I would have loved to eavesdropped on the conversation you had with the landowner as to how much more work you will have to do to undo the damage done and how much more it will cost him.
Your ability to size up the situation and come up with an efficient battle plan is impressive. You sure got a lot done in one day. It won't be long and you will have the water under control and be rolling.
Watching these videos and watching the way you can turn these disasters into nice, useable pieces of land (or water) again sometimes makes me wanna move down there and work for your company haha
Get really depressed when I see the videos of this pond project, cuz it's such a total mess and a waste of some beautiful land and trees. Dat Tada Dah, Excavator Man (aka, letsdig18 Chris) to the rescue. We all know that if anyone can make it right, it's Chris. Happy returns at the end.
I will enjoy watching this project. You got your hands full with this one buddy. On a plus note, you got more accomplished in one day than most would in a couple days. You work very efficiently boss.
I do some private chef gigs here and there. Anybody that tries to haggle price i don't deal with. You want a job done? Here's what it is. The best people always pay more than what I ask and thats ok too. If its cheap it ain't good, if its good it ain't cheap
I’m official , received my safety orange letsdig18 shirt , my Amish neighbors in Lancaster pa are going to ask , WHEN ARE WE GOING DIGGEN !!!! LOL THANKS CHRIS
hey, just wondering if you could make an update video when the pond gets filled up, it would be really cool to see drone shots from the first video when it was a disaster compared to the update video where its all filled up and looking nice
Wow, so fascinating to watch you use that bucket and the mats! I can do that you have years and years of experience. You can really finesse that machine. Nice work.
Driving my grain rig South on interstate 87 through the Adirondacks and I see a spanking-new Volvo haul truck on a lowboy going north. Dang it if letsdig18 ain't the first thing I thought of!! Keep the excellent work and videos cranking Chris
That’s the kind of stuff I end up cleaning up all the time, makes you want to find the person who created that nightmare and take them out behind the woodshed for a talk 👍🏻😂
Kinda nice when I come across a Chris vid I missed in one of his series I watched. He's talking about building a road for the haul truck and it gets me thinking about what's called a Corduroy road made from logs two logs lengthwise on each outside edge with running logs across those. Dirt packed between the logs. They were used extensively during the Civil War in many regions of Forrest and swamp mixed areas.
I just have to say you have probably help this poor land owner out so much by putting your skill to the test with some of there jobs so I just want to say thank u for helping this poor land owner and your amazing keep up the great work
I feel for you on this one it’s looking like it’s going to be a real mess with a lot of mud and digging and Filling up holes and ruts so good luck and I’ll be watching 👍👍👍👍👍👍😉🥺
Almost looks like someone got new toys for Christmas and took them out to see what they would do and then packed up and left the mess behind for someone else to clean up.
It's a good thing that your videos are so explanatory. I hope it helps the land owner when he files against the previous 'contractor'. I'll go out on a limb and say that the other guy doesn't have anything to liquidate, people that don't know what they are doing, usually don't understand equipment maintenance or common sense business practices.
The man who started this job should have his contractor license taken away from him for ever. You can tell he didn't know what the hell he was doing. Chris I feel bad for you having to clean that man's mess up. Please be careful and safe out there. We don't want to lose you or your machine to someone else stupidity. Love the videos Chris
Yea Chris the guy that made that mess really did a number on those trees, got a little soft on ya out there, but you got it, that place is gonna look awesome when you get done, thanks for sharing Chris, be safe, be healthy, how much longer before you get your machine back.
Are you sure that the owner didn’t just like rent some equipment and try to do it himself because it completely looks like someone who has never moved dirt in their lives worked on that project
I would almost bet on that. I joke around about having put my kids through college making right what some well meaning "home joe" did wrong . Sad part is , I'm not really joking 🙃
That is a big mess you’re dealing with, and I don’t know the first thing bout digging ponds! Sure does look better now! Sad about all those trees he killed!
Hi Chris from Australia It's always good to watch you make strawberry jam out of someone else's pig shit. If only other operators could have you vision and talent, keep up the good work and stay safe🙌👌
I have high levels of confidence in you Chris. You always make it look awesome at the end. It did seem a little overwhelming at the first video and the first of this video.
I have no experience digging but that seems to be a impressive work for only one day, the customer must be very happy. Its great to have someone with some experience to not get stuck in that mud hole :)
This fella that screwed up this piece of property, his mama must of dropped him on his head when he was a baby. He's really stupid or really greedy or both!!!! just saying!!!
It's so refreshing to hear an excavator talk about the damage to trees that can be done by digging around them. So many of them in my area can't seem to understand that and the owners never blame the excavator because it takes them awhile to die after they leave.
Just wanted to say that I hope you know I love watching u do what you do which obviously includes some awesome and crazy shit ! But anything pond related is for sure my favorite !! So having not only your M -F stuff and weekend stuff involving you correct repair and make right ...these other dumbasses attempts at ponds just brings it to an entirely new level of enjoyment for me !! I'm hanging on every word a d also leaning hard in the opposite direction ( like freaking literally) every time u drive that ex into an area most wouldn't do. !! You are my favorite TV show Chris !!! 😁
Looks like a few weeks work to me but what do I know. Is there no concern for safety working out there by yourself. Guess it all come down to confidence. Great work-enjoyed every minute of it.
I was just fixin' to comment this same thing. When you look at all the little pieces, it looks like the previous contractor figured he was getting the boot and did everything he could to make it harder on the next guy to complete the project.
And I love these videos with diggers I’ve done switch just like that before at my own lake because I had a dig out like a spit to let the water come through
Wow !! I'm at a loss for words on how bad they botched that job!! You got your work cut out for you but I bet it will look great and be done right when your done
that might be a great idea. The next tie you have to hire one try it ad see how it goes. i mean a youtube channel showing what you do is almost f not better than a reference ( maybe ) .. but i have no idea personally only by watching some of the same channels that you are subscribed to..
for what little bit you have done it is looking better. we know when this is done it will be beautiful. just sorry you have the headache of putting it back togerther
Was this the pond you where working on before the on you just finished? Do you take a course or is it on the job training to create a pond? Will you remove the damaged trees?
The only positive I can see from this job ( other than financial)is the satisfaction you will feel at the end knowing that you will be leaving it in a far better condition than when you took it on. Nothing worse than having to correct someone else’s mistakes that’s for sure Chris. I feel your pain 😬
Love the vides. All this stuff you go fix sir is amazing. But those other contractors make it rough on the customer and others like you that have to come in and fix there screw up.
If I was the Land Owner . I would have the previous "Contractor" tied up in so much litigation , that his grandchildren would have to have lawyers !!! That shit is totally uncalled for period.... Dammit Man !! Chris, you got some major prep to do before you can really get to the heart of fixing that damn mess !! I hope you do some good long videos each day of this job, I'd really like to see what all has to be done on this one , WOW !! Unreal Man , what some people will do , to get over on someone ... Well. your off to a good start man !1 Thanks for sharing it with us all Chris, Have a Great evening !! See ya on the Next !!
Is that stuff your pulling down, grubbing up river cane ? The stuff you stick pole beans with. I would like to start some of that stuff somewhere. We went to a place on lower Poor Valley creek, we must have cut 200 sticks. I got some for me and my neighbors got some. Has a pickup load. I was told that a man was selling them at the farmers market for a dollar a piece.
If you have two machines, could you use one out in the creek, laying up the dirt and debris for the second to load into the dump truck? It would save time.
Hi Chris, Love your videos!!! Keep up the great work!!! You don't get paid enough money to take care of this guy's mistakes. I can't believe this guy owns an excavation company. He is one hack!!! You are a very patient person.
I would love to be a fly on the wall when your talking to the property owners on one of these types of jobs
Yeah that’s the old saying do it right or do it twice, except when you have to pay someone to do it twice it cost three times
Can't wait to watch you turn that big old nasty pond into something beautiful. If anyone has the talent to do it, you do.
I would have loved to eavesdropped on the conversation you had with the landowner as to how much more work you will have to do to undo the damage done and how much more it will cost him.
Your ability to size up the situation and come up with an efficient battle plan is impressive. You sure got a lot done in one day. It won't be long and you will have the water under control and be rolling.
Got your hands full with this one Chris.
Been looking forward to this bomb site transformation. Sweet!
Watching these videos and watching the way you can turn these disasters into nice, useable pieces of land (or water) again sometimes makes me wanna move down there and work for your company haha
Get really depressed when I see the videos of this pond project, cuz it's such a total mess and a waste of some beautiful land and trees. Dat Tada Dah, Excavator Man (aka, letsdig18 Chris) to the rescue. We all know that if anyone can make it right, it's Chris. Happy returns at the end.
Someone needs to find Chris a cape and mask to where on this project! AKA Capt. Pond Man!😎
Chris, how many acres will this pond be once full? Great job !!!
I will enjoy watching this project. You got your hands full with this one buddy. On a plus note, you got more accomplished in one day than most would in a couple days. You work very efficiently boss.
For just a failed pond job, this is the biggest mess I’ve seen you have to deal with. Yikes!
Damn the previous guy really didn't know what he was doing. That's proof the cheapest bid is not always the best option.
Cheap means. You get what you pay for.
That's why references are good to have besides level of bid.
I do some private chef gigs here and there. Anybody that tries to haggle price i don't deal with. You want a job done? Here's what it is. The best people always pay more than what I ask and thats ok too.
If its cheap it ain't good, if its good it ain't cheap
@@Will-tm5bj Cheap, fast, good: pick any two!
@@Porty1119 absolutely
You definitely need to do a before and after video on this one, for sure!!!
Before/after drone shots!
I’m official , received my safety orange letsdig18 shirt , my Amish neighbors in Lancaster pa are going to ask , WHEN ARE WE GOING DIGGEN !!!! LOL THANKS CHRIS
Greetings from York!
Greetings from Lebanon. I grew up in lititz!
hey, just wondering if you could make an update video when the pond gets filled up, it would be really cool to see drone shots from the first video when it was a disaster compared to the update video where its all filled up and looking nice
Looking forward to seeing it fixed!
Now, the real expert take his hand on that job! Cheers!
Looks like there's enough logs to build a bridge across for the truck!
Wow, so fascinating to watch you use that bucket and the mats! I can do that you have years and years of experience. You can really finesse that machine. Nice work.
Kinda reminds me of “Cool Hand Luke”. The previous contractor dug all the holes and you get to fill ‘em up.
Wow heck of a transformation just from getting the willows out. Can't wait to how it's gonna look when it's finished!!!
Even someone not knowing what they were doing could have done better... That mess looks like it was done on purpose. 👍 Chris you’ll get’er lined out.
so ummm has someone gone around and checked grades on the dam, spillway and etc... cause with all the rest.... Id be a little worried.
Driving my grain rig South on interstate 87 through the Adirondacks and I see a spanking-new Volvo haul truck on a lowboy going north. Dang it if letsdig18 ain't the first thing I thought of!! Keep the excellent work and videos cranking Chris
Chris, I bet the previous contractor who made this royal mess called himself a “pond expert”. If he did, boy was he wrong.
You have for sure made some serious head way on that job today. It already looks 100% better
What a damn mess. It’s almost like he made that mess on purpose.
It truly does , and made it it high dollar to fix it
Folks with Grand ideas but Zero specific knowledge to achieve those dreams frequently Foul it up in Grand ways.
It sure doesn't seem like the last guy tried saving those trees at all.
Looking at your mats, it's hard to believe that you recently got them.
You’ve got yourself a good project there Chris. Good luck
You did a great job on the minnow pond, I can’t wait to see this one CHRIS! You sure know your stuff brother!
That’s the kind of stuff I end up cleaning up all the time, makes you want to find the person who created that nightmare and take them out behind the woodshed for a talk 👍🏻😂
Kinda nice when I come across a Chris vid I missed in one of his series I watched.
He's talking about building a road for the haul truck and it gets me thinking about what's called a Corduroy road made from logs two logs lengthwise on each outside edge with running logs across those.
Dirt packed between the logs.
They were used extensively during the Civil War in many regions of Forrest and swamp mixed areas.
I’m 3 mins in and you are in snake city. That’s prime location for some serpent’s!
I just have to say you have probably help this poor land owner out so much by putting your skill to the test with some of there jobs so I just want to say thank u for helping this poor land owner and your amazing keep up the great work
He’s not doing it for free.
I feel for you on this one it’s looking like it’s going to be a real mess with a lot of mud and digging and Filling up holes and ruts so good luck and I’ll be watching 👍👍👍👍👍👍😉🥺
Almost looks like someone got new toys for Christmas and took them out to see what they would do and then packed up and left the mess behind for someone else to clean up.
It's a good thing that your videos are so explanatory. I hope it helps the land owner when he files against the previous 'contractor'.
I'll go out on a limb and say that the other guy doesn't have anything to liquidate, people that don't know what they are doing, usually don't understand equipment maintenance or common sense business practices.
"We?.... I mean, I'm the only one here." just another one of Life's cruel tricks. Seems that's the way it goes so often. Good game plan
I like the filming of the work from the tripod. You can see what's going on much better
This is so calming to watch. thanks
The man who started this job should have his contractor license taken away from him for ever. You can tell he didn't know what the hell he was doing. Chris I feel bad for you having to clean that man's mess up. Please be careful and safe out there. We don't want to lose you or your machine to someone else stupidity. Love the videos Chris
License? Hahahahaha
Oh, my! Thank goodness they have you to fix that mess! 🥴
Yea Chris the guy that made that mess really did a number on those trees, got a little soft on ya out there, but you got it, that place is gonna look awesome when you get done, thanks for sharing Chris, be safe, be healthy, how much longer before you get your machine back.
Are you sure that the owner didn’t just like rent some equipment and try to do it himself because it completely looks like someone who has never moved dirt in their lives worked on that project
I would almost bet on that. I joke around about having put my kids through college making right what some well meaning "home joe" did wrong . Sad part is , I'm not really joking 🙃
That is a big mess you’re dealing with, and I don’t know the first thing bout digging ponds! Sure does look better now! Sad about all those trees he killed!
Hi Chris from Australia
It's always good to watch you make strawberry jam out of someone else's pig shit.
If only other operators could have you vision and talent, keep up the good work and stay safe🙌👌
I like watching your videos im huge heavy equipment fan I would be right there working with you your videos are awesome 👍🏾👍🏾
Thank you, Chris, for your integrity in your work. Are you going to explore the hole that the previous "contractor" left?
I hope they got their money back from the dude! He was just playing around out there for money.
My guess is he dug out the access rd when or if he was tossed off the job
Nice that you have a benefactor creating all this work for you. Following behind amateurs isn't fun but hopefully it pays well`.
I have high levels of confidence in you Chris. You always make it look awesome at the end. It did seem a little overwhelming at the first video and the first of this video.
You are going to get this mess looking like a pond and its going to be really nice to see the difference
I have no experience digging but that seems to be a impressive work for only one day, the customer must be very happy. Its great to have someone with some experience to not get stuck in that mud hole :)
Its great watching a pro come behind a screw-up to correct a situation, and you are a pro, Chris. Very nice vid.
I’ve been patiently waiting for this one. Should be an adventure.
I hope the other guy is watching this maybe he will learn how it should be done
pork chop sadly, he is probably not the curious type. But you never know.
This fella that screwed up this piece of property, his mama must of dropped him on his head
when he was a baby. He's really stupid or really greedy or both!!!! just saying!!!
Probably not. He collected his money and said see ya.
Its aggravating to see what was done.. and i'm not even in construction.. Just makes your job that much harder.
You're a great operator, land owners are lucky they picked you to fix the DISASTER!
Love watching a talented equipment operator you do not beat the crap out of your equipment I would trust you if i was in a ditch spotting for you !
Defenatly a lot of costs for the owner to get everything fixed
Luckily there are guys like you that know what to do
Crazy situation that the other guy left for you Chris, but I'm 100% confident that you will fix it!. 👍
This is fun to watch because it’s just brush and not trees being cleared
"It's Deep, But It's Solid"... that's a t-shirt right there!
It's so refreshing to hear an excavator talk about the damage to trees that can be done by digging around them. So many of them in my area can't seem to understand that and the owners never blame the excavator because it takes them awhile to die after they leave.
your face @ 10:53 says everything
lolol
Just wanted to say that I hope you know I love watching u do what you do which obviously includes some awesome and crazy shit ! But anything pond related is for sure my favorite !! So having not only your M -F stuff and weekend stuff involving you correct repair and make right ...these other dumbasses attempts at ponds just brings it to an entirely new level of enjoyment for me !! I'm hanging on every word a d also leaning hard in the opposite direction ( like freaking literally) every time u drive that ex into an area most wouldn't do. !! You are my favorite TV show Chris !!! 😁
Looks like a few weeks work to me but what do I know. Is there no concern for safety working out there by yourself. Guess it all come down to confidence. Great work-enjoyed every minute of it.
Seeing the issue you have I would drain the pond completely even if I had to bust the dam, amd relocate the Minnow pond creek.
Gotta love coming behind people to clean up there mess and get the job done right.
I bet the previous contractor had a beef with the owner and did a lot of this on purpose
I was just fixin' to comment this same thing. When you look at all the little pieces, it looks like the previous contractor figured he was getting the boot and did everything he could to make it harder on the next guy to complete the project.
@@charlesjackson516 You guys took the words right out of my mouth !! Because , I was thinking the exact same thing ......Unreal....
Ahhh... a sabotage digger! Hate those guys.
Lawsuit is what that last guy should be recovering from the land owners.
And I love these videos with diggers I’ve done switch just like that before at my own lake because I had a dig out like a spit to let the water come through
awsome operator - i have spent many transfixed hours watchingyou work....
Will be interesting to see Day 2. You will earn your money on this one. Thanks for the video.
Now that is one big mistake. Can’t wait to see how this goes. Sure you will perform another pond rescue
You always make hard work in to easy peasy man, like this ,relaxing
Your facial expression at 10:54 says it all. Thats going to be one sweet fishing hole when you're done. Great video!
What a mess ,but u tidied it up.
Good work Chris
Wow !! I'm at a loss for words on how bad they botched that job!! You got your work cut out for you but I bet it will look great and be done right when your done
I'm not sure if it's been mentioned before but, you could really improve production with a Dragline on jobs like that. #DragLinesMatter. Lol
Thanks Chris ! I f’n love this crazy place ! ❤️😎
I’ve been looking forward to seeing this project. Give it hell.
Wow that’s a lot of mess thanks for sharing
Watching these videos make me want to ask contractors, "Do you have a youtube channel? " before I hire them.
that might be a great idea. The next tie you have to hire one try it ad see how it goes. i mean a youtube channel showing what you do is almost f not better than a reference ( maybe ) ..
but i have no idea personally only by watching some of the same channels that you are subscribed to..
for what little bit you have done it is looking better. we know when this is done it will be beautiful. just sorry you have the headache of putting it back togerther
I can only wonder at the mess that last bloke left! :-O
It's a good job you know what you're doing! :-)
Enjoyed watching thank you for sharing
Was this the pond you where working on before the on you just finished? Do you take a course or is it on the job training to create a pond? Will you remove the damaged trees?
This is relaxing to watch.
If someone can fix this it's you. All that progress in one short day. I know it will look really nice when you're done.
The only positive I can see from this job ( other than financial)is the satisfaction you will feel at the end knowing that you will be leaving it in a far better condition than when you took it on.
Nothing worse than having to correct someone else’s mistakes that’s for sure Chris.
I feel your pain 😬
Love the vides. All this stuff you go fix sir is amazing. But those other contractors make it rough on the customer and others like you that have to come in and fix there screw up.
If I was the Land Owner . I would have the previous "Contractor" tied up in so much litigation , that his grandchildren would have to have lawyers !!! That shit is totally uncalled for period.... Dammit Man !! Chris, you got some major prep to do before you can really get to the heart of fixing that damn mess !! I hope you do some good long videos each day of this job, I'd really like to see what all has to be done on this one , WOW !! Unreal Man , what some people will do , to get over on someone ... Well. your off to a good start man !1 Thanks for sharing it with us all Chris, Have a Great evening !! See ya on the Next !!
Is that stuff your pulling down, grubbing up river cane ? The stuff you stick pole beans with. I would like to start some of that stuff somewhere. We went to a place on lower Poor Valley creek, we must have cut 200 sticks. I got some for me and my neighbors got some. Has a pickup load. I was told that a man was selling them at the farmers market for a dollar a piece.
If you have two machines, could you use one out in the creek, laying up the dirt and debris for the second to load into the dump truck? It would save time.
Hi Chris,
Love your videos!!! Keep up the great work!!!
You don't get paid enough money to take care of this guy's mistakes. I can't believe this guy owns an excavation company. He is one hack!!! You are a very patient person.
🤔 Evidently there was enough $$green$$ to get him there and sometimes it's just plain fun turning a sal's ear into a silk purse.
Just what you did today looks 100% better Chris! 👌🏻👍🏻👍🏻
I hope owner sued the crap out of the guy that did this work. You walked into a nightmare. You got this.
Previous guy had no clue as to what he was trying to do and accomplish. Good thing you finished it Chris.
Never seen such a bad job, or mess, I am positive you will make it 100% !!!