Towards the end I felt like I was watching a National Geographic Documentary. This is an excellent combination of passion & selflessness as it was not only created for the family but also for wildlife to thrive. There should be more pools like this made around the world.
@yardleyj9391 Жыл бұрын
I agree. It has inspired me to build one on our 1 hectare plot.
@karlmeyer9473 Жыл бұрын
It's also a good way to get yourself killed by unsupported excavation. Unless you think you can withstand 1800kg per cubic meter collapsing on you.
@flaxenRdn Жыл бұрын
Agreed 👍
@JohnSmith-gq9gn Жыл бұрын
@@karlmeyer9473 I was thinking the same thing.
@THEHORSELOVER235 Жыл бұрын
Theres a company in California that builds these pools but its extremely expensive. Maybe if it didn't cost so much more ppl would be inclined to get them
@BarelyDecentProduction Жыл бұрын
The man didn't just make a swimming pool, he made an ecosystem
@martinosborne6635 Жыл бұрын
For real. I wouldn't swim in it, but nice.
@OReily08080 Жыл бұрын
@@martinosborne6635my exact reaction
@kirsty9821 Жыл бұрын
Bro factssss😂
@ธัญสินีอินทะวี Жыл бұрын
@GabiCosta-qi6ec Жыл бұрын
😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊⁰
@johnevans6399 Жыл бұрын
The children won't realise how fantastically lucky they are until they are older, but we can enjoy this brilliant piece of nature from now. Thanks for sharing.🎉
@karlmeyer9473 Жыл бұрын
No. They will just think about dad crushed in unsupported excavation....
@xanadu1jw Жыл бұрын
@@karlmeyer9473 how is It unsupported? It has been dug out perfectly, and lined with layers and layers of fabric and bricks and the water is pushing outwards on those layers all the time.
@RobotNannyDiaries Жыл бұрын
Agreed🤩⭐️💖
@Idotisme Жыл бұрын
@karlmeyer9473 what drugs are you on dr?
@Idotisme Жыл бұрын
@HOFMC-OFFICIAL i wish i could disable the comment section. Haha and its becoming such a habit to just have a flick through.
@kylecduncan4 ай бұрын
“Despite being incredulous about the project, my friend Barry agreed to help.” The best definition of friendship I’ve seen in a while.
@tiffmeek4 ай бұрын
A man who shows his love of family by building stuff that makes their and the whole world a better place. My father was one of these men. And my mother loved to work shoulder to shoulder with him.
@krispynico960 Жыл бұрын
This could've easily be a 1 hour long video but instead was compiled into a 6 min short video. Great work Sir!
@Parth14b9 ай бұрын
Meanwhile me who even watched it on 2x speed lmao
@audreyscott63129 ай бұрын
yep I agree
@ll23238 ай бұрын
I would watch the hour long video though 😂
@mansilahoriya58248 ай бұрын
Well it definitely felt like an hour though😂
@oliverbruce17026 ай бұрын
I would have preferred the one hour version
@chiarabay936411 ай бұрын
I have spent 14 years digging wildlife ponds which despite using spirit levels never ever seems to work out! Thanks to this I am going to start again and redo the pond following this technique.
@MrKirchov9 ай бұрын
Thinking about getting into it myself! Very inspiring.. hard work I bet. What wasn’t working out with them, if you don’t mind me asking?
@oliverbruce17026 ай бұрын
The plastic liner is vitally important so the water doesn't drain away.
@rockfeli5 ай бұрын
So have you made it yet? Did it work out this time? I'm kinda curious since I think I might do one myself.
@kryptokrypto702 Жыл бұрын
At first I thought it would be literally just a simple dug out dirt pool. Then all of a sudden it looks like the construction of some major project. 😅 Amazing.
@nomvuladlamini46188 ай бұрын
I thought so, too! He really built an ecosystem ❤ When the plants grow and the birds & insects vusit you know you have created something special 🎉
@tonyweaver23537 ай бұрын
Kinda looked like he was building a WW1 trench
@oliverbruce17026 ай бұрын
He did it properly :)
@SieraDeltaPS4310 ай бұрын
Kudos to Barry. Being a true supportive friend ❤️
@cloudydays62779 ай бұрын
WOW what a dad not just for your kids but for the community & ecosystem. Some dads don’t even return texts lol or even around in their children’s lives. Honestly wish it was longer, you left us wanting more, at least 15mins would’ve been nice
@CEUprimate9 ай бұрын
Worse are some buys milk or go to prison and they are very common among certain people.
@Gbekaxo Жыл бұрын
Can we just give a standing ovation for this incredible hard-working This man put both for the children's and the ecosystem.🙏👊
@alzym180311 ай бұрын
And his 70+ year old friend! amazing effort men
@godzilla92811 ай бұрын
No
@thexanderthemander10 ай бұрын
Nothing like plastic pool liner for the ecosystem.
@allouttabubblegum19849 ай бұрын
@@thexanderthemanderwhat's worse, him using a plastic pool liner or the fact that it attracted and made a little ecosystem for wildlife🙄
@LALOVEme9 ай бұрын
Just be careful and watch your kuds all the time
@yrubla11 ай бұрын
The kids has the most important job of them all, jumping and swimming and having fun in the pool.
@AzngameFreak03 Жыл бұрын
Amazing pond. Those kids are sooooo lucky to have such great men in their lives. I wish I had a pond :)
@FVWhimsy2010 Жыл бұрын
Sadly, it wouldn't work here...would end up with brain-eating amoeba. Know your water temps, before copying this idea for swimming.
@justincasey_grabbederpussy6756 Жыл бұрын
@@FVWhimsy2010 so simply cool your water off and re-circulate it back in with a small solar powered pump.
@nofurtherwest3474 Жыл бұрын
@@FVWhimsy2010 exactly. he just created a swamp. no running water? ewww
@OOOOO0KKKKKKKK Жыл бұрын
@@nofurtherwest3474 did you not see the video
@COJY06 Жыл бұрын
@@FVWhimsy2010where do you live?
@nonasmith24057 ай бұрын
Omg thank you that brings me back 50 years ago my dad dug a hole and filled it with water for my siblings and myself.
@Juhani1399 ай бұрын
Thank you for putting a fence around it. It's shocking how many people do not recognize the dangers of bodies of water.
@Maggioretom Жыл бұрын
This is not a swimming pool, it's a little miracle of nature! 🙏
@katharina... Жыл бұрын
My goodness, what an extraordinary project! Thank you so so much for sharing, I feel more alive for having seen it. These children are so fortunate to be surrounded by such fantastic adults 🥰
@aflutteroffeminineconfusio1986 Жыл бұрын
May I say as someone half the age of Barry, that i think your a bloody legend!!! Hope I'm as spry in my 70's ..well done...I absolutely love everything and anything to do with natural pools ....I find the videos across you tube really calming 😌
@AGamerPS311 ай бұрын
Every community needs its own version of this.
@checkeybeckford21556 ай бұрын
This is absolutely amazing! What a beautiful example of creating an environment where humans and natural elements coexist! And this could be in any backyard. Thanks for sharing.
@stephaniegagnon2583 Жыл бұрын
Lucky children! Great Dad! 😊 This is amazing 💕
@Onelove-Oneheart-h4c Жыл бұрын
Why did i imagine the project was gonna be easier than it seemed ? 😂 great job
@JessieMcConkey-v8dАй бұрын
It is easy….
@angelalovell5669 Жыл бұрын
Amazing little documentary! I really, really enjoyed that, especially the cinematography and your humorous yet relaxing narration. And the result, WOW! Thanks for making a little piece of the world all the better for your presence, that pond ecosystem looks beautiful.
@willm581411 ай бұрын
The difference between a modern swimming pool and this absolute GEM is mind-blowing - the former being a significant net-negative to the environment as well as being a very expensive make-work project (bought a house with a pool, glad I’m not there anymore )
@Terra_Divina11 ай бұрын
What an outstanding masterpiece this whole video is, blended with hilarious humor, should be shown in every school. And thanks for not spoiling it with annoying music, it is simply pure and beautiful. And most of all: you brought a bit of Eden back to Earth! Chapeaux, Sir! 🙏
@yoshinori.is.precious9 ай бұрын
Look how they have such a dedication to make the children happy
@NiranjanDecember Жыл бұрын
thank you for giving back to nature. More people should adopt such organic pool and on a much bigger scale.!!!
@CorpseBride64 Жыл бұрын
Oh my gosh, I can not tell you how much I love this!! Such hard work you all put in. A fabulous job, enjoy! 💓
@suzannacommander7384 Жыл бұрын
Best video I've watched on KZbin. Wish everyone would do this. No more chlorine pools. More natural wildlife pools you can swim in. Thanks for sharing. It looks amazing. 😊
@Beckenbauer-by1rm9 ай бұрын
This are the videos we suppose to see in KZbin, its shows how human can contribute to help the nature , we are depleting our resources day by day, destroying our ecosystem and nature and as i am an Indian, most of the people of our country are so irresponsible regarding their nature they don't care about it but i was so pleased seeing this video. Hope many people get influenced by this and help the nature to grow more rather than destroying it.
@herryvaliant768910 ай бұрын
They should adapt this on a bigger scale for town park. Great idea and application for ecosystem and families! Wonderful job mister!
@tracy3364 Жыл бұрын
That was exhausting to watch but I admire your dedication and its stunningly beautiful...Great memories for your kids
@randywilson6869 Жыл бұрын
I bet they don’t have snakes over there
@justincasey_grabbederpussy6756 Жыл бұрын
@@randywilson6869😂
@101yayo Жыл бұрын
The only venomous snake in the uk is the black adder, I think.
@MeganGarzaWellness Жыл бұрын
@@randywilson6869 you wouldn't dare do this in Florida and jump in feeling safe.
@jeffersonsairpods4811 Жыл бұрын
@@101yayoAnd he is just grumpy and sarcastic, not dangerous at all.
@gabrielfranco6112 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely awesome. Looks natural and refreshing. Great job.
@petersterling5334 Жыл бұрын
What a Beautiful Pond Ecosystem you made!! Its Awesome all the Plants and Animals that have found a home!
@Fqlan9 ай бұрын
Wow! It came to be beyond perfection! Enjoyed watching. And the ecosystem! Words cannot express it! Beautiful.
@demuschakka96045 ай бұрын
He made beautiful memories for his children
@anothernp Жыл бұрын
beautiful, mine's going on 1 year old, survived the winter! thanks for your help with it
@organicpools-davidpaganbutler Жыл бұрын
Delighted to hear that. Thank you
@SLvibe365 Жыл бұрын
This is not a swimming pool , it's a little miracle of nature 🌳❤
@audas Жыл бұрын
I love natural pools - but here in OZ it'd be about 2 weeks before there was half a dozen tiger snakes and a couple of king browns in residence.
@JustDeLuca3 ай бұрын
Also in Aus, and I was literally just thinking how I'd be too scared to get in. With goodness knows what else in there.
@urbanjeanie2579Ай бұрын
How incredible! It did look like a ton of work to get it set up but what your labour has created is magnificent!! Truly a marvel that I'm certain adds joy to all your lives Xx
@robeiur10 ай бұрын
Really appreciate the English sense of humor. beautiful work. Congratulations.
@Sknla90 Жыл бұрын
Wow sir, this could easily be a high production documentary ❤
@Jl-pm6fp Жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed the dry humour and the beautiful wildlife swimming pool you created!
@gendoll5006 Жыл бұрын
I would love something like this with some kind of filter or something that kept the water moving and clean to prevent mosquito larva and just that nasty deadly bacteria you hear about from swimming in lakes. But the natural look and feel of it is so amazing.
@cannyexplorer535711 ай бұрын
The newts and others will soon get rid of the mosquitoe larvae. We never had a problem with our nature mini lake once they moved in. Just watch any chemicals you use in the area as they can be deadly to the pond life.
@ssansu11 ай бұрын
It has a filter
@DChristina9 ай бұрын
Has a bubble powered circulation system- aka a filter.
@childofcascadia6 ай бұрын
N fowleri doesnt care about circulation. It cares about temperature.
@Dangerkiller-D9 ай бұрын
Love the way you articulate all your words. You could become a storyteller. Love the vocabulary he was taught well in school
@jverrelli17 ай бұрын
You really inspired me to do something similar, you really nailed it!! Excellent work and thanks for sharing, best part is watching your children enjoy the natural environment and all the creatures that are utilizing the pond.
@kittimcconnell2633 Жыл бұрын
Such a beautiful wee swimming pond! May it bring you joy for years to come.
@Knotaro_bot Жыл бұрын
That established nicely! Fresh water management can be a real challenge with plants involved, looks like you have done a very good job.
@avrilmiller202810 ай бұрын
Bro no way I love this pool too. I think we watch the same things a lot
@Knotaro_bot10 ай бұрын
@@avrilmiller2028 we must have good taste in videos😃
@9catlover Жыл бұрын
wow that took a lot of effort. it is stunning. love the planting
@brookeparizo45195 ай бұрын
This is amazing, but the commentary definitely was the best, I laughed out loud several times!
@aistisnarmontas45157 ай бұрын
Wow it feels so natural and true. It gives very positive vibes unlike man made swimming pools that most houses have
@MsFarmer567 Жыл бұрын
You did good, with an Awesome project, never seen an man-made pond in a back yard that was so delightful, Great Job 👍
@kellyanne72259 ай бұрын
Where there’s water, there’s mosquitoes! Get some bat houses and you’re all set! 👍🏼😁 The sound of the frogs would lull me to sleep every night! 😴
@shadowridge2742 Жыл бұрын
Wow, that was such hard work, but the result is glorious!
@SuperChicken6663 ай бұрын
An engineering masterpiece worthy of its own episode of Modern Marvels.👍
@Jason-yd6mn2 ай бұрын
Love this guy's videos of natural swimming pools - cheers David !
@christinarcelano2235 Жыл бұрын
Brilliant! Thank you for sharing with humans and nature.
@amirmorsh Жыл бұрын
The first image where the kids are standing looking at you is really cute.
@patty9265 Жыл бұрын
That looked like alot of hard work but well worth it . Nice job.
@bharathkrishna67769 ай бұрын
They made it look so simple & elegant. In real, it isn’t. Must have felt so pleased with how well it turned up 👏🏼
@himalayanvibes699910 ай бұрын
One of the best videos i've ever seen!!! Simply outstanding!!! Cheers!
@TheMurlocKeeper Жыл бұрын
This is gorgeous! I think you're insane, lol....but I LOVE the end result! If I had a large chunk of land, I would be doing something like this! And when i say "I", I mean, "someone else", lol! There's no way I could heft heavy stuff around like that! Epic effort though! Much better than a pool full of chemicals!
@justincasey_grabbederpussy6756 Жыл бұрын
Why exactly is this much better than a pool full of chlorine? I mean… When it comes to swimming, I’d much rather have the pool for my grand children to swim in, versus a snake pit.😅
@epistarter1136 Жыл бұрын
This is how it should be instead of those channels where they act like they build just through their hands and small tools, leaving small buildings to rot in the forest
@karlmckinnell2635 Жыл бұрын
Love ❤️ to hear Barry is keeping current with the latest technology. Rotating laser level 😂😂
@xdatdolo Жыл бұрын
i was not ready for that joke and I almost died laughing out loud
@mohammadishaktayoob11438 ай бұрын
This pool is supporting and homing so many organisms ❤ Loved it
@Dcll84519 ай бұрын
You created a million dollar pool. That is beautiful. I love when people live with nature not against it
@Alain.Robert Жыл бұрын
You created an amazing ecosystem ! thanks for sharing your project !
@yardleyj9391 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely spectacular! That is our life mission : create a small paradise in our dwelling space. Congratulations to you Sir. Namaste! ❤
@ivanjmg Жыл бұрын
What a beautiful swimming pond :)
@TheMeisaku7 ай бұрын
So absolutely beautiful! What a source of fun n education for the children! And the beauty of the flowers! Wow! So natural🥰
@realsimplerealestatewithni79965 ай бұрын
Wow, so cool. I had an old pool in my yard that I wanted to turn into this but everyone thought it was a weird idea so never did.
@JustDeLuca3 ай бұрын
Don't let people dull your shine. If you want to do something that other people find weird, you should just do it. If this is weird, then weird is an awesome thing. So go ahead and be weird. You only live this life once. Enjoy it. Your way.
@paulabears7882 Жыл бұрын
Would love to see more about how you did plantings. Plant and animal selection for cleaning pond
@SubhojitDey9 ай бұрын
This video is making me hopeful to live till i get old.
@brandongregori995 Жыл бұрын
Nice. I always wondered what it would be like to take one of these natural ponds and make it worthy of swimming in.
@ewasadurska98883 ай бұрын
Cudowne naturalne środowisko zabaw dla dzieci!
@Allen2saint7 ай бұрын
I’m subscribing for the priceless humor and warm, friendly storytelling. Also, nice pond.
@shadowkaged Жыл бұрын
That was beautiful to watch! I would love to have one of those ponds some day too😊 reminds me of my childhood
@МашаБахтиярова11 ай бұрын
Столько труда Результат классный Спасибо дедушке 👍
@marsilt Жыл бұрын
If everyone with backyard would do such ponds we'd have hope in saving our wetland species.
@nofurtherwest3474 Жыл бұрын
its not "natural" if it's lined with plastic. fake title
@marsilt Жыл бұрын
@@nofurtherwest3474 my point was elsewhere. Irrigation has dried out most of the wetlands in many countries and it's impossible to reverse it in most places as it is used as farmlands so only way to bring back wetland species is to create many ponds to keep up their life needs. Even these ponds aren't natural these are great deal for natural wetland species especially ponds without fish.
@athena1491 Жыл бұрын
@@nofurtherwest3474 theres functionally no difference between a stone basin with plantable surfaces, a clay basin with plantable surfaces, and a plastic one with plantable surfaces,
@nofurtherwest3474 Жыл бұрын
@@marsilt either make a wetland or a pool. a wetland is not meant for humans to swim in.
@nofurtherwest3474 Жыл бұрын
@@athena1491 this isn't a real pond. a real pond naturally fluctuates with the water table and other forces.
@PortraitoftheArtistasanOldDog8Ай бұрын
Ten men required OR a woman with a stick lmao This is gorgeous guys So inspiring. My 13 yr old no longer wants to bounce on the trampoline I dug in by hand I'm gonna put it on the flat roof for stargazing & get digging deeper! Have an above ground pool to salvage as liner. You guys have totally inspired me.. nb Botanic gardens Adelaide for lotus seedlings!👍☮️❤
@Bristolandlazy9 ай бұрын
The best I've seen on KZbin, amazing. Just beautiful.
@2023BeTheChange Жыл бұрын
Amazing build!
@MrNogood4432 Жыл бұрын
Big effort, awesome result 👏
@michaeleasley1368 Жыл бұрын
Hello from Texas, USA! Sorry if this has been asked and answers in the past, but do you have any experience using vinyl billboard material for the pond liner? Was considering trying this option for a small duck pond to test the concept. I like this option because they are UV stable which is a huge consideration in our climate. Any thoughts or resources concerning vinyl billboard material as a pond liner would greatly appreciated!
@Curated_by_YFR8 ай бұрын
Idk if it's the way the narrator is speaking or I'm genuinely interested, but note that I AM GLUED!
@Monsieur-Estrada3 ай бұрын
A dream pond! Congratulations it's so inspiring and relaxing to see the whole process. Some day I'll build a pond like yours
@Gaurav_ambhore Жыл бұрын
Animal needed this pool more than his kids
@mdsaad980510 ай бұрын
What are you trying to say here
@mohann22899 ай бұрын
I would say both
@JefferyWWright Жыл бұрын
Naegleria fowleri, colloquially known as the "brain-eating amoeba", is typically found in warm freshwater bodies such as ponds, poorly maintained or minimally chlorinated swimming pools (with residual chlorine levels under 0.5 mg/m3), soil, and pipes connected to tap water.
@daneascott9645 Жыл бұрын
There are sharks in the sea and people still swim in it too. Why live in fear? Why spread fear and paranoia to others?
@yosemiteanemone4714 Жыл бұрын
N. Fowleri requires a water temp of 80F or above to become active enough to be a risk. While that is seemingly close to the ideal summer pond/swimming temperature of 78F there is an impressively large energy difference between the two for even a small pond. Checking pond temp before swimming is still advised for safety.
@permiesolutions Жыл бұрын
I would love to see how you would put together a simple above ground natural pool system. I currently have a rainwater harvesting pond using an old pool, but I would love to put together a simple natural pool for my kids during the summers, but never worry about chemicals or any “accidents” they may have creating a bacterial/viral problem. Ideas?
@organicpools-davidpaganbutler Жыл бұрын
Making an above ground pool is entirely possible. I may put together a demonstration at some point.
@bruce-le-smith Жыл бұрын
@@organicpools-davidpaganbutler If you put it next to the first it could have a tiny infinity pool / waterfall...
@tiagobarros566610 ай бұрын
Amazing. Looks like a amazonic landscape. I'm from the Amazon region of Brazil and here there are small lakes or natural pools that we call "igarapés". Visually, this pool that you created looks a lot like a stream.
@c.v.h.82609 ай бұрын
I absolutely loving it. You created a little piece of heaven over there.
@mrsTraveller64 Жыл бұрын
But I would still be worried that this would become a place where you can get the bacteria that goes up to your brain, because the water is not moving anywhere? Or does the filter clean the water so good that it can't happen?
@Mom2Kolja11 ай бұрын
In my opinion, this filter has no effect as far as bacteria are concerned. Not all ideas are as good in reality as they seem in our heads. As this uncle will soon find out if he lets the kids swim in it.
@street_sharq9 ай бұрын
I doubt anything bad will happen, but I'd be highly interested in more on what this bacteria brain attacker is. I'm sure there are tons and tons of documented cases
@letsworkoutabit19599 ай бұрын
I believe he addresses it here 5:48
@heathermarcoux2947 ай бұрын
Naegleria fowleri
@Bf26fge Жыл бұрын
My only concern would be brain eating amoebas in warm weather. It's most likely to be a potential risk in bodies of water with a high nitrogen load.
@imiejj8665 Жыл бұрын
😂
@jimjim01938 Жыл бұрын
Brain eating amoebas go brrrrr
@phoenixluna41377 ай бұрын
This is amazing!!! Thank you for being considerate of nature and for making this a short video that people can watch
@Nrnrnrnrnrnrnr11058 ай бұрын
Ur work deserves more appreciation ❤ Keep up the good work
@SilentNoMore6410 ай бұрын
Grampa looks like he is in his 70s, working like a 40 year old. They don't make men this tough anymore. He's probably been through 2 wars, built his own house from the ground up, raised 6 kids, and put 30+ years in before retirement. He is still going strong. Hats off to you sir! 👍
@qwertytwerty7293 Жыл бұрын
If David, or anyone else reading this, can advise on a super low power oxygenator/ air pump for a tiny pond I would be grateful. By tiny I mean in an old Belfast sink. Approx 50cmx40cmx20cm. Thanks.
@DinDooIt Жыл бұрын
There are some decent solar power bubblers out there.
@rbnjr Жыл бұрын
If a place can be made to produce a waterfall the oxygen levels should improve without the need for electricity.
@lexkek5625 Жыл бұрын
Try an aquarium pump if it's that small. Something with 400 gph should be plenty. You can go with 100 gph if 400 is too much too.
@michaelprice3040 Жыл бұрын
I always thought ponds layered with plastic were too far removed from nature and prefer the super compacted clay with reeds the keep the clays water retention. But otherwise lovely job.
@BigWalka9 ай бұрын
I agree, I thought it would be more natural
@danielandjenny96 ай бұрын
Brings back memories of being little and swimming in the rivers in Holland with my grandparents
@californiadreaming92169 ай бұрын
Here we see illustrated two things: 1 The importance of wetlands within our ecosystem. 2 Nature's ability to quickly and readily adapt to modifications WHEN they are not disruptive.