Nice! I'm really looking forward to the reboot of Project Awesome! Your discussion about comments is spot on. And I'm sorry to report that the bigger your channel gets, the worse the comments get. People who say "just don't let it bother you" don't understand the sheer scale of it. It chips away at everyone, eventually. I remember one video where a common myth was being posted to "correct" me (usually in an incredibly insulting way, even though _they_ were wrong). I was cutting and pasting a response with a link to the correct information almost a hundred times in two hours, so that other readers weren't misinformed. That's not scalable. One bit of advice: switchings comments to "Hold all comments for review" has _no_ negative effects on the algorithm, and lets you keep the most dangerous misinfo and insults out of the comments section. Or, at least, gives you time to respond to them without it festering. The bit about "are they right? does it matter? do you care?" is very succinct, and I am definitely going to share that with other creators I work with. Keep up the great work!
Unfortunately, Sally is now both too old and too young to find these sorts of videos 'cool'. Parenting teenagers is a whole realm of witchcraft that I honestly don't fully understand! ;)
I’d love to TH-cam my off grid journey in Italy. But I honestly don’t have the strong enough ego and patience for the negativity on the internet. I moved away from the world for a reason. I like the peace and quiet and lack of drama the modern world is full of, don’t need a doorway back into it.
When you said "Suspicious Minds" I instantly panicked into a "oh please don't say Elvis Please !" And then when you came through with the FYC version my relief was palpable. That might have been a deal breaker for me. Phew.
You shouldnt spend so much time apart you are such a complimentary pair to each other. The humour and laughter you both generate is infectious. Keep projects going and drink more beer wine and cider
Just stumbled on this video, i cant believe i have just watched 2 bearded middle aged men drinking beer and chatting cars and thoroughly enjoyed the chat 😂 Thanks, happy new year 🎉
Halfway through this upload and it’s awesome to see another one of these. I didn’t know, or have forgotten that Mark has a TH-cam channel. What’s the name of it? 😊
I would like to add that I and my boys enjoy your videos and I very much appreciate that you try and keep the language clean. They are 6 and 7 and love taking things apart and sometimes putting them back together. Happy New year.
You got running water flowing through the pond? 🤔 Then you can use a trompe to generate compressed air with the water flow and use the air to create air bubbles which can be used to pump water via an air lift pump. The major benefit doing this is: You can bubble the air also in the slick of the pond, stirring it up a bit and pumping small amounts of it constantly up as well. So you don't only get water for irrigation, but also clean the pond, provide it with plenty of oxigen and get fresh nutrients to your fields. Hope this helps! :)
Welcome to 2024 from NZ chaps. Long term fan and even have our wee lad onboard now. Watching your hands on, give it a shot approach has been inspirational for me. Even stripped back our 4 stroke mower engine to get it purring this week, wouldnt have given it a shot had I not been a viewer mate. As an aside, Stiegl is my pick of the teutonic beers. No nonsense, decent body and refreshing. Very good on draught.
Great sit down chat, Max and Mark. Max...I have watched ALL of the Project Kermit videos twice and am going to begin disassembly of "Enfys" my 1983 Series 3 88" in the next couple of weeks. Your videos are incredibly well done and I appreciate you giving credit to other TH-camrs (e.g., Steam Wally-Phil and Britannica Restorations-Mike) when credit is due. Looking forward to watching the continuation of Project Awesome and your yet-to-be-announced overland adventure series in Kermit with your wild camping guru, Katie. ~Cheers and Happy New Year! ~Pete (South Carolina)
Good video as usual. You guys are entertaining. I like the wood wall behind the couch. I just salvaged some American Chestnut from taking down an old tobacco barn here in South Central Virginia and was able to cut some boards from it on my sawmill. Unfortunately it is quite old and has a lot of rot. This wood Reminds me some of your wood behind the couch. I am building a mancave on the second story of my barn with all kinds of rustic wood I am getting from my property.
Mark being a Cardiacs fan, ayyy! Nurses whispering verses is an absolutely stellar tune, though (as i am sure that you probably know already) it's a song from their earliest period (it's actually on Seaside Treats). All the best to the both of you!
Sing to God was my introduction to Cardiacs back in 1997. So that version of 'nurses' is still a big thing for me. Along with Dog like Sparky. Utterly brilliant double album!
So looking forward to more awesome videos in 2024 - the two of you are such a great team, the way you work together and finish each others sentences is a joy to watch. Thanks for giving us a ringside seat and an opportunity to celebrate true friendship. Much love and best wishes
Half way through and enjoying the Q&A session. You should deal with trolls like Casey LaDelle does. He thanks them for the comment as the YT algorithms will steer even more viewers to his channel.
Hi MAX, started watching your channel a few weeks ago, starting with the Kermit project . Most enjoyable channel I've watched and I don't even have a Landrover! Watched your feelings video and I think you're the sort of friend anyone would be happy to have. Keep the videos coming, thankyou.😊
With the thoughts on the ZIL roof, all I can now think of is Jeremy Clarkson's "Sports Lorry" from the Top Gear Burma special where he cut the roof off and fitted (poorly) a canvas top... :P
Happy New Year gentlemen. Really enjoyed your Q+A/dialogue. Loved your comments on procrastination, at which I am expert! Often found that once started the actual task takes less time than the prior meaningful pondering!
Most enjoyable Max and Mark looking forward to your projects in 2024. It's nice to see two good buddies doing great projects together. All the best for 2024.
I’m sat on the sofa with Skye. 2nd pint of Abbots Reserve after a day of spraying the doors n sills for Clanger. It’s so good to hear you pair echoing my own thoughts on trolls, kylie Minogue and Pink Floyd 😂. Looking forward to meeting up in 2024 👍😎. All the best for the new year fellas. Mat
@@lookcreations Half the fun apparently 🤣. I did 4 London pride, one Abbot reserve and a few Old Speckled Hen's last night so I feel your pain. Seems to make sense at the time 🤔🤣
EEEE lads that were fun!! One of the most interesting and intensly practical channels on't net! Have a good new year! Phil Phil Whitley, My week this week.
You always evoke an emotion with me, sometimes tears, sometimes excitement and this time, as with many other occasions, a big smile inside. I hope the year ahead brings you small problems and big rewards.
I find you both incredibly interesting and entertaining people. I love these get togethers where you just have a chat. A podcast type thing (you two just chatting about whatever you like) here and there would be fantastic, I'd love to be a fly on the wall hearing you two having a good old chin wag. Wishing you both the best in the new year!
Back in the 1980s, my old dad did his brewing on the back of the fridge and the heat exachanger used to keep it nice and warm.... but fridges in those days were loads less efficient than nowdays and did put out quite a noticeable warmth... our house was damn near sub zero back then too.
Cracking chat together. With regards to the brewing temps, it it looks like the weather is getting unusually hot switch to a kweik yeast, its at its best at warm temperatures and will happily finish your fermentation in 3 or 4 days
Hello ! Max . Fantastic! I do love music , but I don't live for it . However I have always , always said the fine young cannibals did the best ever cover of any song ever with suspicions minds !👍 Life time on bikes ,& a sidecar outfit in the garage as husband had a stroke, can't hold a solo up anymore. Happy new year to you and Mark ❣️
Would love to see some of the missing footage regardless whether you're going in that direction with the roof or not. I think many of us would find your process and explanation informative and entertaining.
Thumper there was definitely three of us in that video, because i was doing exactly the same thing as you pair Drinking Beer😅😊 Happy New year too you both and your families, thanks for all the content very enjoyable. From Steve near Chester England 🏴 where the Roman's once lived.
Nice! I'm really looking forward to the reboot of Project Awesome!
Your discussion about comments is spot on. And I'm sorry to report that the bigger your channel gets, the worse the comments get. People who say "just don't let it bother you" don't understand the sheer scale of it. It chips away at everyone, eventually.
I remember one video where a common myth was being posted to "correct" me (usually in an incredibly insulting way, even though _they_ were wrong). I was cutting and pasting a response with a link to the correct information almost a hundred times in two hours, so that other readers weren't misinformed. That's not scalable.
One bit of advice: switchings comments to "Hold all comments for review" has _no_ negative effects on the algorithm, and lets you keep the most dangerous misinfo and insults out of the comments section. Or, at least, gives you time to respond to them without it festering.
The bit about "are they right? does it matter? do you care?" is very succinct, and I am definitely going to share that with other creators I work with.
Keep up the great work!
I am tempted to say you are wrong just to boost the hit rate, however i will say you are right. Cheers
@NotJustBikes nice seeing you around here. Really like both yours and Max's content
Where is Sally???
You know that Sally IS the STAR of this show!!!
How can you have a show WITHOUT the MAIN star!!!
Unfortunately, Sally is now both too old and too young to find these sorts of videos 'cool'.
Parenting teenagers is a whole realm of witchcraft that I honestly don't fully understand! ;)
Best wishes to you both for 2024, and also to Max's Grandad, who has been a youtube phenomenon in 2023.
I’d love to TH-cam my off grid journey in Italy. But I honestly don’t have the strong enough ego and patience for the negativity on the internet. I moved away from the world for a reason. I like the peace and quiet and lack of drama the modern world is full of, don’t need a doorway back into it.
Hey man just close your eyes, look away, internet negativity is easy to avoid
"Motorbikes are so square, i'm gonna get a Vauxhall Viva" LOL
Sometimes I think Can't get you out of my head is the best music video ever.
Glad my questions were taken with the spirit they were intended. A very enjoyable watch. I can't wait to hear you both slurring through part two.
I love this two pals not giving a shit😅
When you said "Suspicious Minds" I instantly panicked into a "oh please don't say Elvis Please !" And then when you came through with the FYC version my relief was palpable. That might have been a deal breaker for me. Phew.
Love max and mark your both awesome great attitudes both of you great guys the very best to you both
Lol. "Motorbikes are square, so I'm going to get a Vauxhall Viva." 😄
Just found your channel. So happy to see UK off-griders. I hope to do that soon. Can't wait personally.
Happy New Year and much enjoyment in your 2024 iron thumping projects!
You shouldnt spend so much time apart you are such a complimentary pair to each other. The humour and laughter you both generate is infectious. Keep projects going and drink more beer wine and cider
100% really enjoy seeing these two together. More footage the better.
The Zil roof, maybe Thatch? What about Slate? 😅 Happy New Year fellas.
Stiegel is one of my favorites, fortunately there is a small european grocer nearby that carries it.
Happy New Year Max. Cheers!!!! Nice T-Shirt!!!!
Yo Max and Mark...really enjoyed part one!
What about all the positive comments? Thank you guys for being inspirational from 1952 (soon to be 72) man.
Just stumbled on this video, i cant believe i have just watched 2 bearded middle aged men drinking beer and chatting cars and thoroughly enjoyed the chat 😂 Thanks, happy new year 🎉
Thanks gentlemen... Really enjoyed that, lovely to listen your voices. Également, Marcs' T-Shirt est excellent
Merci! :)
Halfway through this upload and it’s awesome to see another one of these. I didn’t know, or have forgotten that Mark has a TH-cam channel. What’s the name of it? 😊
www.youtube.com/@spungletrumpet
@@maximusironthumperthank you kindly! 😁👍
You guys are an inspiration. I feel privileged to have followed your projects. Keep up the great work and Happy New Year Max and Mark!
I would like to add that I and my boys enjoy your videos and I very much appreciate that you try and keep the language clean. They are 6 and 7 and love taking things apart and sometimes putting them back together. Happy New year.
You got running water flowing through the pond? 🤔
Then you can use a trompe to generate compressed air with the water flow and use the air to create air bubbles which can be used to pump water via an air lift pump.
The major benefit doing this is: You can bubble the air also in the slick of the pond, stirring it up a bit and pumping small amounts of it constantly up as well.
So you don't only get water for irrigation, but also clean the pond, provide it with plenty of oxigen and get fresh nutrients to your fields.
Hope this helps! :)
I don't have a pond!
I've not been able to watch all your videos, but when I have a chance they are always very enjoyable. Thanks!
You have an excellent channel. Keep making content.
Surprisingly the best Christmas video on TH-cam. Much respect to you both.
Yay, awesome Awesome is getting back on track.
Welcome to 2024 from NZ chaps. Long term fan and even have our wee lad onboard now. Watching your hands on, give it a shot approach has been inspirational for me. Even stripped back our 4 stroke mower engine to get it purring this week, wouldnt have given it a shot had I not been a viewer mate.
As an aside, Stiegl is my pick of the teutonic beers. No nonsense, decent body and refreshing. Very good on draught.
Great sit down chat, Max and Mark. Max...I have watched ALL of the Project Kermit videos twice and am going to begin disassembly of "Enfys" my 1983 Series 3 88" in the next couple of weeks. Your videos are incredibly well done and I appreciate you giving credit to other TH-camrs (e.g., Steam Wally-Phil and Britannica Restorations-Mike) when credit is due. Looking forward to watching the continuation of Project Awesome and your yet-to-be-announced overland adventure series in Kermit with your wild camping guru, Katie. ~Cheers and Happy New Year! ~Pete (South Carolina)
Thanks Max and Mark.
Good video as usual. You guys are entertaining. I like the wood wall behind the couch. I just salvaged some American Chestnut from taking down an old tobacco barn here in South Central Virginia and was able to cut some boards from it on my sawmill. Unfortunately it is quite old and has a lot of rot. This wood Reminds me some of your wood behind the couch. I am building a mancave on the second story of my barn with all kinds of rustic wood I am getting from my property.
Mark being a Cardiacs fan, ayyy!
Nurses whispering verses is an absolutely stellar tune, though (as i am sure that you probably know already) it's a song from their earliest period (it's actually on Seaside Treats).
All the best to the both of you!
Sing to God was my introduction to Cardiacs back in 1997. So that version of 'nurses' is still a big thing for me. Along with Dog like Sparky.
Utterly brilliant double album!
Happy New Year!
Oh and a happy and prosperous new year to you both!
Well done chaps and Happy holidays. I live in France and I want Marks tee shirt. Brilliant :)
So looking forward to more awesome videos in 2024 - the two of you are such a great team, the way you work together and finish each others sentences is a joy to watch. Thanks for giving us a ringside seat and an opportunity to celebrate true friendship. Much love and best wishes
Happy New year to you Sir.
What a great name for the the finished project awesome: the Tremulant
Half way through and enjoying the Q&A session. You should deal with trolls like Casey LaDelle does. He thanks them for the comment as the YT algorithms will steer even more viewers to his channel.
Merry (very merry🎉) Christmas Max and Mark
Cheers, lads! From " the colonies"! ( USA). All good things to both of you and your families in the new year!
Hi MAX, started watching your channel a few weeks ago, starting with the Kermit project . Most enjoyable channel I've watched and I don't even have a Landrover! Watched your feelings video and I think you're the sort of friend anyone would be happy to have. Keep the videos coming, thankyou.😊
Drinking beer and listening to the chat, cheers
Excellent, thank you very much .
That was alot more fun than I thought it would be.
With the thoughts on the ZIL roof, all I can now think of is Jeremy Clarkson's "Sports Lorry" from the Top Gear Burma special where he cut the roof off and fitted (poorly) a canvas top... :P
Happy New Year gentlemen. Really enjoyed your Q+A/dialogue.
Loved your comments on procrastination, at which I am expert!
Often found that once started the actual task takes less time than the prior meaningful pondering!
Live and let live , brilliant channel. 😊
Happy new year to you both.
Looking forward to the next instalment.
This is just the kind of video I needed to start the new year.
Thanks Max and Mark. Seasons greetings - looking forward to part 2.
Happy New Year guys looking forward to more videos in 2024... All the very best
Happy New Year Guys, watching this and enjoying a beer myself:)
Cheers and happy new year!
Cant wait for part two, where you just talk broken biscuits 😂😂. 👍👍
Most enjoyable Max and Mark looking forward to your projects in 2024. It's nice to see two good buddies doing great projects together. All the best for 2024.
You're welcome to visit in W Sussex. I have many half finished restorations and off grid projects.. and some nice sheep.
I’m sat on the sofa with Skye. 2nd pint of Abbots Reserve after a day of spraying the doors n sills for Clanger. It’s so good to hear you pair echoing my own thoughts on trolls, kylie Minogue and Pink Floyd 😂.
Looking forward to meeting up in 2024 👍😎. All the best for the new year fellas.
Mat
Cheers Mat, just been catching up on Clanger myself, it's all coming together very nicely!
@@maximusironthumper am slightly worse for the beer now (3 pints …. Cheep date 🤣), great to see Kermit near enough done 😳. Well done my friend
Love Abbot reserve. Pokey stuff though 😮
@@haycrossaudio5474 my heads banging this morning
@@lookcreations Half the fun apparently 🤣. I did 4 London pride, one Abbot reserve and a few Old Speckled Hen's last night so I feel your pain. Seems to make sense at the time 🤔🤣
EEEE lads that were fun!! One of the most interesting and intensly practical channels on't net! Have a good new year!
Phil
Phil Whitley, My week this week.
You always evoke an emotion with me, sometimes tears, sometimes excitement and this time, as with many other occasions, a big smile inside. I hope the year ahead brings you small problems and big rewards.
Great Q&A. Happy New Year to you both. Marc From Australia 🇦🇺
Kylie and FYC are excellent choices!
What a lovely 'fireside' chat. Good to see you both in fine health. Happy New Year to you both and best wishes for all your projects!
Really lovely and relaxed chaps, raising a glass of last years Sloe Vodka cheers to you both and a very Happy New Year.
Very enjoyable, thank you both. I look forward to part two!
I find you both incredibly interesting and entertaining people. I love these get togethers where you just have a chat. A podcast type thing (you two just chatting about whatever you like) here and there would be fantastic, I'd love to be a fly on the wall hearing you two having a good old chin wag. Wishing you both the best in the new year!
I really want to hear Max's free party stories!
Back in the 1980s, my old dad did his brewing on the back of the fridge and the heat exachanger used to keep it nice and warm.... but fridges in those days were loads less efficient than nowdays and did put out quite a noticeable warmth... our house was damn near sub zero back then too.
Cracking chat together.
With regards to the brewing temps, it it looks like the weather is getting unusually hot switch to a kweik yeast, its at its best at warm temperatures and will happily finish your fermentation in 3 or 4 days
A happy new year to you and yours 😁
Looking forward to part two and the beer taking hold 😂😂
Best song and arrangement ever - 'Gaudete' by Spungletrumpet 🙌
You guys genuinely have one of the best channels on here - happy new year to you both 🎉
I love your videos keep up the good work 👍
Hello ! Max . Fantastic! I do love music , but I don't live for it . However I have always , always said the fine young cannibals did the best ever cover of any song ever with suspicions minds !👍 Life time on bikes ,& a sidecar outfit in the garage as husband had a stroke, can't hold a solo up anymore. Happy new year to you and Mark ❣️
Happy new year guys.
Thank you both for the informative, interesting videos. I wish you both and all of the other viewers a positive and prosperous new year.
Really enjoyed this Max. Happy New year to you and Mark.
Cheers. Matt
I would love to have been able to sit around with you guys, chatting and help you finish those beers.😊
Happy new year to both of you.
Happy new year chaps. Honestly it has been a real pleasure watching your channel this last couple of years. Keep up the good work!
Hit the Like button within the first 10 minutes! Happy New Year to you Max. Looking forward to seeing you on TH-cam during 2024.
Waiting for second vodka part! )))
Good update chaps, and well done on Kermit, Max.
Loved your videos this year....thanks for making them. Can you tell us what Mark's channel is please?
www.youtube.com/@spungletrumpet
Great Vid Max, Happy New Year to you and Monsieur Spungletrumpet
If I were to choose two people for company on a long train journey it would be you two👍
What an awesome video. Wish you both the happiest new year 🎉🎉🎉🎉
cracking info and vid , happy new one guys
Hello Dave.
hello @@willtricks9432
Happy New year to you all ❤
That was great! Thanks guys and Happy New Year!
Would love to see some of the missing footage regardless whether you're going in that direction with the roof or not. I think many of us would find your process and explanation informative and entertaining.
Love your off grid and maintenance to your house do you have any plans to do any updates?
I've done many updates for my patrons including full build series for the battery room and solar upgrades.
Shout out Marks mum - Puch Maxi crew!!
I really love these videos. Some inspirational ideas.
Moto camping?! That my big passion in BC...
You might have found another patron :)
English Eccentrics in their natural habitat. Awesome.
Thumper there was definitely three of us in that video, because i was doing exactly the same thing as you pair Drinking Beer😅😊 Happy New year too you both and your families, thanks for all the content very enjoyable. From Steve near Chester England 🏴 where the Roman's once lived.
Happy new year guys 👍🏻
Great video Max. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and Mark.
Shout out for 'spinning around' by kylie.
Really enjoyable ☺️. Can anyone share a link to Mark’s TH-cam channel please? Didn’t know he had his own videos !
www.youtube.com/@spungletrumpet