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I like watching John “testing the waters”. A few extra minutes BEFORE wandering out there makes it less likely that you’ll be waiting for someone to come dig you out.
There is NO substitute for experience! WOW, this seemed like a simple project at the beginning, but there was some necessary finessing required. Thanks, again, for explaining the steps along the way.....helps us non-excavation folks! GREAT job, Chris and John!
You guys have such imagination ... I just don't see how you can envision what the final look will be. Nice job. I enjoyed following the project ... and look forward to the bonfire!!!
I watch others that do the same type of work. Out of the 6 i watch, Chris is the smoothest and best in my opinion. He's efficient and his approach is way better.
Those folks in Iceland building a Lava Pond Dam could sure use men of your skill. They're trying to prevent a spill way of Lave from inundating the highway. No trees.
Having spent 30 yrs digging trenches for utility companies, I know how doing work that lets one freestyle and create is so much more enjoyable. Its been 20 years since I ran my old 555-A Ford and the muscle memory is still there. Keep digging your job and you won't have to WORK a day in your life. Al Elverta,CA. I use to be called Mr. Dirt at my old job. LOL
It is always so amazing as to how much that dump truck will compact the dirt compared to the other equipment. I understand tires vs. tracks but man it's still crazy.
Chris. That pond looks very nice you sure do great work with dirt you make it down right look pretty. Please take Care of your self Plus Be Very Care Full around all Equipment.
As always, Chris has the vision and plan going into it, I've learned a ton about the importance of following the plan and sticking to the processes that work, Thanks Chris !
Hello Chris this Pond is for my eyes masterly. This pond truth my dream world, sorry my garden is to little. My pond is five x eight foot with flower and fish. Glad my to the next video. Love greetings to Vienna
Being a city boy, I've been fascinated with all the ponds in rural areas, at least on yours and Mike's channels. They seem like very expensive maintenance queens so my assumption is that they're not just decorative (or "water features" as city folk call them) or convenient fishing holes but serve a more basic purpose, for instance as a hedge against drought or possibly for firefighting. I keep forgetting to ask my brother-in-law (a lieutenant in a semi-rural, semi-volunteer fire department) about that. Or is there even more to that? Or less?
I retired in 2017 ...however, I sure like watching 👀 yall work ! OUTSTANDING...get ready...retirement will be here before you know it...so be sure you make a plan for it.. 😂🤣💯👍✌🇺🇸
Hey Chris, you operate the Heavy Equipment, like a Surgeon with a scalpel and an Artist creating a scenic wonder. Bravo to your skills and work ethics, I enjoy watching all your videos….Thank you!
Next time they should have you dredge the pond and push the slime into that field. Pond dredgings make great fertilizer for that field if mixed with those ashes.
Well it turned out nice Chris but I still say they shut up under brushed that other side of it and at least got those trees that was hanging out over into the pond out and it would’ve made it look a lot better to me but anyway brother another great video you and John stay safe and keep the videos coming man
i love how no matter the job he trust the equipment and knows his equipment on slopes. If it was me i would end up at the bottom of the bank every time lol
Love your work and the results are phenomenal! However, I don't know what the homeowner was thinking on this project. I just don't like the layout of the pond and trees, I would have opened it up more, made it a bit deeper as well. As it is, to many trees cover the whole thing up. But I imagine budget costs are a factor in these projects and you do the best with what you are paid to do, lol.
It looks like there is a development planned on the other side of the trees they left so I would bet they are there as a barrier for the view and if they are planning a gun range there it will also cut the noise a bit.
One thing for sure.....that dam wall...wait...that doesn't sound right... is packed as solid as any! 😇 Is Chris the best operator of equipment or what?! That DOZER WORK was AWESOME. 👍
Try taking sme pics one day when the pond is full. When i see you work you make me think of words like mathematically enigineered. Everything is beautifully level, straight ext ext
Been doing this 25 years. This man is a pro
I like watching John “testing the waters”. A few extra minutes BEFORE wandering out there makes it less likely that you’ll be waiting for someone to come dig you out.
There is NO substitute for experience! WOW, this seemed like a simple project at the beginning, but there was some necessary finessing required. Thanks, again, for explaining the steps along the way.....helps us non-excavation folks! GREAT job, Chris and John!
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It's good to see a video of John running equipment other than the dump truck.
You guys have such imagination ... I just don't see how you can envision what the final look will be. Nice job. I enjoyed following the project ... and look forward to the bonfire!!!
What a transformation. I'd almost think it was 2 different pieces of property. That's how good you are.
My 17 yo autistic son loves watching your videos-thanks for sharing your experiences with the rest of us!!
I watch others that do the same type of work. Out of the 6 i watch, Chris is the smoothest and best in my opinion. He's efficient and his approach is way better.
Those folks in Iceland building a Lava Pond Dam could sure use men of your skill. They're trying to prevent a spill way of Lave from inundating the highway. No trees.
I don't know what you did better, run the equipment and finish the job or produce the video. Excellent job all around!
Having spent 30 yrs digging trenches for utility companies, I know how doing work that lets one freestyle and create is so much more enjoyable. Its been 20 years since I ran my old 555-A Ford and the muscle memory is still there. Keep digging your job and you won't have to WORK a day in your life. Al Elverta,CA. I use to be called Mr. Dirt at my old job. LOL
Man you're awesome the way you know how to drive all those different machines. Good job and thank you for all the awesome videos.
You sure have gotten your money’s worth out of that haul truck. Still kicking.
Man yous did a hell of a job on that pond project, awesome work, look forward to the next one.👍💪🇺🇲
It is always so amazing as to how much that dump truck will compact the dirt compared to the other equipment. I understand tires vs. tracks but man it's still crazy.
That pond turned out nice Richard looks good. 👍👍😀🇨🇦
Awesome before and after with the drone.
Thanks Chris, nice to have something to look forward to.
Pure ART love it ,If you have any old tractor tyres put some concreate in them and sink them into the Dam for Fish habitat.
Chris.
That pond looks very nice you sure do great work with dirt you make it down right look pretty. Please take Care of your self Plus Be Very Care Full around all Equipment.
Wonderful upgrade to the pond. Have a pond to enjoy, with easy care.
Awesome drone flying. To capture the job site from above and eye level.
Uncle John is killin it
Great angle of the off road truck dumping 😉
With your skill on the dozer. You could create one hell of a high banked dirt track. Great work as always Chris. On the the next!!
Love this job Chris and John .
Nice job Chris 🇮🇪🚜😎🤠🦸🖍️
The before and after comparison is spectacular.
As always, Chris has the vision and plan going into it, I've learned a ton about the importance of following the plan and sticking to the processes that work, Thanks Chris !
Hello Chris this Pond is for my eyes masterly. This pond truth my dream world, sorry my garden is to little. My pond is five x eight foot with flower and fish. Glad my to the next video. Love greetings to Vienna
Great footage from the machines Chris .
What a transformation you really do amazing work Chris and John going to miss the older 160 has done a lot over the past few years.
Just in time for a welcome notification!, have a great weekend everyone! 👍🏻
love your videos , I’ve learned so much from just watching and listening . Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience .
Hey you can see the pond now nice job guys 😎👍👍
Great transformation Chris!
I don't believe that dam will ever leak.Seems really solid to me with all the heavy machines running across it.
Being a city boy, I've been fascinated with all the ponds in rural areas, at least on yours and Mike's channels. They seem like very expensive maintenance queens so my assumption is that they're not just decorative (or "water features" as city folk call them) or convenient fishing holes but serve a more basic purpose, for instance as a hedge against drought or possibly for firefighting. I keep forgetting to ask my brother-in-law (a lieutenant in a semi-rural, semi-volunteer fire department) about that. Or is there even more to that? Or less?
Oh, the satisfying sound of wood breaking! Keep it up, Chris! Love these pond vids.
I retired in 2017 ...however, I sure like watching 👀 yall work ! OUTSTANDING...get ready...retirement will be here before you know it...so be sure you make a plan for it.. 😂🤣💯👍✌🇺🇸
Beautiful topsoil! - makes me wonder how many thousands of years it took to create all that organic matter and lay it down there.
great looking job, Chris.
Another in the books!!! ✔️On to the next one !!! Looks great 👍
A nice job as always Chris. Like your videos.
I still say that when you get on a piece of equipment you are just like a artist with a paint brush
Chris and John did an amazing job on this pond
What a company ! What a project ! Even knowing the company's reputation interesting seeing the excavator in the pond clearing tree etc .
That’s what I like to you crunching those trees! That’s awesome Chris! 👌🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Chris you and john did another great job. what a difference with the before and after. stay safe and have a great weekend.
Hey Chris, you operate the Heavy Equipment, like a Surgeon with a scalpel and an Artist creating a scenic wonder. Bravo to your skills and work ethics, I enjoy watching all your videos….Thank you!
Looks great Chris 🇺🇲
Hell yeah bruuuuuva this is the letsdig TH-cam channel
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Nicely done 👍 😎🇺🇸
Nice job Chris,would love to see the pond full,maybe mid summer or fall??
You and John make a great team!
Ya'll need to get yourself some of them 1 meter wide tires for the Volvo! no problems with wet areas after that!
Stark difference between top soil and yellow clay !!
You do a great job Chris
Love the before and after...really shows all the work and skill that went into making it look beautiful!
Love watching you finish a pond bank with the dozer, excellent Chris!!!
Ya'll sure did a nice job on this pond. Hard to believe it's the same overgrown slew you started with.
Awesome Job! loved the video and the work .
Next time they should have you dredge the pond and push the slime into that field. Pond dredgings make great fertilizer for that field if mixed with those ashes.
The shovel guy develops an eye for how the hole's gonna be.
Almost like a civil engineer is calling the shots. ;)
Thanks for the videos!
Between the 250, and the haul truck, that dam is nicely compacted.
Great video thanks for sharing! Stay Safe!
Fantastic job again...
Magic what a finish .wow sitting there on a hot sunny day with a pack of cold beer and smoke 😎
Well it turned out nice Chris but I still say they shut up under brushed that other side of it and at least got those trees that was hanging out over into the pond out and it would’ve made it look a lot better to me but anyway brother another great video you and John stay safe and keep the videos coming man
Oh and it’s going to be sad to see the old 160 leave the company and if it ain’t no big secret who bought it
This pond is awesome ! With the deep pits you dug on each end, plus the shade crossing sides as day goes, this will be great fish habitat.
Brilliant !
i love how no matter the job he trust the equipment and knows his equipment on slopes. If it was me i would end up at the bottom of the bank every time lol
Maybe its dry enough to go back to the horse farm pond dig. Looking forward to that.
Another great job.
You can't put no dollar amount on experience good work Chris love to see it when it gets full of water
Have a Happy Memorial day 🇺🇸 Chris. Great job👍
You have been so busy we haven’t see your cattle in a long time.
Nice work as usual !
nice to see john and you working together. thanks for the vids. cheers buddy.
Love your work and the results are phenomenal! However, I don't know what the homeowner was thinking on this project. I just don't like the layout of the pond and trees, I would have opened it up more, made it a bit deeper as well. As it is, to many trees cover the whole thing up. But I imagine budget costs are a factor in these projects and you do the best with what you are paid to do, lol.
It looks like there is a development planned on the other side of the trees they left so I would bet they are there as a barrier for the view and if they are planning a gun range there it will also cut the noise a bit.
I like the look of all the woods on the far side.
Lost count on "pond dam" but who yea i need a nap. Thanks Chris.
This looks great. What a difference its made. Another job well done. Andy Australia
Great job well done.
Awesome work Chris
Chris another job that turned out amazing, your skills are awesome! Thanks for sharing. Kevin
Transformation = YES
Lovely job
Absolutely a great job Chris.
That 250 should pack in the pond damn good it weights enough
the haul truck is maybe twice the weight
@@richardschipper5989 yes when it's fully loaded
awesome pond video
Great video Chris, good to see John.
Homeowner has NO idea how time consuming and messy the seeding and strawing will be. 😬👍
One thing for sure.....that dam wall...wait...that doesn't sound right... is packed as solid as any! 😇
Is Chris the best operator of equipment or what?! That DOZER WORK was AWESOME. 👍
Nice pond/lake fill with fish be a gooden
now thats a dirt track! i love your OCD/Attention to detail it leaves a real WOW factor
Another job well done thanks chris
Another fine job. You want rain? have you seen the Hurricane forecast for this season. I bet you enjoyed a job with NO Boulders to extract.
Awesome job as usual Chris! Have a great day.
A beautiful work of art
That Turned out super nice.house looking over the pond now real nice.with the topsoil To finish it off and seeding it will look great.stay safe chris
Great job Chris, thanks for sharing! 👌🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Try taking sme pics one day when the pond is full. When i see you work you make me think of words like mathematically enigineered. Everything is beautifully level, straight ext ext
May hasn't been kind to us rain wise. I'm sure you're relived to finally work with some drier dirt again.