How to Drain a Pond. Making Room for a Future Lake.

I got the chance to work on my own property for once. I cut this pond dam years ago, but it's slowly filled back up.

[@jamiewindsor7874]

It’s good to see someone useing cat equipment for a change rather than Hyundai or Volvo your grandson is a good filmer cat equipment is my favorite kind of equipment you Shirley beat dirt perfect and letsdig 18

[@smithworx1091]

Thanks a lot buddy. I really like Cat

[@Justalittleoutoftown]

That’s going to be a nice spot for the subscriber meet and greet Rook was talking about 😂

[@smithworx1091]

🤣🤣🤣 that's a great idea!

[@SangPejuang.]

Awesome guys ❤❤❤ Greetings from Indonesia

[@smithworx1091]

Thanks a lot buddy!

[@brentkingnwagent1347]

Lindsay, I am ready to see this one happen. I have watched it 3-4 times now. Hope you are doing well Brother.

[@smithworx1091]

Thanks a lot brother. I'm ready for it too

[@jeffrussell2337]

It is great to see a dad enjoying his boys working on a project. God bless for another great dad being a dad.

[@smithworx1091]

Thanks a lot bro. They are really good kids

[@karleywarrenn]

The working boys sure love riding in your lap. Makes mama happy ❤

[@smithworx1091]

They're about to big. Gonna have to buy them a machine of their own soon 🤔

[@blackdogexcavator21]

It is fun to work on something at your own place. I just never seem to get time to do it.

[@smithworx1091]

I enjoyed it. But I was counting dollar signs every time I seen that hour meter move lol

[@GRViking11]

I enjoyed this video. Learned option to fix my pond issue to repair. Great drone footage. Got worried there near those Oaks.

[@smithworx1091]

Appreciate it. No telling how old this pond is.

[@GRViking11]

@@smithworx1091 going to turn out well if ya got dozer in there. Not like ya got the time !! Ha!! Look forward to see it take shape. I learned a lot off that one pond with leaning trees. Amazing videos.

[@cunnings309]

Just an observation for your little boy. Around here it is forbidden to make a square canal like that. Children or animals who fall in there have no chance of escape. There is no slope to climb up and out of there. Just to give you an example, I dug a hole 4 feet by 4 feet and 4 feet deep to pour a cement pillar for the gallery and... the next day a skunk fell in and it couldn't no more going up because it was too steep. You have an adorable little boy, please take care.

[@smithworx1091]

That's why I cut the sides down. Appreciate it buddy

[@garyclemons1129]

You may great memories For those 2 boys, they'll always have a story to tell their kids when they get older. Keep up the good work, buddy and you all be safe.

[@smithworx1091]

Thanks a lot bro. I sure hope they remember these days

[@pauldillinger2286]

I remember when you lost Rip. You was looking everywhere for him. That area is looking so much better and when you use the dozer on it that will make a huge change. Just have to have time to work on the project for yourself right. Always good to see you and the family and enjoyed the video as always.

[@smithworx1091]

Thanks Paul! Yeah I think it will be awesome after a little dozer time

[@ricksmith-iw2op]

Looks like a great place for a lake. You might need some mud mats to work down in there. Nice job.

[@smithworx1091]

Thanks buddy. I wanted to build me some mud mats with my sawmill. Just never took the time. Would be handy to have

[@jamesparkman4426]

Creating great memories is where it's at .They will always remember those special times. Keep up the great work because you always do great work, I hope you get to finish that drive way too.

[@smithworx1091]

Thank you so much buddy. I hope so too

[@brentking-gmailking2570]

So glad to see you did your own pond. This will be a great series.

[@smithworx1091]

Thanks buddy. I'm really wanting to start on it

[@redfish7644]

Haven’t finished watching yet ,, but it’s starting to look sketchy 😆😆😎😎 finished 😎 had to skip to the end to see if ya got stuck 🙄🙄😆 Going to look really nice when you get it done ,,

[@GRViking11]

Happy you saved old "franklins" the turtle!!

[@smithworx1091]

Haha. I loved that cartoon

[@deekmans563]

That little boy is in heaven.

[@smithworx1091]

He was ready to go back to momma lol

[@Matt_H2O]

Great start on your own property. So good to see your boys getting involved. Will be awesome to see the progress here. Yours should be the biggest and the best. Good example for your business. Hopefully you can save some of the Turtles for the new setup. I laughed when you called him Franklin 🤣❤Keeping my eyes open for the next one.

[@smithworx1091]

Appreciate you buddy. I want a place for all the kids to fish one day. I grew up watching Franklin. It was my favorite 🤣

[@lovejcdc]

Love the video Lindsey, I think it's going to be really pretty lake when it's all done.

[@smithworx1091]

Appreciate it brother

[@RichBenson-jx8pt]

Looks like a fun project. Nice to see you with the 2 boys and you didn't sink the machine. I bet it will look beautiful when your done. Starting to wonder if you like playing in the mud, just kidding. Good luck to you brother.

[@smithworx1091]

Haha. I like playing in controlled mud

[@tonymiles3106]

Great video with the kid, hope you make your pond bigger than Rooks for bragging purposes.

[@smithworx1091]

🤣🤣 oh no doubt. And I'm gonna call the game warden on him if I catch him fishing in it!

[@bw6378]

No need to complain constantly. Thanks for the video.

[@gregallsup9522]

Awesome Job!! Nice piece of property

[@smithworx1091]

Thanks brother. I need to take better care of it

[@hippie_james]

Hint for not sinking the excavator grab some of those trees as a way to keep you above the water w your tracks

[@smithworx1091]

Thanks buddy

[@goodboyringo9716]

Get R Done ! I bet you little man could run the hell out of that 313 in no time flat. Teach him the forward and backward sticks to start with.

[@smithworx1091]

Haha. I hope they'll want to learn to operate one day. I can sit back and watch and drink a beer

[@goodboyringo9716]

@@smithworx1091 ..LOL that what I was thinking lol

[@09FLTRMM77]

MM77 Approved 👍🏼👍🏼……………………………………………………………… Good looking piece of ground. I guess you are kinda like my brother, ace motorcycle mechanic always working on someone’s bike but don’t hardly have time to work on his own bikes. You have all the dirt moving equipment and don’t have time to use it for yourself! Sometimes you just have to make time for yourself…………………and your family and sometimes you can do both at the same time. You keep putting those boys in the cab with you and you will have your own equipment operators! LOL

[@smithworx1091]

That's exactly right buddy. I always heard a mechanics vehicle is the worst on the road. I understand what they mean now lol

[@jimmytew9468]

You got a good start on your lake. Your right about using the dozer and dressing up the area. It would be nice if you could cut a fire brake around it and burn all the weeds and briers. Then you wouldn't be pushing up all that crap with the dozer. Can't wait to see what you have planned. That was cool when Bear was using the GoPro. I thought I heard him say to watch all your videos. Nice to see him and Bowe out there with you. Be Safe Out There Buddy!

[@smithworx1091]

Thanks buddy. I didn't think about burning it off. I might try that first. Yeah Bear had to do a sales pitch in there haha. He gets that from his momma! 🤣🤣

[@jimmytew9468]

@@smithworx1091 Bear's just trying to spread the word.😂 I just thought that was cool. Yea burning it might make it easier to work the soil without all those weeds and grass. I always hate having to work dirt with weeds in it. I'm having my surgery on the 11th. It's about time I've got 8 to 12 weeks before I'm able to really do anything but it's going to take about a year for the hardware to fusion to the bones.

[@smithworx1091]

@jimmytew9468 man I hope all goes well. It's amazing what they can do nowadays

[@jimmytew9468]

@@smithworx1091 thanks

[@RichBenson-jx8pt]

Good luck with your operation, hope it goes well for you.

[@bigtarheelfan]

👍

[@smithworx1091]

Appreciate it buddy

[@martydix4257]

Brother I was watching another one of your kids an you sure do need a ruckus rake

[@smithworx1091]

I'd love to have one. I'm just wondering how it would do in heavy clay dirt that's in my area

[@MrNiklas1967]

Hi buddy

[@smithworx1091]

Hey brother

[@danieljay952]

Nice sunglasses

[@smithworx1091]

Haha. Thanks!

[@mthompson3891]

I would wait a hour or two and act like i am busy before i came and helped you get out.

[@smithworx1091]

I'd be surprised if you helped at all

[@Mrs.RooksTrees]

Plus we need more Bear & Beau footage! 😁

[@smithworx1091]

They cost to much

[@karleywarrenn]

They’re more entertaining than Lindsey for sure🤭

[@teddysponsler6220]

Check this out, it just might HELP you out. Tilt rotator, I've forgotten the name of the company that first came out with it, but they have a bunch of them now. The ONLY thing I don't like about this pieces of equipment (and/or) the price, Cat has them now.

[@smithworx1091]

I've looked into them before. I'd love to have one but they are way too expensive

[@jamiewindsor7874]

Get all of the trees took out and then start moveing dirt

[@tmitche72]

There's nothing like working on place.

[@smithworx1091]

Yes sir! Thanks buddy

[@curtisharlan9230]

Yes sir

[@smithworx1091]

Thanks buddy

[@listenstoflowers7277]

Love it

[@smithworx1091]

Thank you!

[@PurpleNovember]

💍

[@Justalittleoutoftown]

When the videos slowed down, I thought they were on their honeymoon.

[@PurpleNovember]

@@JustalittleoutoftownNot yet but he needs to get his butt in gear😎

[@smithworx1091]

🤣🤣🤣 y'all better calm down!

[@Justalittleoutoftown]

@@smithworx1091 😂😂

[@PurpleNovember]

@@smithworx1091⚙️💍 😂😂😂

[@tristardiggin]

“In between” Maybe? 😂

[@smithworx1091]

You making fun of me? Lol

[@johnhicks735]

Entermitten.

[@smithworx1091]

🤣🤣 yeah one of those

[@codycrouch4861]

Does your excavator use def? I’m looking to buy one and some 313 I’ve seen are 74 horse and no def and some more horse and use def?

[@smithworx1091]

Yes mine uses def. It has the 104hp engine. The GC models have the 74hp. Just make sure you choose the exact one you want. The GC models also don't have the grade control. You may already know this

[@codycrouch4861]

No sir I didn’t know that. I appreciate the info. Wonder why they are such a big difference in horse power? I’m not to familiar with cat stuff. I figured all the 313 would be close to the same hp

[@jacobbuckley8232]

If thats your place why does rook keep his stuff there? Looks like rook has enough property at his house he could keep his stuff there

[@smithworx1091]

I try to help him out. He gets more business in this area than where his home is.

[@jamesmelson5276]

What drone are you using?

[@smithworx1091]

Dji mini 3 pro. I like it

[@martydix4257]

Sorry dawn phone,I meant videos lol

[@smithworx1091]

Lol. I knew what you meant

[@jacobbuckley8232]

How many acres u got there? looks like a good bit

[@smithworx1091]

126 roughly

[@jacobbuckley8232]

@@smithworx1091 nice

[@TheTishbite]

Hey. YOu know how to work on ponds? LOL Just kidding. Ours looks great.

[@smithworx1091]

Haha. According to the internet I don't. But yalls pond does look good.

[@RichBenson-jx8pt]

How many acres do you own, if you don't mind me asking?

[@smithworx1091]

126 roughly.

[@RichBenson-jx8pt]

That's sweet

[@smithworx1091]

@@RichBenson-jx8pt thanks buddy

[@curtisharlan9230]

What state are you in

[@smithworx1091]

Mississippi

[@johnhicks735]

Intermittent.,intermitten

[@Mrs.RooksTrees]

I need the excavator back on the farm.. stop playing around.

[@smithworx1091]

Tell your husband to write me a check

[@scottaddison8071]

Cheeto, You & your excavator are too short and your video is too Long!!!

[@smithworx1091]

Watch the video! You ain't got nothing else to do BS!

[@brentking-gmailking2570]

We are ready Brother. We want a BIG LAKE...

[@smithworx1091]

Haha. So do I buddy.