We pay taxes to the schools, the cities, the states... and it take a random stranger with no ties to the property to make it safe for these kids to walk home after getting off a bus every day. Disgraceful! Thank you for helping these kids out. You're a gem.

@Beach-Star-Experience-550-YT

Ай бұрын

Where are the parents? They can't meet with the school board, write to their representative and ask why this isn't being taken care of, or plan a group cleanup with other parents and kids to clean it up? Just seems lazy and the kids get put into the street where it's not safe either.

@daniellejarvis157

Ай бұрын

@@Beach-Star-Experience-550-YT I think people don't 'see' things. They drive by it every day and just become desensitized to it. Also, a lot of people don't prioritize landscaping/yardwork, so they really don't see any problem with overgrowth. I think it's more of a perception difference than laziness.

@kaebella2259

Ай бұрын

​@daniellejarvis157 well the bus driver SEES the kids literally walk on the streets.

@stoveboltlvr3798

Ай бұрын

@@Beach-Star-Experience-550-YT Chances are they walk in the street anyway but still should be cleaned up by the city. Amazing what some elbow grease can do.

@addman

Ай бұрын

Suburban cities don't really take in enough money to really take care of every block of road and sidewalk. They rely on new suburban areas and inner city zones to pay for the maintenance of other older areas. Unfortunately, that Ponzi-like game fails apart when they stop growing, and now they have large stretches of roads and infrastructure they need to maintain. So, they have started neglecting some areas of the city to maintain the areas that generate business, taxes, and happy Donors.

This is psychologically so healthy for the students and community. You’re a blessing to your community and family.

@MidlifeStockman

Ай бұрын

I thought the same. I’m smiling thinking about how they feel getting off the bus.

@kristenpeters4434

Ай бұрын

Not to mention anyone in the neighborhood who is disabled or elderly. This is a newly safe walking route for everyone. ❤

@pennyhinson4949

Ай бұрын

This then, is the responsible of the landowner for letting the vegetation get out of control. Could the city council gone around identifying abandoned property, and made it a project for citizens to clean up and make it a safer neighborhood, or even make it a Saturday event.

@Reform4Trump

Ай бұрын

@pennyhinson4949 Actually, it's the city's responsibility to keep the sidewalks clear. And yea, the property owner has probably been cited a few times but has done nothing to remedy the issue. I would have cited the prop owner for a potential fire violation.. but that's just me.

@cathytetzlaff6638

Ай бұрын

In our community it's the property owner's responsibility to keep the sidewalk free of ice, snow, etc. They will mow an overgrown property and then charge the landowner. I live in a village of 900 though.

Dude made the block ADA-compliant so everyone dependent on mobility devices don't have to be on the street. Outstanding.

@ApDiEr

2 күн бұрын

Yes, I was appalled to see that ths exact spot where people in wheelchairs or other devices can get on or off the street safely was used as a dumping ground. The entitlement of some people knows no bounds.

@saltybuttpepper1766

9 сағат бұрын

no ada person would be caught on my block 😂😂😂😂 that’s all i’m saying slike 😅😂😂😂😂

As a European it is crazy the local council do not upkeep the infrastructure making it unusable... America has an over-reliance on cars. Amazing job and what a difference, much safer now thanks to you!

@york2600

6 күн бұрын

The property owner probably lives no where near this spot and is just waiting to cash out some number of years in the future. Meanwhile everyone around it suffers. Not for the city to maintain. What they SHOULD be doing is cleaning it up and putting a property tax lean on the property until they just foreclose on it and then sell it at auction.

@OriginalTalyna

5 күн бұрын

Same European from France, I am just baffled at this...

@AzureWolfblood

5 күн бұрын

​@york2600 the bit of land the sidewalk is on usually belongs to the state/town. It's their responsibility to keep it clean not the home owners

@elevatorcentral

5 күн бұрын

the city/towns street department usually maintains this but being michigan those towns are known for not maintaining simple things like sidewalks and just wasting the tax money

@ApDiEr

2 күн бұрын

if you look at the channel Flawless Cleaning Services, you'll see that Europeans' councils can pretty much be the same lol also Ben is an awesome guy who does awesome jobs and his channel is how I found this one. They are both my favourite!

Can't help but laugh at you're broken window. No good deed goes unpunished. But you didn't let it break your stride. We can all learn alot from your kindness and patience.

@MidlifeStockman

Ай бұрын

Craps always going to happen. Can’t let it get you down!

@killinglonliness88

Ай бұрын

Your*

@Jell0zz

Ай бұрын

​@@killinglonliness88Probably just a case of the Swype. It tried to put car instead of case in this paragraph.

@CaptDicker

Ай бұрын

It happens, this happened one time when I was shucking gravel on a roof and hit a client's window parked down below...well crap

@ieatgarbage4216

Ай бұрын

@@killinglonliness88good job, soldier. Without your input I’d never figure out what that commenter was saying! 🫡

Can you imagine the impact that it would be if we all took responsibility like this for our communities.

@OP-1000

Ай бұрын

Yeah, pay some more taxes and you don’t have to worry about stuff like that anymore.

@TheVortexGaming

Ай бұрын

@@OP-1000 you mean if taxes actually went to “fixing roads” instead of handouts.

@JinnTwinn

Ай бұрын

@@TheVortexGamingyeah, my city might not have fixed the roads that run through and around it but hey! they built a new intersection and constructed new million dollar housing for a neighborhood! (The roads for the library down the street from there are pot hole and crack heaven.) paying more tax always helps!

@Inatehigger113

Ай бұрын

@@OP-1000 clown

@ScoutLabrador

Ай бұрын

Wow. You did an amazing job on that corner. That neighborhood has been through a lot over the yrs. I know folks who work across the street out of that garage. Bless you.

How do people dare to dump toilets and trash right on city sidewalks, it’s beyond my comprehension. Bless you for your efforts 😊

@LJBSullivan

14 күн бұрын

So scared he was going to be stuck with a needle!

@abuthemagician

13 күн бұрын

People just don't care if they get caught because the punishment is a joke.

@gregorybernardy5556

11 күн бұрын

I believe that people who dump out toilets were Hispanic persons. That is how I saw those who dumped the toilets and beddings to the curbs. I never seen whites or blacks doing it. But Hispanics

@merryworld4776

10 күн бұрын

Amazing thing is ~$10 dump site fee.. but ~$500 ticket if you are caught 'wildcat' dumping like they did. Just take your trash to the dump people! PLEASE!!

You should get the school’s community award!

@MidlifeStockman

28 күн бұрын

Honored to be helping where I can!

The fact that people will now get to use the side walk and think “finally the city did something”, NO CITY DIDNT DO SHIT! give this man an award!

@BonezBeanz

Ай бұрын

Many city officials are being paid for doing nothing which is pathetic since it's Taxpayer's money that pays them. Why are they not doing their real jobs which isn't the donut shops?

@amyodell7157

Ай бұрын

👏🏻

@julien2912

Ай бұрын

Someone in the neighborhood needs to tell the city that Stockman cleaned this lot up and did the city's job for them. The need to know that it was done by someone who doesn't even own that lot! They'll probably try to fine the property owner, of the lot, instead of taking responsibility for not cleaning themselves.

@katieobbink4612

29 күн бұрын

He should send the city a bill. Except they'd probably fine him for doing unsolicited work on city property.

@anjahaga

22 күн бұрын

In Europe (at least in The Netherlands) it's the city's job to maintain sidewalks and mow the sides of the streets!

Best one man show, hands down. I’m sure this will make an impression on the students. They saw one person cared enough. Thanks for caring.👍💚

@samcaballero1538

Ай бұрын

The city and/or county should be ashamed of themselves for letting this specific area get out of hand where children board the school the bus as well as putting the children in potential danger by the children having to walk in the street. Job well done! P.s. Moreover, the city and/or the county (individually or jointly) should recognize you and should pay you for doing their job!

@vickithomas949

Ай бұрын

Unfortunately, they also saw how disrespectful and lazy people are to throw all that trash onto land they don't own! Examples of the best and worst of fellow man

@mariechrisman3957

Ай бұрын

Those kids don't give a sht about that corner, if they did they would be off there I pads and getting together to clean it

@daisykoga2477

Ай бұрын

M you did such a great great job clearing out that unmaintained area for the kids and other passersby! Whoever owns that private property needs to do their share to beautify the rest of that property by removing the remainder of the overgrowth and keeping it from growing back. You went above and beyond by removing all that trash and fixing that fence. You are amazing!!! ❤

@subramaniamalagasundram6546

Ай бұрын

I hope the authorities will look into the continued maintenance of this place.

Genuine OLD SCHOOL mentality is long gone today. We used to work out in the yard every Saturday in an effort to keep our place nice in the neighborhood. Times have changed and society has changed, not for the better. Very unfortunate nobody but this one man cared about students on a school bus ❤

I love how even the sky is part of the before and after. dark and gloomy while the sidewalk was trashed, then sunny and beautiful while the sidewalk was clean.

Wow! Even if the kids don’t use the sidewalk not getting dropped off at a junkyard anymore would certainly raise your spirits!

@SarahDenna

Ай бұрын

Kids are gonna be kids. They may or may not use the sidewalk, but at least it’s there for them if a car comes. And yes, it’s a mood lifter. The dump it was before definitely affects how people see their community.

@mariellouise1

Ай бұрын

Great job! So much work. I’m impressed!

@0palOpal0pal

5 күн бұрын

Such a relief that there's no more shattered porcelain, broken bottles etc as well. Whether they use the sidewalk or not, those were a dangerous tripping hazard, and the weather could've put any of it into the road as well for someone to step on accidentally.

@ApDiEr

2 күн бұрын

yeah and seeing that change might inspire some and show them that change is possible and that it only takes one person to make a difference

I’m wondering why you had to be the one cleaning this up. Where were the parents and other adults in the community? The city? The school district should not be allowing a bus stop there. They could have cleaned that up, as well. And, the owner of the property. Yes I’m shaming. No excuses. Out of all those people, no one stepped up. I’m angry that you had to do it.

@zagyz1675

Ай бұрын

Yup. They’re the exact same who made it that way as well.

@coolgirlontheroad

Ай бұрын

Stay angry cuz yo ass not out here being charitable 😂

@angeliaperkins7990

Ай бұрын

I’m glad this guy is not like you!! We all could ask those questions, or we can take a couple of hrs and make a difference, this guy just earned a subscriber!!

@elyshachristian

Ай бұрын

1Not everyone has the tools he has 2 maintaining citywide walk school stops and public parks is the city's job but they can b lazy alot unless u report it nothing will be done 3 he did amazing watch his videos ❤

@silencz1

Ай бұрын

How many corners have you gone and cleaned up?? Thats the answer to where are all the adults?? At home virtue signalling from there couch ...well done sir ..sorry about your window

I like that the kids thank him!

I don't exactly find yard work 'compelling content' under normal circumstances, but you are doing GOOD WORK here! You deserve the views, interactions, thumbs up, and subscribes. Thanks for the community thinking on this.

The fact that the city ignored the fact that the kids had to walk in the street to avoid walking in garbage and a jungle amazes me. Great job!.

@GrampiesCorner

Ай бұрын

It amazes me that the people in this community ignored this as well. Too bad they did not take pride in their community and organize a neighborhood clean-up day.

@etienneE

Ай бұрын

As non-US, this job should have been done by the city? Or state? Or the neighbourhood? As I think you are responsible for your part of your pavement?

@johanneabelsen1644

Ай бұрын

The parents in the neighborgmhood should all do a get-together WITH their kids and make a clean-up day. But good job, anyways.

@irishdaisy1628

Ай бұрын

​@etienneE it differs, I think most places are the property owners have to maintain clearing and cutting around sidewalks. The actual sidewalks are maintain by city. Had a business owner in Missouri was told to cut the grass in front of his store, but told he couldn't put a sign up because it was not his property. He told whoever was telling him to cut it that if he can't put a sign up he will not cut it so city takes care of it. A town in Michigan will fine a business owner if sidewalks are not cleared and salted during winter.

@user-uq5fb3bx6w

Ай бұрын

​@etienneE Evidently the people that own the property haven't been keeping up proper maintenance of their yard. The city has duty to alert the property owner to clean up. If the warning fails the city has authority to do the maintenance and apply the cost to their taxes.

It's always good for the youngsters to witness an older person with a good work ethic and not afraid to get their hands dirty.

@R-Texas

Ай бұрын

@brucesimpson8579 I agree with your comment. I always pray the kids will see a good deed being done by an adult so it will encourage them to want to be like that. Sean made a good role model, God knows in these days they need them!

@user-xt4pm7cq1u

Ай бұрын

Пожилого?????? Да он очень молодой.

@asplashofeverything

Ай бұрын

You do. Good. Josh yes .⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐❤☑️➕🍀👍🏻💪🏾🤠

@96Duelfuel

Ай бұрын

Older... lol

@gracecollins8415

Ай бұрын

If parents cared, they'd fix it.

OMGOODNESS 😮 This was an amazing transformation! I am so impressed by your quality of hard work, strength and stamina 💪👏 Your wife and children must be so proud of you. The city needs to commend you for stepping up and making a safe place for the school children to walk. May God bless you for your kindness.😇🕊️🙏

@MidlifeStockman

Ай бұрын

❤️❤️ thanks so much!!

Thank you ! My 12yr old little brother lost his life to a careless driver at a unsafe bus stop 💗 thank you so much I’m hope this keeps children safe

@cherylschantz9893

Ай бұрын

So very sorry for your loss.

@user-do1bq1ym4c

Ай бұрын

😢 I'm so sorry for your loss.

@DelenaLearns

Ай бұрын

Oh thats aweful. Im sorry.

@jessiemichelle5642

21 күн бұрын

😔

@chloesibilla8199

18 күн бұрын

Bus stops really should be a priority instead of an afterthought

Wow, amazing....you should be recommended for an award from the school board for keeping the children safe!

@milliecreech2570

Ай бұрын

And the city needs to give you a reward for taking more pride in your town then they do.

@barbaralam3778

Ай бұрын

Absolutely 💯 percent awesome job even the kids appreciate it

@TwoFingeredMamma

Ай бұрын

But hes white, so your leftist government will give the award to a foriegn immigrant instead.

@victoriasuarez3193

Ай бұрын

The school board should be responsible for maintaining a safe drop off fir the kids. That is absolutely total disregard for student safety. Also where us Code enforcement. The owner of that lut should be made to keep it trimmed, at least to the area if tge sidewalk. Of course who owns it, would be interesting to know, probably government property. Great Job and it was acknowledged by all that stopped to say it looks great.

@jacquelinewhite3762

Ай бұрын

Amazing transformation

I'm shocked the council didn't even bother to set up a community working bee event. Shame on them. It took one guy a day to do what they couldn't. If I lived in that neighborhood I would be having a serious talk with the council, its their job to maintain footpaths. I'm glad you filmed this and the kids got to witness what you were doing.

I’m surprised that not one kid put their backpacks down to help.

@28FlyingDutchman

8 күн бұрын

I'm not. Have you seen the youth of today? Far more concerned about keeping their Tik Tok status up than caring to help. Most of them are only in school because they have to go. Kids now are completely useless.

@denikehi4579

16 сағат бұрын

​@@28FlyingDutchman I'd say this world/the parents failed their kids first and of course kids will fail if they are set up to fail.

@bunnykinss

4 сағат бұрын

​@@28FlyingDutchman I'm not surprised because kids have actual jobs and work to complete now, they have tutoring and schedules just like the rest of us. Why didn't the dozens of cars that rode by stop to help? Because they also had places to be. Don't be so selfish to put down an entire generation of kids when you know nothing on their lives. How disgraceful of you to act this way, if you lived in this town why didn't you clean up the dump? Or would you have been one of those cars that just past by

I just really appreciate the young men who came off the bus and said thank you . Well done to those parents you’ve raised your boys right! Too many in our community just don’t stop to say thanks, THANKS!

@kellyalves756

29 күн бұрын

And what great role modeling! Next time those guys are hanging out, bored, it might cross their minds to seek out landscaping projects. I plowed up my wild back yard with a pick axe and turned it into an actual lawn the summer I was 17 because I was bored.

@xavthomas

27 күн бұрын

If it were my son, I'd want him to offer to help.

@mazmellem2773

19 күн бұрын

Both groups of kids said thank you. I was more impressed with them than with the guy in the car who seemed more concerned he'd leave the trash behind.

@mazmellem2773

19 күн бұрын

​@@xavthomasBut did the kids know this was someone volunteering out of the goodness of their heart rather than someone who'd been hired to do the job? I think that would make a difference in whether or not they'd come to help.

@xavthomas

19 күн бұрын

@@mazmellem2773 Very true. Good point

My wife and I watched this episode from Pretoria, South Africa. Your endurance is inspiring. Not just the physical labour, but also your work ethics in doing the job 100%. Well done.

@MidlifeStockman

Ай бұрын

Wow! Thanks for the support.

@user-xe9dl3dq5i

Ай бұрын

What a difference 😮. You are a good example of someone working hard and making a difference to the kids and the neighborhood. Shame on the school district for not caring.

@ambi786_

Ай бұрын

Hello fellow neighbor 😊😅❤.. I agree this was so motivational. And definitely inspirational

@VioletJoy

Ай бұрын

That's so cool. It's amazing how KZread has connected people all across the globe.

@julien2912

Ай бұрын

That is a great compliment coming from someone in Africa. I know because after visiting Africa 6 times I learned that all citizens of Africa are very hard workers.

I love that that gentleman stopped and thanked you. He celebrated your work beautifully. I hope the city and property owners care for it from here.

What an Awesome Kind hearted Man! We can all learn from this guy....Brilliant!

I really wish your local government would recognize you for all the amazing and incredibly hard work you do for the community! Giving these kids a sidewalk to walk home on……..how basic is that?!?!? The local government should be ashamed of how inadequately they serve the children of the community where their parents pay taxes! Shameful!!!!

@skylilly1

Ай бұрын

I totally agree with you. They could even get the kids to help out they could pay them like $20 an hour and maybe bring them pizza and they could clean up the whole corner and make them part of the community they live in. We used to have to help out at our school, I wonder when they got rid of that?

@syndillucian

Ай бұрын

I am curious why the property owner was not responsible for this stretch of sidewalk. I know I am responsible for the 'public' sidewalk in front of my home, not sure why this person was not? Just curious, does your local government clear all the public sidewalks where you live? Or is the the responsibility of the individual homeowners?

@christineb8148

Ай бұрын

@@syndillucian in my town, the space from the curb to the building is all the responsibility of the private property owners, so I agree, this is most likely a property owner problem, not a municipal one.

@vwPoloTDI

Ай бұрын

@@christineb8148 maybe the owner died,nobody lives there?anyway if you have a school stop there,the city should clean it

@juliaforsyth8332

Ай бұрын

That's weird. In my country the area between the property line to the curb is the Council's responsibility, which we pay for in our Rates (Property Tax?). And it's well kept.@@syndillucian

I love how a few of the kids even said thank you

@MidlifeStockman

Ай бұрын

Me too!!!

@jeorgyboop5063

Ай бұрын

​@@MidlifeStockman Those two boys who thanked you should have offered to help????,

@dawert2667

Ай бұрын

Well they just got out of an 8 hour school day and have to go home to probably around 4 additional hours of homework so I think we should probably give them a pass on this one lol

@jeorgyboop5063

Ай бұрын

@@dawert2667 OK🙄

@Nick--Spears0

Ай бұрын

​@@jeorgyboop5063they're kids, you also don't know the responsibilities they have at home. Get a grip. 😂

Lucky safe kids. The school should show this to all the kids. Good life lesson. Hope they keep their new walkway clean!

Kudos to the young man who cleaned the sidewalk!

Wow! This is a dramatic difference that will help a lot of people. Thank you for persisting through a broken window, broken chainsaw, dead batteries, intractable roots, and everything else! I really appreciate you fixing the fence as a finishing touch. Hopefully, that will discourage further dumping.

@MidlifeStockman

Ай бұрын

It was a lot - but so worth it!!

@catharinealvarez7964

Ай бұрын

@@MidlifeStockman yes, it came out great. It's lucky that the sidewalk itself wasn't too broken apart.

@user-ih1dk6oj6z

Ай бұрын

Remarkable job let's hope the kids don't drop trash there

@catharinealvarez7964

Ай бұрын

@@user-ih1dk6oj6z pretty sure it's not kids dumping bumpers and toilets.

@BarbaraM-lv7pe

Ай бұрын

yes, but kids drop water bottles and fast food wrappers (I live on the neighborhood walk to school)

It takes only one person to care. It takes only one person to care to make a difference. It takes only one person to care to inspire others. Thanks for being that person. Bless you!

@macdonaldrosemary

Ай бұрын

thanks for sharing this. Love it.

@moondog3056

Ай бұрын

It takes one person who needs content and views for his KZread channel

@melinavanesamoreyra9185

Ай бұрын

​@@moondog3056 God Bless KZread if every content creator were like him. But you are so stupid saying that when the content can easily be doing crappy thing and annoying other people.

@joewiniecki3282

Ай бұрын

@@moondog3056it takes one minute to rethink commenting. your a disgrace

Frankly, this is the best of these cleanup/repair videos I have seen.

You gave those kids such a gift. Yes, you cleaned up the trash, cut the bushes, vines & trees. Cleared the sidewalks. All super stuff. The real gift was showing love & respect! Beautiful.

I'm much older now, back in the day day (50's) men would gather to tackle community projects. Sense of pride. Your one. Thank you, sir. 👍

@SophiaAphrodite

Ай бұрын

I am in my 50s and the only people I have ever seen do this, ever were prisoners or students. Longing for a time that did not exist to make you feel good about yourself is creepy

@jurassicjeepdc

Ай бұрын

@@SophiaAphroditeI have seen it, and I am in my 30’s. The “creepy” comment was completely unnecessary. I have seen people band together in smaller towns, rural roads (ex: fixing potholes on dirt roads), and sometimes in the suburbs. The county/city should be taking care of it, but we all know that doesn’t happen much of the time.

@helenlayley

Ай бұрын

Happens in our village at least twice a year. Not at all creepy.

@lanatrapp1589

Ай бұрын

@SophiaAphrodite I do believe she was talking about the 1950's, not her age. That fact doesn't matter. Your comment wasn't appropriate at all. The reason we hardly have this anymore is because of attitudes like yours. I hardly ever respond to ignorant people. But this was a bit much.

@gypsysoul.

Ай бұрын

​In the 50s. As in 1950s. If you are 50 yrs old. You were a 70s baby. ​ Also, your experiences don't invalidate someone elses. 🤦‍♀️ Simple shyt. @@SophiaAphrodite

What a kind heart! It`s also very nice that you restored the fence, respecting private property, no matter what its condition and who`s the owner. I would give you a million likes if it was possible. You are a wonderful and hardworking person! You spread kindness to the society

@MidlifeStockman

Ай бұрын

I appreciate the kind words so much!!

@MidlifeStockman

Ай бұрын

I appreciate the kind words so much!!

This video needs to be shown to the school superintendent because he should be making sure that all students have a safe place to wait for their bus.

@LucidKay9114

6 күн бұрын

this is a neighborhood issue

What an amazing service to the community you've performed here. Kids shouldn't ever get dropped off at a place like it was before your hard work. Thank you.

Why neighbors don't step in to help him out.. I think these people don't deserve such generosity not even stopping by to get him a bottle of water. They dont care, pure indifference. Thank you good man for what your are doing. Long and prosperous life to you and your family.

I have seen other people cut grass like you do but I've never seen anyone pick up trash and repair stuff like you do. You do a great job and people should be happy with what you do

@MidlifeStockman

Ай бұрын

Why thank you!!!

A stranger cares more about the kids than their own community? Hopefully the kids see this example and are inspired to be real men and women God bless you

@Blackthemjoy

12 күн бұрын

I don’t think it is about the community not caring, I think it is about resources, access, and politics of urban development. That’s what it looks like is going on here. Typically the tax money that people pay go to areas that bring more money back to the city. Areas they invest in for development from big developers or people coming into communities with money to build and take areas like what he is cleaning up at very low costs to displace these kids and their families. What he is doing is great and very caring, I wish more people took notice and even fought for neighborhoods like this in the private development sector. I saw the question mark and wanted to provide an answer, hope this helps.

@andybricks576

11 күн бұрын

A stranger, Na he's THE "Midlife Stockman"! His mates are Superman & Wonder woman

@andybricks576

11 күн бұрын

@@Blackthemjoy Get out from the Rock you live under! The US does not give a flying-f*ck about their fellow brother!

Thank you for helping community cleaning children’s bus stop. God bless you. I have a suggestion. Park your car across the street. This way your car is protected from debris.

Thank you for all you do! May you continue to blessed and those who have donated and helped as well! 🙏

The owner of that "private" property should get fined! Great job!!

@cellesteh4510

Ай бұрын

Yes I totally agree. It's their responsibility to maintain their property. Their neglect caused this mess

@jtaylor8606

Ай бұрын

The sidewalk drops where he was working to allow cars through - I think that fence he removed is a temporary thing across a driveway. So maybe the house in the background, behind the overgrown scrub, is abandoned or not maintained by anyone at the moment - maybe a foreclosure or someone died, who knows.

@ryanbarker5217

Ай бұрын

@@jtaylor8606 shows you the hypocrisy of towns who require you do maintain it as an owner, yet ignore when it's their problem.

@control_the_pet_population

Ай бұрын

​@ryanbarker5217 This is in Pontiac, Michigan... a rust belt city that has definitely seen better days. They had multiple financial issues over the years, I believe they were taken over by the state government at some point... I doubt they have the budget. Most likely whatever was on this lot burned down decades ago and no private owner is paying any taxes on it. Corner of Houston and Lake in Pontiac if anybody wants to check out the Google Street view ... picture as of this comment was taken in summer and the overgrowth was insane.

As a school bus driver, you are AMAZING! Thank you 🙏🏽

@MidlifeStockman

Ай бұрын

No you are!!! Thank you for your service to our youth!

You’re an angel. Amazing job cleaning up the pavement and making it safe for the children. It’s wonderful how you fixed the fence even though the sign said private property. Thank you.

I love to see when ppl like you helping to keeps our kids safe and community clean.

The property owners need to be fined for not keeping up the property! You are a wonderful person for cleaning this mess up. Thank you!

@jocelynmartin1572

Ай бұрын

A lot of run-down properties are owned by empoverished elders. Fining them won't suddenly give them the ability to keep up or the money to hire it done.

@Per-WOLF

Ай бұрын

We already pay very expensive taxes, the city should use this money to clean the sidewalks. and for what? the city is always a mess and dirty and the streets are in terrible condition.

@azmanmdsalleh2009

Ай бұрын

In that sense he should return the twigs, marshes or vines borne from that particular property....but a good deed came from a good heart ❤

@johnnyswag2802

Ай бұрын

Some kid could have taken a bad fall and ended up in the hospital. I bet then the parents would be suing the city and the property owners. Wonder why Code Enforcement hasn't had the property owner and the city to clean up that mess.

@davidbutton3500

29 күн бұрын

@@jocelynmartin1572 If fining them doesn't work, then the city can clean up the property and bill the land owner. If they don't pay, put a lean on the property. When the property is sold, then the city can get their money back.

As a laborer all my life, this is absolutely a backbreaking and thankless job. You son are the cream de la creme. Thank you for the services and safe keeping of our children.

@theglowcloud2215

Ай бұрын

Maybe you should've learned a skilled trade and then you wouldn't have grown up to vote for Trumpster.

@ArmedAndIndigenous

Ай бұрын

​@theglowcloud2215 absolutely stupid comment. I am a man of many skilled trades and I definitely prefer trump. And I can speak for thousands of skilled Tradesmen like myself. Foh

@da_great_dane1484

Ай бұрын

​@theglowcloud2215 are u a democrat?

@ohthereyouarepeter1435

Ай бұрын

​@@theglowcloud2215seriously though, something as ignorant as this absolutely has to be a rage bait comment because I can't see someone being that unintelligent

@Reform4Trump

Ай бұрын

@theglowcloud2215 Says the man who's doesn't appreciate an honest days work.

Thank you for your selfless work for the benefit of others! We need more people like you!! As to where are the parents. They are busy making a living and a life for their kids.

Man i dont even live there but i would like to thankyou for doing this for the community.

Lawn mowing and yard care used to be considered a menial job, one step above trash collector or dogcatcher. You guys on UTube have elevated it to a profession, maybe even an art form. You are much appreciated.❤

@MidlifeStockman

Ай бұрын

I totally agree. Love my work.

@Sine-gl9ly

Ай бұрын

While the general population remains so uncaring about their environment, there are no jobs more important than those such as trash collection, cleaner of public spaces/buildings, sewage worker etc. Those people who still consider them as 'menial' jobs are insulting the hard working folk who - paid or not - perform these vitally-important tasks and, overall, show a narrowmindedness and combined ignorance and arrogance of breathtaking proportions about the world around them. Elevating such jobs' status - whether by youtube channels or otherwise - can only be good for all of us.

It's a shame that the town doesn't maintain bus stops for the kids...hats off to you for your kindness...I'm sure the kids appreciate being safer

On this one, you have increased the value and self esteem of all the students that use the bus stop! I am glad they got to see you working and you told them it was for their safety! Great! Well done! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Thank you for renewing the blighted sidewalk corner and street access. I hope the community notices the care you have afforded the location so the kids can walk safely from the bus stop.

Well done. Every kid on that bus got to see how a few days of community service can transform something ugly into something nice.

This is perfect! You did an enormous amount of work on this one, and never gave up even with awful roots, vines, and a busted window. The results are fantastic! Those kids can have a safe and clean place to get to and from school. Thank you for straightening out that fence, too. I was looking forward to this video, and you never disappoint. Loved every minute. You are awesome. Shout out to your wife and kids for their unwavering support! ❤️

@rozachernushchernush5549

Ай бұрын

clearing this sidewalk has not made the area safer.

@meatavoreNana

Ай бұрын

Certainly made the area more attractive

You doing this will hopefully show these children they are respected and cared for. What a loving thing to do for the community. Thank you. ❤

Thank you sir. It's people like you who restore my faith in humanity.

If I was rich I'd replace that window, you definitely deserve a new one! Blessing to you sir!

@MidlifeStockman

Ай бұрын

I appreciate that!!!

I have nothing to add to these wonderful comments! The school children, their parents, the city, the property owners on the other side of the fence, the community, everyone owes you a HUGE debt of gratitude!! Some people drive by and remark how awful that overgrown garbage dump looks, but you pulled over and made it look safe and clean and neat! Hope you got some insurance to cover the broken window. Thanks for inspiring so many people and for your dedication and hard work!!!

@MidlifeStockman

Ай бұрын

I so appreciate you taking the time to comment - truly means a lot to me!

@user-cm3om9yd8t

Ай бұрын

Amen!!!!

@mariongerrie3840

Ай бұрын

Those students look more than old enough to be helping.

@LexYeen

Ай бұрын

​@@mariongerrie3840so... instead of studying, learning, and helping out their own families, you'd rather they do landscaping work for someone else for free after school? weird thought process but go off I guess

@mara295

Ай бұрын

@@LexYeen Yeah, why would we want to instill a sense of pride and connection to their community. I mean seriously, the guy was only there for 2 days, how could they possibly find the time to go and load up some garbage bags to help out? They seemed perfectly fine walking in traffic, it builds character! Pishtosh I say.

Sad for the window, happy for the family support, community support and for the kid's safety. You're an angel ❤️

I hope your city recognizes you with a community award or recognition. You really deserve it

I'm not sure how many of those affected by the appalling state of this sidewalk would have thanked you. But I do. Thank you for making this a safer space for children. I live in NZ. We have shelters at our school bus stops and they are kept in good repair and maintained by local authorities.

Evidently the property tax is not high enough in this area for the city to be concerned about . Shame on that city council. You did a great job!

People are such slobs. You sir are a gem. Thank you for all you do.

As was said, I LOVE how young adults see a good, huge job DONE FOR FREE, use of very cool tools ( I realize that many tools and a car window suffered during this transformation), and shamed the Public Works Department! All in all, an inspiration to me for sure.

The people who own the property should take care of this. If they watched this they should be really grateful for what you did. City council should sent these people a penalty fine.

@syndillucian

Ай бұрын

Agreed.

@eloiseharris2014

Ай бұрын

And force them to clean up the "private property" behind the fence.

@jessicagaffney8629

Ай бұрын

Why should the people who own the property clean up a mess on the sidewalk that the city should have cleaned up? I'm betting they haven't been able to maintain that bit of fence for a long time because other gross people have been using that public sidewalk as a dumping ground. That's the city's responsibility. I'm sure they will be very grateful that they can now maintain their fence line properly. IF anyone actually lives in that property. It looks abandoned, which means the private property signs were put up by a bank.

@Makeuploveculture

Ай бұрын

The city or state owns that. They’re supposed to clean it up. But they don’t- they just know how to fine residents for having a very slightly overgrown yard. Of course there is the exception of some people really do have a big mess of a yard. Anyhow- the city should get a fine for not cleaning up their part. It’s a shame. They should be honoring him for doing their job for sure!😊

there’s gym strong and then there’s real work strong… farmer strength is different there are no sets or reps, it’s just work until the work is done. crazy impressive!

@MidlifeStockman

Ай бұрын

That’s right! I used to be in the gym a whole lot more. This is a great substitute.

@lisadupree-pz6wg

Ай бұрын

@@MidlifeStockmanbetter. More strength than a gym membership.

A fine example of nature taking back if you don't do maintenance. You did a good job sir.

Repairing the community while repairing hearts and minds

That's how children should be coming home. You're a teaching those kids a valuable lesson that 1 person can make a difference. THANK YOU😊❤🙏

Wow‼️ You did an AMAZING job. Thank you for caring for your community. Sorry about the window. Be Blessed and stay safe ❤️🙏🏽

@bumble4342

Ай бұрын

I agree! Yes, the window breaking was too bad. 😥

There is no better satisfaction than cleaning up an untidy spot. I'm so sorry about your truck window. Thank you so much for all your hard work. Shame I don't live in the US. I live in the UK but that doesn't mean a donation isn't on the way to you for whatever you need. Toilet, number 2. 😂😂😂😂

Without knowing for sure until he said it, somehow I knew this was my home state and probably my hometown. Smh. I wish we treated our neighborhoods better. Thank you for doing this.

People that throw diapers out in public places is my biggest pet peeve. It is Uber disgusting 🤢😞. Thank you for cleaning that place up.

@jellybaker5301

Ай бұрын

That’s how malaria started I’m pretty sure people threw there sick kids dipper by there drinking water and bam

@VioletJoy

Ай бұрын

Especially considering there are public trash cans everywhere! Gross! 🤢

Wow! 🤩 another great job! As a Michigander I want to thank you for representing Michigan in such a positive way! You’re one of my faves I applaud you.

@MidlifeStockman

Ай бұрын

Yay!!! Thank you

You are a good soul - you see something that needs to be done for the community and you do it! God Bless you!

The before and after photo's are as dramatic as I have seen any where on the net. Your care and attention to the entire project is not only commendable but executed in an excellent way! Thank you for posting this work so all could see.!!! :)

@MidlifeStockman

Ай бұрын

I’m so glad you enjoyed it!!!

Thank you for showing those students how an adult behaves.

@R-Texas

Ай бұрын

@timbriere2325 👏👏Yes!!!

@singmysong1167

Ай бұрын

Noble thoughts, noble plans, noble deeds...truly a noble man!

@R-Texas

Ай бұрын

@@singmysong1167 Love your comment!

Really nice! There’s a special place in Heaven for people who give like this. 🙏🏼💕

People like you renew my faith in humanity.

You are, by far, my favorite lawn care channel. Such detail in your work. Thank you for being such a blessing to your community.

@bumble4342

Ай бұрын

I agree! My favorite too, due to his incredible, excellent work.

@deepj3908

Ай бұрын

Absolutely the BEST yard guy I've seen!! You have to have a special soul to just take something so awful and think of those that need a safer place to exit the bus and make it a place that shines. I would bill the city for that window. Least they can do. Bravo!! Just amazing!! 🥰👏🤗👍😇

Best bloody transformation I’ve ever seen!!👍 I really wanted to see the kids get off the bus one more time to clean, safe pathway! Good on ya mate- awesome job.

@MidlifeStockman

Ай бұрын

I know! Would have been a bit odd with me standing their filming then get off. Haha

@timothyokane9710

Ай бұрын

@@MidlifeStockman I thought you finished up on Saturday, therefore no busses!!

@Charmaine-rv9xr

Ай бұрын

@@MidlifeStockman yeah when u put it that way!! Definitely creepy bahahaha 👍☺️

@syndillucian

Ай бұрын

I did too!

What a blessing that community received! May you continue being a blessing everywhere you go and an example for all to follow and continue! ❤

This is what deserves our views. Not Met Gala outfit reactions. Not the Met period.

I don’t ever leave comments after watching KZread videos but I am so impressed by this one. There definitely are not many people out there that would be willing to do this much work trying to help out.

@MidlifeStockman

Ай бұрын

I’m so glad you did!!

Wow, unbelievable transformation. “Kids: where’s the bus stop? Where the toilets are dumped.” No more.

Truly amazed by the volume of dirt and plant matter that is really involved, when it’s “slightly overgrown” on the sidewalk here. Shovels full of material! This is great work!

The owner of the ‘private property’ should be paying for the cleanup that their property caused! Crazy! Thank you for stepping up for the kids when the city could not be bothered! 👍🏻👏🏻

Thank you for staying with a project to completion. Love that you fix what needs fixing. Great work! Steuben Co. IN

Having to walk in the road around a trash heap (especially after a bad school day) would definitely lower my spirits. Thanks man! That was hard work and made a difference in kids’ safety and peace of mind!

@MidlifeStockman

Ай бұрын

I thought the same thing!!!

This is how you serve your family and neighbors! Well done.

You seriously bust your butt for the community and I'm so sorry about your broken window. These people will always remember you.

Superb job. The owners and the Council should be ashamed. 👍👌🙏☺️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

@irenehao3878

Ай бұрын

Ditto , kinda embarrassing on them

@AllenTax

Ай бұрын

If it is owned by the school. The country/state should be ashamed & sued, fined to pay this guy to channel.

@latsnojokelee6434

Ай бұрын

Kind of sad that none of the parents would get together and try to solve this problem.

@dw7922

Ай бұрын

The local Community should be ashamed. This was in everyone’s ability to do. Hopefully, his actions allowed others to see what they can do.

@MommahKat

Ай бұрын

@@dw7922 You really think the average person has the expertise, time or the equipment for this kind of job? The average person doesn't have a leaf blower, chainsaw, lawn edgers, hand held mini circular saws, etc especially not in poorer neighborhoods where these townships and counties neglect and this kind of things end up happening. Blame the county and township not the people living there for the state of the public sidewalk that THEY are responsible for the upkeep of. Edit: Don't discount this man's dedication and skill and time that he puts into these projects as if everyone is capable to do what he does.

Even though it’s a massive job in around that fence line, you pick the best time of year to get that all done before it started growing really something fierce! You are definitely one of the most complete restoration guys. I’ve seen on KZread. 😅

@junehallaran5897

Ай бұрын

I was thinking the same thing--early pruning will probably make the foliage on the fence thicker when it finally gets going. It will prbably look really pretty and thick and maybe the litterers won't try to use this area anymore. Don't we all love edged sidewalks?

Finally, someone that actually knows how to clean up a place. All the others I've watched mow around piles of junk and things leaned against the houses. You not only pick up all the trash and move big garbage, but fix things that you can. Great job to see someone clean the way I do, which is why you're the only landscape cleaner worth subscribing to. Now if only the neighbors of the places you clean would feel ashamed enough to clean theirs up as well.

I love what you do for the community know you're a professional Landscaper. Don't understand why the town didn't do anything to improve it!

Young man, you’re doing God’s work there- restoring his creation. Abundant blessings on you!

@MidlifeStockman

Ай бұрын

Thank you so very much!!

@AlexejSvirid

Ай бұрын

Here is the God's word, Genesis 1: 28: "And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it: and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth." This is human's work. The problem is Devil runs the world. He is lier and murderer. That's why we've got the Gospel about the God's kingdom. Jehovah would put everything in order. The dead will be resurected and we'll meet our beloved ones again! :-)

@irenehao3878

Ай бұрын

Amen , more county work .

@victorbelisle5961

Ай бұрын

I absolutely love the video, but I’m sorry to tell you that god has nothing to do with it

@jason_paulin

Ай бұрын

Wouldn’t cutting grass and trees be destroying gods creation?