter takes you all. It's gonna be awesome that you and Occy have friends on the property now. And another channel to follow? Best way to start the new week! ♥
Congratulations with the CAT so needed with all the hard manual labour. Please build a seat for Occy. Also wonderful you are starting a communal set up. So exciting. Can’t wait to see more of your journey.
Great call!! I'm excited too!
You're living my dream. I love that I get to come along for the ride. 🥰
Thanks for being here!!
Love, Love, Love It All!
Very cool, Steven is a great edition to the family 😂
Welcome Steven. More so, welcome to Kendall, Glenn and Leo.
Loving this growing community 🙌🏼💛
❤💪✨️@@MaxandOccy
Such an exciting video! New beginnings are awesome! I betcha the Van wives are thrilled with your purchase. Way to go Max and Occy, so proud of you both. Looking forward to the addition of Kendall and Glenn's channel. Thanks for the FUN!😘
No, thank you!!
You seem especially really happy at the moment 🙂
Loved everything about this video 😂❤
Thanks for the lovely comment!!
Wow! Steven is an amazing addition! What fun you'll have using him to upgrade your property! What a surprise that your starting a commune! Looking forward to watch how it progresses! ❤❤❤❤
Thanks Andrea!!
Love my robot vacuum more than I ever thought I would
Haha me too!! Occy not so much