Digging as deep as I can with the help of a frost ripper @Timeline Ranch

[@kennethwikert2841]

Love to watch all types of heavy equipment work. Thanks for the lesson.

[@kennethwikert2841]

That great flood did some wonderous things.

[@TimelineRanch]

Indeed, it did. Thanks for watching the project.

[@TimelineRanch]

There will be plenty more equipment work to come at the ranch. Thanks for commenting and watching, of course.

[@rvlivingwiththegeezer7791]

Really cool the oasis is growing!

[@TimelineRanch]

A little at a time, it's coming together. Thanks for watching as always.

[@mechanics4all405]

Fantastic progress if massive amount of work,will be sensational when full of water❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@TimelineRanch]

Yes, that's the big payoff, a pond full of water. It will be a beautiful sight for sure. Thanks for following along with the project as always.

[@mechanics4all405]

@@TimelineRanch loved every bucket load,I am not great lover of putting tracks back om,but who is

[@TimelineRanch]

@mechanics4all405 Unfortunately, it just comes with the job. Every bucket is about 50 more gallons the pond can hold. That's my motivation to keep going.

[@mechanics4all405]

@@TimelineRanch I have changed hundred of tracks,normally up to my waist in mud,only thing to say satisfied when done,I love the 50 gallon ref,definately spurs you on,but youre planning and implimentation on all aspects are methodic well planned no panic,or mystery just constant long term gain improvements,love it,keep it up

[@TimelineRanch]

@mechanics4all405 Thanks for the compliment. I have found over the years a good plan makes the whole project a lot more productive.

[@cryptowolf-zf3fs]

nice sunrise

[@HalsPals]

The upthrusted, folded layers happened when the earth was in upheavel from tetonic activity. Had to happen quickly since the folded rock was deformed while it was still wet and maleable. Flat layers were from either a local flooding even or even lake bed sedimentation. Volcanic ash even plays a role in layer making in many parts of the world.

[@TimelineRanch]

Thanks for watching and the info. It is always interesting to see what I find when digging at the ranch.

[@SuerteDelMolinoFarm]

Reading the geological history. SUPER

[@TimelineRanch]

It is interesting to dig around here. You never know what you may find. Thanks for following along as always.

[@stevejohnstonbaugh9171]

There are many good excavator operator lessons to be had in these videos Martin. I know this is a bigger machine, and I doubt that your controls are as finely calibrated. But the various methods Simon uses to move spoils and the machine are the most important. Have you given any more consideration to ripping open the soil on contour lines with your frost hook beginning at the bottom edge of your high pasture? In my opinion, that is one more method [key-lining] of soaking water into the soil that is worth trialing/demonstrating. ✅

[@SuerteDelMolinoFarm]

@stevejohnstonbaugh9171 I'm watching him with eagle eyes Steve. Thank you for highlighting the various aspects. Much appreciated

[@robertlemoine3500]

Thankyou 😊

[@TimelineRanch]

Thanks for following along with the ranch build as always.

[@billramsey6000]

I do enjoy watching your progress. Thanks for sharing it.

[@TimelineRanch]

Thanks for following along with the slow and steady progress at the ranch. I'll keep doing what I do.

[@thewindmillgarden]

Nice work. Sorry for the track setback. Looks like you got it fixed and back in business quick. 👍. Do new tracks stretch?

[@TimelineRanch]

Thanks for watching the progress. Yes, they do. I was on my way out of the hole to check them, too, when it came off. I have gotten pretty good at getting them back on now.

[@JosephGodwin137]

Awesome progress 👏

[@TimelineRanch]

Thanks for watching the progress. It has been a while since I've heard from you. I hope everything is going well.

[@johnperry6318]

lookin good

[@TimelineRanch]

A little at a time, it's getting there. Thanks for the compliment.

[@ENJIMEEREBAY]

Great progress with this project. Can you give another updated description of the "big picture" of your goals for the Ranch? Hopefully the excavator tracks will not come off again. I think this time it was due to new track Stretch, wich you need to keep an eye on. Thanks for sharing.

[@TimelineRanch]

Thanks for following along with the project as always. Yes, you are right, new tracks stretch, I didn't check them soon enough.

[@mekay235]

👍👍👌👌💕💕

[@TimelineRanch]

Thanks for watching as always. I hope your Christmas was great.

[@OldStoneWell]

Nice to see your progress with the pond. I am always concerned about the watertightness of the pond if you dig deeper and it's clear that there is very little clay in lower layers. Would you have a simple way to pick up the clay and sieve it so that an 8" layer can be put back at the bottom? My second concern is the erosion caused by waves due to the bank slope on the side of the tree line (East?). I have seen various recommendations that mention the importance of creating gentle slopes and this is also beneficial for aquatic plants and wildlife. It seems to me that a follower had suggested creating an island and I think this is a great idea. I would add "with a small wooden bridge and some trees" that will also benefit from the water by capillarity. It would also allow you to have a protected garden or area and it's perhaps easier to do this by keeping an undug area of elongated shape.

[@TimelineRanch]

Thanks for watching the progress as always. There is plenty of clay to be found on other phases of the pond when I get to that point. I will address any water loss in the pond and a little later if it happens. The east side of the pond has multiple layers of rock embedded in it, holding it in place. I have been working on a radius that will have fruit trees, palm trees, a and a little picnic area on the west side of the pond in phase one. It's where the large dirt pile was piled up in this video.

[@oleman]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@TimelineRanch]

Thanks for following along with the project as always.

[@longhunter1951]

Nice progress Simon, BTW ,have you had any rain to date at the ranch? Wishing you a Happy New Year and a successful 2025.👍Steve

[@TimelineRanch]

Thanks, Steve. I wish you and your loved ones a great year to come. This year has been very dry. The ranch received 1/2 of rain in February, and that was it for the year. The pond is currently dry and will probably stay that way until the next monsoon season.

[@jimdotcom1972]

how much further into the hill are you planning on digging or is where the ramp starts about the final intended length on this side of the pond?

[@TimelineRanch]

Oh, I have big plans for the pond. Going North, which is the way the ramp goes out of the hole. I plan on digging another 400 feet. To the South, I plan to go another 200 feet. Thanks for following along with the ranch build as always.

[@johnperry6318]

too bad you cant sell that rock

[@TimelineRanch]

I have thought about hauling some back to South Texas. There's a market for it down there. Thanks for following along with the project as always.

[@cryptowolf-zf3fs]

How far down is the water table in that hole?

[@johnperry6318]

too bad you cant dynamite

[@TimelineRanch]

That would definitely speed things along. It will just take longer, but I'll keep going. Thanks for following along with the project as always.