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[@rodrector3038]

Excellent decision on postponing the garden for better weather. That shows intelligence not failure buddy! Happy Birthday, Occy!!!

[@MaxandOccy]

Thanks mate! Appreciate it 💛

[@TheGravitonVon]

There are days I can only go from bed to couch, thank you for making one guy on earth not feel so lonely. 💯

[@megangardner2766]

Is it ME/CFS or Long Covid? Regardless…you’re not alone - this channel helps me too 🤗

[@Chantico-oe6wn]

Me too❤ You are not alone❤

[@TheGravitonVon]

I've lived with depression as far back as I can remember, I've also lived with chronic illnesses since my mid 20's.

[@tmcbgrrl0074]

Max is my sunshine on a rainy day 🙂

[@TheGravitonVon]

I'd also like to say, Maxx you are an inspiration. I've seen you push through and seemingly live a creative, prosperous life and it's most uplifting. So thank you! @MaxandOccy ❤️💯😊😊😊

[@angenetburgstra9299]

This is not giving up. This is making a well considered decision. It shows flexibility and adaptability. So good on you Max.

[@MaxandOccy]

Thank you 💛

[@TaTaPare]

Oh Max. You are too kind. Hugs to you. You’re a good man.

[@magenta1963ify]

Thank you for all your videos, I'm 61 yrs old fighting cancer and they take my mind off things keep up the good work

[@Musicismylove888]

You're not giving up! You're just going with the flow! That's being in sync with nature.

[@MaxandOccy]

So I'm learning!

[@klw8771]

If nothing else from COVID I’ve learned to Pivot ..a lot! And as recommended for my birth sign to ‘be more like bamboo & bend with the wind’! Sounds like you’re doing much of the same Max, so good on ya!! Happy Birthday to u-tubes favourite pooch and a lucky 13the year to dear OCCY..he’s such a sweetheart and adores his Papa Max..can’t wait to see the ‘spoilage’..lol.. the fig tree at the end was literally brilliant!

[@jeffhampton2767]

​@@MaxandOccyI'm sorry but I think your poor dog is dying of old age. Maybe you should have him checked out at the doctors. 😢

[@heatherscoggins395]

@@jeffhampton2767Max does very well taking care of Occy!!

[@susanhall7737]

Happy Birthday, Occy! And, Max, stopping work on the garden was not a fail - it was a nod to the fact that Mother Nature will always win and that your life on the land is directly connected to her whims.

[@MaxandOccy]

Very true, thank you 💛

[@TaTaPare]

You’re not giving up. You’re reprioritizing due to weather. Projects are plenty. It’s working smarter not harder. When we know how to pivot we are still productive. That garden is not going anywhere. Congratulations on all that you do! HAPPY BIRTHDAY OCCY!

[@hal4287]

Happy Birthday Occy! It is really awesome to see an old dog with a well lived life enjoying his golden time. Especially with such a caring and loving owner. Enjoy this time with each other.

[@gmaureen]

I think a nice birthday present for Occy would be a puppy. Someone he can share time with, someone to teach, and someone to keep him moving...seniors need that. Occy would be a great role model.

[@lizweiss4599]

I think this is a wonderful idea. Let’s face it Occy isn’t going to live forever , another dog will help Max cope with this

[@kimkelly-kline3768]

Happy,Happy 🎉🎉 to the One and Only..OCCY!!! Please give him a big smooch from us all...he's such a sweetheart!!

[@abbytheredwolf174]

I was thinking this too but I would suggest maybe a pup that’s a year or two old. Some dogs that have been chilling on their own for a long time sometimes don’t adjust incredibly well to brand new crazy puppies.

[@Aunty-A]

Totally agree!!!!!!❤❤❤❤

[@skillbilly9602]

​@@lizweiss4599⁰😊😊

[@CharmCharlie]

Happy Birthday ol' fella!! 13 means that you can ask for a later bed time, go to higher rated films and can be all moody.....but I feel, as a dog, you want more sleep, cannot keep awake during films and there is no way that you could ever be moody!! We all love you so much Occy and hope your birthday is a blast.....with loads of treats!!

[@MaxandOccy]

💛💛💛

[@stacybroussard3097]

Wow! What a great friend Kev is... So hardworking and knowledgeable... The electricity is needed and he completely handled that like A Boss!! Excellent job, Kev...And the lights on the gate and the beautiful fig tree are absolutely beautiful! What a hard worker and a great friend to you Max... And I love his cute, vacuum terrorizing little pup🥰 Well Done Max and Kev, your home looks Amazing 🤩 And Max, the rain will stop eventually and you can use your trailer again. Sometimes we can't control things and like you said, you've got to leave it for awhile and not get discouraged... Max your home is looking Amazing, you have done such an exceptional job on fixing it up and decorating it... So proud of you, Max... Give Occy a big hug and scratches on his ears and belly. Blessings to you and Occy🙏❤️🙏

[@faithb8458]

Happy Birthday, Occy! Great job, Guys! Kev is a Legend! You make a great team. 🎉❤

[@derekwalters4980]

Occy is so adorable, and so chill!! He's like "Dad!! It's a vacuum, it's not alive, why would I be bothered with it? I've got a nap I need to get busy with!". Happy Birthday Occy!!

[@MaxandOccy]

Ha! He sure is 💛 Thank you

[@leannemeissner6344]

God Bless Kev for working so hard on his "time off". The lights on the gate look SO good! Clutch! Thank you for NOT finishing the vegetable garden! It helps me feel not so defeated by mine! 😄

[@MaxandOccy]

Ha no worries! 💛

[@shivapillai6803]

Happy Birthday Occy! Love your adventures with your Dad 🎉

[@marysmith791]

Hey there. If it helps, I have some advice about storage space. I've remodeled half a dozen homes over 20+ years and in that time, I've learned a few things about how to use space. The first thing I would say is if you have the luxury or storing things in a location other than your living space, TAKE IT. If you can build a shed, build it and store things there. in a perfect world, your living space should contain only the things you live with and the things you need to live. Anything else that you don't need on a daily or weekly or monthly basis, get it out if you can. It simplifies things so much and it allows you to experience your living space as a home (not a storage shed). It frees you up both literally and figuratively to inhabit your space in a way that supports how you want to live, not how you need to live. You'll see bathrooms and reading nooks and meditation spaces where you would otherwise see tool and paint storage. It's just a huge game-changer. It took me a loooooong time to learn my most recent house and I'm so glad I took that time. I only had to build once and I was able to take advantage of all of the views and feelings of the space and where the light falls at different times of the day. And I took everything I could take out, out. I was only able to envision all that I did because I wasn't encumbered by stuff and things tucked everywhere. Feel free to ignore, but I hope it helps. I've learned so much and made so many mistakes, I feel obligated to share! Bisou bisou!

[@tjp4342]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MY SWEET LITTLE FLUFFLE PUFF OCCY!!!!!!

[@SteffanieOfOz]

I love the way Occy sits on the patio and watches you lifting the sleepers with the "that's my dad!" Happy Birthday Occy! He is now officially a teenager! Woo-Hoo!

[@MaxandOccy]

Proud son. Gotta love him 💛

[@toh162]

Happy Birthday teenager

[@toh162]

what a difference lighting makes , that tree is amazing ❤

[@marionshynal2016]

Happiest of Birthdays to the online influencer dog Occy! 🎂🍰❤️🌴 Occy’s ‘old soul’ personality comes across on the videos- he has a real calming effect on whatever the situation! Celebrate your best friend!

[@smellyolegoat150]

Kevin was really awesome to be so helpful. I hope his channel gets a substantial boost from Max’s crossover viewers. HAPPY BIRTHDAY OCCY! 🎉🥳🎈🎊

[@gayleduke3897]

Happy Birthday Occy! You always make me smile! Hope you got lots of treats & toys for your bday! ❤

[@pixelrancher]

In Permaculture terms, your kitchen garden should be close enough to your kitchen door that if you go out to it in your fuzzy slippers, they won't get wet from dew. Bill Mollison - co-originator of Permaculture. Build your systems where you need them. The compost system - next to your garden so you don't have to carry garden waste to a compost bin area and then compost back to your garden. Have them right next to each other. The chicken/animal system - next to your garden so you grow feed for your animals - and in the case of chickens, you can pen off a section of the garden you've harvested from where they can dig up what's been left behind, forage for bugs, fertilize the garden, and till your soil, preparing it for succession planting. Collect water from the roof of their pen for them and/or the garden. Look into chicken tractors or rotational grazing (usually meant for cattle and other grazers but can be modified for smaller animals). The shelter system - next to your garden. For tools or animals. You want your tools left where you use them so you're not carrying back and forth. The roof is another water source. The water system - collect water wherever and however you can, where you need it so you're not running pipes and hoses everywhere. Use gravity. Dig ditches and swales to collect and/or divert water. Slow it, spread it, sink it, store it. Every drop of water should stay on your property but have a non-destructive way to move off of the property if you have a severe weather event. Plan for flood and for drought. The power system - all roofs can house a solar panel even if it's just for a nightlight. Happy Birthday old man!

[@k62627]

Some good advice here

[@janinedevilliers510]

👍

[@tmcbgrrl0074]

Max in fuzzy slippers? Are you new? xo

[@pixelrancher]

@@tmcbgrrl0074 😂

[@wendymaybury6329]

Then and only then can you have a cup of tea😅

[@laurafeistner4681]

Love the video! We want real life, not fake glossy life. No fail, a pivot. We've all got multiple projects in process for countless reasons. The rain getting directly into the garden and not feeding weeds is actually good prep the soil. Lighting The Fig, glorious idea! My jaw literally dropped open, beyond beautiful 😍. You're doing great!

[@bethsojourner6798]

Happy birthday to Occy. One of the sweetest dogs. Buy him some boots for his b-day to keep his feet dry. 😊😊😊

[@susieself1686]

Happiest of Birthdays to Occy. I have a 13 year old doggo too...making sure everyday counts and is nothing but good for him!

[@jofiedler]

Happy birthday Occy. You have the best dad. Let there be light.

[@MaxandOccy]

Thanks Jo! I’ll give him a scratch behind the ears from you 💛 and yes, the sun is shining 🙌🏼

[@Bea_Sowul]

​@@MaxandOccy😍😍

[@sundanceks5074]

My advice no wood! Use galvanized metal raised beds. Lots of options. See videos where it rains a lot. No bending over with raised beds.

[@kathrynwitte3398]

Metal heats fast and heats the soil quickly too and can fry your plants and especially seedlings.

[@tmcbgrrl0074]

We built raised wood beds in Vancouver, where it rains A LOT! We have drainage issues with our build.... but, Everythings GROWS! 🙂

[@tmcbgrrl0074]

We also compost and make our own dirt. Great dirt for growing veggies. Lots of veggies!!

[@llamaliza6886]

Strawbale, cob, or cinder block beds would work well

[@sheilabing9588]

I’ve got galvanised metal raised beds. I wouldn’t be without them. It’s an Aussie company called Birdies. They’re excellent. Speaking as someone the other side of the Tasman Sea. 🇳🇿

[@rebeccatreloar-cook9838]

Your transition from van life to rural life with Occy has really warmed my heart. Happy birthday to the pup (at heart) and enjoy celebrating with him.

[@SailingCaretta]

YAY for electricity!! And the gate looks Amazing!!! ❤❤❤

[@misslora3896]

I lost my furry companion and best friend of the last 10 years 9 wks ago today. I adore Occy, but couldn't watch your channel for a few wks because it just reminded me of what I lost. Thankfully that level of grief slowly faded and now seeing Oc helps. Happy Birthday Occy, your presence in this world brings more to people than you and your dad even realize. Much love from California.

[@MaxandOccy]

So sorry for your loss 💛💛

[@Mel.H_]

Hugs!! There are mediums out there who talk to pets. If that's something you're open to. After I lost my minpin (my baby), she would come comfort me in my dreams. Look for the signs❤

[@user-gc4zy2sr2g]

Lora, my heart breaks for your loss. We had a traumatic neurological injury in January and I thought we had to say goodbye to one of our boys. I cried for days. Fortunately, he has slowly recovered. He didn’t walk for six weeks and it was rough, but he’s getting around (albeit wobbly) now. I hope your heart heals to be open again. 🐶❤️

[@dawggonevidz9140]

There's a rescue out there who needs you as much as you need them. I feel like we should have a pup around as our good old dogs get older. Someone to share the loss with. Anyone who says we don't deserve dogs has never said goodbye to a good one. We pay in grief for their boundless love and faithful companionship.

[@suefitz2498]

I’ve no idea why you think you’ve failed at the garden, you did a great job cleaning that sucker out and loading up the trailer. The work on the PowerPoints and the lighting is stunning 😮, I’m so impressed ❤. Your mate Kev and his sidekick Kimmie are fabulous, thanks for helping Max out on that huge task. I love this channel. And, a very happy 13th birthday to the real star OCCY 🥰

[@MaxandOccy]

Appreciate that Sue! 💛

[@lauriehollis1608]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MY FURRY FRIEND. You give us smiles and love everytime. Big hugs and kisses from New Jersey.❤❤🥳🐾🐶

[@evaadams8298]

Love the doggies on each lounge sleeping 🐾🐾❤️❤️❤️

[@DebStyles]

Kevin what a legend. Happy bithday occy

[@suzannealcantara7725]

Happiest Birthday Occy ❤ you are a gift to so many people. We just love you 🐾 🐾. So good to see you Max on this rainy Sunday morning.

[@MaxandOccy]

Thanks Suzanne! The sun will come out 💛

[@TheGravitonVon]

Happy birthday Occ!! 🥳

[@adriennetochter6873]

I love having lots of outlets in my home, so glad you got them installed. Happy Birthday Occy!

[@Kim-up5zw]

You can never give your dog too much love, Happy Birthday Occy. Love from Rosie Rosé (de dog) and Brindi (de cat).xx

[@beru1972]

Happy Birthday Sweet Sweet Occy! Thank you for the joy you bring us all!! We return each week to the channel 49.9% for Max and 50.1% for Occy. 😜

[@ronnie-lynn]

🎈 HAPPY 13th BIRTHDAY OCCY!! 🎈 ❤ 🐾 My 2023 lesson was realizing there is a difference between having to pivot & giving up! You were faced with a challenge and had to pivot projects! You still did a fantastic job!

[@maudkarlsson9489]

First a belated HAPPY BIRTHDAY OCCY!🐕🥰🎂🎊🎁🐾💙. You gorgeous dog you. Hope you had a great day being truely spoilt rotten! 😄 Love all the light outside, makes such a difference. Regarding the garden patch, are you thinking of raised beds_ Like made of pallet collars_ It is in my opinion the best way to go about it. Also makes bugs termites and other non/invited critters easier to keep out. Last, you are really lucky to have friends like Kevin. You obviously are a good mate. Looking forward to next part of the garden patch and your fantastic lifes journey. Ps, Showing the "behind the scenes life" is bold but oh so good. Nothing in life is ever perfect all the time. Some "Tubers" seems to forget that. Cudos for doing so.Ds 💙💙💙🐾

[@MickGrigg]

Again - so much packed into one vid, Max ! You didnt give up - you made a practical, logistical change of direction due to the incliment weather, and refocused your plan onto the electrical problem - and solved it masterfully. I predict you will turn this place into a luxurious BnB oasis within 2 years and then get the urge to travel-wander again 😀Happy Birthday Occy ! 🎂

[@Vanwives]

or are we coming? 🥰

[@MaxandOccy]

👀👀👀

[@AlexaJane9091]

Ooooh I hope so! That would be a great video 😍

[@SharonLeeCreative]

If you're not already aware of them, look up The Weedy Garden, Geoff Lawton, and Morag Gamble. They all live in your climate. Their permaculture knowledge can help with your water and garden issues. I think you'll especially love Weedy. 😊

[@MaxandOccy]

Hey Sharon, thanks for your comment. Interested in how you were able to watch this video before I shared the link? 😅

[@seascape185]

Creepy I’d say

[@bridgwll]

Was it on patreon?

[@deborah_soulfireblue22]

You tube glitch?!

[@karenhall4371]

Doo do doo doo

[@troutmomma]

Happy Birthday to a beautiful, sweet, very good boy!!! He's so loved!! ❤😊❤

[@reganlocke3429]

Happy Birthday Occy! Your progress is very inspiring. So lucky to have so many friends willing to help you , you are loved.

[@whatshername656]

OMG your gate with the lights! The fig roots! Your place really is extra 😂

[@sues6384]

Weather, daylight and temperature always have baring on renovations, just have a couple of projects running and flow between them, it’s not giving up it’s juggling with the elements, love the realism

[@daniellawlor9313]

Genuinely one of my favorite videos you've uploaded. The positivity is Huge

[@wraithconscience]

Sanding and refinishing the floor will make a 1,000% difference!

[@wildzenventures]

Occy seems a little unsure about this rainy weather! His sweet face just lightens up the day! You have such wonderful friends!

[@MaxandOccy]

I really do 💛 Thanks so much!

[@Kitkatrey]

OMG! ‘Brilliant’ vid! (see what I did there?!) A very Happy birthday to Occy, still a beautiful legend. And great work by Kev! It is good to see a great group of friends you are amassing.

[@fairyintothewild8443]

Happy Birthday, Occy!!! Big bark from my English sheepdog Bob, who will be 14 soon. He would love to meet you!

[@marybethuretz5865]

Happy Birthday Occi!! Wishing you a wonderful year😊

[@OnTheFlipSide]

Love, scratches and rubs on your birthday Occy. What a stunning old man of 91 in dog years!!!! ❤❤

[@carolyngrotaers4454]

Happy birthday, Occy.🎉 Kev, Thank you for helping Max. The power points and lights are fabulous. I like Kev's dog, too.😊

[@pandrew3146]

So glad u got all that work done, good job😊

[@sundanceks5074]

Put lots of gravel or stones under the galvanized raised beds so they can drain (drain holes, not too many).

[@minimalistinmotion]

Kev is a legend! Huge props for helping Max with the electrical!

[@cherylbrunette2490]

Happy Birthday adorable Occy! You did not give up on the garden, you did all the prep work.

[@karenanon9156]

Amazing work! Love the lights. It really is great to see how your sanctuary is coming along. It did help to see others have issues. More importantly…. Happy 13th Birthday Occy. 🎂⭐️🎉❤

[@peigieeager9073]

Happy Birthday Occy. As a dog owner of several animals over many years. Max is a very lucky companion. Hope your Birthday was filled with much love and all your treats. May you live for many more. Congrats Max you have done a wonderful job!

[@leslieann9750]

Holy cow getting multiple outlets is huge! And...! HAPPY BIRTHDAY OCCY! What a good boy!

[@julieadams9178]

I have been following you for years Max & Occy … sending so much Happy Birthday 🎉love to Occy such a special dog, and he has a part of my heart. Much love to you both xx 😘 ❤❤

[@landv9652]

"Happy Birthday Occy!!!"🎂🦴❤

[@MPine]

Often times when you’re held up on a project, you reevaluate and redesign for the better. I used to plan and bulldoze through until I was done. As I get older (I’m 64), I start, stand back and re-examine before I proceed. I always come up with something better, even if it’s just something small.

[@brose27377]

My miniature Australian Shepherd (at 20 lbs) also hates to walk on wet grass. Happy Birthday, Occy!

[@barryrsmith3161]

Happy birthday, Occy, and thanks to you Max for such great inspiration.

[@sonyawright2625]

HAPPY BLESSED BIRTHDAY OCCY!!!❤🎉🎂

[@wandamervil5987]

It’s awesome to have friends help when you need them. I’ve lived with electrical issues. Cords and all. Nightmare. Congratulations and Happy Birthday 🎉🐾

[@melindamarie6139]

😚 That outdoor shower, in the wilderness, with the pouring rain....my mouth is still hanging open!!! That sounds like such a relaxing, soul rejuvenating experience and I am all for it!!! Btw....you didn't "give up" you simply postponed till a better time. Besides giving up, failing etc is not trying in the first place! I'm proud of you and know you can accomplish anything you put your mind to!! You have shown that over & over. We are all human and limited as well so sometimes we come across things we need to get help with or walk away from and that's fine as well. Keep on, keepin' on... ✌🏼💙🐾

[@HeleneR67]

So proud of you both! Great team work 🙌❤

[@CooeeAdventures]

Great achievements despite the weather. Happy birthday to Occy 🐾

[@lacylobdell7455]

I love all your “bougie” additions to the property!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻😘 HAPPY BIRTHDAY to your adorable Occy 💞

[@annlepine3039]

Best part of my weekend is seeing you and Occy on your adventures ❤ fr 🇨🇦

[@MaxandOccy]

Love that! 💛

[@kenallanphillips]

Happy Birthday Occy!

[@carolb3270]

Happy Birthday Occy!

[@kellyatencio8742]

Regarding the termites, I live on land (in Texas) and our bug inspector said it’s actually for the better to have stumps and things in the yard for termites to feast on, that way they stay in the yard and don’t make their way to your house to feast. (He gave the example of, why would you drive miles away to get food if you had a food stand next door 😂). Unsure what the termite situation is in Oz but in Texas it’s basically 100% guarantee they are in every yard (if you live on land), so in order to avoid them feasting on your house, having wood or downed tree limbs in the yard, keeps them busy enough to avoid your house.

[@KingOfFvckingEverything]

Oooh… i don’t think that’s accurate. Normally you get rid of it all and have lest control coming in.. Termites close to or in the tropics makes it all much worse. It must be treated wood but preferably concrete and wooden panels. But they get inside as well the buggers, destroying whole kitchens, floors, walls if owners aren’t careful or know what to look for. These things swarm especially in mating season and will take off to nearby nee grounds where there’s new food. Interested to hear what others experience, knowledge on this is though. I would not let them stay in ten property though as they dig tunnels real fast. They will nit just stay where they currently are,

[@peachygal4153]

Yes, here in Georgia, USA they say if you use firewood keep it away from the house. We have had termite damage in our home, once before we owned the house and once we found it ourselves inside (those little mud channels you see) and called our service for treatment. We also found it when we replaced our front porch columns. The handyman said it looked to him the builders had used untreated wood there. (a big no-no for our area) Of course that time we had no idea, we just knew the columns had rotted and needed replacing but the house was nearly 20 years old at the time, so we figured it was age until he found the termites. We do have a termite service we call who treats it regular, but they come and do an extra treatment if we find stuff like that. We have those termite traps all around the house perimeter to attract hm them there. I think we pay $250 a year for a service that changes the traps three times a year and they inspect the inside of the house to look for damage once a year.

[@MiriamLove366]

And not to use wood chips for mulch. Pine needle mulch is supposed to deter them.

[@KingOfFvckingEverything]

Remove all termites and the wood they are on. In warmer climates it gets even worse with termite damage. I hope he calls pest control and ask them for scythe advice. These things swarm when mating as well so they easily reach nearby buildings. And they dig tunnels so fast if you let them just be there. It’s a serious problem and if you actually see them, you have to act fast. Many insurance dominates might nit cover for termite damage either. What a shame.

[@shac9131]

Our cabin got termites and damaged our next door neighbors house. It was a nightmare. Luckily it didn't hurt our house but we had to destroy and throw the cabin away and neighbors had to get a hotel with 10 kids for a week and expensive job

[@sharonfoster943]

Happy Birthday to your handsome, sweet pup, Occy! Thirteen years young! Every day is a better day with Occy in it! 🎂❤

[@tara0redwine]

Looks amazing!! Happy Birthday Occy!! Love that dog!

[@cindyd6377]

Happy birthday, Occy!!!🥳🎉🎊 Such an impressive amount of work done in this video! Be very proud of yourselves! Congrats to you and Occy🎉🎉🎉

[@ssadvweld1]

Happy 13th birthday to Occy! ❤ Beautiful work on all things electrical. Kevin is definitely a beauty!!

[@MaxandOccy]

Woof! Thanks Stephanie 💛 and Kev is a bloody beauty indeed!

[@VanLyf]

Naww, 🤗

[@MM36577]

I’m studying horticulture and today I was learning all about using Gypsum on clay soils, to fix exactly your bogging problem! Farms use it so tractors don’t get bogged in winter. Breaks up the clay, so water drains through better.

[@enough1494]

Indeed! We have a rice and crawfish farm in Central Louisiana, USA. We use the gypsum to child our roads between fields! And, BAMBOO! Hahahaah we have lots growing in the farms edge and our immigrant workers built some bridges and lanes in more difficult areas, now we can plant and harvest in the furthest part of the farm! Genius! Lol

[@mosart7025]

Yes! We used gypsum in our yard in Ohio. It worked so well you would never know it had been clay!

[@Shelty6]

Happy Birthday Occy! I love you buddy! You are the sweetest pup ever. Thankyou Kev for lending your expertise to Max. Your a good guy.

[@robinsavard84]

What an incredible blessing all your friends are! To be honest, I was voting for the natural gate doors, but with the lighting the burnt coloring it is amazing!

[@lynharry699]

I love the way Occy watches you working and follows you around Max, he just adores his ‘Hooman’ Dad. Give him a big Birthday cuddle from us 🦴🎂 and Great job Kev on the electrical work. Hope you get a break in the weather soon Max & research what to plant as we head into winter here in Oz. Also if the bush rats are eating the electrical cables under the house, they’re going to love your vege patch!! Pretty sure they’ll get through that fencing! So good luck keeping those cute little bastards out 🍀🤞

[@davidkarl3449]

Happy Birthday Occy! And remind your dad that delaying for better weather is not the same as giving up. I don't think Max knows how to give up! 😊

[@martiepowell6431]

Happy happy birthday Occy! Cheers to you for a day filled with love, treats and fun.

[@sharonli-ueva7149]

Happy birthday Occy !! 🎉 you legend xoxoxo love love love your work guys!! And the lighting on the fig tree, absolutely stunning 😍

[@annierouleau8688]

Wow, Max and Kev. You did such an amazing job. The lights are awesome. Happy Birthday to sweet and loveable Occy.❤

[@MaxandOccy]

Thanks Annie! 💛

[@sherriereese3884]

Happy birthday, Occy. My husband is the same way about projects. Me, I can have three or four projects going at once. His are always finished, mine not so much.

[@user-ef5id9km3p]

Happy birthday Occy! And how good is Kevin and all the new friends you make that do all this work for you for free! Amazing humans.

[@corriena9879]

Happy happy birthday Occy, I hope you had an awesome day sweet boy! It all looks so beautiful and serene there, awesome work! :)🥳

[@lindab424]

Well done Max and Kev. I live in an old rented house with not many power points. In my bedroom (the main bedroom) I have one double power point, same in the loungeroom. I have to use extension cords as well and it is a pain. Happy Birthday to Occy, please give him a big kiss and hug from me. I would recommend you go for galvanized raised garden beds. With all the rain you get there you won't have to worry about your veggies drowning because raised garden beds are better able to drain and not become water logged. They will stop the Pademelons, rabbits etc getting into the beds and hey, no having to kneel or bend!

[@treehugnhipi3765]

happy birthday, occy! you are a dear, sweet boy! 🥰 max, the lighting in the backyard looks magical! the lights on the sides of the gate look lovely, but i am enchanted with the lights in the bushes and the fig tree! nice friend you found yourself there...that was an amazing job he did! enjoy your new lights...

[@jamious27]

Happy Birthday Occy!! All the way from New Brunswick, Canada!! Love watching what you are doing to the property, will always be tuning in 😃

[@TaraFitness27]

I so needed this vid Max. Come off my bike yesterday and broke my wrist and ankle, and it’s now cancelled some incredible things like a trip to Kokoda in July. But sometimes things happen that we can’t control, and it’s ok to postpone. Thanks for sharing the struggles just as much as you share the wins. Also, huge happy birthday to the big man!!!

[@arleneallen9316]

Happy birthday Occy! Doggie legend. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@francineclave2207]

I’m a happy, I’m a happy, I’m a happy, happy, happy dog 🎶🎶🎶 Best 13th birthday ever Occy! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@FromtheMPR]

Happiest of birthdays Occy!

[@MariaM-yn9tl]

Happy Best Birthday Wishes! Love you Occy!!!! Love the fig tree all lit up & the gate with lights just priceless! What a great friend you have. Happy renovating! 🙏🏻🕯️🧘🏽‍♀️

[@Erinsythelovesthemountains]

Happy 13th birthday Occy!🎉🎉 Sweet boy, I hope you got a new alligator to play with 🐊 Kev is amazing and that fig….. even more spectacular with the lights.