I needed a Loon Break after all that high drama of whether you were going to break the sewer line with the excavator or the piano-sized rock. Glad the excavator won that duel. ☺
Another delightful entry. That excavator work is surgical, though that damn camera battery robbed us of the payoff. Keep up the awesome work, I can see the vision!
Doing a big job, or even a small job for that matter, while simultaneously running a documentary production presents an interesting dynamic. I always keep an external battery pack on that camera, until I didn't.
Again, another solid entry into the series. Your to camera confidence continues to grow and the whirlwind of activity and progress is felt through the small screen. Thank you and keep up the great work.
Thank you! It amuses me that the sole reason I started figuring out how to talk to camera was because I was so tired of generating all that text. Laziness is the mother of invention?
Exactly the issue. I’ll likely take on the shale-like thing with a sledge hammer. The boulder shouldn’t be a problem because it doesn’t intersect the wall.
OMG i was at the edge of my seat muttering to self during the Rock v Digger v Sewage Line battle. And had the very same thought as someone earlier in the comments - your excavation skills are positively surgical! You hadn’t operated this type of machinery much before last year?!? Only Dave would be awesome enough to go digging underneath an entire house…. WOW. Plus, my back developed sympathy pain while watching you deal with the clay…
Nice video. I like all the work you put into the place too. I can't wait till it's all done and hopefully you do a tour of all the work you have done when it's all done.
I’d suggest levelling out the entire footprint, will be better for ventilation, insulation. Think drilling 20mm holes then sequentially pneumatic pressing in a 28mm iron spike would be most effective.. Save that clay man, get making geographically precise ornaments and culinary.. Quickly mention we have a Bayside retreat, so we can seem more upper middle during these proceedings.. 🙂
Yeah - I may keep that boulder because it's well located and doesn't intersect a wall. I can't imagine too much water working its way up through an insulated concrete slab on clay from around the edges of a big boulder. (Though one should never underestimate water.) I broke up a huge stone last summer using expanding grout, but the process of drilling a dozen 1" holes was brutal. I'll investigate other options, including yours.
I rented that gear for the first time last summer (they rent it out to anyone!) and I was terrible at first. My lack of video game experience actually hurt me. I've gotten better.
Reminds me of our family house in the French alps. Built into the side of the hill, the cellar would be a usable space if we dug it down 3 feet. Unfortunately, there is an inconvenient boulder taking up one entire corner that makes it impractical.
Rain? Here's a little secret. There was a day four and five and they were a mud hellscape. The reason you don't see the entryway in this "day three" is that it was a 24" deep clay soup that even the skid stear got stuck in. I'll be raking out the road for the next month. I just didn't want to tell that story - isn't filmmaking magic!?
I couldn't do it AT ALL when I started last summer. They'll rent that stuff to anyone! I've been getting better but still wouldn't hire myself for anything serious.
Hey Dave, fantastic to see another video. Very ambitious, I like it. Love the dry humor, I laughed. Are you teaching anywhere nearby this summer? Take care!
Great to hear. Humor is such a strange thing. It's damn hard to know how it translates. No teaching this year, but you now know that Loons sometimes ride in herds.
My anxiety was through the roof that you were going to hit a support and bang, crash, boom! So, how long before we can all visit your bar and have a PBR?
I *love* your mid century, late 50's / early '60's aesthetic Dave! Totally my jam, including the hand-painted "3D" typeface you created. I had to take a screen shot of your APEX (Concerto?) 86 cassette player. Do you actually own that unit, or is it a stock photo? I want a 60's era 8 track or cassette player that can be installed vertically as a wall unit in our 1965 AVION travel trailer (similar style to an Airstream). I love SONY's design language of that era -- very Kubrick 2001 -- and I've had my eye on finding an operable SONY TC130, with no luck thus far. But now I'm thinking your APEX 86 might fit the bill as well. If you do own it, and it is operable, how does it sound?
That’s a glorious project you have underway. This player was part of the existing horde at the camp when we took it over. I altered the look of it a bit in the film to better fit the overlays. (Not for the first time, I wish we could add images to TH-cam comments.) you get another peak at it next to my laptop in the last Ledge Report. The label is AMPEX MICRO86. It fires up and the light comes on, but nothing turns when I hit play. Unfortunate. I’ll open her up someday and poke around. Good luck with your hunt!
@@cinodrome Thanks so much for the expedient reply Dave. APEX MICRO86 - I’ll start scouring the intertubes. I love your series, BTW. I’m very excited to see what you create in that new space you are excavating! Playing pool and drinking a cold one with that view of the water sounds like heaven!
I was about to ask how on earth you could tell I’m in Premier, and then I remembered that there’s a peak at my screen in here. All my graphics - titles - borders - text are created in Photoshop and sent to Premier as a PNG with an alpha. I rarely make a run to After Effects, though I should probably start folding it into the process more.
I needed a Loon Break after all that high drama of whether you were going to break the sewer line with the excavator or the piano-sized rock. Glad the excavator won that duel. ☺
If I broke the sewer line, you would have been the first to know.
I'm in such awe of your filmmaking skills and mind for aesthetics! I get all giggly watching your videos.
Thank you - much appreciated! Giggle on.
Looks fantastic! Thanks for sharing your build!
You're very welcome. Thanks for watching!
Another delightful entry. That excavator work is surgical, though that damn camera battery robbed us of the payoff. Keep up the awesome work, I can see the vision!
I've gotten a lot better at operating the machines. Sadly, it's a skill I may not need much more of. (It's a lot of fun.)
Doing a big job, or even a small job for that matter, while simultaneously running a documentary production presents an interesting dynamic. I always keep an external battery pack on that camera, until I didn't.
The Spirits must have loved the corn cob tchotchke!
Clearly.
Very nice to get home from work and have this waiting for me. My wife is ready for the year 2 supercut.
Will she edit it for me? The Year 1 supercut unexpectedly floored me.
Very cool to watch the progress since you started. Love your title cards.
Thanks so much!
Again, another solid entry into the series. Your to camera confidence continues to grow and the whirlwind of activity and progress is felt through the small screen. Thank you and keep up the great work.
Thank you! It amuses me that the sole reason I started figuring out how to talk to camera was because I was so tired of generating all that text. Laziness is the mother of invention?
Dang ! This is great I love your vision for the basement room! Thanks for a great video🎉🎉🎉
You’re very welcome!
Fire day had me a bit concerned and so did Bobcat. Perfect as usual. Claw foot is bringing you great joy.
The tub? Indeed.
WOW! The ledge gods were very nice to you. Can't wait to see how this progresses.
I’m right there with you - thanks!
Captivating content, delicious design! I'm looking forward already to the finished bar.
No more than I am, I assure you!
Dude! Looks great. Nice driving skills/ not hitting anything. How would the rocks remain in the room and not be water conduits?
Exactly the issue. I’ll likely take on the shale-like thing with a sledge hammer. The boulder shouldn’t be a problem because it doesn’t intersect the wall.
OMG i was at the edge of my seat muttering to self during the Rock v Digger v Sewage Line battle. And had the very same thought as someone earlier in the comments - your excavation skills are positively surgical! You hadn’t operated this type of machinery much before last year?!? Only Dave would be awesome enough to go digging underneath an entire house…. WOW. Plus, my back developed sympathy pain while watching you deal with the clay…
I’m a little sad that I may never have an excuse to use excavation equipment again.
Nice video. I like all the work you put into the place too. I can't wait till it's all done and hopefully you do a tour of all the work you have done when it's all done.
I look forward to that day! (It will never be truly done, of course.)
@@cinodrome Well when the main stuff is done, I look forward to see that.
Wow. Wow!
Thanks. Thanks!
I’d suggest levelling out the entire footprint, will be better for ventilation, insulation. Think drilling 20mm holes then sequentially pneumatic pressing in a 28mm iron spike would be most effective..
Save that clay man, get making geographically precise ornaments and culinary..
Quickly mention we have a Bayside retreat, so we can seem more upper middle during these proceedings.. 🙂
Yeah - I may keep that boulder because it's well located and doesn't intersect a wall. I can't imagine too much water working its way up through an insulated concrete slab on clay from around the edges of a big boulder. (Though one should never underestimate water.) I broke up a huge stone last summer using expanding grout, but the process of drilling a dozen 1" holes was brutal. I'll investigate other options, including yours.
I did have a moment when I wished I was a potter...
Your movies are always such a treat to watch! Great work!
Greatly appreciated!
Where the heck did you learn to run equipment? Nice work! Especially liked the offering.
I rented that gear for the first time last summer (they rent it out to anyone!) and I was terrible at first. My lack of video game experience actually hurt me. I've gotten better.
Reminds me of our family house in the French alps. Built into the side of the hill, the cellar would be a usable space if we dug it down 3 feet. Unfortunately, there is an inconvenient boulder taking up one entire corner that makes it impractical.
The fact that I'm not dealing with an inconvenient boulder is truly miraculous. The property is one boulder after another.
Crazy cool project.
I'm a lucky fellow to have this spot.
Looks great! Will the rest of the foundation be replaced this year? I was glad to see no rain delays.
I hope so, though I'm not looking forward to taking on the spider infested crawl space section.
Rain? Here's a little secret. There was a day four and five and they were a mud hellscape. The reason you don't see the entryway in this "day three" is that it was a 24" deep clay soup that even the skid stear got stuck in. I'll be raking out the road for the next month. I just didn't want to tell that story - isn't filmmaking magic!?
Yes it is! Keep up the good work!
Amazing stuff! Where did you learn to operate machinery? Look forward to the coming vid's!
I couldn't do it AT ALL when I started last summer. They'll rent that stuff to anyone! I've been getting better but still wouldn't hire myself for anything serious.
Incredible work, Dave. Although every time I see you lift a rock, I think of your wrists and wince.
Thank you - they're doing great! (Though admittedly, the incision site still hurts. They say it can take up too a year to be pain free.)
Hey Dave, fantastic to see another video. Very ambitious, I like it. Love the dry humor, I laughed. Are you teaching anywhere nearby this summer? Take care!
Great to hear. Humor is such a strange thing. It's damn hard to know how it translates. No teaching this year, but you now know that Loons sometimes ride in herds.
@@cinodrome correct!
My anxiety was through the roof that you were going to hit a support and bang, crash, boom! So, how long before we can all visit your bar and have a PBR?
Seems safe to say there will be a grand opening movie…when that time comes!
I *love* your mid century, late 50's / early '60's aesthetic Dave! Totally my jam, including the hand-painted "3D" typeface you created. I had to take a screen shot of your APEX (Concerto?) 86 cassette player. Do you actually own that unit, or is it a stock photo? I want a 60's era 8 track or cassette player that can be installed vertically as a wall unit in our 1965 AVION travel trailer (similar style to an Airstream). I love SONY's design language of that era -- very Kubrick 2001 -- and I've had my eye on finding an operable SONY TC130, with no luck thus far. But now I'm thinking your APEX 86 might fit the bill as well. If you do own it, and it is operable, how does it sound?
That’s a glorious project you have underway.
This player was part of the existing horde at the camp when we took it over. I altered the look of it a bit in the film to better fit the overlays. (Not for the first time, I wish we could add images to TH-cam comments.) you get another peak at it next to my laptop in the last Ledge Report. The label is AMPEX MICRO86. It fires up and the light comes on, but nothing turns when I hit play. Unfortunate. I’ll open her up someday and poke around.
Good luck with your hunt!
@@cinodrome Thanks so much for the expedient reply Dave. APEX MICRO86 - I’ll start scouring the intertubes. I love your series, BTW. I’m very excited to see what you create in that new space you are excavating! Playing pool and drinking a cold one with that view of the water sounds like heaven!
Good call on praying to the PBR gods
I’ve definitively proven its effectiveness, so I’ll now invoke the name of PBR in all things.
I mean…if you just build the ledges into your basement model railroad layout it should work out just fine.🤷♂️
Oh man - wouldn’t that be great!
Well if you got all that done in three days you’ll be sipping on a cold one getting all cool hand Luke at the table by the weekend, right?
Any minute now.
Just pick up that rock and heave it into the lake, you are superman after all right? 😀
If I did that, people would KNOW.
@@cinodrome Ok...Shhh...I get it...please continue...
Awesome! I was riveted, per usual. Question: Did you learn these skills at Bowdoin? How are you with a chainsaw and wood chipper?
Woodchipping was my minor.
It looks like you edit in Premiere. Do you do the split screens with borders and titles in the editor or move over to After Effects?
I was about to ask how on earth you could tell I’m in Premier, and then I remembered that there’s a peak at my screen in here. All my graphics - titles - borders - text are created in Photoshop and sent to Premier as a PNG with an alpha. I rarely make a run to After Effects, though I should probably start folding it into the process more.
Did I make several inarticulate noises of reaction to this video? Yes. Yes I did.
Love that. I edit most of mine out.