2 long days and a night of cement stabilization. new equipment for crew 2 can't come fast enough.

[@bones2610]

When no isn't a option. Billing does go up. I hope ya all feel better soon. Be safe out there

[@badriv455]

A wise man once said, "If you have more work than you can handle, then you aren't charging enough."

[@matkremzar5474]

yea plumber on u tube says your getting more than 2 outaa five same thing ... not enough ... i know different industry of course

[@bobmorton2397]

It is true Charley, if you’re too busy you’re too cheap. But if you can’t say no then money talks. But just remember you can’t get that time back and life’s too short to let it pass by while your working. Take care of your team and keep up the good work.

[@jonlowe8727]

I hope you're giving everyone the "I don't want it price " top content mate 👍

[@stephenlehr6020]

"it pays good".... It better pay F'N GREAT!!!! and then some Take care of yourself, family and your crew. Thanks for the video

[@04ninjazx10rr]

You are one intelligent human being .You bunk with your female employee to save her the discomfort of what could be an issue. You work your ass off to keep the customer happy. You see what the future is about to bring. The profits you make are truly earned.

[@copperheadmarine]

Kait is my daughter, we traveled and worked on the road a lot, the companies we subbed for would often rent her own room, but it was always a waste of money, she doesn't like to room by herself.

[@codysciarra5458]

Not to many people can handle the grind any more Especially somebody sober It’s pretty inspiring keep up the good work

[@LLImprovement]

Cant believe how much work you're getting with that stabilizer. Keep up the good work.

[@jackweeks8099]

God bless y’all man! Hope y’all get to feeling better soon!

[@tpep1693]

Charlie, I admire you, and I get it, if it wasn't for the money, we wouldn't do it. The only alternative is to just not show up. So, you have to look to the future, we want to protect our integrity and our reputation, plain and simple!

[@michaeldavid2320]

The answer is always 'Yes'. Followed by 'If you want it that fast its $$$$. If you can wait its $$$.'

[@rickhay9782]

You're too good of a man to have all that trouble, your family and crew deserve better...get well soon sir !

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Id be more worried about the concrete dust then Covid.. protect your lungs bud.. very interesting procedure tho 💪🏼

[@copperheadmarine]

The light towers make it look a little worse.

[@Thies.]

@@copperheadmarine the light towers just show what it is for real, during the day it looks like less, but you know it aint

[@davidclaudy4822]

@@copperheadmarine You run the risk of silicosis. Once it gets in the lungs, it doesn’t come out. Some sort of particle masks are better than nothing. Be safe out there.

[@copperheadmarine]

@@davidclaudy4822 Portland cement refers to a class of hydraulic cements that are odorless gray powders containing less than 1 percent crystalline silica. Portland cement is insoluble in water and contains tri- and dicalcium silicate, in addition to varying amounts of alumina, tricalcium aluminate, and iron oxide.

[@MassExMan56]

Keep gettin’ after it brother! You’ve got a good hold on it now! You’ll look back and be thankful for the progress that was made by continuing on. Sometimes what we think is a curse turns-out to be the biggest blessing!

[@christophermendoza1140]

Charlie you are right 2008 is coming but worse ! I have been in business 28 years in the excavation business I have seen good times and bad times 2008-2012 were tough times my own observation is some guys learn nothing and the guys you start on a up turn economy don’t know what hard times are like they act like the bank gives money for free you can tell everything they own is Financed including there underwear! It’s just common sense with price of materials just going through the roof plus fuel,food it’s just everything you can feel it trust your gut be careful keep them on a tight leash invoice them quick best of luck

[@cullen9017]

Boy I tell you what, seeing the way you guys work down there.. I don’t mind where I live in Michigan, i enjoy getting the winters to catch up on maintenance and plow a little snow and do some snowmobiling!

[@abikerinpa]

You are definitely a very hard working man my friend !! I am glad to see you back filming your videos and showing me what your up too …. Thx !!!

[@williamd6967]

No Matter What?? Hell with that Charlie.

[@russellrankin7980]

Get well soon. Before you can't go more.

[@mischef18]

Gee look after yaself bro. Safe travels

[@wbulex]

Get some rest and heal the body. God bless you and your crew.

[@heavyequipmentdude6615]

You sir are an animal when it comes to your job I'm right there with you people don't get the feast or famine world of construction.

[@shaneward6689]

holy hell man , i definitely can relate to the constant GO GO GO being a welder / machinist /mechanic looking after a few different fleets of equipment. hope you are making yourself a multi millionaire for the trouble they put you thru and paying your guys royally well.

[@bowman7823]

Charlie your a legend for stabilizing with the way you move around and getting in and out... it takes a lot to keep everyone happy but remember you and your crew come first even if your a day behind your still getting it done. Keep up the damn good work

[@matkremzar5474]

i know its yor lively hood but man .... as long as the numbers are good for you thats all that matters! good work good man!

[@davidsightler3589]

What can I say other than it's done. No more aggravating phone calls from David lol. Thank you for everything! I mean that from the bottom of my heart. Your a class act and a true role model for everything that's right in this crazy messed up world. If you ever need anything I'm a phone call away. P.s tell Brady to get off "my" machine he will know what I mean.

[@copperheadmarine]

I appreciate it David, if it was only you calling I could deal with that.

[@jeffharvey6768]

Hope you feel better Charlie

[@andyl2221]

As long as the checks are on time and don’t bounce, keep on truckin

[@eddiemortontapman7252]

Hey Charlie , I hope you and the Vice President are doing ok ? You seem to have gone dark . I hope it’s the companies you are working for and not your health ? Always enjoy watching your Channel any how you explain what you are doing and why . We tap into underground utilities and working in the ground is always a challenge!

[@copperheadmarine]

Yes we’re all fine. Just been totally crazy busy. Thanks!

[@eddiemortontapman7252]

11 hours of day light here in Raleigh after Valentines , we pick up 2 minutes a day and only gets better each day , time changes March 13th

[@davehillier4827]

Your just too damn good that's why they put on you and your crew Charlie another great job though

[@michaeladams8532]

You have one speed in life and thats wide open.Hope soon you find a way to grab the family and head away for a couple weeks to regroup together.Stay safe till then

[@thesoutherndirtking1945]

I can't wait to retire so I can get back into soil cement! I love it! mix 6 inches, finish the 1st 2 inches...smell green to me after you sneeze out the cement boogers...lol

[@jimwesselman]

Charlie, do you ever have a dull day? Hope you are feeling better, have wife get you Ensure Max. Give your body some protein and minerals to help fight the Covid!

[@raeanker3078]

Charlie all you have to do if your customers won’t take no for a answer is do what us plumbers do ,just tell your customers you’re adding another zero on the end of the bill and just keep adding zeros until they get it.

[@richwielechowski5191]

Hope you all get to feeling better. Stay safe with storm coming.

[@eddiemortontapman7252]

I like to be busy and real busy but I do hate when it gets to be unmanageable ! It Wears you and your good help out , till life’s no Fun ! The money helps for a while . But after a while it doesn’t matter to your help .

[@eddiemortontapman7252]

My economic indicator has always been the Precast company’s . It takes awhile to make enough man hole structure’s for subdivisions . If they have 10 plus months of back log then the economy is pretty strong and we will be busy awhile , but in 2007 they went to 5 weeks and it was not long at all before it really slowed up . Interest on money going up and energy prices up kills the work . We all think the work comes from the General Contractor but if the investors don’t take the Risk to build something and the Banks don’t lend the money nobody works !

[@bobwinkler3009]

Bottom line MONEY the more the money the louder doing a great job today is unusual that's why you're so busy hope your family and crew all get better enjoy your videos keep it up

[@jimhanifer1177]

Very sorry to hear about how sick you are and your crew but sometimes money isn't everything just tell him no and go somewhere else sounds like they're coming to see you so your work speaks very highly yourself hope all gets better life is too short 🚜🇺🇸

[@robertbradford7892]

They want to work you around the clock and make them pay that heavy freight... 😉

[@ja5onl6]

You hit the nail on the head, panic caus they know the wheels are gonna fall off. Charlie get your family some storage food (at least a year) maybe dig a big hole and get ready to crawl into it.

[@BradyHill1]

8:07 "it won't be all night at least". Lol

[@GranpaTruck]

Charlie you are working yourself to an early grave. Ohhhh the Radisson hoy te toy te.

[@FishFind3000]

Raise your price, make it worth it. They want to demand you work, you demand they pay.

[@richardschipper5989]

can't raise the price after you put in the bid

[@jonlowe8727]

He doesn't need to bid. He's said before.

[@copperheadmarine]

@@richardschipper5989 this one was just money thrown at me pretty much. Let's just say I made more clear profit in one night than the annual American average salary.

[@richb1128]

Is there anyway to stop all that dust from coming out of the truck? I’d be more worried about breathing that shit in. Get well and be safe Charlie and crew

[@johnwood702]

Charlie you are certainly a trooper mate. Kate needs to stay locked up in her cab away from the covid carriers. My daughter is a school teacher and when the children return to school after the world record lockdown two of the girls got covid. They were in isolation for 12 weeks due one of the girl getting sick eat the end of first isolation. Out of mum and dad and the 4 girls only one didn’t get sick. Go figure. Some workers get a cold and can’t work others get covid and continue to work. Keep up the good work. All the best 👍👍👍👏👏👏👏❤️❤️❤️

[@copperheadmarine]

So, Australia, hmmmm, komatsu in Australia has some parts I need but will not sell to Americans. Apparently Americans are seen like Nazi's I'm learning? I never realized this? Is that the feeling you get? Remember I'm Canadian! So don't put me in the Nazi category please.

[@johnwood702]

@@copperheadmarine Charlie I wouldn’t put you in that category and being 72 yo I surf the net a bit looking at what happening in the world and have never heard anything like this. Can’t Komatsu American get you the parts? Maybe you might have to get them via Canada. The problem I see today is there are many that are pushing their views within companies and getting away with it. Unfortunately, and I try to stay out of it, politics is not helping through out the World but I do have an eye on US politics as I have family now living in US but it gets depressing doing so. I pray you do get your parts.

[@petewood2350]

Just keep putting your charge out rate up until they say Ouch, then keep charging more.

[@kens.3729]

Your wife is Right. They would Yank you out of the casket but you wouldn’t be Kicking and Screaming. 😬👍

[@eddiemortontapman7252]

Did the freezing rain and snow slow you up , or Did you get a chance to push snow for The SC DOT ? We got about 2 1/2” out by the RDU Airport . I see Chris pushed some Friday early am into Saturday . Contractors for NC DOT still pushing here today with Some old graders keeping the road clear for the trucks delivering to the usps sorting center down the way .

[@copperheadmarine]

I did hwy 9 and hwy 57, my usual snow route. Only took a few hours.

[@joehusnik4337]

Need to raise your prices if they won't take no for a answer. Looks like you need to hire some people. When you burn the candle at both ends you run out of candle a lot quicker 🤷‍♂️👍

[@BryanBeast13]

That's a double edge sword right there. maybe in the future when Charlie slows down on job he might need them for work.

[@BradyHill1]

It's hard to find anyone who both wants to work and knows how or is teachable in this trade.

[@joehusnik4337]

@@BradyHill1 ya I know it is I've been in the trade for over 40years. Hard to find good people but they are out there

[@BradyHill1]

@@joehusnik4337 it seems to be getting worse, we are out in more of a remote area and people are getting thin, it seems like there's a lot more people around the bigger towns

[@joehusnik4337]

@@BradyHill1 ya more people around bigger cities but fewer with common sense and work ethic

[@davejefferys8320]

Just make sure the bill reflects their neediness

[@oso9809]

LMAO Drag your corpse from the casket! Weekend at Charlie's the movie.

[@BradyHill1]

I told him be has to work until lunch time on the day of his funeral

[@liftedburblife]

Posted on your Facebook on you 330 post a 345 bl I seen for sale cheap

[@matkremzar5474]

charlie id love to know your air cleaner maint. procedure thats some dusty conditions .

[@uppsalahazzemarkstedt2759]

Why are the hose to the Spreader Truck leaking "so much" concrete? And how do you filter out the concrete from the transport airflow? Take care and use breathing mask, please! Not good to have in your eyes either.

[@rogerr1296]

They're not the problem Charlie, you are. It's not that they won't accept 'no' as an answer, the problem is you won't. Maybe it's like an addiction for you, the demanding work, the long unending hours.... It's an addiction you seriously need to kick if not for you, for your wife, family and friends. It's not worth it in the end. Because people know you are the best in the business, you can still make damn good money and be able to live and enjoy life as well with your wife/family. Just my 2 cents for what it's worth to ya.

[@copperheadmarine]

How do I tell them no without pissing them off. The constant pleading phone calls and texts. The visiting the other jobs sites? The showing up at the shop and house. My wife says it's because they have all learned I will eventually give in. I might get shitty , but in the end I give in.

[@rogerr1296]

@@copperheadmarine lol, yeah, you sound a lot like me, unfortunately. It's hard as hell to say no and it's even harder to put yourself first but it's a choice you have to make. I'm not in your shoes but I'd say your reputation is pretty dang good if not the best around. I'd bet if you gave them your options like "I'm booked this week but, next..." or whenever you do have a reasonable time, they would probably be willing to wait. I quit my job after I decided I was a priority and was able to drop my blood pressure meds and other stress related meds. I sacrificed a lot financially because I didn't have a choice, but I think you do. You can give yourself a higher priority and still bring in good money. Man, I really hope the best for you. You seem like a hell of a guy who would make a hell of a friend to just about anybody and sure deserves more joy out of life than you are currently getting.

[@copperheadmarine]

@@rogerr1296, at least I don't have to be medicated. Blood pressure 90 over 40 most days and I vent because I don't medicate my mood. One of my problems is if you feel urgency and ask me for help.....now I feel your urgency now, maybe more than you do. And addiction....yes....when the wheels fall off the wagon, I'm upset, I'm venting and pissy, but when you get the wheels back on the wagon and get everything smoothed out it, I'm sure releases endorphins the same way? Agree?

[@rogerr1296]

​@@copperheadmarine Yeah, having empathy can be a good or a bad thing. Sometimes we feel what others feel just a little too much to the point where we take on their problems like they are ours. And some people take advantage of that. It was really hard for me knowing people were taking advantage of me but still feeling like I needed to help them because I didn't want to change the person that I am. Especially knowing if the roles were reversed, they would have no problem not helping me. I guess I was between a rock and a hard place where it was affecting me in a bad way, so I ended up sacrificing a pretty good chunk of my financial future. But, on the flip side, I have to admit that I have never felt contentment the way I felt it after I left and was able to take life on my own terms. Sounds like you were raised by a pretty good family with a good work and life ethic that taught how you to get the job done. If I remember one of your videos about your early life right, it was get the job done or don't survive in some cases. And, yep, there's nothing like the feeling you get after accomplishing something, especially something that was daunting when you first looked at it, knowing you were able to get the job done.

[@georgeking5746]

I know what you mean about people not wanting to take "no" for an answer.

[@matkremzar5474]

corperate america gotta love it

[@davidbillings615]

Hang in there you can’t do anything if you are on death’s door. The world will not be a better place without you.

[@mfreund15448]

Be sure to wear a mask. For the dust, not COVID.

[@dav1dsm1th]

In a "normal" market, the answer is to put your prices up.

[@copperheadmarine]

It's only worth so much , even if you are busy. Just the way I was raised.

[@geesss8675]

So exactly what is the process?you mix concrete with soil and it resulting in a stable building surface from a non buildable location

[@copperheadmarine]

Yes pretty much it in a nut shell.

[@kennethdailey7660]

Vitamins C and D with zinc helps a lot with the coof.

[@bobrat]

Due to the high inflation the feds are going to raise the interest rate. That maybe the reason for the push. Stay healthy

[@toddwambold358]

If you do a lot of mixing. I wanna get done a little quicker. Get rid of that cat mixer an get yourself a Wirtgen Mixer

[@copperheadmarine]

So, customer that my Cat is running for, 7 hours an a new Wirtgen, blown engine, 6 months before the can look at it. I think I'll keep my cats.

[@billwestphal1421]

Hell if you had a day that was normal you wouldn't know what to do.

[@kevinhembree9097]

do you run your camlock fittings loose for a reason? new gaskets or some shims are your best friend, new tubs in your dust collector also, those tubes like to get pushed up if you get overloaded

[@copperheadmarine]

By some miracle in reverse " no one knows how it happened " one of the locks on that hose was broken off. Brand new hose only used a few times. The truck has its own heavy duty hose but we left it on another job for Morgan Corp to use to of load the pig into their spreader truck.

[@kevinhembree9097]

@@copperheadmarine see that a lot on lime and salt sets also, we don't to cement but I'm sure its the same, just ruff on everything, we started using the orange safety straps on them to keep the ears from working open when unloading, one of them hoses pop off its a mess in a hurry, keep up the good work, like the video's

[@alanhutchins4233]

Charge even more if they keep saying no.

[@Justinsr1983]

Charlie do you run on batteries man get some rest lol

[@TimS366]

You can't spend the money when you're 6 foot under. Slow down man, just a little!

[@copperheadmarine]

Believe it or not, it's not the money that drives me.

[@TimS366]

Good to hear that. You're a good man Charlie, we want you around a bit longer yet!

[@eddiemortontapman7252]

I’m with you on the customers only want to know when you can come , right away like today and hurry please hurry . Don’t want a price just please come ! We are trying to do all we can , as are you . But what are we going to be doing in November is what I want to know . Hopefully just as busy , the blue states have mistreated there people and they are coming here in herds !

[@clayboist]

Jack that price up and see how they like that. Lol. They will either pay it and you stay busy as hell with more money. Or say no and you get a break! Lol. I'm kidding. I wish it was that easy. This round of the rona is going around my warehouse also. Sucks cause the product has to go out. No matter what.

[@copperheadmarine]

It's only worth so much.

[@clayboist]

But this is far from normal times...

[@Graveltrucking]

Guins is a workaholic you beat him by a long shot, burning the candle at both ends will catch up to you. I know when I'm getting the covid I knew I had it last week the damn fatigue showed up I was feeling weak as shit. Had covid 2020 that was the worst go around the worst flu I've ever had, 2021 wasn't as bad 2022 its a mild cold that visits for a couple days then goes away then comes back again.

[@HughzieTube]

Think you need to work on your pricing a bit. 6am-6pm is the going rate, 6pm-6am should be double the going rate!

[@09FLTRMM77]

MM77 👍🏼👍🏼 Approved

[@casycasy5199]

no you have to teach them what NO means

[@copperheadmarine]

So it's funny how easily they can dump you when the latest greatest comes along after you always pulled the rabbit out of the hat for them. They pretty much find their way back when the horse dies and they want to get back on yours????

[@BryanBeast13]

Five time COVID. Bruh i hope you're vaccinated lmao, caught it once and that was it for me.

[@robertspivey709]

Eat plenty of chicken noodle soup if you like it

[@copperheadmarine]

I do! My wife makes home made soup and it's the best!

[@davidbillings615]

Charlie double your fee make it worth your while.

[@justbe4481]

Sounds like you aren't charging them enough... keep bumping it for your services.. and get more help.

[@r1mein54]

Sad to hear your VP got it bad. All of y`all need to take care - as much as you can. Don`t you love the corporate attitude that "workers are an expendable commodity"? Try to stay warm and watch the ice if you have to travel.

[@copperheadmarine]

Thanks, she's much better. Cold/flu like symptoms.

[@cj7laredo1]

The reason the people won’t listen to “no” or any other legit reasoning is, in my opinion, the generation who was given everything immediately as a child, and participation trophies, and not spanked, these kids have grown up and are running mommy and daddy’s businesses now.

[@copperheadmarine]

You might be onto something

[@cj7laredo1]

@@copperheadmarine I’m a site foreman for a commercial/industrial GC, and that’s the general consensus that a lot of our guys have come to. We have customers that are the same when it comes to schedule right now, they don’t care about Covid, weather, or acts of God, just hurry up lol

[@leeshaver7825]

Say no and don't show up What are they going to do get someone else Even if they do they'll never get someone who has your knowledge and experience Let them try JOKE EM' IFIN' THEY CAN'T TAKE A FU!K

[@richardschipper5989]

fast way to end your reputation

[@leeshaver7825]

@@richardschipper5989 what's more important your reputation or your health you could say that you need to make a living but if you run yourself in the ground and end up stroking out having a heart attack or have something else happened to you you ain't going to be working anyways

[@chuckw4203]

No to yes x time= $$$$$$$$$$

[@licencedtochill9336]

charge more per hour