How much can one man dig in a day?

[@LDC4th]

Still very exciting to see the progress - just don’t hurt yourself!

[@ruadhscottygirl2480]

Everyone says get more bodies in there, uncover it all quickly, but if it were my dig, I would WANT to do it myself, at my own pace. I would just enjoy each day that I’m uncovering something, on my land, for my own enjoyment. Don’t know if you feel the same way. The satisfaction comes when you can say to yourself, “Look what I did today. Well done, mate!”

[@afontirs]

That's pretty much how I feel yes. I occasionally get help with a few things, but ultimately I kind of want the project to last a long time.

[@bendy6626]

At some point in your life, when you are elderly and looking back, you'll remember: "I alone dug out and moved 5,000 pound of dirt in one day." And, then, you will marvel at your youthful strength and perseverance ... And wonder why you thought you should do better.

[@dueeek]

Nah.. he'll think of the time he dug out 2 tons of dirt in a day 😉

[@innertubemac]

Unfair test , it was tough digging , you didn’t count the rocks you piled up , you didn’t count the loading and moving to where you tipped it , that’s a solid days work you did there . Enjoy the holiday 😀

[@afontirs]

That's true.

[@шибкоумнаяоднако]

Awww, my beloved reality show has a new series! What a challenge you set for yourself, three tons to dig out. I can't even think about such amount of hard work, really. Sounds like a job for Hercules himself! Well, good work is rewarding by good break. Have fun on your vacation!

[@afontirs]

It felt more Sisyphean than Herculean! but thanks I did enjoy my vacation

[@mrsgenehunt48]

It doesn't really matter about the amount, its about the progress you made. Well done

[@thisisaname5752]

considering all the obstactles you encountered, roots, plastic foils and others, you did really great!

[@jessiep2931]

Great work! Have a lovely and restful vacation!

[@andrewhorner1078]

Take it easy brother dont try and do to much i one go ,i know time is limited with uk weather but the stones have been in the ground a long time a few more years wont hurt them .Love the vids and keep them coming and have a great time in Greece hopefully the weather will have improved over there when you go.

[@alexandrah5571]

Love your videos and can see why you would want to push yourself to see just how much you could remove in a day! Hope you're recovering from your efforts!

[@causewaykayak]

Great Challenge . YOU DID BRILLIANTLY. To be fair that wasn't digging. It was 'ground works' that normally get done with a mini digger (at least). Its astonishing how a flimsy bit of polythene can brings things to snails pace. If you moved all day without a break except "permitted" tea & lunch breaks that is all that you could expect of yourself. An Estimator or a Quantity Surveyor might mbe able to tell you what rates a man is expected to move at and in the various soils. They would not have roots, collapsed walls and ironmongery to deal with either. From what I can remember of my history lessons the Canal and Railway navvies of 18th and 19th centuries could move well over ten tons a day in the right sort of conditions. Something to think about when on a rail journey through rolling countryside Have a well deserved holiday.

[@tracenacooper7609]

Don't be so hard on yourself!! Enjoy what you do, until it hurts.

[@dianajemison105]

Don't worry about it. You made progress, and worked your butt off. Have a great time in Greece! 😊

[@LaurieLeeAnnie]

I always love your videos! Thanks and enjoy your holiday.

[@fester73666]

Great effort Afon, you did your best 👍

[@andyc972]

During your introduction I was thinking, yes, I reckon that is quite achievable, but then when we could see what you were dealing with it's not at all surprising that the tonnage was not quite what you targeted. Shifting dirt is one thing but excavating it and working through obstacles is quite another thing so well done, you made great progress and should have a sense of achievement ! Now, relax and repair, and have a great holiday !

[@zeegervanroemburg9146]

Its not normal what you did, you can be proud on yourself, love your videos! Have a great holiday! ❤,love from Holland

[@69Buddha]

Always hurts worse the second day after. I'm sure 5 Sep was glorious. :D

[@graceburrell8800]

Was very rewarding watching your work. AND SO NICE TO SEE A YOUNG MAN WHO KNEW BETTER THAN TO TATTOO HIMSELF UP FOR LIFE. YOU LOOK GREAT. A GOOD EXAMPLE TO OTHERS.. REGARDS , EAST TENNESSEE.

[@markstott6689]

I thought that you might have been a little optimistic with your initial target. You still did more than double what I would have been capable of. Enjoy your holidays 😊😊❤😊😊

[@MissAnthropy143]

That's a hell of a workout routine. 😉

[@icouldjustscream]

Don't be disappointed! Think of all the large stones you shifted!

[@fleurjardin1012]

Enjoy your holiday! Thanks for the update and all your hard work!

[@MelliaBoomBot]

any type of heat messes things up. nice update..enjoy your hols!

[@mirkatu3249]

Oh I think it looks like you made great progress, the hole/trench is much wider. Enjoy your holiday in Greece! 🙂

[@brandyjean7015]

Well done you! I hope your vacation is a grand one.

[@tysonsackett5658]

I am going to watch every one of your videos and like them all and I subscribed k. Hope to see all your projects and look forward to all your adventures .

[@thelostone6981]

You’ve earned that holiday!

[@Pumpkinnan]

I think you did amazingly well, and my back etc aches along with you! Dirt looked very dry and compacted, adding the heat to it just makes a miserable day into evening. Take care of your back….you only get one! Love these vids, and look forward to installments. From Nashville….👋🏻🙏🏻

[@Leed216]

Hope you have recovered well. That was a massive amount of soil etc to remove. So much debris to contend with too. Well done

[@loving-soul]

You did really well! I hope you didn't hurt yourself. Enjoy your holiday

[@lmdyment]

Greece…. What a trip to look forward to.

[@tinamarinelli4325]

I love this and can't wait to see more to see what you uncover and discover thank you

[@afontirs]

More to come!

[@judithcatlett8518]

I’ll be here when you return. And as the others have said, don’t hurt yourself. Have a nice time in Greece. Will we get a vlog from that trip?

[@afontirs]

haven't quite graduated to travel vlogs yet, maybe one day

[@roywills5387]

Bravo! Remarkable!

[@carolvanrooyen4929]

Very brave of you. Enjoy the holiday! 🏖️

[@tomkeen80]

Great effort non-the-less. You make me feel lazy! Keep it up. Can't wait to see the progress.

[@bigredc222]

I've moved a lot of dirt by hand in my lifetime, you've got nothing to be ashamed of. Fighting all those rocks and trash is a real pain in the A__.

[@dianecooper7502]

Looking forward to seeing even more progress. I can’t even imagine. Have a great vay-cay

[@leftpastsaturn67]

Mad lad :D Kudos to you, it's fascinating to watch it happen.

[@markg1490]

Really enjoy your videos

[@Kataya2464]

Great effort and thank you for the video! Love the hoody bathrobe too😊

[@NunyaBiznes-vs1gy]

Wow! Wonderful.

[@gplipp6489]

Well done. Keep going!!

[@tanyacurtis2884]

A great effort. Have a restful holiday. Looking forward to more videos.

[@gloriasmestad3803]

Any finds other than plastic sheeting, rocks and earth? Kudos to you for this project!

[@patkilmurray4702]

Love your videos, could watch you all day long but would hate to see you injure yourself. Have a wonderful holiday in Greece and I look forward to the next video.

[@afontirs]

Thank you, posting tomorrow.

[@alisonmary1443]

That is also what would get me up and starting early, a good dig. You maybe sore but you must have loved doing that, I enjoyed watching. Many thanks. Next time could you work a bit faster I managed to catch some of that 😂

[@whitby910]

Great video, thanks

[@priscillalewis7958]

Well done, so exciting to see your progress keep going.

[@kilroysmith6539]

You must continue we have become addicted. Sorry, your pain our entertainment.😊

[@egparis18]

Till next time!

[@NailahRoberts]

Who needs a gym when you've got a shovel and a pick 😁

[@kallesvensson5404]

Good upload as usual 😊 Have you consider digging deeper just to check for a floor deeper down? Thinking it might have been a living basment or a cellar?

[@darlacox301]

👍👍👍

[@annklonl5207]

Well, there's your challenge for 2024!

[@jackyhawkins1895]

Oh boy! You must have been in a calorie deficit that day. Enjoy your holiday 😊

[@afontirs]

Thanks, I did enjoy it. well earned rest!

[@wendybenson5903]

You are one crazy man! That stuff that you were digging through was super tough! The goal is to NOT kill yourself on your backyard adventure 🤣I look forward to when you return! Would it be possible to see another view from up above? I know you don't think you've made enough progress to do this yet but, we might be able to see something that you can't and direct your path better.

[@afontirs]

I will try and do more aerial views yes it's a good idea.

[@triskerslake3763]

Don't forget, on a dig, you don't measure progress by the size of the spoil heap! Da iawn.

[@mabdub]

At first it may sound a bit off putting but if you plan to do a lot of heavy lifting it would be a good idea to wear a strong wide hernia belt, the kind which is designed to prevent a hernia from forming. Once you have a hernia caused by heavy lifting and digging there is no going back. Modern medicine will allow a hernia to be repaired but your lifting and digging days will be over. Work smart. I really like watching the progress of your project, thumbs up.

[@deborahdanhauer8525]

Where is all the dirt and rock going? Do you have a big hole your needing to fill up?❤️🤗🐝

[@ShortbusMooner]

💪💪💪

[@davidgrafe2658]

kudos!

[@KACn5582]

Greece sounds fabulous but maybe you don't want to be wrecked before you go? 😊

[@untbunny]

Im really perplexed about the depth of the plastic sheeting.

[@linajackson4545]

I would have a go at removing some of that vegetation and I am sure there would be people who would love to volunteer to help you. So hard to do it all alone…

[@ladypip]

Well done you , not sure if you crazy or extremely strong willed lol. How you done that in this heat is I do not know. Hope you have a great holiday 👍

[@afontirs]

Thanks 👍

[@CharlieRogers50]

Afon Tirs is Ezio from Assassin's Creed.

[@k-kin]

What is the plastic from?

[@stefanwild326]

👍

[@alangknowles]

I'm surprised by all the plastic sheets.

[@rudigerhasselmann3601]

Wenn man für den Körper ungewohnte Arbeiten verrichtet, schmerzen einem die Glieder (hab gestern, 16.09.) bei einem guten Freund und Kollegen Holz gesägt. AUA, mir tun heute alle Muskeln weh). Aber gerade dann sollte man mit den ungewohnten Arbeiten weiter machen. Und dadurch Kraft sammeln. When you do unfamiliar work for your body, your limbs hurt (yesterday, 16.09.) I was sawing wood for a good friend and colleague. Ouch, all my muscles hurt today). But just then you should continue with the unfamiliar work. And thereby gather strength.

[@Frank-Thoresen]

If much more soil has to be removed, would renting a mini excavator be feasible? You would have cleared the area in a long weekend without any muscle strain

[@heatherjones9773]

You are making progress even if you don't see that progress yourself. You definitely require some extra bodies to lend a hand.

[@lornaburgess9762]

Should get geology students in to help.

[@YasuTaniina]

Or better yet, archeology

[@bitteroldman2714]

But what are you going to do with it once it's all dug out?

[@andrewofford1533]

Maybe ring the Police and say there is a body buried there. They would send a Team of Police Officers round, to dig the area up, looking for it.................

[@afontirs]

Haha, have you tried calling the police in the UK? they'd probably turn up a month later!

[@ashm3697]

You should be metal detecting there’s probs coins and relics there

[@Fearnstein]

I just wonder where all that spoil has come from, and who dumped it there?

[@gwynnblaidd]

Take it easy Afon, Rome wasn't built in a day either :)

[@Polecat54941]

Or is it practice for a cheap trip to Australia you have planned?

[@afontirs]

That would be ideal, my brother lives there.

[@thomasmarencik8050]

Afon, where have you been? I’m going through withdrawals.

[@afontirs]

Posting tomorrow. I've been very busy working on the other end of the building.

[@Shae_9876]

🤔