I like calling it, Beating Back The Jungle. How lucky for your neighbor that he's got the best pond renovator in the country, living right next door. Amazing how quickly you can strip out all the scruffy trees and improve the look of such a swamp.
As an operator, I can appreciate his movements. No wasted efforts. Also, his jobs are really clean when done. It separates the good from the great. Cudos
There is nothing like hearing a Volo and cracking trees in the morning. Those microphones really pick up a very clear sound. Your neighbor will impress what you did in a day. No snakes or beavers to contented with.
It's not until the camera away from the excavator that we appreciate just how load those cracking trunks are. It must sound like gun fore to the neighbours.
"What are you doing?" "Watching a guy clear out a pond." "Why?" "Because in the last video I watched, he had to dig out an excavator that was trying to dig a pond."
the crisp of the sound of cracking trees is like eating potato chips that's like music to the ears of an operator and the equipment is just like grabbing some grass!love it,coz i'm a heavy equipment operator too!
Had 3 acres in Marlboro on a golf course..used my lawn tractor to make paths...company paid 1700 for survey... I owned stone wall right up to practice putting green... 4 feet beyond old barb wire fence... I'd sit on my tractor watching them putt... they did not smile back.. priceless views of hills from that spot.. it pays to do a survey..it sure does..
I'm a little old lady, but these videos make me want to buy one of these babies and roam the countryside making tidy little piles of whatever I could rip up or knock down. It would beat the hell out of knitting. :)
That is the right machine for clearing land and crunching trees. I was thinking one of the minis could have done it but this was faster and more fun to watch.
Love watching you cleanup old ponds. How convenient. Next door neighbor. Before you leave that job, she'll be wanting some big rocks, like yours. Don't bury the big rocks!!!
I know you have been at it for a long time but it still amazes me how you can walk into an area and almost immediately know what needs to be done and how you will do it.
What a great environmental feeling. Taking something broken and revitalising it. Super visuals at the beginning with the drone too. What did we do in life before drones? Watching these is a bit like going to the hairdresser after weeks of chaotic hair growth and then seeing my noggin all neat and tidy. Of course the video is way more complicated than just taking a No 2 clipper to my head.
Save the Go-Pro at 36:47! Nice job getting the pond cleared out around the edge. Really makes a difference just doing that, Now the real work begins! Keep up the great work Chris!
What a mess in this little forest! And all the dried up young trees and bushes! Wow! 😯 But I know you can make the forest with the pond beautiful again. 😀👍 Thanks also for adding the subtitle. 😊
I can never really appreciate how large those buckets are until someone stands beside them. They’re massive. Here I am w my backhoe attachment for my tractor w a 2’ bucket. Lol it looks big when I dig then watch this and see it’s a mere shovel in comparison
Wish I was your neighbor, not only for your great excavating/dirt work skills but you also seem like an all around good guy. Keep up the great work and videos sir.
So excited for the pre-project aerial/drone views. This sure helps us understand the scope of work, thanks!!! The repaired pond will add so much value to your neighbor's land, If they ever sell, they can put in the real estate listing: "the pond was expertly upgraded in 2021 by Chris Guins'. Everyone knows the value of THAT!!!! 😍👍😎❤️️
These are my favorite videos you do. Turning a nasty old overgrown pond into a beautiful area that can be maintained and enjoyed. Can't wait to see this one finished. You still get more done in a day than anybody I've ever seen. Work ethics: a forgotten trade.
I’ve mentioned this before on your other videos, but the power of that machine is freaking impressive...you make it look so fluid and simple. Great job Brother!!!!
That poor little pond has been unloved and forgotten for years. Time to turn that ugly duckling into a beautiful swan. I'm gonna enjoy this pond makeover a lot I think.
That's some absolutely beautiful topsoil! Once the pond is dug, some natural plants & trees will grow wonderfully! I bet the areas great for gardening 🤗😀🌺
Whatever sound setting you found on the camera really makes a difference. Didnt realize the sound the cracking trees really made. You can hear them pretty good now.
Man that Volvo makes those trees look like toothpicks. Your job is therapeutic and anger management all in one. Lol I find myself moving my phone when the excavator is moving. Lol Nice work as always. Country folks are laid back ppl. I need that in my life. City life is not for ME❗ MICHIGAN it might be a time for a change........
been watching and lurking on this channel for years... your equipment is always clean and scratch free. such a rarity. you can see the pride in the job. keep at it
There is something so satisfying about watching you tear those trees out lol Makes me want to go out and work with my mini, but we have snow and frozen ground :(
Another awesome video Chris, these are so relaxing watching you and the Volvo make it look so easy! I don’t think I’ve ever seen the 220 get in a bind! lol great machines! Thanks Chris for sharing with us! 👍🏻
Dude, you’ve got great skills! I love operating heavy equipment. If I’d discovered 40 years how satisfying it is, I would’ve become a professional equipment operator. Alas, I’ve used skid steers and I have a kubota mini loader, both of which have provided many hours of service and fun. It’s like playing a video game, but far more useful and satisfying! I bet you learned early on how useful a grab claw is!
Okay not a tree hugger DNR should take a look at that not cool.! Erosion and silt barriers not installed. Bootleg project👎🤬 not to mention the wasteful intention of all the trees. Nothing more than slash-and-burn mentality😒
I like calling it, Beating Back The Jungle. How lucky for your neighbor that he's got the best pond renovator in the country, living right next door. Amazing how quickly you can strip out all the scruffy trees and improve the look of such a swamp.
As an operator, I can appreciate his movements. No wasted efforts. Also, his jobs are really clean when done. It separates the good from the great. Cudos
There is nothing like hearing a Volo and cracking trees in the morning.
Those microphones really pick up a very clear sound.
Your neighbor will impress what you did in a day.
No snakes or beavers to contented with.
It's not until the camera away from the excavator that we appreciate just how load those cracking trunks are. It must sound like gun fore to the neighbours.
"What are you doing?"
"Watching a guy clear out a pond."
"Why?"
"Because in the last video I watched, he had to dig out an excavator that was trying to dig a pond."
Exactly the journey I've taken this morning! Now I'm wondering where excavator school is.
Same here xD
Me too
I'm right behind you! Haha
Same here. XD
the crisp of the sound of cracking trees is like eating potato chips that's like music to the ears of an operator and the equipment is just like grabbing some grass!love it,coz i'm a heavy equipment operator too!
Had 3 acres in Marlboro on a golf course..used my lawn tractor to make paths...company paid 1700 for survey... I owned stone wall right up to practice putting green... 4 feet beyond old barb wire fence... I'd sit on my tractor watching them putt... they did not smile back.. priceless views of hills from that spot.. it pays to do a survey..it sure does..
It’s really cool to see you finesse saplings from the ground with a machine that can pick up a 30 ton Rock. That defines “expert.”
I'm a little old lady, but these videos make me want to buy one of these babies and roam the countryside making tidy little piles of whatever I could rip up or knock down. It would beat the hell out of knitting. :)
For some reason, I have just really enjoyed these videos. Thanks for the entertainment and the education.
Breaking the Ditch Open and the Camera showing the Rushing Water was a Very Cool View. 👍
Pretty sure that's why he set the bucket down into the flow was to reduce the risk of us getting flushed
The machine is an extension of his arms and hands. Awesome to watch.
Man and machine are one, every movement is precise and fluid. Five stars.
Does anyone else get super excited when he starts a new "overgrown pond" project? It's like I wanna giggle the whole time! Hahaha
The pond projects are definitely my favorite.
@@jeffh4505 Same here, he transforms them.
Pond projects are my favorite too!
they are my favorite
Ya, im a koi farmer, any time I see him on a pond project im like whoot whoot
That is the right machine for clearing land and crunching trees. I was thinking one of the minis could have done it but this was faster and more fun to watch.
Love watching you cleanup old ponds. How convenient. Next door neighbor. Before you leave that job, she'll be wanting some big rocks, like yours. Don't bury the big rocks!!!
The Volvo is like an extension of your arms! Great work as usual. 😎👍
I just love listening to him crunch up the trees and brush!
There's something very satisfying about watching this guy work.
It’s a win win. Great little job, and an opportunity to improve your neighborhood. Wish Chris was my neighbor. There WOULD be burning. 😂
She hit the jackpot for neighbors that can repair an old pond. I have to help mine lol.
Never seen you work so fast 🤠
This must be a budget pond for a neighbor 😜
I know you have been at it for a long time but it still amazes me how you can walk into an area and almost immediately know what needs to be done and how you will do it.
I love watching you snap off trees like they are celery sticks. Your Volvo is like an angry dinosaur thrashing it's way through the woods.
That will be turned back into a neat little pond.
Thanks, and Woof to Winston and the others.
What a great environmental feeling. Taking something broken and revitalising it. Super visuals at the beginning with the drone too. What did we do in life before drones? Watching these is a bit like going to the hairdresser after weeks of chaotic hair growth and then seeing my noggin all neat and tidy. Of course the video is way more complicated than just taking a No 2 clipper to my head.
Pond revivals are my favorites to watch.
Having the Thumb fitted is a No Brainer !!- what an asset
Extreme Pond Makeover sounds like a show on DIY network I would get addicted to.
Yep
Nooooooo, those sensationalized formats drive me insane. This is just nice smooth infotainment, needs nothing else
When i need to get psyched up to weed, i watch chris methodically pluck away and clear through a mess.
Alright, your neighbor hired the right man for the job, looking forward to watching the transformation 🤜🏼🤛
Tear it up Mr Chris. I love watching these pond jobs and this one is a classic fix. Your the man! Git r dun!
I love watching that thumb work on those small trees! 👍🏻
WOOOHOOOOOOO !! did u know I love pond videos ??? And u said drainin the swamp ..... 😁
I'm almost embarrassed to say how satisfying that was!!! Just by removing those trees and brush it looks 10 times better!
Agree 100 percent i bet he said the same thing
Just clearing of some of the scrubby trashy brush made a big difference in the appearance around the pond. Thank you for sharing.
The pondservationist has come to save another woodland pond! Letsdig18 is in the wood !
Save the Go-Pro at 36:47! Nice job getting the pond cleared out around the edge. Really makes a difference just doing that, Now the real work begins! Keep up the great work Chris!
There is something very satisfying about your videos. Love seeing the progress of each project. Your fires are always a treat too.
It’s a jungle until Chris comes through awesome work
What a mess in this little forest! And all the dried up young trees and bushes! Wow! 😯 But I know you can make the forest with the pond beautiful again. 😀👍
Thanks also for adding the subtitle. 😊
👍
Thank you for the water flow camera! So satisfying to watch.
Customers quickly realize they hired the most honest and down to earth contractor. NO worries.👍
Pond projects are awesome, from an overgrown mess to a perfect little pond for hanging out to watch nature and relax.
Experience and dedication mean a lot, but I believe you were also gifted with a lot of natural talent at operating those machines.
I can never really appreciate how large those buckets are until someone stands beside them. They’re massive. Here I am w my backhoe attachment for my tractor w a 2’ bucket. Lol it looks big when I dig then watch this and see it’s a mere shovel in comparison
At least you can see the pond now that's going to look nice when your done 😎👍👍🇺🇸
So fun to watch. My Dad was an equipment 'whisperer'...man and machine as one. Such gentle finese for a big machine
Cleared thousands of acres with a 977 and a root rake hearing those trees snap brought backs some great memories
Can’t wait to see the finished product, bet it will be just beautiful. 🌞
Wish I was your neighbor, not only for your great excavating/dirt work skills but you also seem like an all around good guy.
Keep up the great work and videos sir.
Not much wasted movement. A true professional.
Should be a good little pond but the best part you get to have the fire. 🔥🔥👍👍👍🇨🇦
When you are clearing trees it is very satisfying when tree snap under the strain of the machine
This Channel is Much Better than Broadcast, Satellite or Cable TV or any Streaming Services.😬👍
Amen, Not fake drama. No BS, Just work!
No matter what you cannot get away from mud,I’m sure that you will make it beautiful.great job.😎😎😎👍👍👍
Man what an AWESOME skill to bring to the table. That kinda job by hand could take years.
I like hearing the Volvo crunch those trees! Cool
The 220 is one helluva weed puller.
Great day of work, in no time it’s looking good. Thanks for sharing. Kevin
it is so nice to watch a professional at work
So excited for the pre-project aerial/drone views. This sure helps us understand the scope of work, thanks!!! The repaired pond will add so much value to your neighbor's land, If they ever sell, they can put in the real estate listing: "the pond was expertly upgraded in 2021 by Chris Guins'. Everyone knows the value of THAT!!!! 😍👍😎❤️️
Well if anyone can make it look great, it's you Chris. You're the man on pond Restoration.
Volvo snapping trees like tooth picks, the sound of the volvo running is very calming.
Interesting and rewarding to clean up a mess and turn it into a piece of art for people to appreciate. Good job Chris
36:45 Someone who knows how to drain a swamp. letsdig18 for President!
That must be like hitting the lottery, finding out let'sdid18 is your neighbor!!
Waiting for the notification there's a new video, I like the way you are able to stay busy, I do hope you get some dry weather soon. Thank You
These are my favorite videos you do.
Turning a nasty old overgrown pond into a beautiful area that can be maintained and enjoyed.
Can't wait to see this one finished.
You still get more done in a day than anybody I've ever seen.
Work ethics: a forgotten trade.
I’ve mentioned this before on your other videos, but the power of that machine is freaking impressive...you make it look so fluid and simple. Great job Brother!!!!
yes, there seems to be a rhythm to his work
Who doesn't like a good pond project will look good when done its a nice little size 👍
That poor little pond has been unloved and forgotten for years. Time to turn that ugly duckling into a beautiful swan.
I'm gonna enjoy this pond makeover a lot I think.
Chris you are a master at fixing ponds. You can take the ugliest pond and turn it beautiful ❤️💙. Really love the videos.
The Beavers are lodging a complaint with the Home Owners Association....
*Lodge Owners Association..
Lodging...I see what you did there!
Lol best comment I seen allday
Watching Operators like you is strangely peaceful. you are sooo precise and sooo smooth with your multi-axis maneuvers.
That machine will chews through rocks and trees like a knife thru butter. Can’t wait to see the pond when it’s all done.
That's some absolutely beautiful topsoil! Once the pond is dug, some natural plants & trees will grow wonderfully! I bet the areas great for gardening 🤗😀🌺
Chris, always entertaining watch you clear a pond. You can make that Volvo stand up like a dog begging for biscuit at the kitchen table.
Whatever sound setting you found on the camera really makes a difference. Didnt realize the sound the cracking trees really made. You can hear them pretty good now.
That is a spring fed water hole ,that has fresh water year around , perfect for a bass pond.
The awesome power of that machine, and the way Chris controls it is a pleasure to watch!
Man that Volvo makes those trees look like toothpicks. Your job is therapeutic and anger management all in one. Lol
I find myself moving my phone when the excavator is moving. Lol
Nice work as always. Country folks are laid back ppl. I need that in my life. City life is not for ME❗ MICHIGAN it might be a time for a change........
Nice video and some good work done and you sure made yourself a neighbor we wish we all had like you. 👍
That was most enjoyable to watch, looking forward to more videos from you. Tnx.
been watching and lurking on this channel for years... your equipment is always clean and scratch free. such a rarity. you can see the pride in the job. keep at it
There is something so satisfying about watching you tear those trees out lol Makes me want to go out and work with my mini, but we have snow and frozen ground :(
Another rice krispies job!
Snap, crackle, pop! I love those sounds of destroying timber! 🤣
Diggin the Drone shots! looks really good!
That is one helluva machine and operator. 👍🏻
Another awesome video Chris, these are so relaxing watching you and the Volvo make it look so easy! I don’t think I’ve ever seen the 220 get in a bind! lol great machines! Thanks Chris for sharing with us! 👍🏻
Dude, you’ve got great skills! I love operating heavy equipment. If I’d discovered 40 years how satisfying it is, I would’ve become a professional equipment operator.
Alas, I’ve used skid steers and I have a kubota mini loader, both of which have provided many hours of service and fun. It’s like playing a video game, but far more useful and satisfying!
I bet you learned early on how useful a grab claw is!
That little pond was growed up , looking good now
Chris should start a series called "Farm Pond Flipping"
Mud makeovers 😂
Okay not a tree hugger DNR should take a look at that not cool.! Erosion and silt barriers not installed. Bootleg project👎🤬 not to mention the wasteful intention of all the trees. Nothing more than slash-and-burn mentality😒
Great job and close to home
You know you’re really getting into Chris’s videos when Chris pulls a tree stump and you start shaking your iPad to get the dirt off the root ball! 😂
I do that all the time
I thought I was the only one that does that! It's like I'm there, I get tense and psyched! lol
yup I have caught myself shaking my PC mouse.
Good to know I'm not the only one who shakes the iPad.
@@mib20000 just reealised i was doing it too. Never noticed before.
Operator experience is clear and valuable. Im impressed and educated.
pretty nice when you can walk home after a days work. It's going to be a totally different pond.
All your work looks good when you are done with it.👍
This is going to be a good project to watch. 🙂
I’m shaking my tablet trying to help shaking the root ball ,your doing a fine job.
Another nice job report of "The Master of the Water Flooding". 😀