I remember you walking through this area right after you bought this portion of the farm and pointing out where you wanted a pond. Your landscaping eye is phenomenal. You look at land and can see what its possibilities are. Then you have the skills and talents to achieve that. I love that and thank you for sharing the journey with us all.
@nigelhales874
Жыл бұрын
Great watching 👀
@danimalx23
Жыл бұрын
Seriously, I wish I could learn from this man all he knows!
@dennisholst4322
8 ай бұрын
Try learning by the seat of your ass
@zoelangfield6057
Жыл бұрын
Your love, talent's and hard work is turning your land into a magical place. I like what you did where you can start to see into the woods. It's all looking gorgeous along side the pond. ❤❤❤
@Jeffrey-ed8sz
Жыл бұрын
Your work is evidence of a thoughtful land owner😊. A true Good Steward of our grandchildren earth. You Sir try to work with nature, which will pay dividends for generations to come.😊 Thanks Chris.❤
@karenheartoriginal3783
Жыл бұрын
Perfect end to a perfect pond! Standing ovation!! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 So happy you’re going to be able to enjoy the very thing you’ve created for so many others!
@donmiller8186
Жыл бұрын
Awesome job, Chris, you made yourself a great looking little pond!!
@williammatthews2948
Жыл бұрын
Chris could ice a cake with that excavator. Much respect.
@markpashia7067
Жыл бұрын
Although it took some time on the calendar it actually went pretty fast in man hours for what you got done and the transformation that took place here. Looking good. Ah, the magic of proper planning and Chris is always the man with a plan.
@itzmikeomg2755
Жыл бұрын
You know you got a good pure clay when the water clears up fast.
@michaelblack9253
Жыл бұрын
Sunshine...on my shoulders makes me happy. Sorry I couldn't resist 😆😆
@briankonicki6843
Жыл бұрын
It looks good. Instead of planting grass you could throw out some native wildflower seed for the bees and butterflies. Help the pollinators. Absolutely no chemicals.
@davemounce2665
Жыл бұрын
Greetings Chris I like how you trained Barney to back up when you honk. 😂
@markpace779
Жыл бұрын
Been a long time coming. Glad you finally get to watch as it fills.
@retired-tech
Жыл бұрын
As per your usual extremely high quality work, the pond fits the space both aesthetically and functionally. You took great care in creating fish habitat with the stumps and ditches, hope you will take us along when you stock the pond.
@vhostovich
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for these long videos you organized this one very well !!!
@kevinlott9626
Жыл бұрын
Great time-lapse on finishing up the pond, Chris..👍
@dansbrown1313
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Chris, It's nice to see your friends helping you out. The new pond will be awesome!
@tedc7714
Жыл бұрын
That is so much nicer than the ponds with not a tree in sight. Lot more comfortable to hang out with some shade. Will look good when leaves change color also... Getting that loader figured out too. Handy as hell.
@GoBlue79
Жыл бұрын
Another masterpiece - at home! Long productive day. Yay Robert! Experience and knowledge makes for faster results!
@bobferranti5222
Жыл бұрын
It's amazing how well that red clay packs, Cant wait to see it full and grass on it!
@RobinDavis-se6qi
Жыл бұрын
This channel is my therapy!!!... BIG relief to me is @ the 24:20 mark when the stubborn red clay finally (for the most part) comes of the dozer blade... (why is that important to me!?! I haven't a clue, but it was/is!).. Thx, Keep digging Chris!!
@donnaflanagan6612
Жыл бұрын
Awesome job Chris, & you are right, it’s going to be a nice little pond. Take care & cheers😊
@deernutOO
Жыл бұрын
Lotsa ways to skin that dam top with that Cat Track Loader !! Excellent pond
@scrappy7571
Жыл бұрын
Coming along nicely! One of those boulders would make a nice island for painted turtles to hang out, if those live in your area.
@johnblecker4206
Жыл бұрын
It sure must be nice to build your own pond now enjoy it. Now those stumps put the finishing touch to the pond.
@leonardparker1103
Жыл бұрын
Looks good Chris.......nice little pond to enjoy.
@russellgilson4072
Жыл бұрын
Chris you really have a nice line of equipment, congratulations its well earned. Nice job on the pond!
@pinwizz69
Жыл бұрын
Watching Chris moving dirt is definitely like watching a master potter working clay into a beautiful vase. The way he knows exactly where the clay and dirt needs tp go then using a bucket or dozer blade to get it there exactly as he intends is friggen astounding. Definitely a vert entertaining way to spend some afternoon time eating a late lunch before a nap. Yuppers, this late for me as I worked 2nd shift most of my working life fixing jukeboxes and pool tables at bars. Worse thing for a bar that's open after midnight is a broke down jukeboxe or pool table as their customers will bar hop to one with music and working pool table. Of course after 11 pm drinks were on the house for me to stick around in case it went down again when I was living in the Florida Keys for 10 years. Chris is certainly dead on. It's gonna be a really Beautiful little pond to fish and swim in eventually once the grass grows in and the fish are established. Ya gotta stay outta the water till they are to avoid causing them sress till they're acclimated. Usually 6 months to a year. After their first goup of next generation baby fish are grown.
@johnjazwinski2661
Жыл бұрын
Still amazed at the amount of work you get done in a short time. Very efficient. A true artist with those machines.
@mikeznel6048
Жыл бұрын
Skilled operator. It’s not art, it’s skill and experience. Art is useless. This, is not.
@scrolemodel
Жыл бұрын
@@mikeznel6048 Building a pond from scratch is landscaping. Landscaping is art, with dirt. I'm a skilled and experienced operator, and doing dirt work usually involves a creative approach, i.e. an artistic view.
@jrand2631
Жыл бұрын
@@mikeznel6048 Art is absolutely not useless, you ding dong!
@amfwelsh
Жыл бұрын
@@mikeznel6048 strange strange comment
@dennisholst4322
8 ай бұрын
Looks like the water side is getting a little soft
@glennspreeman1634
Жыл бұрын
That 953 is so flexible and agile!! Sure gets the job done!!
@seanpierce7673
Жыл бұрын
That pond is Awsome! And Chris it's amazing what a 4 way bucket can do ! And how much of a game changer they can be!
@mikeknoll1130
Жыл бұрын
A perfect pond from the pond master,great job.
@RGB06084
Жыл бұрын
The track loader is perfect for this work!
@mischef18
Жыл бұрын
Looks good without being full and ya got a real good friend helping too that can run all the toys as well as the camera. Safe travels
@westerry7528
Жыл бұрын
Very nice pond in mostly shaded area.
@patrickcolahan7499
Жыл бұрын
The pond came out really nice. Can't wait to see it filled up. You never cease to amaze me. Thanks very much for sharing.
@pauldillinger2286
Жыл бұрын
Chris you dont talk about family but i know they have to be so proud of you. Hell im so proud of you young man. You are doing very well for yourself in life. You are no doubt the pond master. It would be really neat if you could pick a long time subscriber to be able to come visit you and you show them how to run some machines and learn the process of building ponds. Ponds are good.
@davidanderson5517
Жыл бұрын
This has got to be one of the most therapeutic videos you have made. The track loaders makes it look like your working with chewing gum. Wonderful bit of kit. Superb video.
@sheilahead673
5 ай бұрын
Beautiful work
@janlesinski4719
Жыл бұрын
Always nice watching you create a nice pond
@user-ln4iv4dz5j
Жыл бұрын
It's awesome to see you make this progress. So happy for you. I'm 61 and have been inspired to do similar but with limited funds. Hope you enjoy your property for years to come.
@AquaPeet
Жыл бұрын
What a darn handy bucket that loader has!! A great asset.
@Skynet-1
Жыл бұрын
Looking good! 🚜🚜🚜👍👍👍
@kylerayk
Жыл бұрын
Love the sound of that 953! You should find a giant rain cap for that stack...one like they have on those RoadTec or Wirtgen asphalt milling machines.
@marcbostian1243
Жыл бұрын
Someday I would like to see a 2 hr video of you just fishing in this pond, drinking a beer and petting the dog.
@rustysteel8714
Жыл бұрын
What an asset to your property, Chris! Beautiful pond! 👏
@craigwavra3495
Жыл бұрын
Wow!! Found the time to finish the pond!! Came out really nice. Can’t wait to see the topsoil addition and final grading!!
@paddycaseygsxr
Жыл бұрын
Watching from the uk 🇬🇧 👍👍👍👍
@andylarner3531
Жыл бұрын
Me too
@dderbydave
Жыл бұрын
and me 🇬🇧👑
@kaogoogle1031
Жыл бұрын
UK sucks
@leolldankology
Жыл бұрын
What about thr coronation?
@andylarner3531
Жыл бұрын
@@leolldankology f the coronation
@garymessina1609
Жыл бұрын
Great job great video it's almost there thanks Chris and Robert
@anitatownsend7917
Жыл бұрын
Hey Chris my husband like yourself is a heavy equipment operator in the mountains of NC. He recently had a stroke about 3weeks ago and during his recovery your videos have been an inspiration for him to get back on that trackhoe. Many times he says if I was down there I’d help old Chris out. We love you keep up the good work.
@yorwerthedwards1045
Жыл бұрын
Looking good Chris it’s going to be beautiful when it is finished 🏴
@2Moza
Жыл бұрын
Chris i worked out why Mr. Bealy Built that under water boat Dock :) It's so he can Dock his Sunk Boat every time it Rains :) And is he going to build you one for your Pond lol ;) .
@csnelling4
Жыл бұрын
Great work and pond Chris 👌👍🍺🍺
@davidmotoman4956
Жыл бұрын
Another Great job, well done Chris. And you will get too go see it any time you want :)
@pawelsawicki7003
Жыл бұрын
Amazing work you're doing
@brunomckay1875
Жыл бұрын
An absolute masterclass on gap bridging. Great stuff and that Pond will look delightful in a year or so.
@johnroberts8475
Жыл бұрын
Wow you are the pond guy Chris, this one has turned out especially nice. I like how you have left all the tree's so close and once grown over should look city park like. Thumbs up guy's 👋
@stevendufresne9994
Жыл бұрын
Enjoyed the pond almost done!! Thanks Chris 👍👍
@Justalittleoutoftown
Жыл бұрын
Looks like you made a hard to please customer very happy with your excellent work.
@brucemoore2163
Жыл бұрын
Had to come back to this for one more comment. Great length film but what impressed me so much was your use of equipment. Each tool used was specific to what it does best. Most people on a farm don’t have that luxury doing it with what they have. One or two pieces at the most. Grading with a 3point blade or digging the ditch for drainage with a tractor bucket. Being as creative as possible . It was a pure joy to watch you use each piece of equipment for its best use. Quickest way, best way. It was cool.
@stevebarnhart2090
Жыл бұрын
Dirt is like firewood, once you think you have all you need then you find out you only have about half enough. Also I suggest that you use that pile of rocks to make a waterfsll up at the headend where the water drains in.
@randycharest4507
8 ай бұрын
Enjoyed watching the video Chris 😊
@jrand2631
Жыл бұрын
Looks pretty dang good Chris, but who would expect otherwise - you are, afterall, the pond building sensei here on youtube. Namaste. 🙏
@rondastump8930
Жыл бұрын
8:45 CST God has given u the gift of operating equipment, design and creating amazing landscapes. What a peaceful place to rest and fish in this pond. Enjoy! God's blessings and stay safe.
@TheBurnsStuff
Жыл бұрын
I really liked near the end, watching you operate the sheeps foot compactor on the mini. Seeing all 3 hydraulic cylinders move in concert was pretty neat.
@Scotty-kc1co
Жыл бұрын
great job completed, congratualations hard worker ! greetz from the netherlands, Europe.
@southernhomesteadtransformatio
Жыл бұрын
I was waiting to see you take the 953 over the edge and grade the slopes 😁...Looks Great!
@ipaddlemyowncanoe.7441
Жыл бұрын
Looking good! Can't wait to see it full of water. 👍👍🙂🇨🇦
@kenmahood93
Жыл бұрын
With the trees greening out it already looks good. Looking forward to seeing it towards the end of summer when the grass has filled in.
@nigelhales874
Жыл бұрын
Great watching again Chris a skilled operator
@jeffkenyon7084
Жыл бұрын
Man it looks great it looks as good as Dp's finished product
@michaelschuenemann3505
Жыл бұрын
Closing the Dam Gap ! Hey - we got us here some Rooty Clay ! Installing the Overflow - always great to watch the Procedures and what a View with the Camera in the Trench - wow ! Fish Habitat with Tree Stumps and Larger Rocks sounds soooo Wonderful indeed ! As You said - it will be a very nice Little Pond ! Great Video and many Cheers from Australia !!!!
@rolf_pedersen
Жыл бұрын
Poetry in motion. 😊
@bosshogg3548
Жыл бұрын
Job well done 👍🏻
@dderbydave
Жыл бұрын
thanks for the great vids Chris. Long time fan.
@jiggsborah7041
Жыл бұрын
You have certainly done a lot of work on this new part of your property. I watch as it develops and I love the way it is evolving. The hayfield is beautiful and that was a great harvest you got there. Please show us your Tree there outside the house. I love the story of how it came to be and I think it will be a beautiful tree when it is fully grown.
@talibirkmanis5727
Жыл бұрын
Another great video , and what a great looking pond , your guests in your cabins will enjoy the fishing !!!
@donnamullins2089
Жыл бұрын
Chris it certainly is a beautiful pond dam. Thanks for the journey.
@rickbell3402
Жыл бұрын
Great looking pond, Chris! Well done!
@Mike-yq7ce
Жыл бұрын
Should be a nice pond and hopefully dry out some of the other muddy areas
@ni_wink84
Жыл бұрын
Can’t wait to see this one full up! That’s going to be a very nice addition to your property!
@TrevorDennis100
Жыл бұрын
I loved all the different techniques used in this video. Slicing dirt with the back of an opened bucked on the track-loader at 17:00 was like a woodworker using a plane. Shaping the inside face of the dame at 26:00 making it look smooth and with a perfect arc is so professional. I notice commenters stopped comparing your videos to Andrew Camerata a long time ago, but that comparison was always ridiculous. Andrew's work is slip-shod and ugly, his equipment is abused and his work flow is dangerous. I hate to tempt fate, but someone is going to be seriously hurt on that channel eventually. We saw evidence of your attention to detail in your last video when you talked about the cracked glass from the lower front of the 220. It annoyed you too much to live with it whereas nearly all of the operator channels have us looked through cracked glass. After years of watching dirt being moved and shaped on KZitem, I have decided that you are a decent and nice person who anyone would be lucky to call a friend.
@mikeznel6048
Жыл бұрын
What does dirt work have to do with being a decent human and good friend? Just curious how you made that connection.
@Californians_go_home
Жыл бұрын
Nice comment. You have a cute dog 🐶😀
@raeanker3078
Жыл бұрын
Trevor Dennis, Andrew Camarata isn’t Chris, he didn’t have a family in the earthmoving business, he isn’t backed by Volvo and other businesses. He has old equipment that he works on himself, he built a castle out of shipping containers mostly on his own. He has bought a mountain top property, and built access to the top for his next shipping container castle, all with his old machines. He has 1.25 million subscribers because of who is, and how he works with machines he has, if you don’t like what he does then don’t watch.
@TrevorDennis100
Жыл бұрын
@@raeanker3078 How long have you been following Andrew? I have followed his channel since day 1, and if you are the same you'll have to admit that his work practices have taken a significant dive getting steadily worse oner the last couple of years. It's like he doesn't care any more. There are so many examples but I'll give you two to be getting on with. 1) When he took the mobile home to the top of his new mountain property, and used a jack to force the extended wall out. He had dozer and skid steer up there at that time, so could easily have graded out the site where the mobile home was going, but he didn't bother. He used rocks and timber putting way too much load on the MH's levelling jacks, resulting in its chassis being twisted which was jamming the wall extension. That was painful to watch. 2) When the previous owner delivered the rock crusher he was careful to explain that it needed to operate on firm ground. I thought at the time that Andrew was looking bored with the instructions. Either way, he ignored them resulting in the conveyer belt being destroyed. Goodness knows how much that cost him to have fixed. There are lots more examples, and when I have commented about it on his channel I have got a LOT of likes so it is not just me that notices it. What really makes me cringe is how god damn dangerous his work practices are. I hate to predict it, but someone is going to be seriously hurt on that channel. There might even be a death, and that will be the end of him because with all the video evidence, it would be a dream case for some ambulance chasing lawyer. I REALLY hope he shapes up and turns things around, because I used to love his videos.
@74jojo
9 ай бұрын
Chris may have started working with/for his uncle since early teens. But no question that he have really put in the effort, with good work ethics, great skill as mechanic and operator, bedsides being a good example for youngins starting up. The companies that is "backing him" haven't done so just for the heck of it 😅
@derrickpettit86
Жыл бұрын
Looks great Chris, gonna be nice when it's full of water an grass is growed up around it, thanks for sharing 💪🇺🇲🤙✊👌
@ThatOneGuy-ot1qd
Жыл бұрын
Nice pond Chris! You do nice work.
@mickbaker2483
Жыл бұрын
Hi Chris I've watched your building of your pond and from day one when you said what you wanted to do I could see your vision and it's turned out 110% better than I could see, your doing a Absolutely Fantastic job if this is anything to go by everything is going to look just perfect, job being done real good. 👍
@nickchannel5364
Жыл бұрын
This video had it all. Very entertaining from beginning to end.
@jjMcCartan9686
Жыл бұрын
Thats going to be a fantastic spot to spend a summers day when its settled & seeded .
@rockman531
Жыл бұрын
Phenomenal job Chris! 100 Thumbs Up!!! Hope you get some sunny days so you can go back to the 3 acre pond build! Take Care, Jim
@maxobara1496
Жыл бұрын
I’ve got sunshine!!! Nicely done Chris 👍🇺🇸
@nelsonannett5427
Жыл бұрын
well done looks awsome. will be watching for any finishing work. cheers.
@nandi123
Жыл бұрын
That will be a nice little fishing pond in a couple of years. I still remember catching my first fish at age 3!
@deronlogterman2951
Жыл бұрын
That looks beautiful!!
@allenbeaulieu7077
Жыл бұрын
Well done sir. It looks amazing.
@donnal.oglesby4806
Жыл бұрын
I remember whe you bought this property to connect to yours, and telling us where you wanted what. Good to see it a bit more dry than when you were hit with all that rain, where you sort of sunk in the slop. Pond dam looks really good now and sure it will work well for you.
@heatherlane9270
Жыл бұрын
It's a beauty in such a pretty setting. Exciting times for the farm and LetsDig18's dream fulfillments. Great that you share your excitement too.
@chrisbartrum3201
Жыл бұрын
Saturday Night with LD. I think you've found more than a rival to a bulldozer in that track loader. Great intro', great hour.
@catherinehobbis8847
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely Beautiful!
@carrollhammon2038
Жыл бұрын
Looking great as always Chris.👍👍👍
@rayburton4263
Жыл бұрын
Man, that's looking good, can't wait to see the other pond.
@bobhobson408
Жыл бұрын
Amazing to watch your finesse and skills on equipment. Special gift you have my friend
@kevinmountford4541
Жыл бұрын
The gift is the foresight of what could be, the skill is from years of seat time.
@richarddebord4371
Жыл бұрын
Looks awesome!
@78moneypit
Жыл бұрын
That’s going to be a great fishing pond Chris outstanding.
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