Might Be The Only Chance We Get!

[@Omicon]

Good to see you folks doing fine. Your videos almost feel like a weekly long-distance call with family and friends. Appreciate your updates.

[@islandman5802]

Your weekly videos are great! Please don’t feel like there is any expectation when it comes to how much effort you make. This week’s video was perfect! You are a true story teller and it’s like watching a weekly video update from a friend!

[@ALZ2526]

Enjoyed the video, its like asking a friend about their week.

[@digdrivediy]

Exactly. That’s what I was going for, so thanks!

[@br549rdr]

I envy your community. It’s so cool you live within site of your parents and brothers.🙏🏻😇. I know you mentioned it in past but today’s prospective really showed how close but far you and your family live together. You’re so blessed Neil. We have such a graceful God.

[@kevinschroeder3889]

Glad you got home safe. Do your daughters realize how much you love them. A lot of dads would've said "I'm not getting the snowmobiles out for that little bit of snow" Glad that you had very little problems with the sleds. They can be a maintenance nightmare. Especially the older machines. You're a good papa.

[@Doc.Hansen]

Just enjoy seeing you every week. Thanks for your weekly shows.

[@EYALAVRAHAMI]

Big part of the reason I'm here is the stories. And you provided one so I enjoyed watching. Thanks for sharing 🙏

[@ronboerjan6101]

I've been traveling for over 20 years throughout the US, Canada, and Mexico, your travel story brings back a lot of memories, good and bad, glad you made it home safe, I drive everywhere now, staying in the mid-west area, cannot stand getting on a plane. Those older snowmobiles bring back a lot of memories with my kids as well, great short video!!

[@alittleofthisandalittleofthat]

Warms the heart ❤️ to see the girls out on the snow machines. Brings back memories. 👍

[@halfdeadedlifereturningwit3420]

Thank you for another beautiful Sunday morning.

[@tjw4947]

Great video Neil. I'm always impressed with how level-headed your girls are. Most youngsters would have smelled something strange and decided they were having too much fun to stop.

[@digdrivediy]

Yes, I was very grateful she stopped!

[@brocktillman1014]

Enjoyed today’s video Neil. Perfect selection, watching the kids have fun on their snowmobiles and you still got to accomplish fixing something.

[@aaronburford5701]

Yay Neil! Absolutely anything you put out I am watching.... Love your stories!

[@shepgre]

We tuned in, we enjoyed watching. Thanks for taking the time to put something together. Your channel is one of the best and sooo looked forward to each week.

[@danmeemken529]

You should be proud of yourself and your accomplishments and how you’ve shown your daughters what life is all about 👍

[@raymondlinehan7316]

Hi Neil, this is my first time commenting on any of your videos. I started watching your channel when you began the Pond project and immediately became a subscriber. I enjoy everything you post, your narrations and the occasional dad jokes that you slip in. I especially enjoy how you show us the behind the scenes in what it takes to produce these videos. An amazing amount of work and commitment. I just wanted to say thank you for producing and posting these videos and I do hope, for selfish purposes, that I will continue to see your videos in the future.

[@digdrivediy]

Appreciate you watching and subscribing! I’m honored to read your first comment too. I’m happy to Make the videos if people are still enjoying them. Thanks again!

[@Oklahoman-in6ph]

That was brief, but still worth it. I loved seeing the snow mobiles get a run and open up a little. Neil great video and will see you on the next one.

[@jamesbainton]

Neil - loved this video and even the story about your trip. We all go through those weeks and it just makes you even more enjoyable to watch.

[@trevordavis1854]

I feel like you over criticize a bit.... pretty sure 99% of us just love seeing our weekly update from a fantastic family. Though production and editing are fairly important, its your content and wholesomeness that makes your channel great ❤

[@digdrivediy]

Yes, I over criticize for sure… See, I just did it again! 😬

[@stromxtc2033]

Mid western, humble DNA. Which is a good thing.

[@markdilley6422]

You continually surprise me with quality and great videos to watch. I have enjoyed you and your stories and will continue to. You are my Sunday morning reality before church.

[@digdrivediy]

I appreciate that!

[@eikeholz]

Great „no video“ .. during your pond series, KZbin decided to show me your videos in my feed. I was intrigued, stayed on and got to like your laid back attitude. It’s gotten to the point where I’m looking forward to Sunday for your videos. My main takeaway from your videos are not necessarily the projects, while interesting but how you and your (extended) family interact. So, I’m firmly in the camp “not every video needs a big production”. KZbin has a tendency to burn out creators, so take care and just do your thing.. And if I’m lucky I will see you next time. 😉 Greetings from Germany

[@digdrivediy]

Really appreciate that. Thanks for the great words of encouragement and thanks for watching.

[@stewartpeterson7272]

Welcome back. 😊 always a joy to watch your videos

[@J297WFD]

Think it’s awesome that your family lives so close to you.

[@digdrivediy]

Yeah we’re lucky that way!

[@danielwalker1398]

Thanks for the video Neil! We all appreciate starting our Sunday mornings with you!

[@Cambridgeshire-m1x]

Excellent video God bless you and your family 🇺🇲 🇬🇧

[@mymonkey10]

Nice job with the "one take"...😊😊😊 Lol... Your daughter was smart to stop... and not freak out!!! Glad that you were able to watch the games while you were away!!!

[@markpashia7067]

Fun stuff Neil and I am certain you know how blessed you are with family so close and a supportive partner. I know you work hard and have earned everything you have and that is what I enjoy seeing. Just to know how life could be instead of the hand I was dealt. Great kids and I bet it was hard for them seeing all that snow and you out of town, but they know you would be there if you could. And you came through before the snow completely melted. You have a great family.

[@timfontenot5]

Thanks for the short but sweet video. Always a great way to start a Sunday

[@digdrivediy]

Thanks Tim!

[@johnallen7398]

Wow Neil that is one smart girl. You go girl.

[@ericreinoehl4350]

Well done, Neil. I enjoy your projects, and you do great sharing about anything

[@Seven_Craig]

Good morning Neal from Kentucky! Good to see you on this fine Sunday morning. Your “easy button” video today adds another layer of raw and real to your channel. Thank you for what you do and how you do it. Keep up the good work. See you next Sunday. Take care. God bless

[@karik7579]

I enjoy all your content. Thank you for today's video, I look forward to it each week!

[@tsparky236]

Love the family content sir? Always a pleasure with any vidoe that you put out. Just seems relaxing for some reason. Thank you for bringing us along sir.

[@rickrankin5878]

I enjoy all your content Neil, projects or not. Glad to just hang out with y’all sometimes.

[@goodtobehandy]

Very much enjoy your videos. I love to see how the rest of America lives, works and plays. Growing up in the shadow of LA you don't get the full picture of family life across America is like.

[@johnalexander1816]

This fall, I had some technicians work with our internal video group who produce for local television. It was very interesting how they shot it, and it basically took most of the day to shoot two 5 min videos for internal groups to watch. I was amazed when the producer told me that the rule of thumb is a 10 to 1 ratio. 10 minutes of shooting for one minute of video. That was in Oct, and it is now Jan, and we are just finalizing the videos after numerous edits, voice-over changes, video light, color changes, and, of course, the ever changing "approvals.....". So, the fact that you shoot these, edit them, and put them up in a week is pretty amazing. Good work.

[@digdrivediy]

Yes, it is quite a bit. Usually for me there is one hour of work behind every minute of video. This one is an exception as it only took me 3 hours or so to edit it but usually it is a fair bit more effort. Thanks for the comment and perspective!

[@stromxtc2033]

This is why they have academy awards for editing. It will make or break a production, and Neil just knows how organically, with a little practice over last 10 ys or so.

[@stromxtc2033]

"Edited" 😂

[@torgy3]

My first sled was a 1980 Enticer 340 in the sun burst colors just like yours. So many great memories on that thing!!

[@hagiwoodworks7759]

Thank you for the video my son and I look forward to your videos every week no matter what they are about.

[@digdrivediy]

I appreciate that!

[@dwjr5129]

Good Sunday morning Neil! Hope you enjoyed the holidays and your family is all well. I’m looking forward to what you have planned for the new year. See ya!

[@calebferguson2634]

Thanks for the update, Neil. Sunday morning coffee and DDD had become quite habitual.

[@chooch1995]

You just had yourself a ‘Planes, Trains ( almost! ) & Automobiles’ trip here, Neil!!! Sounds slightly awesome, actually!!! Makes arriving back home that much more sweet!!!

[@BillyIsSilly22]

Went I woke up this morning I wondered, did Neil post a video. When I hopped on the computer, I was excited to see that you had posted. Thanks for sharing with us Neil, your videos are always watchable (no matter what you post).

[@mitchjones2821]

I have not been so jealous in a while. Not one but TWO old sleds😫 You are blessed, Neil! SEND IT

[@adampittman1624]

Enjoyed this one reminded me of my childhood. Every time it snowed big or little my sister n i would wait for my dad to get home n b so excited to see his truck pull in the driveway we were suited up n would meet him outside to ask CAN WE GET THE SNOMOBILES OUT lol with a big smile on his face let me get my coveralls on he would say then him n I would spend next several hours digging them out of the shed pulling spark plugs spraying gas n pulling out guts out lol. They were my dads sleds b I was born I’m an 80s baby n the sleds were all 70s sled but we still have them to this day a lot of memories on them tho thanks for sharing

[@digdrivediy]

That is awesome! Those are some great memories.

[@defomatt2684]

We can watch the kids riding snowmobiles for hours. That content is gold!

[@nicolepeppler6475]

Absolutely enjoy your videos

[@chuckjohnson1388]

Great short video - happy to see the girls on the snowmobiles, way to go Dad ! ! !

[@jimtolen2689]

The things we do for our kids. Thanks Neil.

[@jimbeaty9316]

Glad you are home. Hey from Fishers, In.

[@briancarpenter8297]

This video was great Neil! Glad to see you got home safe!

[@aricmaman8696]

Wasn’t expecting a video today, but such a nice surprise! Thank you!

[@phillipcarruthers7140]

i live in SA; thanks for bring the Cold weather with you...Awesome video!

[@h2oFun]

Good morning and happy Sunday everyone. Thanks for checking in Neil

[@Crickelwood]

Hope you don't feel pressure to upload every week! Everyone needs to break, we'll be here when you're back!

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

All your videos are great Neil. Don’t sweat it. Snowmobiles looked fun.

[@digdrivediy]

Thanks as always bud!

[@dirtgreaseoutdoorpeace6637]

Nice video Neil. Simple and fun. Nice the girls enjoy the older sleds. Take care

[@waynewilliams839]

Thanks for your work, always very entertaining!!😊

[@JimG31547]

Glad you are back home. This was a great little video.

[@alinor9104]

You could probably just read the phone book for 15 minutes (showing my age here) and I would watch. Even phoning it in was still a good episode!

[@terrancesnyder9323]

Good afternoon & God bless you all

[@dadzilla13]

Glad to see you had a good trip. I live about 2 1/2 hours drive shouth of San Antonio. Yeah the weather was cruddy this last week. Glad you enjoyed the food. 🎉

[@littlejason99]

No worries, one-take videos are always enjoyable. Maybe in a future video you can update us on your "new" firewood rack, like how long it lasts before needing to split more, what you would do different (if anything), was it worth the effort, etc...

[@watershedoverlook]

As a kid, I used to dream of zooming around on a snowmobile, but we don't get enough snow here for them to really be a "thing". Looks like the girls are living their best life. Great video, as always. (If you ever figure out the whole "one take" thing, PLEASE let me know the trick!)

[@chris_e940]

Gosh dam love you man…. Having all your family in throwing distance is awesome… I’d love that with my kids going from family to family Love it 😂

[@Montague38]

Thanks Neil!! I'm watching from Florida today, on Holiday from the UK!

[@digdrivediy]

Excellent!

[@m9ovich785]

You did just fine with what You had Neil. Much appreciated I started to not cover stuff up when Indoors, Just makes for a comfortable place for rodents . And If I leave Vehicles sit outside in nice Wx I leave the hood open. Mike M.

[@digdrivediy]

I can see the benefits of that strategy for sure!

[@DannySimsABI]

WooHoo!! a bonus episode we did not expect, thanks! I just started it so you may address some of this: hope you had a nice time, ate some good Mexican food, had some good barbecue.

[@michaelvonneupert]

My first snowmobile was the same Exciter 250. I'd really like to find another one like that for the kids. They are a blast.

[@digdrivediy]

Indeed!

[@joshyoung]

Watching in the same hoodie from the beginning! 😂 didn’t think there would be a video today so I changed the oil in my 318. This type of upload was great! Still very well produced too!

[@frankwrogg2515]

Great video, thanks for sharing.

[@timothyhanneman7715]

Can’t beat those old Yamaha’s my 79 exciter still running strong 👍

[@waynem4844]

Glad you made it home safely. I love your videos !! Keep um coming...enjoy the farm show. Btw...on your way home from O'Hare, you drove through NW Indiana...my home...take care.

[@barrysimmons5489]

Wow! You must a got it all in one take. It's all so smooth. Your girls are very fortunate.... Hopefully they realize and appreciate it. Thanks so much deformed sharing 👋😎 🤎⚘️

[@ront8261]

Almost 15 minutes!! Great job as always!!

[@mikeludwig4315]

Great video again. Just like the weekly update.

[@JBK415]

It was great, Neil; thank you for taking the time. It seems you did a little more filming and editing than you initially stated in this video. Again, thx 🙏🙏🙏!

[@digdrivediy]

Well yes, but compared to normal it was very little! Felt like “nothing “ other than the stuff I did for work of course.

[@dodydunquez8922]

You are a amazing dad🤗🤗

[@B.LO.08]

Great video!

[@acemannw]

Hey Neil you don't have to have videos with a bunch of crazy intense content. I liked this video 87% as much as your regular top notch production.

[@kennethrawls7834]

Every video on your channel is good!

[@josephmaxfield4783]

At least you got to get the snowmobiles out at least once this season.

[@digdrivediy]

Absolutely. Now, will it be the only time? Hopefully it has helped some snow blower sales! :)

[@pdxcontent]

Great video. I liked it - I don’t always need a long form video.

[@shonhaines1995]

This video was great!. You make some of the best viseos out there, maybe the best. You do not need to apologize because you didn't spend 10 hours making the perfect video with the perfect script. People like you, they like your familyu and they want to see, I want to see what is going on. If that comes from your iPhone, so be it. You do such a great job with all of your endeavors, folks just want to come along fo r the rife. Please don't burn yourself out, and if you feel that way, take your time, Your channel will not suffer for all the reason I stated before!

[@digdrivediy]

Thank you for the kind words and encouragement! This was a great way for me to not feel much stress about a video yet still keep up with my routine. Thanks for watching!

[@jamesharrod8733]

good to see you are ok, in southern indiana we got 12" of snow

[@timf6916]

Nice, looks like the Girls had fun.

[@acemannw]

They sound pretty good for being in the shed for 12 months. You should do a video someday on how you store equipment they started up pretty easily for sitting so long.

[@all_the_moga]

Welcome back from Texas, Niel. :D

[@phooesnax]

Nice work Neil!

[@johnnyreeves0]

Neil, you’re kind of a goober but I can relate to you a lot! I enjoy watching your videos and appreciate your work ethic.

[@digdrivediy]

Thanks, I think. I’m gonna have to look up “goober”! 😂

[@jasonmaxfield6y312]

Enjoyed the snow mobile clips. Should get at least another day or two of snow.

[@AprilRaine60]

The sunset behind you was stunning. I'd love to see more landscape shots like that. Can you do that for us? They make great wallpaper screens.

[@shanesherwood343]

Thanks for video always enjoy no matter what the subject is Coffee + DDD+ couch before everyone wakes up is best way to recharge for another week

[@philippease2127]

Darn wished we'd crossed paths, I too was at O'Hare trying to get back to FWA on Friday 😊 Appreciate your videos sir.

[@digdrivediy]

Dang! We had room too!

[@bobidstein9107]

No need to apologize for your priorities.

[@markh178]

Short and sweet.Nice video.

[@terryrogers1025]

I get it!👍 thank you, enjoyed watching.

[@Iko0025]

Great vid❤

[@matthewwilde9293]

Great video neil 😊

[@milt7348]

Good one. Stay safe.

[@barbkrienke8400]

Liked this one as much as your other videos! But I suspect you did more editing than you intended. Nice to see the girls enjoying the snowmobiles!!!

[@digdrivediy]

Well, I’ll admit once I started putting it together it escalated a bit!