Cap’n that pond is looking most spectacular... can’t wait to get there and pull out some lunkers! Gary, glad to meet you. Thanx for partnering to bring this little piece of heaven to earth. Cap’n I enjoyed all the camera work that you did... my favorite shot was popping that tire into the loader bucket. I have n old rear tire off my neighbors lawn mower. I’m going out this afternoon to try it with my baby Kubota loader. Thanks for giving me a new trick to add to my stunt resume!
I love your neighbor, when that big clump of straw covered him up he just stood there and smiled. I'd have about 4 sinus infections if that were me. Stay safe brother.
yeah, I was watching him and expected some reaction, but the big grin on his face was not what I had anticipated. That put a big grin on my face too. 👍
Seems like your next door neighbor is really awesome and that amazing that this awesome pond will be shared by many great job ya'll thumbs up my friends lucky kids with amazing parents thanks for that
The pond looks great. It's good to have friends to help when needed. Mike you have a good looking family. Family is what makes life exciting. God Bless.
The pond looks great, you and your neighbor work very well together. The pond is something that will be used for generations with family and friends. Thanks for sharing. The straw machine looks like you have to be aware of what you’re doing or it will take you out! Kevin
Always enjoy watching your videos. Was going through some of your older ones and watched this one....imagine my surprise when I seen the bale chopper. I worked for Goosen Industries from 1998 to 2001. I can't count how many of those things I've built, PTO driven and gas engine powered.
IF you want a pond that doesn't look like creamed coffee. Try covering where the water sits with river stone. We did that with ours and after it filled up and settled. It cleared up nicely.
Looks good Mikey! For future reference the bale chopper is designed to take an entire bale at a time. If the knives inside are sharp, you dont even need to cut the twine on the bale, but if they get dull then the twine will jamb up the knives. More rpm's means great chopping power and better throwing distance. but I am sure you figured that part out.
It always seems to take forever to get going some days. Getting fuel, topping off oil and fluids, starting problems, low air tires, to many pop cups to count, connecting hydraulic lines issues, the list goes on. Good job.
I am a little behind on watching, so I jumped to the top of the video list and I have to say, that pond looks great. No wonder the kids want to jump in. Too bad it isn't summer right now. Imagine the water slide you could do down that dam right now.
Great video as always Capt, I want a pond dug even more now. Also, thats an awesome looking hat you have on near the end of the video.😁 Thank you so much for the shout out.
Awww man I was waiting for a splash from ya. I'm still hopeful you will dive in that pond to break it in. Hey that straw blower sure makes short work out of spreading hay and straw !!!! Great vid Cpt and keep em coming my friend.
do a overflow with a riser that comes up flush with the water level as close to the middle as you can. the surface draining action really does a good job off keeping off the leaves and junk floating on the surface
Looking closely at that piece of wire, it looks more like a hardened steel tine from some sort of farm machine, might have already been in the blower or in the very first bit of the straw bale, Anyway you got it working okay in the end The pond is looking really good and once the seed gets going it will be awesome......
Pond turned out slick captain 👌 a shame little piece of wire cause so much headache. Neighbor seems like a good fellow, just like the rest you Indianians. Stay blessed
Gary gets covered in straw and then I notice Captain Kleeman was thinking ahead and had moved his pop bottle out of harms way. Makes you wonder 🤔 if Captain Kleeman knew what was about to happen to Neighbor Gary. 🤣😂🤣😂
Back at Lake Kleeman, rip rap will settle into its new home, you were quick to chuck those stones around Mike 😂 Banks will look smashing in spring, pleased Gary assisted you with the straw blowing, wonder how many aircraft tried to home in on the blower while it was spinning??? 🤔🤦♂️ I'm sure Chelsea and the girls were not pleased at being cut off in their prime either 🤦♂️🤣
me and my question on the gibbled upload ;) oddly, I saw the video that YT broke before they broke it. I think the hay/straw blower could have the hose length shortened but it's still set for a 4 person crew. 1 driver, 1 loader, 1 hose handler and 1 runner to keep getting more straw.
and it ain't falling leaves here yet. :p check here on YT for False Creek Fuel, local fuel dock that has a weather cam showing part of their operation and the activities as well as the weather. Just remember, it's Pacific Time here. during daylight you can easily see the greenery on the north side of the water.
27:38 Wait for it! 27:43 😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣😭😭😭😭 My eyes are blood shot and my abs hurt from laughing so damn hard!!!! The pond turned out amazing. Can't wait to see it full and useable for everyone!
@@rodneystewart8958 It was my thought before I had seen that you found the wire blocking the hose. I just know there are a few people who wouldn't ever think that the twine could cause havoc in a machine like that. Ponds looking good! Really interested in what it will look like next season or the one after that, all grown up w plant life.
When I started operating 45 years ago hearing protection consisted of cotton balls stuck in your ears. That techhas come a long way and If you could hear the ringing in my ears today, you would avail yourself to it.
Can't wait to see this next spring when the grass has come up. That was the craziest looking chicken I've seen in quite some time. Was it wearing a Halloween costume? Lol. Have a blessed and safe week, and please stay healthy.
I apologize for not reading through all 240 comments to see if this was asked but, is this pond spring fed? I didn't remember seeing Jerry hitting one or you digging for one? Thanks! Beautiful pond coming along!
whats the purpose of the shredded straw? is it just to dry the top and add some structure so it doesn't wash away so easily now that it's bare clay? or is it for sowing grass seed onto?
New sideboards already? It wasn’t that long ago that DP got the full 2” thick boards from Logger Wade. Seems like they were not the ideal material for sideboards or someone is a little rough with the equipment. I guess the construction grade 2x10’s are as good as anything and will still accomplish what a sideboard is supposed to accomplish. Plus as you replied in another comment. DP has repair/modification plans for the dump box this winter.
Yup. And they are made to be easily replaced. The big thing is it prevents the box from getting damaged when a machine makes accidental contact. Always cheaper to replace a board versus a box.
Looks great! I have a question for you. At the last few minutes of the video when you are talking about the overflow. Is that a large nest in the tree in the background or a turkey roosted up there?
Great job Mike. The finished job looks great. Glad you got the “straw blower”fixed.🥰🥰🥰🥰
Cap’n that pond is looking most spectacular... can’t wait to get there and pull out some lunkers!
Gary, glad to meet you. Thanx for partnering to bring this little piece of heaven to earth.
Cap’n I enjoyed all the camera work that you did... my favorite shot was popping that tire into the loader bucket. I have n old rear tire off my neighbors lawn mower. I’m going out this afternoon to try it with my baby Kubota loader. Thanks for giving me a new trick to add to my stunt resume!
You’ll impress all the neighbors for sure. It’s a show stopper.
Very nice pond y'all will enjoy for years 🇺🇸🏊
I love your neighbor, when that big clump of straw covered him up he just stood there and smiled. I'd have about 4 sinus infections if that were me. Stay safe brother.
Lucky to have such a great neighbor!
yeah, I was watching him and expected some reaction, but the big grin on his face was not what I had anticipated. That put a big grin on my face too. 👍
Thanks for sharing your video. That’s still one nice looking pond. Nice to see the kids having fun. Stay safe, wishing you and your family the best.
Thank you sir, wish the same for you and yours!
Time lapse towboater...something new to watch! The pond is looking A+ !
Thank you!
Seems like your next door neighbor is really awesome and that amazing that this awesome pond will be shared by many great job ya'll thumbs up my friends lucky kids with amazing parents thanks for that
Lots of great memories to come!
Capt, the pond is coming along very nice, can't wait until the finished project when the neighbor and you sit down for a little fishing... 👍
I agree! Cant wait.
Great video. The pond banks looked much steeper today. It will be nice to see everything green again.
Next spring will be a fun time with all the finishing touches!
The pond looks great. It's good to have friends to help when needed. Mike you have a good looking family. Family is what makes life exciting. God Bless.
Good to see the progress on the project. Keep plugging along.
Thank you sir!
That pond looks great, a couple of adjustments and the blower worked great!!
Think it’s going to be a great asset for mike!
Pond looks good. Cool chicken and OMG all I could see was her doing a face plant right in that mud. Guess the young lady has good balance.
Great job, a man that can back a trailer! Excellent indeed! Sunday morning with the good Cap'n! Another fine video from the LT!
Hey appreciate you watching!
Just watching that straw is making me itch!
It’s definitely not the most fun to work with. Blower helps though!
The pond looks great, you and your neighbor work very well together. The pond is something that will be used for generations with family and friends. Thanks for sharing. The straw machine looks like you have to be aware of what you’re doing or it will take you out! Kevin
Gary is a great guy and we’ve had a lot of fun working on this. Excited to see what we come up with next spring.
Really taking shape now looks awesome
Thanks and thanks for watching!
Glad you added the bonus footage I just love the property you have
Wow that pond sure has turned out nice. It is going to be deep !!
Yes it is! Fish should love it
Looking good Kleenman. God bless
Thank you sir!
Can you hear 👂 me lol 😂. Poor Gary got nice and covered.
Nice job guys. The blower works nice. I love those things 👍🏻
Going to be a nice addition to mikes equipment list
Really looking good. Take care and have a blessed week
You as well!
Always enjoy watching your videos. Was going through some of your older ones and watched this one....imagine my surprise when I seen the bale chopper. I worked for Goosen Industries from 1998 to 2001. I can't count how many of those things I've built, PTO driven and gas engine powered.
Oh that’s cool!
Good job Captain and Gary
Thanks! Nice to have good neighbors
The pond is coming along nicely,
With the help of family and friends!
woks pretty good, as long as you keep the bailing wire out of it.
Good to see you living the dream
Lucky man!
Side boards look great , how about a little black rustoleum on the dump body and it would really help the looks too ?
Dump bed is going on for some work this winter as well. Mike has plans!
@@CaptainKleeman
When does he not have plans???
IF you want a pond that doesn't look like creamed coffee. Try covering where the water sits with river stone. We did that with ours and after it filled up and settled. It cleared up nicely.
Heck of a day’s work.... looking good
Thank you!
Looks like your neighbor was having fun with that straw blower.
I think so too!
Looks good Mikey! For future reference the bale chopper is designed to take an entire bale at a time. If the knives inside are sharp, you dont even need to cut the twine on the bale, but if they get dull then the twine will jamb up the knives. More rpm's means great chopping power and better throwing distance. but I am sure you figured that part out.
Thanks for the heads up! We will get it figured out eventually!
Wow that turned out Great it looks AWESOME
Thanks!
pond looks awesome
Thanks!
Jerry the dozer GOD did a nice job on the pond dam! It's good to have friends with skillz.
Absolutely!
Another Great Video Captain Kleeman.
Thanks for watching!
Thanks Gary for all the support in getting this job finished, I know you will enjoy the benefits of this project just as much as the Kleeman family.
We had a lot of fun working together on this one!
You go above and beyond to do a great job
Love your spider web stick
It always seems to take forever to get going some days. Getting fuel, topping off oil and fluids, starting problems, low air tires, to many pop cups to count, connecting hydraulic lines issues, the list goes on. Good job.
You’re right about that. Then customers want to know why there is a three hour min for small jobs. They just don’t get to see this part of it.
Looking good so far, keep it up you'll get there soon.
Thank you!
Nice video covering a little bit of everything
Learn something new everyday watching this 💯💪👍
I am a little behind on watching, so I jumped to the top of the video list and I have to say, that pond looks great. No wonder the kids want to jump in. Too bad it isn't summer right now. Imagine the water slide you could do down that dam right now.
A temporary slip and slide would have been fun!
Love jerry but man he cuts some steep slopes to maintain. The project looks great! Congrats on the progress! Love it.
That’s what we had to do with the area we had. Thanks for watching
Love your spider stick
Great video Captain.
Great video as always Capt, I want a pond dug even more now. Also, thats an awesome looking hat you have on near the end of the video.😁 Thank you so much for the shout out.
Love the hat Jeff! Hope all is well on your end
great ide for the spider web stick! I am doing that now...
good video.Great job on the pond
Hey thanks for watching!
Always check the oil and water before starting.
Yup
Awww man I was waiting for a splash from ya. I'm still hopeful you will dive in that pond to break it in. Hey that straw blower sure makes short work out of spreading hay and straw !!!! Great vid Cpt and keep em coming my friend.
Hahaha. It’s cold !!!
I like the spider web stick, definitely handy.
Simple solutions are the best solutions
Thank you, awesome,great job 👍👍👍👍
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do a overflow with a riser that comes up flush with the water level as close to the middle as you can. the surface draining action really does a good job off keeping off the leaves and junk floating on the surface
Doesn’t make financial sense in this scenario. Thanks for watching!
@@CaptainKleeman yea it is a little late to be doing to overflow when the dam is done it really limits your options
Spiderweb stick is a brilliant idea. I wish I had something like that when I was riding the mountain bike trails after working the midnight shift. 🕸 🕷
It’s the simple solutions that make the biggest differences
@@CaptainKleeman ... but i hope you took it down on Halloween to preserve the day's spirit.
@@silentepsilon888 😂😂 absolutely!
Looks awesome keep up the good work
Thank you sir!
Another great video 👍
Thank you sir!
Great pond job it looking fresh smooth you did a awesome job I would hire you if I needed any work
Thank you and thanks for watching!
Like the Dump Truck
GMC C8500. Has been a great rig!
Simon Says: "Nice trick with the tire Capt." 😎😎
🤷♂️😂
Good morning captain 😎 looks nice 😃
Thank you sir and appreciate you watching!
Love these Videos..... Can someone give a Ball Park Cost on a Pond Build Project like this... Thanks In Advance.🙂
LOL spider web stick. I use those as well.
Simple solution!
thats gonna be a deep pond
Yes sir!
Looking closely at that piece of wire, it looks more like a hardened steel tine from some sort of farm machine, might have already been in the blower or in the very first bit of the straw bale, Anyway you got it working okay in the end
The pond is looking really good and once the seed gets going it will be awesome......
I think you might be right about that. Hey thanks for watching.
Dumpster diving at its finest!
Pond turned out slick captain 👌 a shame little piece of wire cause so much headache. Neighbor seems like a good fellow, just like the rest you Indianians. Stay blessed
Always seems that way, something simple. It all worked out though!
Cool tool!
Sunday AM coffee with Kleeman! Yesterday was Saturday AM coffee with SOT. it doesn't get much better than that!
Hey glad you tuned in! Appreciate the support
@@itsallgooddan Look who's talkin buddy! hahaha.
@@itsallgooddan hijack away!!
Gary gets covered in straw and then I notice Captain Kleeman was thinking ahead and had moved his pop bottle out of harms way.
Makes you wonder 🤔 if Captain Kleeman knew what was about to happen to Neighbor Gary.
🤣😂🤣😂
😂😂 just not to that level. My bad
@@CaptainKleeman
🤣😂🤣😂
Gary is apparently a good sport.
Perhaps he believes revenge is a dish best served cold. 😉
It is not fair. You answer my questions before I asked.
So all I have left to ask - How are you?))))
Thx for video!
😂😂 well, we are well! And you?
Back at Lake Kleeman, rip rap will settle into its new home, you were quick to chuck those stones around Mike 😂
Banks will look smashing in spring, pleased Gary assisted you with the straw blowing, wonder how many aircraft tried to home in on the blower while it was spinning??? 🤔🤦♂️
I'm sure Chelsea and the girls were not pleased at being cut off in their prime either 🤦♂️🤣
It all went well and definitely lucky to have such great family and neighbors.
I would love 2 videos a week
I keep finding vids I haven't watched. How will I ever learn to be a Capt K trained worker???
Good times!
Indeed!
me and my question on the gibbled upload ;)
oddly, I saw the video that YT broke before they broke it.
I think the hay/straw blower could have the hose length shortened but it's still set for a 4 person crew. 1 driver, 1 loader, 1 hose handler and 1 runner to keep getting more straw.
I agree, seems two can make it work, three would be pretty smooth operation.
and it ain't falling leaves here yet. :p
check here on YT for False Creek Fuel, local fuel dock that has a weather cam showing part of their operation and the activities as well as the weather. Just remember, it's Pacific Time here.
during daylight you can easily see the greenery on the north side of the water.
@@jaquigreenlees hey I’ll do that!! Thanks for the suggestion.
27:38 Wait for it! 27:43 😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣😭😭😭😭 My eyes are blood shot and my abs hurt from laughing so damn hard!!!!
The pond turned out amazing. Can't wait to see it full and useable for everyone!
being from Florida, I know that "spiderweb" stick is pure genius.
Simple solutions!
Nice video thank you
You do great
Kleeman when something doesn't go right.. "ooohh yeah?"... hahaha
🤷♂️😂
I suggest, extend the pipe down the pond, and bury it to avoid the slope get eroded.
Have any video with the pond full?
What about the bailing twine? Could that be wrapped around the blower?
Don’t think so.
Yes the string will get tangled inside we just cut the string as we fill the hopper
@@rodneystewart8958 It was my thought before I had seen that you found the wire blocking the hose. I just know there are a few people who wouldn't ever think that the twine could cause havoc in a machine like that. Ponds looking good! Really interested in what it will look like next season or the one after that, all grown up w plant life.
Tell Mr. DP that he needs to change the plugs wires cap and rotor on the loader. That’s probably why it’s going dead and burning so much diesel😳😳😳
When I started operating 45 years ago hearing protection consisted of cotton balls stuck in your ears. That techhas come a long way and If you could hear the ringing in my ears today, you would avail yourself to it.
You should bevel the back corner of them boards so it won't tear holes in your tarp
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Don't forget to watch those mirrors this supposed to stay attached LOL
🤷♂️😂
Can't wait to see this next spring when the grass has come up. That was the craziest looking chicken I've seen in quite some time. Was it wearing a Halloween costume? Lol. Have a blessed and safe week, and please stay healthy.
Us as well! Will be a lot of fun
Get it for Christmas kids, a Gary & Kleeman Spiderweb Stick!!!
😂😂
Not my field but i enjoyed watching and I'm wondering what the hay is for. Does it work like glass fibers in fiberglass?
It helps retain moisture for the grass seed and keep the birds from eating the seed
Ha ha blown it all over ur helper. I laughed so hard and new it was going to happen. Great video and thanks for sharing.
Hey thanks for watching!
I apologize for not reading through all 240 comments to see if this was asked but, is this pond spring fed? I didn't remember seeing Jerry hitting one or you digging for one? Thanks! Beautiful pond coming along!
whats the purpose of the shredded straw? is it just to dry the top and add some structure so it doesn't wash away so easily now that it's bare clay? or is it for sowing grass seed onto?
Helps retain moisture for the grass to come in better
@@CaptainKleeman so just mulch? Maybe the application method threw me off and made it seem more complicated than it was. Thanks mate
I wonder how many of your guys at the station give you stick on your videos! Maybe you could add some on the rescue truck as well.
I don’t talk about my channel at the station much and I’m not able to make any videos regarding my career
@@CaptainKleeman thanks
New sideboards already? It wasn’t that long ago that DP got the full 2” thick boards from Logger Wade.
Seems like they were not the ideal material for sideboards or someone is a little rough with the equipment.
I guess the construction grade 2x10’s are as good as anything and will still accomplish what a sideboard is supposed to accomplish.
Plus as you replied in another comment. DP has repair/modification plans for the dump box this winter.
Yup. And they are made to be easily replaced. The big thing is it prevents the box from getting damaged when a machine makes accidental contact. Always cheaper to replace a board versus a box.
Looks great!
I have a question for you. At the last few minutes of the video when you are talking about the overflow. Is that a large nest in the tree in the background or a turkey roosted up there?
Not sure
Trailer ramps...Using the Camarata method...noice
Believe it or not, people have been using that method long before camarata had a trailer. We call it the “common sense” method 🤷♂️
I would take the hose off. I dont think theres enough hp to force the straw thru all that tubing! I was wrong, i think you figured it out
Took us a little bit but we got it going. All in the learning curve I suppose.
I did not watch the whole thing but its interesting. What purpose those straws act for?