Homestead Pond is Ready for Water! - Spreading Topsoil and Final Grade!

[@MegaGsizzle]

“JUST LOOK AT IT. WILL YA JUST LOOK AT IT” lol 😆

[@CaptainKleeman]

Lol

[@NotmeGK123]

looks good not worry about small stuff mother nature will do a lot of it for you

[@CaptainKleeman]

Very true!

[@philhammond5908]

Jerries a great influence and has taught you well.

[@timtaulu9914]

You look pretty good running the dozer. I think you learn more from observation than from the book. You are a fast learner and a fine example to you family and kids, instead of doing one thing great you do many things well. "Jack of all trades master of none" You can't help it that you have a special hate for mirrors and exhaust stacks. But you have a great love of life, family, friends, and new experiences. Love your videos working with family, sure you can finish it faster. But, enjoy the pride you get from their accomplishments and later it will fill many if hours of joy and memories. Be good, be happy, and be safe and looking forward to the next one.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks for all this Tim! Appreciate it

[@donalddehaven3229]

I like it. I like your ethics to fix the exhaust pipe. I know Dirt Perfect will be happy. You remind me of why I like homesteading. Thanks for sharing and God bless

[@natesamedic]

A dock with benches would be kind of neat. You did a great job Captain

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks!

[@oldsmokeeater7075]

The finished project is excellent. You are doing good with these projects. Jerry or even Mike started out as your doing time and experience will only make your projects even better. Thanks for sharing

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks for the support!

[@chrishelms1967]

You are definitely raising your property value.....😉👍

[@CaptainKleeman]

Hope so, but don’t tell the assessor 😂

[@chrishelms1967]

@@CaptainKleeman hahahahaha......your not kidding

[@wirenut003]

Congrats you just made your own little paradise for your family and friends to enjoy for many years.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thank you!

[@daveschmidt5713]

When it comes to Crunch time, you are the Captain.

[@sw71427]

I like how it looks. I am sure your family and Gary's people will really enjoy this area for years to come. Great documentary on a families pond build. TY, much enjoyed!

[@CaptainKleeman]

Hey thanks!

[@chuckgulledge2304]

I think you have done a fine job on that pond. Give yourself a nice pat on the back on a job well done.

[@Matt-mq1ep]

She sure is a beaut, capt'n! Nice work.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thank you sir!

[@CMDSR]

Great job Captain. You should be proud of your work.

[@Chico-td2fy]

Definitely should be proud of your results...you are a hard worker man....great job! Love the channel ...thanks! ⚓️🛥🚜

[@Tom-sr1hb]

Mike has graduated from Mirrors to Stacks....

[@levigillis1048]

I wait ever Thursday and Sunday for your videos.. I love your content.. I literally watch maybe 5 other channels but you and junkyard digs are my two main. 🤘

[@CaptainKleeman]

Hey appreciate that!

[@stevengabry8878]

Looks Awesome Mike :) Your smile at the end says it all, You should be proud of yourself.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thank you sir!

[@ruthstill169]

I'll bet God just smiles when He looks down on you☺

[@genesispuredeaf2390]

I’m glad that you are in debt to DP on the hour exchange bc I like to watch your maintenance and repair videos….a lot!. It also thrills me to see two people perform an exchange of services where “one hand washes the other”. Seeing Mike through your eyes is much more appealing than the blustery/bossy way he oftentimes comes off on his own videos (he seems to be improving there too). It is clear that he is a giving person that deserves your appreciation.

[@jennyoreilly7553]

Atta Boy Mike. Can't wait to see it when the grass is grown. Think about some seaweed solution for the trees you want to save. It is a great tonic. No harm in trying.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks for the tip!

[@scssarge4409]

Its good to see you smile with the out come of the dam. Top job Captain.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thank you sir!

[@americanpatriot2.06]

Those final touches really improved the pond overall. And Gary's green thumb will have the pond surrounded with lush green grass!

[@lhr1701]

Good morning Mike .

[@CaptainKleeman]

Good morning!

[@brianwebber7168]

If you're happy and Gary is happy, then that's all that matters. Time will tell if you need to make any changes. Good job ! Fingers crossed 🤞

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks Brian! Agree 100% we can make adjustments as time goes on with whatever problems show up

[@tlaubner]

That lake is really looking nice! Can't wait to see it full of water.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks!!

[@antonkrysa1433]

I'm sure the grass will come in great. Your neighbor seems to know how to grow it. Sometimes its luck and sometimes its skill. I think he has more of the latter.

[@jasonmckee5030]

Captain, that's a good looking pond! With water in and grass, it's gonna be awesome. DP and Let's dig 18 ain't got nothing on you brother. You said several times that you were not very good at dozing but just look at the dang pond!! 👍💯

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks Jason!

[@maxmacdonald7174]

On target🎯🎯.

[@claytonl.covell2634]

Looks really good Captain!!.. Stay Safe Out There Brother. (y)

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thank you sir!

[@terrybible1545]

Looks AWESOME ! I would put some rocks on the downside of the overflow pipe as if you get hit by a big storm, the water will erode the back side of the dam.

[@victorsummers2283]

Agree

[@chrissheathewoodguy]

it looks really nice mike. the more seat time the better you will get. then mike DP can give you more work oppertunities.

[@dennis2376]

Have a great week.

[@demareedt]

That’s a good looking pond and good looking dozer work! OJT is the only way to improvement at the end of the day!!!

[@HalsPals]

Just as Bill Murray told Andie McDowel in "Groundhog Day", "Gee, you're an upbeat lady". So I say to you Mike, "Gee, you're an upbeat lady". And I say that with admiration and respect. :)

[@CaptainKleeman]

😂😂😂

[@f250ford2004]

Looks Great, it' amazing how time and persistence things can change for the better!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thank you Tony!

[@roncorbin1500]

Mike , its looking great cant wait to see it full on water .

[@bobwinne3740]

Dam that looks great….👍🌟🌟🌟🌟🥂🥂🥂🥂

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks bob!

[@donaldmalak8261]

Great job I think it looks good can't wait till grass is ready and water level is up thanks again 😄👍

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks for watching!

[@Sparkey]

Shaping up nicely, smooth operator.

[@popko12345]

jou doning very wel mike loks very fijn voor wat jou have dan

[@jimpumphrey7713]

Mike, Give yourself some credit when it comes to operating the dozer. I think you knocked it out of the park. You have definitely got some skills. And the pond just looks amazing. You must be very proud of the way it all turned out. Other than Jerry and Aaron helping you out for a couple days, you pretty much did it yourself and that has to feel good. Big thumbs up Operator Kleeman !!!

[@CaptainKleeman]

Definitely had a lot of help and support for sure. Thanks for watching!

[@inekelassooij840]

Groetjes uit Holland 👋🏼👋🏼🌹🌹🌹

[@brucehuff5566]

You did an amazing job your operating skills are better than you think. Love this channel you are not afraid to tackle any project. Stay safe

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks for the support Bruce!

[@jakepekarik7772]

Mike, you could teach a fox how to sharpen his skills in the wild. As always, I enjoy your videos, you are a learning experience.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks for watching!

[@vic745]

Very nice! You've come a long way with the dozers. Good job Mike

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thank you!

[@jeffreyshier9021]

Thanks for saving the trees. To many people love to kill the trees. I unsubscribed to their channels . 👍

[@Kevin-is-here]

Sweet, can’t wait to see it fill up👍

[@bradlewellen7461]

You're lucky that was the d4g that you damaged the Stack-On because we all know if it was the 850 Jerry would be out for you awesome job on this damn project keep up the good work love your videos

[@ronaldheit196]

The pond is much better now on so many levels. Especially from a swimming point of view. I'm sure lots of awesome memories with the kiddies is in the future. Fishing, swimming, pond side BBQ's and more.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Definitely a memory making machine!

[@ronaldheit196]

@@CaptainKleeman. The backside of the pond damn would make an awesome toboggan slide if a 8 foot wide trail was trimmed into the Forrest behind it with snow berms on each side. We had a place in Traverse City Michigan we did that to back when I was stationed there at the Coast Guard Airstation flying in helos. We'd go down on our toboggons 2 at a time standing up wearing 5 layers looking like the Pillsbury Dohboy in multicolored snowmobile suites wearing out flight helmets like a screaming pack of fools. Don't try that at home kids.

[@mattcartwright8272]

Pond Mk2 looks great! The pond dam failure was in reality an opportunity not a crisis!

[@CaptainKleeman]

Good point!

[@thomasdesmond2248]

It would be nice to have some rock. Where that overflow pipe discharges. God bless

[@bobfitch607]

Looks really good mike 👍 don't sell yourself short you do petty good on the dozer buddy. Now for mother nature to fill it 🌧️

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks bob!

[@donmadere4237]

I think ya did great my friend!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👌🏻👏🏻

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks!

[@mikeduda3173]

Beautiful job. You guys should be well pleased.

[@tombauer7330]

CK - I'm impressed. I've watched pond people like Letsdig18 forever. Your pond looks great! You are so fortunate to have access to that equipment.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks!

[@anderleof]

I like your theory on the trees.

[@tonycole613]

Captain looks like all you need now is some water good job man get some grass planted it’ll be back to normal looking like it did before be safe buddy God bless

[@CaptainKleeman]

It’s been raining for a few days now, water is on the way!

[@anderleof]

Big project and lots of work. Well done!

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thank you sir

[@banditweasil]

Looks good! Can't wait to see it full of water!

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thank phil!

[@michaelambrogio5578]

Hey captain love when I see your new videos. Thank Mike

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks for watching!

[@chrissheathewoodguy]

nice box scraper, i have the same one i pull behind the 950 john deer.

[@KG-yn9qi]

Mike Mike Mike! What day is it ! Finished day!

[@kylejones2075]

Damn Mike u polished that turd. Nice job, keep em coming!!!

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks Kyle

[@alexosborne5629]

Was on a course on Friday and was told there is no such thing as failure, only the need to come back and do it again. Here, you have proved that to be the case and improve on it no end !!! Nowt wrong with your dozer skills, you are way better than some operators I used to work with over here 😎🤓 Appreciate the time and effort you put into making these videos, that includes the number of times the camera takes a fall 🤣🤣🤦‍♂️🇬🇧 Gary did his part with the grass again, will be green in no time at all !!!

[@seanparchim9165]

That my dear Sir is what you call a hell of a transformation,it needs a zip line water drop just a suggestion lol,it's been fun to watch✌️

[@CaptainKleeman]

Oh that would be fun!

[@doritleis2773]

Good video the pond is ready. The water must come and the pond to fill. Then is time for fish. Your video to show the work. Greeting 🇦🇹

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks for watching!

[@denisricher1349]

Mike.....NICE JOB..... The only thing I would add is some RipWrap at the overflow exit so you minimize erosion

[@CaptainKleeman]

If it washes out bad we certainly will, thanks for watching!

[@JGW5303]

And a trash rack to keep it from clogging

[@reddog376]

Hello Captain. I hope you have a great day.

[@CaptainKleeman]

You a well sir!

[@1000kmckinney]

Lol. Idda done same with the fake casting and booking a monster before they was even there 🤣💪🏼😂

[@CaptainKleeman]

Have to get the feel!

[@cyndikarp3368]

The more you operate the bulldozer, the better you will get. I could tell the difference from first time & you're getting better. Talk to Jerry & ask him some questions. Always good to ask an elder for wise council. You did a great job, Mike. Always safety first.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Agree! Love learning from him

[@slipknot7424]

I see a floating cabin for guests on your pond in your future. 🤔👍🏻🇺🇸

[@stevehennessy3588]

Looks great and I can't wait to see it full of water and fish. Thanks for bringing us along!

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks for watching!

[@williamdyer8839]

Love the wire wheel brush/nut

[@CaptainKleeman]

😂

[@MatthewJRedmond]

Looking great Capt.!!! And that is some fine Dozer work my man 👍

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thank you sir!

[@SLCFarms]

Looks great sir. Nice size pond. Can’t wait to see it full

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks!

[@kenc9236]

Good job boys!

[@maxobara1496]

Good job Mike, big job out of the way!! Get the R/C boats ready to play😉 love the drone video, on to the next one👍🇺🇸

[@CaptainKleeman]

My father in law got me an Rc boat, can’t wait to try it!

[@josianrodriguez1249]

SALUDOS KLEEMAN, ANOTHER GREAT VIDEO AS ALWAYS. G.B.Y.A.

[@mary-loujohnson4440]

Looking mighty fine

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thank you!

[@gregwitkamp5583]

The stone edge helps also helps stope erosion thats created from wind blowing the water

[@mongo6041]

Great work Captain K! Let's not forget neighbor Gary and his hard work! Just wonderful. God Bless the entire crew involved in this Pond, Mrs. Kleeman for putting up with the lot of you LOL!

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thank you! Definitely huge shout out to gary!

[@6582rg]

Outstanding work Mike.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks!

[@wymershandymanservice9965]

Good morning, 🌞, looking great 👍, made yourself a brand new and even better pond. Plus refining your dozer skills. 🇺🇸🦅🌏⚓️🇺🇸

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thank you sir!

[@MOzarkMike]

It’s going to be beautiful!

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks!

[@joemorrison913]

Should have Jerry judge you then you'll know how good you did LOL looks great

[@CaptainKleeman]

😂😂

[@trudiweber7100]

Looks a nice finished project 👌

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks!

[@markkenes4848]

Good job Cpt !!! Now I got a place to swim when I come visit !!!!! Remember the rope swing 🤕🤕🤕🤕🤪🤪🤪🤪

[@CaptainKleeman]

Definitely need a rope swing!

[@davidblake7998]

Nice job I think u need more fish structures, I would put in some wood duck boxes for sure.

[@williammatthews2948]

I think you did very well on the dozer. The pond looks really nice and will be even better once the grass comes in.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Should look good!

[@brandonbarabas4631]

Hey I think you did Dam good job on that dozer. Shoot I bet Ole Dirt Perfect would tell good job 😆

[@andysukosd8177]

Fantastic video Mike, Great job on the pond. Can't wait to see it full of water and fish. Thank you for sharing, enjoy watching.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Time for the fun part right?

[@ranibagasar8114]

Everything looks beautiful..great job👍🏾

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thank you!

[@martyworley5427]

That pond looks awesome!

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks!

[@theresafox4367]

You did a mighty fine job !!!!

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks!

[@glenjones6980]

I don't know how you pack everything into an upload of about 30 minutes. Explaining and showing the how and why, using different equipment through the video and then the Capt K we come to expect where you manage to bend some DP equipment and try to flatten us and throw us around on the ground. What more could anyone want? Joking aside, the way the videos have shown everything evolve has been fantastic, I've said before we don't really have ponds in the UK to the same extent so it's been a great set of uploads to watch and really well put together.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Appreciate the feedback!

[@floydjacksonjr.1545]

Good job capt. Your learning skills are paying off with pay dirt. Pond looks awesome. Thanks for the up dates.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thank you sir!

[@martinwyke]

What about putting some sand down on the shallow section for a paddling beach for your kids.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Maybe, probably go for a swimming dock instead

[@eddiecabrera1408]

Fantastic job on the pond rebuild Capt. kleeman. That looks perfect from my phone Kudos to u and everyone that helped. Even Mbts, that's my homie. Even tho DP always beats him up. lol🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@CaptainKleeman]

Definitely had lots of help and support

[@jdelbrid]

Your videos are a lot more timely than a lot of creators. Hopefully you are getting some of the rain we are experiencing here in my part of Southern Indiana. Now on to watch Bama Bass to see how his pond is doing.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Definitely getting some rain!