I enjoy everything you do but I’m glad to see you back on the Bealy Good pond build today. You don’t like much being down to the final touches on this job. This is one pond that I definitely want to see after it’s filled up and he’s done with whatever he plans to do on the island.
You have every right to be proud of your work . you couldn't even see 20 feet in front of you when you walked this project the first time but was able to envision a completed project . Awesome project . Stand tall Chris ,you deserve it .
Yeah for something as big as five acres. Plus depending on soil once ya start clearing if is possible. Can always scale back to smaller or just have to move more dirt. What money is made from the logging? Of course that money goes back into the project. What does the govt. give you (pay or write off) to have a pond?
@@drewdaskievige754 A higher property assembly because it improved the property and raised it value of course unless you can somehow get classified as a storm water management project.
Come a long way from those early days of walking through the bush. Will never forget the stumps! Good on Volvo - they are a lucky business and manufacturer to have LetsDig18 using their equipment. Goliath build nearly complete.
Maybe Mr. BEALY would consider having a party at the pond in the future! Seriously though, this project has been an absolute pleasure to watch every step of the way. Excited to see how truly incredible this pond becomes. Thank You for all your videos, they've really helped me keep my sanity during these trying times.
After a hard loading a box truck to move tomorrow and get some painting done on the apartment it was really nice to find a Chris vid had been posted to watch while I eat my dinner. This has definitely been one of the all time best pond build series Chris has done. Especially all he had to do to get to this nearly complete stage.
Follow Bealy Good on here. It's his pond, and he gives regular updates, including stuff Chris doesn't show on his channel. You'll see the pond progress after Chris is done and leaves.
You realize when you finish up all the smaller projects,mrs.beally will want you to build a waterfall with flowing rapids.LOL.your getting good at building ponds,what is this #43.keep on doing your thing 😎😎😎👍👍👍
Really looking good. Man i'd be digging creek channels, scooping all the banks, rip rap the entire dam. making more points and coves with pea gravel spawning areas. adding more structure....shoot I could spend ALL of Bealy's money!!!
It’s great to see Volvo getting videos of you with their equipment. They should be giving you something in return for all the free advertising for them!
The most safety vest on one of your jobs. :) I still do not get where dozer operators get the courage to operate on a 45 degree slope. I would be hang on for dear life. :) Thank you and have a great day.
Me too, I wonder when dosers just nope out and roll over. I watch these on my phone and tilt it til the trees are verticle, really shows how steep the bank was
Anyone wishing to see the pond progress after Chris is done and leaves should follow Bealy Good here on TH-cam. It's their pond. He does regular updates, including some stuff Chris doesn't show on this channel. Like behind the scenes stuff. Mr. Bealy Good plans on taking us through the pond's journey until it is completed and beyond.
@@BealyGood No problem. Seen a few people asking to see the pond when finished and full, so figured suggesting your channel would be the best way to do that.
The bucket on the 220, to me any from a camera,is showing a significant amount of wear on it, as one would expect I guess, but I don’t detect or hear any real bucket or connection point rattles that come with wear. I take that as a testimony to your diligent maintenance of equipment sir. Pond is really slicking up nicely. Thanks for the ride along sir.
Chris, I know you always do your best for your clients, but on this project, I think you really dug deep (sorry for the pun) and put all your heart and soul into it. Fabulous job, Sir!
Chris how do you feel when you get a huge pond project that has so many trees and so many stumps and burn piles then moving so much dirt to finally get to see the finished project before the water and after the pond is full?
I hear the sound of 'efficiency' when getting close to the end of the job and you have calculated manhours of work. 11 people on site - time to charge admission to the jobsite. I take it TR likes driving Barney haul truck for you.
Chris, are we close to giving this huge endeavour your "blessings" (a very well and professionally done job!) ....are we ready to make everything "puridy". yet? .. this will be an extraordinary sight!! Please fly the drone! Nice to see your talents at their very best...congrats!! B/Houston*
for the last bit of grading.. you just need to run that nice ruckus rake over it to really make it look nice. Really looking forward to seeing this when it's full of water and surrounded by grass.. and maybe even with Jeff exiled to his island...
Hey Chris, this is looking really nice. Can't wait to see it completed and filled up! I think a great video idea would be to re-visit some of the many ponds you've done over the years so your followers can see them after a year or two. (I know your time is valuable and many of them just aint all that close.) It would make a cool pond compilation video. Just a thought. Keep up the great work!
From the camera, it often looks like you grade away the work you have done previously or the soil you have moved there. Must be in illusion. Thanks for sharing. No doubt it will be a long wait to see the final pond with water. But will be amazing as usual.
Sure are getting popular!! Volvo taking notice again. Time to revisit your first video with them. Glad see it! Always enjoy the dozer section of the videos!
I know you are ready to see this come to the end. But this feels like home and you have turned nothing into a great park. I hope you will up date us with more progress in the future.
Its mid-night, but had to log in here to see how its going. Well, dog gone if it ain't awesome, Chris. Went to see Coastal Carolina take care of Army in person. 😁
I tell you what chris this project was one heck of an acomplishment. You had a lot of machine trouble but you kept going. Heck of a job young man. If i remember correctly 2 or 3 years ago on this very holiday weekend you were dreging out that big lake were u almost got hung up about ten years ago. Anyway awesome job
You've one heck of a team there matey - no sitting around waiting to be told what to do & the ever so elusive Tim(Hi from the UK Tim!) just getting on with stuff behind the scenes.
@@kinze2010 That's not a Volvo problem, it's a construction machinery in general problem. Yeah, those fancy programmes & stuff reduce emissions, increase fuel economy & make things easier, WHEN they work. Unfortunately, the tech isn't yet as reliable or robust as it should be & when it break$$$$$$$....🥺
Great job! Thanks for explaining and tying everything together for us. I've finally learned to watch the shadows and time of day to see which way is north. Without landmarks it's easy to get disoriented. But now with the dam up and that tree sticking up, I know where you're talking about.
Seems to be a loud whistle I don't recall hearing before. Definitely from the rear of the 220 as gets much louder when it was swinging toward the camera.
@@steph4289 I was wondering if it wasn't the turbo or hydraulic pump. Does seem to be rpm related, but you have to watch some previous videos to see that as there wasn't any I saw in this segment.
I am amazed at the manner in which you can visualize a project such as this from the beginning. You speak of the plans, and I sit here in confusion. Then it becomes a pond. Astounding.
Trying to work when there are so many looky-loos has to be frustrating. At least they were all people used to heavy equipment. Man, the amount of free advertising you do for Volvo should get you a new 220.🤣Thanks for the update, Chris.
Finally looking like you may be getting close to the finish line Chris. What an awesome job you have done here! Just wondering why you haven’t set the top box on the overflow yet? But what do I know.😉
wow Chris Volvo turning up on your job site please tell me you had a Christmas wish list ready for them hopefully they saw the Kumatsu and the other dozer and thought he needs a Volvo Dozer bigger and better lol......Cannot wait for you to hit 1 million subs then Volvo will be dropping equipment off willy nilly needed or not.....Great video chris......Stay Safe
Hi Chris ... more 6 way blade action pleeese ... your skill makes it look easy but I know its not ... really enjoy watching you do the final trim. 👍👍👍🙃🙃 from west coast of down under 🙂🙂🙂
I hate to see what's your fuel bill , for all this Work on this pond has been , You do excellent work Chris , You have an outstanding Work ethic, Thank you for your videos.
Hi Chris. You keep calling it a day before it gets dark. Your getting old. Lol That lack of rain has sure enabled you and the rest of the crew to really haul butt on getting that pond installed. Nice job of taking advantage of it. Ed from Chicago 🙂
Chris, how many gallons per hour does the 220 burn during normal digging type operation? I think I remember you mentioned the 220 has an economy mode, do you use that?
Wish I knew. I'm in one of the wettest counties in the UK & can't remember it ever being this dry. Fun fact: If the US doesn't get its seasonal hurricanes & tropical storms, the UK doesn't get its seasonal rain (look at the tracks of the low pressure areas).
@@danielcollier4401 next summer at the latest. That's if the well has to fill it alone with rain. One good trop storm will fill that rascal this fall if they get one.
Chris, I just watched Geoff’s recent video with the fish habitat planning & Volvo folks and noticed you having to walk long distances. Have you thought about putting a hitch on the 220 so you can tow a light weight UTV/ATV? Yeah, it might be a hassle to hitch & unhitch but it would save you time & walking bother in the long run…probably a dumb idea, but I thought I’d mention it.
Hey Chris, just curious. Why not have the rip rap and pete gravel dumped next to the island vs. loading it over there? The project is coming along nicely!
I hope that Volvo finally show you some recognition for the years of free advertising that you have given them… I think it’s scandalous that they have not already done so…
I’m glad Volvo got to see this large project. It really shows off your talents and how well you take care of your equipment!
The diesel fuel alone for this project has got to unreal, let alone the machine/operator hours. Great work by all involved.
I enjoy everything you do but I’m glad to see you back on the Bealy Good pond build today. You don’t like much being down to the final touches on this job. This is one pond that I definitely want to see after it’s filled up and he’s done with whatever he plans to do on the island.
Just go do Bealy Good on the TH-cam. The owner. He’s doing a really good job I won’t be surprised to see him doing work for others with TH-cam stuff.
@@paulprigge1209 I watch his videos too.
@@davidepool5884 I apologize sir.
@@paulprigge1209 No apology needed.
I hauled the last truck load of dirt for the pond yesterday
Looks better and better
Chris, the pond is looking awesome😺 Can't wait to see it full. Thanks for sharing this project with us👍👍👍👍👍😺🤗🐺
You have every right to be proud of your work . you couldn't even see 20 feet in front of you when you walked this project the first time but was able to envision a completed project . Awesome project . Stand tall Chris ,you deserve it .
Yeah for something as big as five acres. Plus depending on soil once ya start clearing if is possible. Can always scale back to smaller or just have to move more dirt. What money is made from the logging? Of course that money goes back into the project. What does the govt. give you (pay or write off) to have a pond?
@@drewdaskievige754 A higher property assembly because it improved the property and raised it value of course unless you can somehow get classified as a storm water management project.
@@gullreefclub higher property assembly?
@@JCrook1028 greatest comic of all time is auto correct
Walking tall like the Buford T Pusser of pond building!
Still amazes me how you can use that giant excavator like its a mini. Gentle touch.
I would guess that with his years of being in the excavator they are extensions of him.
Actually the bigger machines are easier to operate...I have one of each and love both equally but the big machine is always my favorite.
@@delcasaleexcavating9508 much smoother for sure
@@JCrook1028 yes sir 👍
Come a long way from those early days of walking through the bush. Will never forget the stumps! Good on Volvo - they are a lucky business and manufacturer to have LetsDig18 using their equipment. Goliath build nearly complete.
It is absolutely enjoyable and relaxing watching you do this. You never leave me waiting and wanting the next video
Maybe Mr. BEALY would consider having a party at the pond in the future! Seriously though, this project has been an absolute pleasure to watch every step of the way. Excited to see how truly incredible this pond becomes. Thank You for all your videos, they've really helped me keep my sanity during these trying times.
After a hard loading a box truck to move tomorrow and get some painting done on the apartment it was really nice to find a Chris vid had been posted to watch while I eat my dinner.
This has definitely been one of the all time best pond build series Chris has done.
Especially all he had to do to get to this nearly complete stage.
Hi Chris I sure hope we can see this project when the pond is full what a beautiful job and a big job
Follow Bealy Good on here. It's his pond, and he gives regular updates, including stuff Chris doesn't show on his channel. You'll see the pond progress after Chris is done and leaves.
@@george8873 thanks 😊
I've subscribed to Beally Good's channel just for that future view!
I think it was Chris pond's...
@Jason Gunn hi Jason, Runoff
You realize when you finish up all the smaller projects,mrs.beally will want you to build a waterfall with flowing rapids.LOL.your getting good at building ponds,what is this #43.keep on doing your thing 😎😎😎👍👍👍
Really looking good. Man i'd be digging creek channels, scooping all the banks, rip rap the entire dam. making more points and coves with pea gravel spawning areas. adding more structure....shoot I could spend ALL of Bealy's money!!!
It’s great to see Volvo getting videos of you with their equipment. They should be giving you something in return for all the free advertising for them!
Looks like they washed the truck and excavator for him. Bet he was pleased about that!
The most safety vest on one of your jobs. :) I still do not get where dozer operators get the courage to operate on a 45 degree slope. I would be hang on for dear life. :) Thank you and have a great day.
Me too, I wonder when dosers just nope out and roll over. I watch these on my phone and tilt it til the trees are verticle, really shows how steep the bank was
well it's not 45*, that would be a 1 to 1 slope, the face on most damns are 3 to 1, or 3 ft of run to each ft of rise
Can't wait to see this project full of water!
Amazing work, Chris!
And people think it's easy to dig a pond lol. You do fantastic work!
Great job Chris I've watched this project from the start it's been quite an undertaking keep up the good work boys!
It’s a lot to think about with building a pond and making videos at the same time.
Anyone wishing to see the pond progress after Chris is done and leaves should follow Bealy Good here on TH-cam. It's their pond. He does regular updates, including some stuff Chris doesn't show on this channel. Like behind the scenes stuff. Mr. Bealy Good plans on taking us through the pond's journey until it is completed and beyond.
Thanks George!
@@BealyGood No problem. Seen a few people asking to see the pond when finished and full, so figured suggesting your channel would be the best way to do that.
I don't see a shipwreck on the island yet! No Ginger, Mary Ann, Gilligan, etc...
The bucket on the 220, to me any from a camera,is showing a significant amount of wear on it, as one would expect I guess, but I don’t detect or hear any real bucket or connection point rattles that come with wear. I take that as a testimony to your diligent maintenance of equipment sir. Pond is really slicking up nicely. Thanks for the ride along sir.
Chris, I know you always do your best for your clients, but on this project, I think you really dug deep (sorry for the pun) and put all your heart and soul into it. Fabulous job, Sir!
Chris how do you feel when you get a huge pond project that has so many trees and so many stumps and burn piles then moving so much dirt to finally get to see the finished project before the water and after the pond is full?
Congratulations Chris, looks like you made celebrity status. Peace and blessings.😉
I hear the sound of 'efficiency' when getting close to the end of the job and you have calculated manhours of work. 11 people on site - time to charge admission to the jobsite. I take it TR likes driving Barney haul truck for you.
I agree.
Chris, are we close to giving this huge endeavour your "blessings" (a very well and professionally done job!) ....are we ready to make everything "puridy". yet? .. this will be an extraordinary sight!! Please fly the drone! Nice to see your talents at their very best...congrats!! B/Houston*
for the last bit of grading.. you just need to run that nice ruckus rake over it to really make it look nice. Really looking forward to seeing this when it's full of water and surrounded by grass.. and maybe even with Jeff exiled to his island...
Hey Chris, this is looking really nice. Can't wait to see it completed and filled up! I think a great video idea would be to re-visit some of the many ponds you've done over the years so your followers can see them after a year or two. (I know your time is valuable and many of them just aint all that close.) It would make a cool pond compilation video. Just a thought. Keep up the great work!
He made that video before starting this pond
I like how when they go to the jobsite you already have a plan in place and you stick to it unless something seriously gets screwed up
From the camera, it often looks like you grade away the work you have done previously or the soil you have moved there. Must be in illusion. Thanks for sharing. No doubt it will be a long wait to see the final pond with water. But will be amazing as usual.
Not long at all if they get a Tropical Storm come thru. it'll fill in a hurry with 100+ acres draining into it.
Sure are getting popular!! Volvo taking notice again. Time to revisit your first video with them. Glad see it! Always enjoy the dozer section of the videos!
Hopefully this means they may give him a new machine.
Chris that cap looks great on you .I notice little things .
Chris that cap looks great on you .I notice little things .
Hello there Chris 🚧🔥🚧. You have a varied job,
from large pond to small pond and back.
'tis a thing of beauty, and now you are polishing it, it's shinning like the gem you always knew it would be. Be well. ;)
I would like to have the same pond...
Good evening Chris, looking great. Steve from N.B Canada
Looking good Chris👍👍👍👍👍👍
I know you are ready to see this come to the end. But this feels like home and you have turned nothing into a great park. I hope you will up date us with more progress in the future.
Its mid-night, but had to log in here to see how its going. Well, dog gone if it ain't awesome, Chris. Went to see Coastal Carolina take care of Army in person. 😁
I tell you what chris this project was one heck of an acomplishment. You had a lot of machine trouble but you kept going. Heck of a job young man. If i remember correctly 2 or 3 years ago on this very holiday weekend you were dreging out that big lake were u almost got hung up about ten years ago. Anyway awesome job
Looks good out field Chris
Chris love your videos don’t know how you keep your energy level up and how that whistle or air leak doesn’t drive you nuts lol 🇨🇦👍
Hearing protection helps
You've one heck of a team there matey - no sitting around waiting to be told what to do & the ever so elusive Tim(Hi from the UK Tim!) just getting on with stuff behind the scenes.
Looks like project will be done in or before the planned date - though it’s been hot weathers been cooperative for most part of the project.
Your a V I P with all them people around!😀
I think Volvo ought to give you a new fleet! With all the problems you had earlier in the year. Anyway, wishful thinking! Thanks Mr. Chris!!
trust me the new ones are even worse for problems! Electronics and emission regulation stuff give nothing but problems
Totally agree they should do something for there greatest Volvo advertising man and operator.
@@kinze2010 That's not a Volvo problem, it's a construction machinery in general problem.
Yeah, those fancy programmes & stuff reduce emissions, increase fuel economy & make things easier, WHEN they work.
Unfortunately, the tech isn't yet as reliable or robust as it should be & when it break$$$$$$$....🥺
At least they should get that mystery squeal fixed for him
I think this pond is a sign that hurricane season will be boring. It's like buying a snow blower, you never need it the first year.
Happy Labor Day weekend to everybody in the US!
A thumb is the way to go doing riprap.
Great job! Thanks for explaining and tying everything together for us. I've finally learned to watch the shadows and time of day to see which way is north. Without landmarks it's easy to get disoriented. But now with the dam up and that tree sticking up, I know where you're talking about.
Almost done and I can't wait to see the end results. Thanks Chris for another good video.
Geoff should have charged admission and you should have them picking roots .😂
Getting a free excavator for all the free advertising your doing Chris?
Just curious if your going to add another concrete box riser ? Seems a bit shallow but might just be the camera angle ?? 🤔🍺
32:03 Loch Ness monster. Lol.
thank you...
Did the guy from Volvo offer to fix the squeal in the hydraulics free of charge? Lol
Seems to be a loud whistle I don't recall hearing before. Definitely from the rear of the 220 as gets much louder when it was swinging toward the camera.
Sounds like one of the silicone hoses going to the turbo or intercooler has a cut in it causing the whistle
@@steph4289 I was wondering if it wasn't the turbo or hydraulic pump. Does seem to be rpm related, but you have to watch some previous videos to see that as there wasn't any I saw in this segment.
good pond video
I am amazed at the manner in which you can visualize a project such as this from the beginning. You speak of the plans, and I sit here in confusion. Then it becomes a pond. Astounding.
Trying to work when there are so many looky-loos has to be frustrating. At least they were all people used to heavy equipment. Man, the amount of free advertising you do for Volvo should get you a new 220.🤣Thanks for the update, Chris.
Finally looking like you may be getting close to the finish line Chris. What an awesome job you have done here! Just wondering why you haven’t set the top box on the overflow yet? But what do I know.😉
And as soon as I ask that question I watch the last 2 minutes of the video and you answer it.🙄
wow Chris Volvo turning up on your job site please tell me you had a Christmas wish list ready for them hopefully they saw the Kumatsu and the other dozer and thought he needs a Volvo Dozer bigger and better lol......Cannot wait for you to hit 1 million subs then Volvo will be dropping equipment off willy nilly needed or not.....Great video chris......Stay Safe
Or a 160 excavator?
Thanks Chris 👌👏👏👏👏🍺🍺🇬🇧
Looking good. I can't wait to see it finished. Hoping we'll be able to see it full of water with grass too.
Is this your largest individual project to date Chris?
Yes
Hi Chris ... more 6 way blade action pleeese ... your skill makes it look easy but I know its not ... really enjoy watching you do the final trim. 👍👍👍🙃🙃 from west coast of down under 🙂🙂🙂
Looks like we have a nice new Volvo TV ad coming?
I hate to see what's your fuel bill , for all this Work on this pond has been , You do excellent work Chris , You have an outstanding Work ethic, Thank you for your videos.
Hi Chris.
You keep calling it a day before it gets dark. Your getting old.
Lol
That lack of rain has sure enabled you and the rest of the crew to really haul butt on getting that pond installed.
Nice job of taking advantage of it.
Ed from Chicago 🙂
Id like to see you come back to this pond after it fills up, and show us what it looks like.
I went back and noticed his bucket teeth really wore down since the start of this project.
Chris, how many gallons per hour does the 220 burn during normal digging type operation? I think I remember you mentioned the 220 has an economy mode, do you use that?
So, after running the 250 this week, are you all, "Dang, this bucket seems small!"? 😀
Snake island, here in Georgia, we stay away from these areas when fishing from the shore, snakes love it.
"I'm popular today" Master of the understatement Chris.. Blessings from Shropshire mate.
An amazing long and very satisfying experience for us viewers. Now where’s that rain?
Wish I knew. I'm in one of the wettest counties in the UK & can't remember it ever being this dry.
Fun fact: If the US doesn't get its seasonal hurricanes & tropical storms, the UK doesn't get its seasonal rain (look at the tracks of the low pressure areas).
I love the sound that the Rip Rap makes as its being put into place while it knocks against itself!! So satisfying to hear.
Can you spill the beans about what is going to be on the island 🏝?
Nope
I could, but then I would have to kill everyone that reads it.
I was beginning to wonder about the other riser. I remember seeing 2 pieces.
I've got to say I love the Volvo truck almost as much as the excavator and the other big toys.
I hope we'll get to see the pond when it's full.
I’ll be showing the pond as it fills uo
@@BealyGood IF it fills up...
...just kidding.😉🙃😁
@@GARDENER42 🤣🤣🤔😢😑🤣
May take a while to get full.
@@danielcollier4401 next summer at the latest. That's if the well has to fill it alone with rain. One good trop storm will fill that rascal this fall if they get one.
Chris, I just watched Geoff’s recent video with the fish habitat planning & Volvo
folks and noticed you having to walk long distances. Have you thought about putting a hitch on the 220 so you can tow a light weight UTV/ATV? Yeah, it might be a hassle to hitch & unhitch but it would save you time & walking bother in the long run…probably a dumb idea, but I thought I’d mention it.
Love this pond build!!! I know you still have a bit to go but what’s the next big job?
Is it stressful / does it slow you down having so many people (11) there on the ground to keep track of where they are so no one gets run over?
The 220 and the rock truck looked like they had a good cleaning. I guess they did so Volvo can video them. Lol
This mother of a job is dirt sculpture and very artistic. Amazing to see the new landscape appear out of nothing. Brilliant Chris, well done Sir
Hey Chris, just curious. Why not have the rip rap and pete gravel dumped next to the island vs. loading it over there? The project is coming along nicely!
You are popular Chris, very popular 😊 I can hardly believe it’s almost done. Take care & cheers 🐨🦘🥰
Dear Volvo I’ll take a new 355E with grade assist, and a hydraulic coupler please and thank you 🤣
Did you mention that electricity was going to be run to the island? Where are you coming in with the PVC?
Bealy Goiod has a video showing him putting conduit on the island.
Check Bealy Good TH-cam site, that might be a better source for that information. 🤔
ole 220 sounds like it may need some rollers or mud to play in
Awesome 🙂🙂🙂🙂
So happy Volvo came in and foot the bill 😊😊😊
We should thank them for lunch!
@@letsdig18 lol. Like they paid for lunch 🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@letsdig18 they should have fixed that noise for ya
When is the Bealy Pond GRAND opening? :)
I hope that Volvo finally show you some recognition for the years of free advertising that you have given them… I think it’s scandalous that they have not already done so…
Great upload once again Chris.Coming a long nicely but it should of been an hour or two long lol
I’d watch Chris’s videos if they ran for 3 or 4 hours. Chris and Mike over at Dirt Perfect are two of the best in the business.