4 Years In The Making Helping Scott Finish The 15 Acre Lake!

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[@southernhomesteadtransformatio]

Somehow I remember that day being longer and us working harder than it appeared here 🤣

[@letsdig18]

Boy that was a long day haha

[@southernhomesteadtransformatio]

@@letsdig18 But Fun 😁

[@toddincabo]

I remember when the US wasn't filled with a bunch of traitor lovers.

[@annafraley5388]

Bawhahaha, 😂🤣 funny how that works…!!! 😎👍✅

[@hippie_james]

Work him like a dog lol how deep is it?

[@oldcdawg1]

I am so glad that you are helping Scott, this project is very important to him because he and his son stared it and he has a lot of time and money invested to get this far. It will be a show place when it's done.

[@southernhomesteadtransformatio]

Thank you Larry 🙏

[@garyfreeman327]

I dont comment to often, fig Chris dont need my advice. But when he dose thease from the heart things, i got to give him an at a boy. Scott I think of you often, a cruel blow life gave you. Your son is beaming with pride watching down at you. Dont treat chris to good might be hard getting him to go home. (-:

[@southernhomesteadtransformatio]

@@garyfreeman327 Thank you very much! I know he is happy as he showed us that he was there with us while we were working by having the eagle and osprey fly right over and around us 🙏🙏🙏 I was lucky enough to have Chris here for 4 days 😄

[@muddawgkomm9642]

Chris, your such a compassionate fella for just jumpin right back in and fulfilling scott and his late sons dream! It'll come together beautifully. ❤

[@scottfortune9016]

You're such a kind hearted guy Chris. Glad to see his pond/lake getting finished. Will love to see a time lapse on how fast it fills up.

[@GoBlue79]

Sand or Dirt - if there's a dam to be built - Chris will get 'er done! Wendy and Scott are tremendous people: admire you a lot.

[@southernhomesteadtransformatio]

Thank you David!

[@michaelschuenemann3505]

15 Acre TLC and Repair Job ! Brilliant Drone View - wow ! Nice Looking Tuck - looks Military to me ? Moving Sand - lots of Sand - hey the Shore line is looking sooooo much Better ! More Tomorrow ! Many Cheers from Australia !!!!

[@GARDENER42]

Super to see you back there & helping Scott.

[@jandances1687]

Being as I'm in the Westcountry UK,I'm enjoying seeing the USA country in its natural real time , loving this I'd call a lake coming alive,I'm an angler too, first time seeing a sand based lake is different,boy you've got your work cut out too.. jealous of the sunshine when we're getting 1-2 days of spring sun then piggin rain..UK out..god has blessed this couple too Amen..

[@bishopcorva]

Hearing the excavator bogging down a bit while digging got me to thinking about stuff I used to have to deal with when I lived near the coast and that was 'hard pan sand'. Sure it was just sand, but it was packed as hard as concrete, maybe in another few thousand years or so it could be sandstone.

[@BeytekinConstructionMachinery]

@21:37 Holy gosh, what a beautiful military dump truck. Looks like brand new and better than ever a truck in the army has looked!

[@southernhomesteadtransformatio]

It's a 1985 AM General 5 Ton Dump...was completely restored by Memphis Equipment

[@andy6043]

@@southernhomesteadtransformatio 900 series with automatic transmission right ? I worked with the M -800 series way back when.

[@southernhomesteadtransformatio]

@@andy6043 Yes it is

[@leol1682]

Love whate your doing Chris , helping Scott Familys to have a good Pond .

[@josephsmith7849]

Chris ur a Stand Up Guy and a good friend. Scott I hope you n ur Family are Healing n doing good. I’m in Chicago if you either of you ever need any help let me know. I’m a Truck Driver/ Laborer for the State. Take Care You guys🙋🏻‍♂️👍

[@southernhomesteadtransformatio]

Thank you Joseph, We appreciate that!

[@timl3605]

@@southernhomesteadtransformatio Isn't it great to have great friends that are willing to help each other out? 🙂

[@southernhomesteadtransformatio]

@@timl3605 It certainly is 🙏

[@craigwavra3495]

Glad to see you helping that father out!! Sad story about his son!! You’re helping to keep the memory alive!

[@christopherforster6555]

Nice to see you using your special skills to help Scott out lots of sand to play with I bet it will look good very tropical.

[@zzirSnipzz1]

Goodman chris for helping scott out awesome job

[@chadshidler8903]

Looking very nice. Pitching in a helping hand is one of my most favorite things about you Chris. Always willing to lend a hand on your busy schedule. Thanks for sharing my friends.

[@stevenr8606]

That military dump-trucks bed extension is a good idea for your 'offroad' dump-truck!

[@derrickpettit86]

Great video Chris, crazy that packed sand is that hard to dig, gonna be a beautiful lake, thanks for sharing 💪🇺🇲🤙✊👌

[@greghoffstadt667]

It's been 4 yrs already. Wow time flies. I remember when you came down to there property to give guidance. Then his son was killed. Love to see how it has come full circle. I'm sure his son is looking down on y'all.

[@southernhomesteadtransformatio]

Yes it's hard to believe that it's been that long 🙏

[@heatherlane9270]

The eagle didn't get the drone - whew! Playing with the big toys in a sand box - couldn't ask for more - even have water. Such a beautiful lake and setting.

[@RumMonkeyable]

OMGosh, just a beautiful property! Drone view is spectacular! If anyone can bring this lake "'back", it's Chris! 👍👏✨❤

[@keitheagle4633]

That's a big old lake I believe he's right that sand it's packing like concrete, it's so good to see you helping someone feel his lifelong dreams!!

[@AdirondackCampingAdventures]

We have this stuff from quarries that is like a leftover from sawing and crushing. It's like sand when loose and dry but once it gets wet and packs in it's almost like clay holds water and it's really tough to bulldoze.

[@JayCollins2013]

What an awesome person you are Chris be safe

[@KarenL-qt7dy]

I am SO excited to see you working with Scott again. He's my favorite client of yours!!! I hope this takes longer than just a couple of days. You both make me smile!!! I'm really enjoying seeing wet sand instead of wet mud for a change. I could get used to this!

[@southernhomesteadtransformatio]

Thank you Karen! 😊

[@montygomez495]

Hey Chris thanks for spending some time with Scott and helping him out on that job which mean a lot to him since it it is in memory of his son.... You are a true gentleman and friend.. God Bless you both....

[@juliatownsend2324]

Aww his son would be so proud. It looks beautiful xx

[@southernhomesteadtransformatio]

Thanks Julia 🙏

[@markbusby9709]

You got a big heart Chris, well done....

[@anthonythomas5564]

If you can take that sand home and mix it with clay should make very hard core for ponds.

[@annafraley5388]

We remember that place well, when you went down there to review with him what he wanted to do there and give him some pointers and encouragement.👌👍👏

[@terryrogers1025]

That is going to be an awesome lake when filled, amazing what you can build with sand, that sand looks to be about as clear as you can get. Looking forward to the dam being filled in, thanks for the tag along video sir.

[@meowwl]

I'd bet that sand is the type that eventually turns into sandstone, complete with clay and calcite grains or crushed up limestone as the cementing agents. If more of the latter, then the dam will only become more solid as time goes on, as the water dissolves and redeposits them between the sand grains.

[@sylviaprudhomme5417]

Beautiful place. Know your help means a lot to him❤❤❤❤

[@southernhomesteadtransformatio]

Very much!

[@russellknight26]

That is a serious pond so much room for activities.

[@garymessina1609]

Great video Chris your doing a great thing helping Scott get job

[@kaboom4679]

This looks like the perfect project for a couple of big haul trucks and that 550 .

[@lonnielengkeek7]

It would sure be nice to use the 550 down there for a couple of days😊👍 bless you for helping this gentleman out

[@mangrove21]

awesome work,really think alot of scott ,wendy and david,,an honor to see you give the big push to get this dream a lil closer

[@southernhomesteadtransformatio]

Thank you robert 😄

[@jesstrueblood2317]

Need one of those HD 31's to fill that breach in, its going to be a big job for that Komatsu to stay ahead of the water level as it rises. On thr other hand a challenge makes life interesting anyway

[@keithw8516]

On a different note, the old duece and a half apparently, just need a larger dump bed. Didn't even grunt with 4scoops. Love it.👍

[@smileywilson9972]

Your a good soul and don’t let anyone tell you otherwise ❤ that’s nice size lake or pond lol

[@dirkkelly9596]

Good progress this is so very special 👍👍

[@rangercwgbear6352]

Wow Chris got to admit I love the out come of this I’d love to have a home right there close to the pond love to be able see that every morning

[@TrevorDennis100]

As busy as you are Chris with the farm project as well as your own and John's work, it speaks highly of you that you still found a weekend to tow your dozer all that way to help Scott.

[@tomredmond]

Not Chris's, belongs to Scot the landowner.

[@garyfreeman327]

If you read Scott reply to my post, Chris stayed 4 days. As busy as Letsdig 18 is thats a huge thang for him to due. Looked alot like Chris Dozier.

[@sharonmiller6436]

@@garyfreeman327 Chris said it was the same model as his.

[@2Moza]

:) Good to see you back down there Chris :)

[@mischef18]

Great video bro, it looks a lovely lake already and should look cool when finished and full. The sand on the sides is interesting as it has not moved back into the lake with the movement of the water. Safe travels

[@chainsawman7485]

You and your friends always do a great job. Always seem to take care of each other.

[@chrispy104k]

What a great truck. Nice restoration.

[@southernhomesteadtransformatio]

Thanks chrispy!

[@usmcforever7630]

I imagine it’s a little easier working with sand than mud. Well done helping a friend Chris

[@sherryhigdon1817]

Nice to help a friend 😊

[@bryanlloyd1099]

It is gonna look great when you are done working with him!

[@markpashia7067]

You cannot build a dam from washed sand, however bank sand is a blend of sand and soil. If it is the right soil, say good clay, it will work just as well as full clay at holding water. The one major issue is the overflow. Even the emergency overflow must be hardened. Bank sand will wash pretty much like top soil in a current. So if you properly size the main overflow to keep it off the top of the dam and you make the emergency overflow out of material that protects the bank sand underneath it works very well. From the looks of that stuff it could even be used as a liner for that one you were surveying recently.

[@gdotone1]

a liner hey. i forgot about those. i wonder what a liner would costs for a 10 acre pond. good thought. i was thinking charlie's soil stabilization method with a clay topper. 🤔

[@keithdunlap2701]

Looked like you guys moved a lot of sand there !! And it does look to be really hard, I was watching how close you was to the water in the dozer Chris, and it didn't look to sink any at all ... So it must be pretty stable stuff there .. Scott and his Wife have really got a nice place there, and getting better all the time !! Great to see you guys working together... Great as always Chris !! Have a Great Weekend, And a Great Evening !! And, On too the Next !!

[@southernhomesteadtransformatio]

Thanks Keith!

[@thatdave86]

Chris keeps looking at the Mode control ,looks as though it's stuck in S mode ,maybe that's Sand mode ,out with the spanners,there must be a flow control that can be manipulated. Isn't he close to Charlie ?the big cat would love to scratch about in there . It certainly will be a great space when the water level is up and having a continuous Sandy beach will be well sought after . Good work Chris

[@BeytekinConstructionMachinery]

Sand? No problem. Dutch guys build anything at the North Sea with sand and it works.

[@timothyfolts3102]

that looks like some good septic sand or building sand for roads or cement

[@rondastump8930]

May God bless u for ur compassion and care for blessing and helping others. So enjoyed the video!!! Thank u so much! Be careful!

[@jamesdrumwright7591]

I love that truck, just beautiful!

[@deskingdom6205]

Chris,when you see a building site in the city they have holes for people to watch work going on, you created that on KZbin,Love it. Des

[@doritleis2773]

A wonderful great Areal, the Pond is new to building, that a beach resort come. That You help by this building is very grand. Glad my of the next Videos.

[@donnamullins2089]

Beautiful lake but water looks cold and deep. Will you have enough time to finish the dam? Scott nice dump truck. Your a good friend Chris. Have a good week.

[@southernhomesteadtransformatio]

Not cold but deep...stay tuned to see ...

[@stkrrauch1]

i imagined sand would be easy to dig and push but it looks like it takes big power to push around and dig wet sand

[@wm3138]

Let’s hear it for Army Surplus!

[@bosshogg3548]

Job well done 👍🏻

[@bobjoncas2814]

....LOOKIN' GOOD, KEEP SAFE...

[@t1259sw]

He has some nice equipment.

[@southernhomesteadtransformatio]

Thanks samuel!

[@JohanLind]

This one receives an instant like from the title alone! Content will be great regardless!

[@jbonegw]

Will be 90% beach when finished. 😄

[@two-strokesmoke7289]

I have same model of dumper (M-900 series) I heap it up and run it off all four corners with pit run gravel, it measures between 10-11 yards of material...... you are only hauling about half a load. (not joking or criticizing, just stating a fact)😁😁😁😁😁

[@letsdig18]

Yeah we tested it out never used it before and wanted to make sure it worked fine. At the end of the day it was super loads ha

[@jasonjackson7154]

I have been waiting on this video, I knew there would be some great work on this, great job Chris good job Brother

[@KB-gs8zi]

Hey Chris !!1 Wouldn't you just "LOVE"" to have that sand up on your ""ROCK PILE "" pond job to line it ALL the way around top to bottom ??? Great that you are working to get this lake done !!! 🙃🤔🙄👀👀👍👍👍👍👍

[@delcasaleexcavating9508]

The last load I hauled with the General was tree length firewood logs from a clearing job in July of 2022.( About 50) cords worth and truck ran flawless ! The Alison transmission has a 10/1 ratio reverse in high range and shouldn't have any issues with bogging down.

[@TinyHouseHomestead]

What is the determining line between "pond" and "lake"? 😱😁👍👍🇺🇲

[@young11984]

Crazy how hard packed that sand is, looks like its some red clay down in there deep. Was hard to believe sand can hold that much water back and not push thru but then saw the dam is as wide as an interstate and then thought about the ocean lol

[@southernhomesteadtransformatio]

I built it 80' wide

[@donnaflanagan6612]

That is going to be a beautiful lake. I’m sure Scott’s son is guiding him🥰

[@stevendufresne9994]

Thanks Chris enjoyed the Video!!👍👍

[@kevinkinney5445]

Good work gentlemen!

[@charleslowe4589]

Top shelf right there.

[@MySORRELL]

THANKS!

[@randycarpenter2914]

I have never seen sand like that. It packs almost like clay. It should hold water well if it is packed in. Will be interesting to see.

[@nathanscott7910]

That is a sweet dump truck.

[@martymclamb5750]

Great job Chris

[@saltygreek3870]

CHRIS!! I have a a great Tee shirt you should make "Letsdig" on the front left side over the heart and on the back " We shall C"

[@saltygreek3870]

Should you decide to make that Tee shirt all I ask is for a free XXL for my idea😆

[@matthewcloud112]

You need the big volvo 😊

[@dagwood1327]

Coming off of the dozer blade it looks like the sand has some clay in it.

[@Badgermatt-nc5nr]

Chris, if you had your new D8 put back together, you could have had those piles pushed over in about 5 passes!!!!😁

[@weldscientist]

Chris has got mad dozer skills

[@allenbeaulieu7077]

Nice job sir. That’s a lot of sand!

[@rossnolan2883]

Awesome 🙂🙂🙂🙂

[@madelinelambert605]

Going to be so beautiful

[@chrislaarman7532]

Sand: different types of sand seem present. (Disclaimer: comparing your footage to my observations in the Netherlands, where sand is a major construction material.) The yellow sand seems the coarse stuff from below top-soil. It's a great material that will hardly collapse when piled up. I don't think it can withstand water entirely, but I think it can to some extent. As shown by the dunes on the Dutch coast. The white sand seems the fine stuff spread by the wind. It may be used in railway traction for temporarily increasing grip of the wheels on the rails. I would not trust a dam containing a high proportion of that. The grey sand seems a blend of white sand and organic material. It may be used as top-soil for certain plants like cactuses. So, like you distinguish among different types of dirt, you may distinguish among different types of sand. I assume they can be separated by screening.

[@donprater2754]

Nice!

[@GregoryJohnston77]

Do y'all not have clay there? I'm new here, and y'all did an awesome job on this lake. I guess im gonna have to go thru these videos and find the beginning.

[@DrLaFuria]

Pretty lake

[@nigelhales874]

The lake embankment will definitely look 10 time's better Chris its looking like a kids play park at the moment

[@melissareynolds8691]

❤❤❤

[@stevekissel605]

Great video 👍 👍

[@cathiwim]

Hope Scott is putting in a REAL overflow, like Bealy’s.

[@Michael-nu1py]

That’s gunna be a big nice pond

[@NZDIRT]

Scott, probably a bit late now but it wouldn’t hurt investing in a larger smooth edge bucket haha, you could be moving twice the material each bucket

[@southernhomesteadtransformatio]

I tried to buy one at the Orlando auction this year but they didn't have any that fit...