Can’t believe 8 years ago I came to this channel to watch some guy in North Carolina breaking up a Beaver Dam. And 8 years later I’m still watching his videos.
It's funny how a guy can do something for years with the equipment you have. And then you get a new piece and you can't live without it from then on. Great job Chris love how you explain everything you do. 👍
I couldn't agree more. I hardly know my thumb from my pecker when it comes to excavation, but watching these gives me a pretty good idea of what's goin on. 'Preciate it, Chris.
just recently found these videos. I loved them so much that I went back and watched some old ones....haven't laughed much lately...lost hubby in Sept. ...but when you destroyed 2 trailers and your commentary...I laughed ....thanks for sharing love and peace
In the last 2 week's I have binge watched near 300 of your vids!! It has been interesting seeing your youthfulness at the start compared with your maturity now. Is this pond on your place or a neighbor? I look forward to each evening when you post. I'm a 71 year old lady but am very entertained by your content.
300 down, 2,700 or so to go, lol. He's posted one almost every day for over 13 years now. And welcome to the channel. It's interesting to watch someone who cares about the work he does.
@@jeanrenn5269 Tks Jean Renn! I finally figured it out, I watched all the other videos about this restoration, and I heard him say something but I didn't quite catch it. Sometimes the engine noise muffles out his voice and I can't hear him plainly.
@@george8873 yes I agree George. At one time I was a parts manager for a heavy equipment rental company. They went out of business years ago. It was very interesting work and I had to order all the parts for the different cranes and excavators and various equipment that they had. I also billed out their work. I could tell some very interesting stories about things that happened. The main thing I wanted to say was though I wasn't seeking out this type of videos they showed up in my recommended viewing. I clicked on them out of curiosity. I was hooked by the first video because of his finesse in his work. His work ethic totally shocked to me. His work is of the highest caliber and I would delight to hire him if ever I needed his services.
Man, I would put s little cabin back there and spend all winter camping there....Nice place close to home to go hide out and relax. Most people see a nasty old over grown mess. Chris sees a beautiful pond with nice trees and mowed edges. As always, nice work brother.
It's not always very easy to show the finished ponds after they have grown in and stuff since some of the pond jobs are several hours away from where they live. If I remember right, the 5 acre one he did a couple years back was like 3 hours from his house. He was able to give an update on that one recently since he was in the area.
Newcomer to the channel here. Just want to say a couple of things: 1. You're a poet with an excavator. I've seen surgeons less precise with a scalpel than you are with a 48" bucket. 2. I love your work ethic. Always a quality job done well with attention to the details. No backsliding for a quick buck. I really admire that.
👍With all the rain your area seems to get, I imagine that will fill pretty quickly. All it needs is a nice solar powered fountain to keep it aerated after a good shock treatment for the green slime. Nice job and I guess the wooded area will have a chance to drain and somewhat dry. Thanks for the vid.
Fantastic work what a difference, if that was my pond I would be building myself a little small cabin on stilts so it was off the floor, imagine that nothing to big but insulated with a small log burner, what a retreat that would be for some quite time overlooking the pond.
Congrats on 400K, pond looks great. I have a hyd QD fail as a aircraft mechanic you deal with hyd ..but you adapted and finish the great work.. keep digging!!
Some beautiful work brother. 59:00 mark where you are grating it back. Love the view. Let’s the boys see the upward angle of your bucket and how you are scraping high and using the heel of the bucket to smooth and compact. I do a damn fine job myself but nothing like you. Keep up the good work..ACES !!!👍👍
Chris, new to the channel, from Southampton, England. Retired now from civil engineering, and have seen countless track drivers. That machine is a part of you, absolutely brilliant control and your attention to finishing is the best . Stay healthy and safe, and thanks.
You are a typical boy, playing in the mud, building Teepee outta sticks, then burning it, exploring outhouses. Are you gonna put your goldfish in that puddle ? Love your show.
It just doesn't get any better than see some one that cares enough about fish to build them a good Pond ...You the man 👍....that makes that machine look so easy to operate even in deep mud
That was great Chris! Loved it!!! You've convinced me to go get a Volvo.... I thought I would hit the mega Friday night, guess I'll have to wait till next Friday. I'm sure I'll hit it then! 😆🤣😂
Hi friend !!! From French Guyana I am admiring your " super calm " nice and clean work, yes starting with sh....... and ending with the best always . Truly I admire you !! I have a small Komatsu PC27 and I do some work now again age not helping any longer .......But it was a time I could spend time at work just or about as long as you do. Keep good health strength and your beautiful calm. Thanks for the video. Warm regards !
I love the commentary. It's also funny to imagine someone watching from afar without the commentary; sometimes it looks like he's just messing around with the bucket, but his commentary fills you in on why he's doing those things. To an outside observer he's just shoving the bucket deep into mud for no reason, haha
Man I hate that I’m late to the channel, but at least I can binge watch your content. You’re a true operator man, so relaxed and skilled. It’s a joy to watch you do what you love. Please keep it up.
Gotta pay for all that equipment somehow. Turn the camera on for an hour straight so there’s no editing needed and bam! Feature length film with 5+ ads. Easy money.
Absolutely beautiful job chris ...have to say that tilt bucket is the job no leveling your self up all the time or trying to put yourself on slant.... Worth the money....very tidy job 👏
I can tell you Love what you do... I am a 77 yr. old lady who Lady who enjoys watching you work your magic. Not a movement wasted. ❤️♥️❤️👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽♥️ Boom 💥
I watch your videos daily right before going to bed. I used to be in the business and really enjoyed the work. Chasing the paychecks not so much. Listening to that Volvo hum makes an excellent lullaby to get to sleep with I have found ! LOL
Now that the pond is done you can you can replace the quick connect before the next pond job. That came out beautiful and it will be enjoyed for a long time if they keep it maintained.
Anything can happen! Had a truck go down 2 weeks ago, mechanic called told me it fires up and runs everytime he tries it. I used my excavator to load it on a trailer due to not being able to get it to start. Stuff happens, such is life. Great transformation!
What a transformation! They be calling you back to put in a path in. So they can enjoy the pond. Great job as always Chris. Monday list : Get a replacement quick connector and free pail of hydraulic fluid. Because of the wasted time. 😉
You sir are an artist. Your canvas is the earth. The digger is your paintbrush. The trees your audience. The breeze your inspiration. Like that ? Thanks.
Chris your vids are as enjoyable as the best of anything on Discovery plus there's no ads or fees. Long time subscriber love your clear and burn vids especially. Take it easy blessings from England.
Awesome job Chris, glad to see the progress on this. You are much inspiration for others. Your meticulous at your work and that is most important to many. Knowledge is power. You need to start selling tshirts and apparel. Your show is better than GoldRush. 🇺🇲🗽👍😎🥇🎯🔥🔥🔥 Congrats-....
This is now my number one channel to watch ,the work you achieve is brilliant true master of the diggers , I cringe sometimes at the amount of trees 🌳 getting ripped out but it always looks good after .
I've been following Chris for a few months now, I like his videos and his work. I am very sure that he will still get very far in his life. Keep working like this.
Just super awesome video! I DIG THE COMMENTARY! You dig?! This is like awesome “how to make a pond video!” Thanks for taking the time to share this with us!
Great job, can't wait tell spring to see it grassed in. What a great pinic area you cleaned up. Got the same grey sandy silt here in CT. Thanks for the series.
Great job! This was really satisfying to watch. Thank you for all your hard work. Please come back and show more photos of it once it is more established, with grass and fish etc.
Can’t believe 8 years ago I came to this channel to watch some guy in North Carolina breaking up a Beaver Dam.
And 8 years later I’m still watching his videos.
Its been 8 years already wow
Yep, he has grown a LOT since then too!
8 years, my gosh. Where did the time go?!
He was young and skinny back then . . .
I've been here so long I remember "The Man behind the Camera" video
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Same here.
It's funny how a guy can do something for years with the equipment you have. And then you get a new piece and you can't live without it from then on. Great job Chris love how you explain everything you do. 👍
And great to see Winston!!
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I couldn't agree more. I hardly know my thumb from my pecker when it comes to excavation, but watching these gives me a pretty good idea of what's goin on. 'Preciate it, Chris.
I like the new Dozer.
You turned that big mess into a little paradise, job well done
just recently found these videos. I loved them so much that I went back and watched some old ones....haven't laughed much lately...lost hubby in Sept. ...but when you destroyed 2 trailers and your commentary...I laughed ....thanks for sharing love and peace
Condolences for your lost
The skill that this man has is incredible... Good Work!
he does his very own guitarin riffs fer his video's also did ya know? have a listen 1:23:50
Congrats on 400k subs Chris, VERY well deserved. Pond is looking great. Cheers.
In the last 2 week's I have binge watched near 300 of your vids!!
It has been interesting seeing your youthfulness at the start compared with your maturity now.
Is this pond on your place or a neighbor?
I look forward to each evening when you post. I'm a 71 year old lady but am very entertained by your content.
Sandra Justus this pond is on his neighbors property.
Sandra I'm 69 y.o. and love to watch them, too.
300 down, 2,700 or so to go, lol. He's posted one almost every day for over 13 years now. And welcome to the channel. It's interesting to watch someone who cares about the work he does.
@@jeanrenn5269 Tks Jean Renn! I finally figured it out, I watched all the other videos about this restoration, and I heard him say something but I didn't quite catch it. Sometimes the engine noise muffles out his voice and I can't hear him plainly.
@@george8873 yes I agree George. At one time I was a parts manager for a heavy equipment rental company. They went out of business years ago. It was very interesting work and I had to order all the parts for the different cranes and excavators and various equipment that they had. I also billed out their work. I could tell some very interesting stories about things that happened. The main thing I wanted to say was though I wasn't seeking out this type of videos they showed up in my recommended viewing. I clicked on them out of curiosity. I was hooked by the first video because of his finesse in his work. His work ethic totally shocked to me. His work is of the highest caliber and I would delight to hire him if ever I needed his services.
Sick. Binge watched the whole pond series today when I found your excavator recovery video. You move that thing like it's part of you man!
That's exactly what I did lol. Found the recovery video and now I'm here lol
Me three...!
Almost 02:30am in the UK and I'm finished watching over 4 videos in full now... 🤣🤣🤣
Well done sir looks amazing...!
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A truly amazing transformation my friend! The land owner HAS to think that was money very well spent.
I like when you present your layout thoughts and methodology of establishing the water level.
he does his very own guitarin riffs fer his video's also did ya know? have a listen 1:23:50
my grandfather used to say every completed job is a self portrait. Chris, you must be a powerful handsome man!
He has the most graded and smooth haircut in the planet.
Man, I would put s little cabin back there and spend all winter camping there....Nice place close to home to go hide out and relax.
Most people see a nasty old over grown mess. Chris sees a beautiful pond with nice trees and mowed edges.
As always, nice work brother.
The "Forgotten Pond" wont be forgotten now. Excellent work, your attention to detail always pays off.
I'd like to see some of these ponds after they have filled and the water cleared a few months later
Was just thinking the same. Great if possible to see pond updates with 'before', 'after & 'updates' of jobs. But most likely too busy. 👍👍
Thought same as well love to see how this looks clean etc etc
It's not always very easy to show the finished ponds after they have grown in and stuff since some of the pond jobs are several hours away from where they live. If I remember right, the 5 acre one he did a couple years back was like 3 hours from his house. He was able to give an update on that one recently since he was in the area.
You turned an old swamp hole into a really nice small pond. Another job well done
Newcomer to the channel here. Just want to say a couple of things:
1. You're a poet with an excavator. I've seen surgeons less precise with a scalpel than you are with a 48" bucket.
2. I love your work ethic. Always a quality job done well with attention to the details. No backsliding for a quick buck. I really admire that.
Such great work . Yet again. Thankyou. Really enjoy watching you take pride in all that you do.
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Have to bring us back in a couple weeks when its full.
Or in the spring when it is all green.
👍With all the rain your area seems to get, I imagine that will fill pretty quickly. All it needs is a nice solar powered fountain to keep it aerated after a good shock treatment for the green slime. Nice job and I guess the wooded area will have a chance to drain and somewhat dry. Thanks for the vid.
Please keep doing up date on this over time. It would be nice to see it when the water clears and the banks start greening again.
Really enjoyed the video Chris, outstanding transformation. Your neighbour should be delighted with your work. Greetings from Toronto Canada.
Yeah that recovery video is epic! Well deserved.
I bet the owners are going to love it! Awesome job brother!
Haha Winston is like “you better put my seat warmer on!” 😄 AMI seems to be good for attachments and service with the LD18 setup and all 👍🏻👍🏻
That spot where the grading bucket failed was just staring at you the whole time. 🤣 that's beautiful work, as per usual.
(Let's dig)...Man do I love this channel......you are one heck of an operator...and one fine Man...your elders raised you OUTSTANDING!
I loved this project! Some barley extract would take care of the algae and duckweed.
I enjoy watching this guy videos! The man is a very skilled operator!.......Job well done there friend!
Cool man discovered your channel today. I hope there's some bass in that pond for you!
Fantastic work what a difference, if that was my pond I would be building myself a little small cabin on stilts so it was off the floor, imagine that nothing to big but insulated with a small log burner, what a retreat that would be for some quite time overlooking the pond.
This is like a feature length film!
I could've gone straight to the end to see the final result , but noooooo , i watched the entire video , almost 1.30 hours .
The pond area is starting to look better and better, 😊👍💕💕💕
That white sand reminded me of that pond you dug awhile back with the gun range.
Congrats on 400K, pond looks great. I have a hyd QD fail as a aircraft mechanic you deal with hyd ..but you adapted and finish the great work.. keep digging!!
I like how you do the before and after. Looks great
What a great transformation Chris! That pond wasn't neglected, it was totally forgotten. Now you've turned it into a jewel! Great job as always
I hope you do a review of the last few ponds you have done after they have grown in a bit.
What a muddy needs. Never thought it would look like that. Great job Chris.
Can't wait to see this full and surrounded by grass!
Some beautiful work brother. 59:00 mark where you are grating it back. Love the view. Let’s the boys see the upward angle of your bucket and how you are scraping high and using the heel of the bucket to smooth and compact. I do a damn fine job myself but nothing like you. Keep up the good work..ACES !!!👍👍
When your done, we need a feedback report from the (5) turtles that live there ! LOL !
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Sadly they were crushed in the making of this film!
You've done a fantastic job on the restoration of this pond. The owners will be very happy with the finished product.
Watched this in the morning while making a bagel. Used my digging knife to get the cream cheese and then my grading knife to spread it out.
Lol
Very nice finishing. Great video. Another excellent end product. Stay well everyone.
been following the progression of the pond, had to sub! you know you're getting old when you watch videos of people working lol
It feels so good to watch. Sometimes I just want to help, too. But my back and lungs say, "Not today Sister. Just watch Chris. He is so good."
@@karencary3312 i know! Actuallly looks like fun work lol
LMAO
Chris, new to the channel, from Southampton, England. Retired now from civil engineering, and have seen countless track drivers. That machine is a part of you, absolutely brilliant control and your attention to finishing is the best . Stay healthy and safe, and thanks.
Great make over Chris. Man that looked shabby in the beginning!
Nice job. I’m a truck driver now, but used to drive machines in another life. Watching this has made me wish I was back there.
Over the years we would see someone doing work like this and we would say that man has made honey out off dog shit ,good job Chris
We say Strawberry Jam out of dog shit in Aus
rge24491 this is a NZ saying
@@colinkennedy8730 Chicken soup out of chicken shit in the south.
It would be nice to see a visit back to this pond after spring.
You are a typical boy, playing in the mud, building Teepee outta sticks, then burning it, exploring outhouses. Are you gonna put your goldfish in that puddle ? Love your show.
Chris, that pond is going to look totally transformed and awesome! GREAT JOB BROTHER! 👌🏻👍🏻👍🏻
It just doesn't get any better than see some one that cares enough about fish to build them a good Pond ...You the man 👍....that makes that machine look so easy to operate even in deep mud
That was great Chris! Loved it!!! You've convinced me to go get a Volvo.... I thought I would hit the mega Friday night, guess I'll have to wait till next Friday. I'm sure I'll hit it then! 😆🤣😂
Pond looks good, it'll be a nice place when the grass comes up and the water clears up. And a nice, long video. Thanks. 👍👍👍
I don't know why I'm subscribed, but, damn you got yourself another one from yesterday onward (when I watched the first part of this).
I have to admit it’s like watching paint dry but I watched all the pond revamp. Would be nice to see it in the spring with water and grasses growing.
Admit you did not want to clean the tracks that is why you want into the pond. :) Looks awesome.
Hi friend !!! From French Guyana I am admiring your " super calm " nice and clean work, yes starting with sh....... and ending with the best always . Truly I admire you !! I have a small Komatsu PC27 and I do some work now again age not helping any longer .......But it was a time I could spend time at work just or about as long as you do. Keep good health strength and your beautiful calm. Thanks for the video. Warm regards !
Seems like your talking more in your videos. I personally welcome the commentary so I can learn more about the job.
Agree.
I love the commentary. It's also funny to imagine someone watching from afar without the commentary; sometimes it looks like he's just messing around with the bucket, but his commentary fills you in on why he's doing those things. To an outside observer he's just shoving the bucket deep into mud for no reason, haha
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I was wondering if you could show us the pond when it is full. Great job .
Man I hate that I’m late to the channel, but at least I can binge watch your content. You’re a true operator man, so relaxed and skilled. It’s a joy to watch you do what you love. Please keep it up.
Great job on the forgotten pond! What a lovely spot, now! You do such wonderful work!
Thanks for the detailed description on how you find and set grade on a pond. Always wondered how that was done.
Seven commercial breaks, must be bringing in some TH-cam cash... congrats Chris
The man is awesome 🤷♂️
TH-cam always takes 1/2 of what you make =(
Nice job
Seven? I didn’t have any.
Gotta pay for all that equipment somehow. Turn the camera on for an hour straight so there’s no editing needed and bam! Feature length film with 5+ ads. Easy money.
Just discovered the channel, and subbed. I figured why watch a movie when I can watch an hour and a half of this. It's calming.
Absolutely beautiful job chris ...have to say that tilt bucket is the job no leveling your self up all the time or trying to put yourself on slant.... Worth the money....very tidy job 👏
Amazing watching a professional at work.
Professional burner!
Just found the video showing the pond full. So cool! Well done.
I can tell you Love what you do... I am a 77 yr. old lady who Lady who enjoys watching you work your magic. Not a movement wasted. ❤️♥️❤️👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽♥️ Boom 💥
Since it's so close to your house, I'd love to see a "revisit" this summer, with the water level full, and some grass around it! Great work, a always!
Another beautiful Chrispond. ❤
Quite talented to grade with the bucket with the precision of a skilled surgeon!👍
I watch your videos daily right before going to bed. I used to be in the business and really enjoyed the work. Chasing the paychecks not so much. Listening to that Volvo hum makes an excellent lullaby to get to sleep with I have found ! LOL
I've always wanted to run an excavator and you're gonna make me do it
I've run one. This guy is to excavating as Beethoven is to music. It's way harder then he makes it look.
Now that the pond is done you can you can replace the quick connect before the next pond job. That came out beautiful and it will be enjoyed for a long time if they keep it maintained.
Nice job. Should look great in the spring when the pond is full and grass comes in. You are becoming quite the drone meister.
I liken your channel to a Lava lamp..
can't help but watch but not sure why lol
I like that grading bucket too especially the angle attachment! 👍🏻
The guy really knows his business. I like to watch professionals work because they make it look easy.
Your drone flying skills are spot on as is your operation skills. Good job brother. Have a great day.
Anything can happen! Had a truck go down 2 weeks ago, mechanic called told me it fires up and runs everytime he tries it. I used my excavator to load it on a trailer due to not being able to get it to start. Stuff happens, such is life. Great transformation!
What a transformation!
They be calling you back to put in a path in. So they can enjoy the pond.
Great job as always Chris.
Monday list :
Get a replacement quick connector and free pail of hydraulic fluid. Because of the wasted time. 😉
You sir are an artist. Your canvas is the earth. The digger is your paintbrush. The trees your audience. The breeze your inspiration. Like that ? Thanks.
I'll bet you don't miss breaking boulders at the quarry today....
Chris your vids are as enjoyable as the best of anything on Discovery plus there's no ads or fees. Long time subscriber love your clear and burn vids especially. Take it easy blessings from England.
You almost made a heart pond! Nice work as always Chris! 👍👍
Awesome job Chris, glad to see the progress on this. You are much inspiration for others. Your meticulous at your work and that is most important to many. Knowledge is power. You need to start selling tshirts and apparel. Your show is better than GoldRush. 🇺🇲🗽👍😎🥇🎯🔥🔥🔥 Congrats-....
Chris you did a beautiful job, If I ever need to have my pond cleaned up here in Indiana your my man. But first , I need to get a pond.
Nice job Chris. Nothing seems to slow you down!!
The pond looks great!!!!!! Once the soil in the water settles, it will look really good!
This is now my number one channel to watch ,the work you achieve is brilliant true master of the diggers , I cringe sometimes at the amount of trees 🌳 getting ripped out but it always looks good after .
Man Chris you did a hell of a job on that pond, awesome work bud, them quick connects can be a pain, love these long videos, thanks for sharing
I've been following Chris for a few months now, I like his videos and his work. I am very sure that he will still get very far in his life. Keep working like this.
Just super awesome video! I DIG THE COMMENTARY! You dig?! This is like awesome “how to make a pond video!” Thanks for taking the time to share this with us!
Great job, can't wait tell spring to see it grassed in. What a great pinic area you cleaned up. Got the same grey sandy silt here in CT. Thanks for the series.
You've done a bloody good job looks great well done
Great job! This was really satisfying to watch. Thank you for all your hard work. Please come back and show more photos of it once it is more established, with grass and fish etc.
Binge watching your videos trying to catch up to now. Love them. So fun watching things come together. TY
Looks Great!..Nice when you can walk to work!...I really need to get that grading bucket!