Cleaning Up The Pond Shore And Another Cut In The Swimming Hole

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  • @heatherlane9270
    @heatherlane9270 2 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    'Just need more hours in the day' - the catch-cry of a busy person. Looking at what you achieved in the day and a half - pat yourself on the back - well done. Looks amazing.

  • @RumMonkeyable
    @RumMonkeyable 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    A day without a letsdig18 video is like a day without sunshine. 👍👏💪☀

  • @darrenstewart7202
    @darrenstewart7202 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Amazing to see the difference in the movement of the 250 compared to the 220. Great work Chris you make it look easy.

  • @Californians_go_home
    @Californians_go_home 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I really like your experimenting with different camera angles. Love watching the bucket only shots around the 9 minute mark. Very clear resolution. Keeps everything fresh and interesting.

  • @berrypainter
    @berrypainter 2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    I'm really impressed with how quiet your big machine is.

    • @Darfur64
      @Darfur64 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Volvo makes some of the best

  • @dorvinion
    @dorvinion 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Amazing how fast the dirt goes from it looking pretty dry and easy to move to sloppy soup

  • @ratman9907
    @ratman9907 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    It's part of my daily routine to check on your projects and latest videos. You do a great job with your videos from camera work to explaining what you're doing. You could be an instructor, if you're not already.

    • @paulprigge1209
      @paulprigge1209 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes for those of us watching. All these guys from dirt perfect to C and CEquipment at Ohio who is an awesome ranch. Learn so much.

  • @davidepool5884
    @davidepool5884 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    You sure have moved a lot of mud on this job. It definitely needed a makeover. It already looks 100% better than the day you started. I hope you will revisit this pond when it’s filled up.

  • @Pegasus209
    @Pegasus209 2 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    This project is coming along nicely. I'm still waiting to see the results of the 10 acre pond. The little teaser video of the overflow didn't quite quence my appetite for the beauty of one of your "finished projects". Keep up the good work, Chris!

  • @kirk467
    @kirk467 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I’ve never seen an operator that cares so much about the job and the equipment he’s running, I appreciate that about you Chris! You’re the best operator I’ve ever seen! Stay safe and healthy brother and I’m always waiting to see what’s next my friend ! Thanks so much for sharing Chris, I hope Winston and Franklin are doing well brother! 👌🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻🇺🇸

  • @wb8ujb
    @wb8ujb 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great work Chris. Love the way things are moving along for your projects. It is nice to watch your video's as you get the feeling we are right in the cab with you. You talk "to" us, not "at" us, I hope that makes sense.
    I truly appreciate riding along with you. My one dream is to operate an excavator, but I know it will not happen. So, you are helping with that dream by allowing us to ride with you.
    You're fine operator Chris, no question in my mind. Thank you Sir, for that.

  • @donnaflanagan6612
    @donnaflanagan6612 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    When the job & weather suits, using the 250 can really move a large amount of dirt/mud quickly. It’s surprisingly quiet for a big machine too. Take care & cheers 🐨🦘🥰

  • @74_Green
    @74_Green 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The Volvo 250 Chainsaw was working great. 😉

  • @babsyred9710
    @babsyred9710 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Always look forward to your uploads Chris 👍🏻 Thanks

  • @brucehuff5566
    @brucehuff5566 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The 250 makes quick work of that. Just another great video thanks. Stay safe

  • @dougstewart6288
    @dougstewart6288 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great videos. Thank you for sharing.

  • @donnamullins2089
    @donnamullins2089 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Finally caught a break with the weather but it is still a swampy mess. Dozer did good job on the bank. I sure hope these mats hang in there until you finish this job. Take care.

  • @craigwavra3495
    @craigwavra3495 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Pretty good progress I would say. You have done a lot with getting this end to make it ready to move mud. Can’t wait for the loading out.

  • @deernutOO
    @deernutOO 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fun to watch, and I'm prolly not the only one talking to the video as I watch you accomplish your tasks. Like to see it all unfold.

  • @kens.3729
    @kens.3729 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Anyone that hires you can rest assure, they’ll get much more than they expected. You consistently overdeliver. 👍

  • @thomasyerbey337
    @thomasyerbey337 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks great Chris 🇺🇲

  • @kirk467
    @kirk467 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    When you showed that little piece of the ten acre pond, that water was almost at depth, but the water already looked so clear Chris! I can’t wait to see the real video on that pond because you’re spent so much of your time on it and almost alone throughout the whole job and ending it being sick! I know your quality of work and I can bet it’s going to be an amazing resurrection of from start to finish that you’ve done in a while! Just seeing the clip of the overflow and clear water just made me say! I can’t wait to see it again, I think you did a awesome job on it and a lot of dirt hauling with “Barney “! 👌🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻 It’s nice to see you on the 250 , I love watching you clear trees with that bigger girl! Just listening to the 250 snapping the trees is so cool! Thanks for sharing Chris, your the man brother! 👌🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻🇺🇸

  • @tomswindler64
    @tomswindler64 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Impressive as always,make it look 👀 too easy,good video,will be amazing once all the pond work is done.keep it up 👍👍👍😎😎😎

  • @duaneayers6117
    @duaneayers6117 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sometimes there's nothing better than to watch Chris bring these some old some very old ponds back to life.

  • @donaldtrabeaux5235
    @donaldtrabeaux5235 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Very impressive on the job you are doing take care my friend stay safe and god bless

  • @kevinkenyon7045
    @kevinkenyon7045 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Chris great video, thanks for sharing! Kevin

  • @DMAN10
    @DMAN10 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The 250 sure makes quick work of it! Moves dirt like a champ! 💪🏻

  • @jefferymitchell9574
    @jefferymitchell9574 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That 250 is definitely the machine you needed for moving the mud. Good start on it.

  • @mikeseguin6443
    @mikeseguin6443 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Coming along great.

  • @FastLaneLyfe
    @FastLaneLyfe 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You are getting close to 15 years on TH-cam. Congratulations. 🍾🎉🎈🎊

  • @davecoombs6060
    @davecoombs6060 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Doing a great job not getting stuck!👊💪

  • @RustyNail5856
    @RustyNail5856 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    great video, keep up the good work.

  • @terryrogers1025
    @terryrogers1025 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I believe that since I have started watching you that this is the first time I have seen you with the dozer and haul truck in a pond dry enough to raise dust when you drive thru it. Sure looks nice, thanks for the ride along.

  • @rustysteel8714
    @rustysteel8714 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That 250 can really move material, Chris! 🤯
    Surprised this area hasn't DRIED OUT more than it has...STILL MUSHY! 😫

  • @jimfetzer996
    @jimfetzer996 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Actually going to need all new mats after this job

  • @jamesbreault5762
    @jamesbreault5762 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looking real good Chris👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @mattwisniewski4896
    @mattwisniewski4896 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The haul truck is being a big help keep up the great job chris love it can wacht all day

  • @josiahvonb3426
    @josiahvonb3426 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    That tree was tough, another good way to break a tree is to track up on to it long ways, so that you don't run the risk of bending a track than pick up the end of the tree until it breaks, track back and repeat. Sometimes you will have to boom down real quick and stop real quick so the entire weight of the machine snaps the tree.

  • @stevekissel605
    @stevekissel605 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video 👍 👍

  • @richardparnell8235
    @richardparnell8235 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I can almost smell that mud....spent many years growing up surrounded by the stuff. Chris, you must be reliving your childhood, getting to work/play in the stuff.

  • @MarkLambertMusic
    @MarkLambertMusic 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I'm enjoying the "HULK SMASH!" aspect of this one.

  • @thomasbrown9047
    @thomasbrown9047 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Love the videos!! Keep up the good work!!

    • @chosen1one930
      @chosen1one930 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Can't beat the great content and it's free.

  • @bryanlloyd1099
    @bryanlloyd1099 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Everything is looking good!!

  • @keithdunlap2701
    @keithdunlap2701 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Ol' Big Girl drinks some fuel .don't it Man !! You got it coming on a long Chris, Yeah, I don't think you want to be out in that mess if a big down pour comes in on ya !! lolol.... A 6 figure deck you said ?? Wow !! You have to come back to get some pics of this one , when the house and lake is all done, really want to see this one after it's done !! Great as always Man !! Have a Great Evening, and, On too the Next...

    • @jcadult101
      @jcadult101 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      "What's the point of having fck you money, if you never say, fuck you" -. Bobby Axelrod

    • @ryanhoward1013
      @ryanhoward1013 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jcadult101 ??

  • @chosen1one930
    @chosen1one930 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Instant like. Gotta love big jobs! The days are getting longer but true we all need more hours in the day

  • @warrenjohnknight.9831
    @warrenjohnknight.9831 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    It's definitely been a truly busy time Chris, many different types of tasks and machinery, plus the videos are extremely busy moving from site too site, 😊.

  • @Sam465
    @Sam465 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice to see the 250 in use again.

  • @MichaelJones1527
    @MichaelJones1527 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    We're using a 60ft. Link Belt excavator in our pond dredging and it's the stuff. Makes quick work of the job.

  • @kittty2005
    @kittty2005 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My grandpas old chevy dump truck would get filled with one bucket from the 250 excavator , my grandpas case caterpillar tractor had a scoop pretty much the size of your skid steer and 3 or four of those would fill his dump truck.

  • @mischef18
    @mischef18 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Mud glorious mud, with all the nutrients built up over the years it should be very fertile so I guess it has that going for it. Another great video bro. Safe travels.

  • @Highstranger951
    @Highstranger951 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just passed the 220 on 264. That grading bucket is way bigger than it looks on camera. Good looking machine

  • @rondastump8930
    @rondastump8930 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Project is shaping up and looks amazing. Soil goes from dry to mud instantly. It is going to have complete finished look as u leave banks manicured even when pure mud with grading bucket. Thank u for awesome video. God's blessings and take care of yourself.

  • @jwdickinson643
    @jwdickinson643 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Chris, how many teeth replacements have you had on the 220’s AMI bucket since acquiring it?

  • @jimmycurran5355
    @jimmycurran5355 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Enjoyed the video

  • @scottfortune9016
    @scottfortune9016 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I find it amazing how fast that muck liquifies into slop. What does that stuff consist of that it does that?
    Looking really good Chris. Can't wait to see the rest finished.

  • @TheBlueberry606
    @TheBlueberry606 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love it when a plan comes togetherness wise, holish. 🤣

  • @AncientHermit
    @AncientHermit 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Oh well, back to the soup I guess. You can't get a coconut every time ;) Thanks for sharing Chris. Steady progress. Be well. :o)

  • @danl.909
    @danl.909 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Again, I’m amazed by the productivity. Some companies would be proud to get that same amount of work out of 2 men in a full day.

  • @steves9915
    @steves9915 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looking good LD

  • @odonnellsaussiehomestead8257
    @odonnellsaussiehomestead8257 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Now that was fun 😄 👍

  • @jimp.4531
    @jimp.4531 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    nice work

  • @robertbradford7892
    @robertbradford7892 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    When you first started this look daunting! Now you've got it knocked over the head practically. 😉

  • @davidfarley1175
    @davidfarley1175 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Chris, I know that I've asked this question about you building or repairing shallow ponds the state of N.C. recommends a pond not less than 6 ft /8 ft deep because of aquatic weeds and not more than 12ft in the deepest part because of poor oxygen levers in the summer.do you ever tell your customers what the state recommends the pond your'll working on now looks shallow in most places I love to watch your videos and your one hell of an operator and tell a great story as your doing the job

  • @martymclamb5750
    @martymclamb5750 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice work

  • @JD-zm4eh
    @JD-zm4eh 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    It will be a fantastic swimming hole.

  • @TacticalMainframe
    @TacticalMainframe 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I would have never thought that tree was so hard.

  • @bige9055
    @bige9055 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow saw the mud on back of the 220, and Salt dirt perfect I’ve been using your excavator. Lol 😂

  • @richardvernick4280
    @richardvernick4280 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Chris.
    That pood project is one big job with many stages. You are a doctor of many talant's with that Volvo. Like to watch you run that equipment no matter what job you are working. Please Take Care of your self Plus Be Very Care Full around all Equipment.👍

  • @pinwizz69
    @pinwizz69 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thus was awesome, found it just as I was sitting down to supper.
    Of course as usual it's mesmerizing who Chris just slings and pushes dirt and debris around like it's child's play.
    Wifes on the phone babbling with one of her girlfriends so I can eat in peace and watch this vid.
    YeeHaw.

  • @pete30505
    @pete30505 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Working hard

  • @blaise2628
    @blaise2628 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Chris, the chain, what ever happened to it? I'm talking about the one you dug up in the head water area (first phase), think it was the first or second day of the project. I saw you toss it (using the excavator) into the load out area of the mud. Did it wind up there forever or did you eventually salvage it? ;)

  • @SmithyScotland
    @SmithyScotland 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    If you get the 250 stuck there's a guy on TH-cam that does excavator recovery. His last recovery video has 19m views so he must be good 👍🏻

    • @rawr51919
      @rawr51919 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Who's that? HeavyDSparks?

    • @wtwoffroad
      @wtwoffroad 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@rawr51919 no, Chris himself

    • @jcadult101
      @jcadult101 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@rawr51919 This was a good one th-cam.com/video/lQ3o6CzP-2Q/w-d-xo.html

    • @jcadult101
      @jcadult101 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@wtwoffroad 19m views, a year ago th-cam.com/video/3Eo_GvDGP-g/w-d-xo.html

    • @davidcokley1929
      @davidcokley1929 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      That's true. . . . 🤣

  • @josianrodriguez1249
    @josianrodriguez1249 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    SALUDOS CHRIS, ANOTHER GREAT VIDEO AS ALWAYS, NICE JOB WELL DONE, G,B,Y,

  • @darkrevenger04
    @darkrevenger04 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thinking this would be good job for the root rake for this dozer.

  • @scottmichael-n9u
    @scottmichael-n9u 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That bucket makes the truck/bed look small wow !!!

  • @heavytv31
    @heavytv31 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good video

  • @stephenkeefer3436
    @stephenkeefer3436 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    “ Chainsaw?? I don’t need no stinking chainsaw” Not when the 250 is here.

  • @dennis2376
    @dennis2376 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Mud is better then the goopy mud you started with. :) Thank you and have a good day.

  • @bobjoncas2814
    @bobjoncas2814 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    ...back to a bit of mud..lol...good job, keep safe..

  • @stlstg
    @stlstg 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hope you come back after the dock is built and show off the "finished project".

  • @erikcourtney1834
    @erikcourtney1834 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This job is getting expensive. Lots of equipment out there now. Just need the skid steer and one of the minis lol

  • @randysmiththelubeguy
    @randysmiththelubeguy 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Man..if a T-Rex walked out of the woods, it would be on like Donkey Kong...lol
    Love your channel!

  • @vinnyhern
    @vinnyhern 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What's going to happen if you hit rock before the 8ft around the dock area?

  • @ogreatmaster8334
    @ogreatmaster8334 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    250 just has it's way with trees..... 😊

  • @splatterize
    @splatterize 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for another update. I really enjoy your videos. I have a question though. How is Charley? He quit posting and seemed a bit perturbed. Thanks.

  • @channelab982
    @channelab982 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good job👍🤝🇮🇩

  • @dirkkelly9596
    @dirkkelly9596 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The big mud dipper

  • @anthonypalumbo7883
    @anthonypalumbo7883 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I know you said yesterday that you had so much space left for dumping your mud. So what if you load the mud you already dump from head section to make space for new mud.

  • @dylan8285
    @dylan8285 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Decided to Jam out in the cab today? or whatever you do when the camera not in the cab. Cause alot of outside camera view in the beginning but it does give a good view of everything.

  • @KevinCoop1
    @KevinCoop1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That is something I’ve never seen, and I’m old. A wooden privacy fence in the woods. I’m thinking a city boy moved to the country.

    • @lawnguy3267
      @lawnguy3267 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That's what you call "f-you" money.

    • @JCrook1028
      @JCrook1028 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I'm betting there's a road right on the other side of that fence.

  • @stephenkeefer3436
    @stephenkeefer3436 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’ve always said- “ My days are long enough, just not wide enough”

  • @rossnolan2883
    @rossnolan2883 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wicked cool 😎

  • @leekrauss7525
    @leekrauss7525 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Question for ya- would one of those tracked dump trucks work along side instead of just transferring the mud or would it just sink in without a mat road to walk on, take care

    • @Darfur64
      @Darfur64 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Would need a mat road for sure

  • @csnelling4
    @csnelling4 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks Chris 👌👏👏👏👍🥰🍺

  • @apollorobb
    @apollorobb 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Looks like a good place to come out of the water with a snapping turtle on your toe lol

    • @ryanhoward1013
      @ryanhoward1013 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Or some other place ouch lol

    • @dennis2376
      @dennis2376 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ryanhoward1013 Very och!!!😲

  • @hughgautier3894
    @hughgautier3894 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Chris, you are wearing wash and wear aren't you? Now, think of that storm as your bath, the only thing you don't have is a way to dry off. All kidding aside, I would not want to be caught out there in a thunderstorm either. So, stay safe and as dry as you possibly can.

  • @crandonborth
    @crandonborth 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Man I love Wisconsin but... the 6 months of winter are starting to piss me off when I see how nice you have it, I’m jealous. Last fall we we’re cold and you had a t-shirt on... we’re STILL cold and you’re back to a T-shirt. UGH

  • @EdD-ym6le
    @EdD-ym6le 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That guy enjoys his privacy , he privacy fenced in his entire lake .

  • @Rogster559
    @Rogster559 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    My old boss had a saying that he used a lot , there are 24 hours in a day and I want to see you working 25 of them , he used this saying when we had a hell of a lot of work to do and not enough hours in the day , He was with us every step of the day

  • @suresren
    @suresren 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another great video, you need to shorten your tailboard chains, that way the tailboard will open wider,