A Four Day in the Life - Odd Jobs on the Homestead with Mini Excavator
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- A four day is what we call the four days off that come during my fire rotation. Recently You Tube did a Day in the Life event. But I wanted to try my own spin on it. We get the most accomplished on the Home Stead during my four day. These are some off jobs we did around the homestead while we still had Dirt Perfects CAT 304 mini excavator rented. We also spread some stone with John Deere 755 compact utility tractor as well. Hope you Enjoy!
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A Four Day in the Life - Odd Jobs on the Homestead with Mini Excavator
Glad to see those positive test holes cause I can't wait to see that 755 digging a pond! Back when I did excavation full time our primary niche was building ponds so any mention of a pond dig gets me interested. Nice progress and good video 👍
Neil Koch: Dig-Drive-DIY 😂😂 oh man, don’t think I wouldn’t try it!
You are doing a great job with putting your dream come true I watch all your videos and I love every one of them
Jerry Maggard thanks for the continued support and glad you’re tagging along!
Four days work for you is equivalent to a fortnight at least for some!!! Certainly can't say you don't pull your weight around the home sir!!! Never a dull moment 👍😎
Alex Osborne thank you sir! Is fortnight a common term for you guys there?
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Depends who is doing the work!! Just means they are working too slowly...
My dad was a Yorkshireman, they tell you exactly how it is, if I ever made a cup of tea that was too weak taste he would often say "that is as weak as dishwatter " 🤣 Another one was " you haven't the foggiest what you are doing " ( you don't have a clue what you are doing)
Yes, there are hundreds of these local sayings all over the UK, they vary from region to region.....
Another lovely film, Captain; hope that you are feeling better now.
ian s johnson much better thanks!
You have what I consider the ideal traits to be a good fireman. Cant sit still and always have to be doing something, mild case of OCD, outgoing personality (always talking to everyone), willingness to jump in and help others, and you're able to adapt and overcome when things aren't working according to "plan A". Great traits for just being a good guy also. Keep up the good work and stay safe brother.
Blackdog Tractor/Excavator hey I appreciate those kind words! Not sure if it’s all true, but I’ll take what I can get. Stay safe sir.
you crowded a lot into that 4 day! but , you gotta do whacha gotta do!!!!!!!! never a dull moment is there? stay safe friend!!!!!!!
bvfdfire1 thank you sir! How is your journey going?
@@CaptainKleeman Well Sir, I'm having up days and down days, mostly up though! My voice is coming back for about 30 minutes at a time, I'm able to eat pudding and ice cream in small amounts by mouth, but nothing else yet! And I'm starting to venture out and piddle around yard for short periods of time.
Hey Captain I just wanted let you know how much I am enjoying your videos. I am a long time retired suburban fire chief from central Ohio and glad to learn you are a career firefighter. Remember we all were privates at one time. Good luck on your career. I have some hilly recreational property down in Hocking Co. Ohio where we used to hunt ride ATVs and enjoy all kinds of outdoor activity. Now at 81 I mostly sit on my butt and watch others have fun. I still enjoy target shooting on the range we have built down there. So I will just watch and enjoy your videos as your tackle you various projects, good luck.
MrTodd51 hey sounds like you’re enjoying your retirement the right way Chief! We have always wanted to come stay on a cabin or campground in hocking hills. It’s definitely on our list. Beautiful area there!
Nobody gets more work out of their little 755 than you do.
Fire Captain Tom it’s a great machine!
Really enjoyed this video! I’ll tell you something about weed and grass killer. I sprayed a driveway we don’t use much in June and killed everything out. Well now we’ve been getting rain and it came back thicker then ever. So I just ripped it all up and regraded the driveway like you did. It’s hard to control nature! Keep up the excellent work!
K&H Tractors you’re right about that! And we will do our best! Hope you’re having a Great weekend.
Captain Kleeman it really looks good! Wish i had a machine like that(the excavator) and the soil preparator.
Only way to get rid of the weeds is the mechanical or hand pulling methods.....
Another brilliant Video - Yes - Maintenance is a big Job - but it is looking Fantastic - well done You !!!! We do love your Video - you make them so interesting indeed - keep safe and greetings from Australia !!!!
Michael Schuenemann thanks!
@7:35
First time I’ve seen a TH-camr actually use the swing function on a mini excavator and dig off to the side.
Wayne Crews haha, that’s surprising, pretty darn handy feature.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts and adventures. Always interesting to see what you’ve been doing. Stay safe, wishing you and your family the best.
Tom Bixby thank you sir, same to you!
Great video. I wish I had all that equipment to work with maybe I could get this down hill drive way fixed. Keep up the great work.
kevin neel I’m lucky to have it available
Out of all the videos people say they have coming up, Man behind the scenes teaching you to weld is going to be my favorite. That just sounds like it is going to be a fun video to watch. Welding is a good skill to have for DIY projects around the house
BlueDually4x4 that is definitely going to be a fun one. I’m excited about it.
You, sir, are getting quite proficient with the baby excavator. A nicely varied assortment of look ahead projects. Be safe.
Charles Wilson a lot of stuff coming up. We are excited!
Best way to spend a Sunday morning. Having coffee with the Captain. Thanks for the video and Stay Safe
gslenaway hey thanks for stopping by!
Great video Captain. Hope you are doing well. Can't wait till the next one. Have a great day.
Brent King -gmail King thank you sir and you as well!
A guy from Pennsylvania that hand cuts trees? 🤔
Oh oh. I know. Pick me. 🙋🏻♂️
Wayne Crews hoping it works out!
19:41 Nice to see you use the side swing feature on the excavator to get a better angle, instead of doing what most guys do, keeping it straight and just pushing, shoving, dropping and nudging stuff in place the hard way ;)
Silent Epsilon 😂. It’s a handy feature for sure.
Place is looking good! That 304 doing a good job
Grade-A Land Management thanks! It’s not a bad machine.
Good stuff cap'n! Not using weed killer also gets you tractor time, any tractor time is good time!
Travis Macie thats right!
Vinegar, Industrial Strength at Amazon. Whar we are going to use instead of Chemicals.
RK Harm24 it’s supposed to work fairly well and be pretty safe, at least that’s what I’ve heard.
Oh! What fun. Four days of boy toys.. you got to run the 755, the mini-ex and the loader. My neighbor would say, “It don’t git better’n that!”
Glad to see you got a lot of loose ends tied up. It’s often those sniggling little details left undone, that keep you from clearing projects from your list.
You mentioned not wanting to spray around your property... just coincidentally I have a story about neighbor Donnie (the best housewife on the block) that is related:
At one time, I was into organic gardening. I even subscribed to Mother Earth news! Well, my garden was along the alley that separated our home from Donnies. It was a summer day after a good rain... the sun was beating down and it must have been 150 degrees with the humidity and all... I was in the corn patch weeding when I hear this roar across the alley and start to smell something pungent.
When I stand up I see Donnie in shorts and a pair of flip flops, holding a gas operated fogger that is spewing a total thunderstorm of clouds in his yard. There isn’t much wind. But, what little breeze there was, pushed that cloud right toward me. So, I beat-feet a retreat and watched as it enveloped my garden and yard... and although it was hard to see through the mist... I could hear that Donnie was still fogging his way toward the alley.
I could almost see the look of helplessness in the eyes of all those, aphid munching, ladybugs that were dying in my garden... so, I hollered at Donnie. He stopped spraying.
When the cloud settled, I met him at the garden. Our conversation went something like this:
Me: What are you doing?
Donnie: I’m spraying for mosquitoes. Mom is coming over. We’re going to cook burgers this afternoon.
Me: What are you spraying?
Donnie: It is some really good stuff. You have to have a license to buy it. My dad got it at work and brought me their fogger to use.
Me: Do you know what chemical it is?
Donnie: No, but it kills all bugs. You are supposed to wear a gas mask when you fog it. But, I didn’t have one. My dad said as long as I stay upwind I should be OK.
Me: what about the people that are downwind?
Donnie: Well, I figured that by the time it got to your house it would have thinned out.
Me: Well, it didn’t. Look at these corn leaves. They are covered with it. I was in there working. Would you do me a favor and stop spraying?
Donnie: I looked around and didn’t see you. Boy, your corn is tall! But, at least you won’t have to worry about bugs in your garden!
Me: Thanks Donnie. But, please let me know when you’re gonna fog again.
Donnie: I will. But now, I have to spray the front yard!
I went inside, showered and took the wife and kids to the creek. It was going to be another year before I could resume my organic garden quest!
Cap’n... just wanted to let ya know, you are not alone!!!
William Harris you’re right about that. Feels good getting those last little bits all finished up.
Ol’ Donnie. I am curious as to what he does for a living.
Captain Kleeman Donnie was a janitor in a cheese factory until he injured his back. So, he bought a Video Rental store that was being run out of business because the owners never thought DVD’s would catch on. They had a fine selection of VHS tapes!
Him and his wife worked real hard to update the inventory... then BlockBuster opened a big new store in a nearby town. That undercut their prices and because they were independent, they got all the new releases a few weeks late. But, they scraped and fought until they were able to sell the business. Loss or gain... don’t know. Afterward, his wife went to work for my daughter at her Wal-Mart store. She eventually got into management. Donnie took a job in a Convenience Store where he worked until he passed away last year. His kind heart and honesty left a lasting impression on everyone who knew him!
Captain,
greetings from Texas. As a fellow fireman I'm curious what schedule your department runs? My full time department runs a 24/48 schedule and another department that I work for part time runs a 9 day schedule. Stay safe brother
Brian T we run the nine day schedule. On/off/on/off/on/offx4
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Milwaukee, my department(retired), does the 24/48 schedule. Once you get used to it, it's great IMO.
Geez Capt. you made me tired just watching you :-)
Gerald Heitman well be sure to get plenty of rest!
Not too shabby for being under the weather! Speaking of weather, we just LUCKED out on this Hurricane Business in South Florida anyway. So far!
Tim Brown hey hope it stays that way! Good luck
Made it through no problem. Thanks. Now we just have the REST of HURRICANE season 😝
You're doing some awesome work there! Ignore the naysayers, or those that believe they know better! The only digging I'm interested in is Family History! :-)
More power to you, and please give my best to your beautiful family! :-)
Chris Skelhorn thank you sir!
@@CaptainKleeman Thank YOU for sharing!
Take care! :-)
I follow a certain hand cutter from PA. I sure hope that works out, he is a freaking artist with a saw.
Dave Inmn I agree!
Capt hope you are feeling better. Video today?👍👍👍
glenn wolfe I think I’m officially on the mend. Was able to get out and split some wood this morning.
Nice work on your 4 day. Lots of projects in the pipeline.
Robert Black1911 keeps me moving! Hey thanks for watching
I thought Mike said before the 304 was his least favorite machine. I think it looked very capable with the variety of jobs you used it on. You made good use of your time off. It sounds like good stuff coming up on your channel too.
walter mattson it’s not a bad machine, but out of his equipment, it’s my least favorite to run as well. It just doesn’t have the smoothest controls.
Don’t get me wrong, it’s strong and very well balanced, it’s just a personal preference on the controls.
Great job on the video💪🏻💪🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸🏁🏁
Troy Krout thanks!
I hope you're feeling better. Don't let the "online experts" bother you, a lot of people sit and critique things after the fact, but they're rarely around when you need actual work done. I watch these for the entertainment, and to learn things, you've given me several good ideas I'll use here at "the rancho". Thanks again.
Dan Severn hey glad you’re enjoying the channel and glad you’re tagging along! How many acres you have?
@@CaptainKleeman 33 1/3 as of now, trying to buy another 30. (Retired guys have to have something to do.)
Hello Kaptain, things are looking good! Who lost the tooth? Four days and you got a lot done!
Dign Durt i lost the tooth
I really enjoy watching these video's. I have made it home. It's going to be a hard recovery. It's just like building something you have to take your time and do it right. Thanks for keeping me in your prayers.
Andy B glad you’re back home. Stay strong and be sure to keep us posted along your journey.
Andy B prayers for recovery for you!
@@CaptainKleeman thanks Kleeman
Nutzy is coming to town????????😮😁 Can't wait!
mrmikeyd fingers crossed. Not sure if it’s going work or not yet. But we are hoping!
Looking really good after all the work and effort you have put in so far.
125 SM thank you!
Another step closer. 👍
wow, you + trees + go pro, does not seem to go well. at least when it cons to cat equipment.
salty 101 seems to be the equation that keeps getting me
Hey Capt, I think you should take a look at the channel The Outsider here on YT. specifically his Log Cabin on a budget series. (189 videos so far and not complete yet )
In his last update, he had to stop working on construction to go lumber jacking and milling the boards to continue construction.
A good chance to see a Woodland Mills band-saw mill being used. ( price wise, one of the lower priced options for such, yet quality wise still quite high. )
One of the benefits they offer, start with the basic setup and add options later on as desired / needed. ground based to trailer based for example, the trailer is an option you can put the ground based to be on.
No idea why he doesn't have a cant hook but he picks up and moves logs by hand.
Jaqui Greenlees I’ll go and check that out. Thanks for the suggestion l!
Your sick? Should we be wearing a mask while watching your posts? Baahaaa get well
Baja Bandito and you’re hard hat!!!
@@CaptainKleeman Yup Hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, mask and I am sitting 6 feet from the computer screen. Stay well and safe.
Anything acidic will kill weeds for those who want to know how to kill them without using round up or such chemicals which basically work on using a acidic molecule to make their product work but they throw in loads of chemicals to do it.
So something like vineagar or if you pickle onions then onion juice and mix a little salt in with water solution will do the job just fine and all things that we as humans can consume with no adverse effects :)
Of course if you have the stone and time to pull it around then thats obviously just as cool.
Mate you're picking away at jobs and that is the most important thing you can do, sometimes we have to make a mess before we can have it looking beautiful, your land is no different but it will ultimately look like your own version of paradise.
ricky bobby 78 we do use the vineager sometimes for smaller areas like in the cracks of the rocks and stuff. Would take a lot for the whole drive but it would do the trick for sure. And you’re right about that, just have to keep picking away at it. We will get there eventually!
@@CaptainKleeman Agree 100%, only time i would suggest vinegar solution or vinegar and salt on large scale application is if or when you hand spray on the spot and you have a teenage child you want keeping busy and quiet for several hours lolol
If ever you do pickling of onions it is worth while keeping the juice and let it build up , does exactly the same thing really as it makes use of a by product that would or most likely just gets poured away so at least it gets used in a productive way on its final journey.
Reason why i mentioned salt as well ( this is for those not in the know captain obviously is ) the salt attacks the roots of what you spray and kills them the vinegar or acid solution part burns the foliage so it's basically a two way attack which on weeds that are troublesome and repeatedly grow back because burning the foliage isnt quite enough on its own and killing the roots is required on top.
@@CaptainKleeman do you have instagram or another way to contact you off of here? I want to help you out but to discuss the details initially not on here, let me know
ricky bobby 78 I do have Instagram but you can always feel free to shoot me an email at captainkleeman1@gmail.com
@@CaptainKleeman mail sent, check all folders
I think using the 755 to cleanup your driveway is great! It looks a lot better, it’s clean and precise. I do use weed killer on occasion, but try to keep it away from the dogs etc. No kiddos to worry about, but even so, the weed stuff is used mostly outside the fence area, next to the street. We have a small lot in town so don’t use much. Keep up the great work Cap. It is looking good!
Maybe its just me but i find the maintenance of a gravel very satisfying . Always nice to see neighbors working together. As always i enjoyed your video thanks for sharing
glad to see you using the boom swing, this the first time I have seem someone use that feature.
salty 101 I keep getting that comment, that surprises me. It’s such a handy feature.
Can't wait to see your mill. Seems like you have a lot clay in your neck of the woods. Here mostly sand.
Vic Yazzie what region are you in?
I'm in New Mexico. Four corners area. Navajo Nation. Navajo Indian reservation
Explain the Back Step term from your day job.
It means he's a firefighter as opposed to a driver or company officer, a lieutenant or captain typically. The driver drives, we point, he does the hard work.
VideosByAl haha, what fire captain Tom said. It’s an old/tradition term from when guys use to hang off the back step on the way to the fire, those are the guys that pull and flow the line. The term backstep stuck around. We obviously aren’t hanging off the back any more, But the job is the same. Hope that makes sense!
Very interesting Cpt. Sounds like you need more than a 4 day. Very nice.
Spydr 1 you’re not wrong! Thankful for the time I have.
It's 11:03 Sunday and I read your reply. You hit the nail on the head and I thank you. Thankful for the time I have !! I forgot about what you said. We go threw life and things and got to remember to be ( Thankful for the time we have ) and it's so true. Thanks for the reminder Cpt.
Good video again good operating equipment my friend that Mini excavator is pretty tough be safe on your jobs you can drive that Mack and dump truck real good good shifter to I love the videos you put out when you can hear that Mack and Dump truck going up hills and you going through the gears you put Some good video video up be safe my friend keep mike out of trouble he’s a good person to
The challenges of controlling water run off and erosion are endless. About the time when you think you have a solution and a pathway it does its own thing. All you can do is know its an active project, cleaning out ditches that have silted in or got to deep add rock of different sizes as you are doing . From the videos I believe you are being a good steward of the land and controlling the elements you can and doing it well. We humans cant stop erosion, some of the most fertile soil is from deposits of sediment off the nile river. I love the weed control method on the driveway. Anytime we can limit a chemical that wasn't made by Mother Nature I believe does us all well.( understand that i use chemicals daily so one less is a positive step)
Awesome video 5⭐ hope you get to feeling better soon God bless yall ❤️🙏✌️
Another fine video. Hope you're feeling better. What fire department do you work for?
It’s your place and you do things like you want is my philosophy brother! Looks great
Kirk Rogers thank you sir!
I think you need a silt fence 😂😂😂
AJB Earthworks you stop it 😂
Nice vid........ stay safe brother.
Doug Yurecko thank you sir!
Now after 4 days of hard work, you can go back to your recliner at the Fire Station and get some rest!! I say that alot, I come home to work and go to the boat to get rest.
Time Lapse Towboater that’s exactly right! Nap time! 😂😂
Think that sums most of us up, always busier at home !!
Long periods of quiet interrupted by short periods of no-substitute, often crazy, periodically life changing, dangerous activity.
@@firecaptaintom6670
As you well know, this happens all too often.....
Whether it be the victims lives or the first responders ......
Could you put up a plan of the roads, house etc and where the yacht is going so we know where we are ?
Brian Bromfield there will be an updated version of that coming up soon. It if you scroll through the TH-cam yacht playlist on my channel there are some videos of that already up and ready to view!
It's the trees Kleenman. They are out to get you. Lol God bless
Thomas Desmond apparently!
Hope it is not serious , take care.
MrLittlelud4 don’t think it is. Feeling much better today. Thanks!
AWESOME VID,THANK YOU
GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR SWEET FAMILY.Looks like you have some fantastic friends.That just shows what a fantastic friend you are.👍🙏
Sydney McConnaughhay lucky to have the friends I have for sure!
These older videos keep popping up and I love them
A lot of work was accomplished in 4 days, great job. Hope you’re feeling better! Family time is so special, enjoy every minute you can, the kids grow up so fast. Kevin
Kevin Kenyon yes they do! We were just talking about that the other day. Way too fast.
It just wouldn't be a complete video without some stumps being removed 👍
Construction Trucks I agree!
Your ground looks very wet and Mike keeps saying how dry it is are sure you both live in the same town LOL.
Kirk Wilson hahaha, I ask myself the same thing!
I think Dirt Perfect’s videos are at least a month old. Last ones posted were middle of June if I recall correctly.
Patrick Cunningham yup.
@@CaptainKleeman Mike needs to get up to date on his video's
Lookin good Mike 👍🇺🇸
D C thank you sir!
Nice work captain 👍
DIRT KING thanks!
Captain, I think of you like family and it concerned me immediately when you said you were sick during this filming......In your profession it is especially dangerous and I hope everything is alright and you are feeling better.....Please let us know. Great vid and thanks for all the hard work you do and allowing us to "come along for the ride"
mrmikeyd feeling much better today and thanks for tagging along!
hope your feeling better, we switched to 12's from 24's I miss my 4 off.
dwayne morrow oof, I would not like 12s. What was the vibe when the switch was made?
Some happy, some not. Since it's EMS only have to make do.
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The "threat" of going away from 24 hour shifts is always out there.
@@CaptainKleeman
I think 24 shifts leads to better camaraderie which is HUGE.
a lot of odd jobs that have to be done. looks very productive mate
Great work brother
Anthony Williams thanks!
Great job dude
Qassim Ali thank you!
Looks awesome
Richard Hedrick thanks!
Awesome job
Daniel Courtney Thanks!
Good job on the roads with what you have to use, I can only imagine if you had the equipment that you need at your finger tips how much and how fast you would be!! You are one heck of a worker my friend!! 👍👏👏🖐🐅
Lenne Longe thank you sir! Hope you’re having a great Sunday!
Certainly got your money’s worth from the hire of the 304. Always pays to plan ahead.
Mark Davies nice to get those little projects wrapped up. A good feeling. Thanks for watching.
how far away do you and mike live? Must be fairly close
john martin just a few miles
Dirt Perfect said once before that he could see Captain Kleeman’s house from his house if there weren’t hills and trees in the way.
🤣😂🤣😂
Wayne Crews thats true i guess! 😂😂
Was wondering about the septic regulations that close to the river. In my county in Missouri the only building codes period have to do with putting in septic systems. The officials come out and witness a "perk test" and then tell you how , and where , and you don't have a say . and we are no where close to a river. Total cost for a finished septic here is about 5 grand. You are one of the hardest working dudes that I am aware of. Looking forward to seeing your project go forward.
stashwax roller that sounds pretty similar to here. Depending on the soil type we may have a few options as far as the system goes, but most everything around here is going to end up being a sand line system. And we have to be 50’ away from any part of the tank or bed as far as proximity to any water source
That was a productive time at home. Like how you understand the big picture and have the patience with neighbors. Great video and stay safe. Pete doesn't live to far from me
Bruce Huff one thing about the fire service, it shows you that some things just aren’t worth the fuss in life.
I'm always impressed with how well you grade with the tractor,and how much work you get done with it.
Bryan Sieber that series tractor is one of the best JD ever made. The 655 through the 955. Great machine. Just so user friendly. Anyone can run them.
I’m a pest control operator who grows organic tomatoes in my yard. Chemicals are a wonderful tool but should always be used as a last resort.
pdqkevin I agree with that!
HI YOU
New Product Construction hey
That pulverizer does a great job
Chris Helms behind the right tractor it does! 😂
This is the third video you have knocked us over. We still haven’t had a safety meeting or hard hats issued.
KO budgets are tight right now, hopefully the hard hats will be in shortly, sure they are made of styrofoam, but they double as life preservers as well.
Do a video on the perc test please
Progress, be safe and stay healthy.
Using that pipe is a waste of time it just crushes in the ground It’s just a waste of money
John Dorazio not if it’s back filled properly with good stone 🤷♂️
I know you don’t want to hear it but weed killer and silt fence.
That’s all I have.
😂🤣
Wayne Crews I knew it would come from you! You never let me down. 😂
Captain Kleeman
It’s become an obligation.
Can’t let the people that seriously think that way have all the fun. 😁
I hear you on the weeds thing not using chemicals. It'll stay in the ground and ends up in the water too. Some people might have a well for drinking around your area ?
But even if not, avoid chemicals if there's another way ! We only have one planet.
Keep it up Mike.
Cheers, Ard
Ard and Tessa I agree! Hey thanks for watching.
Awesome Video 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾👍🏾👍🏾🍺🍺❤️
Craig Young Thanks! Hope you’re having a Great weekend
The 304 is missing a tooth. Is it going to get its adult teeth. Lol God bless
Thomas Desmond 😂
You're missing a tooth!! You got the new tracks all dirty!! Every step is a step toward the Yacht!
Tony Peters just losing the baby teeth, permanent teeth must be on their way in 😂