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[@bknoblauch1076]

Good job of editing in serene, peaceful music at an appropriate volume during the drone sequence. The music matched the lake setting being shown.

[@tomrogers9467]

The folks in the area are so lucky to have someone like Chris to call on when they need dirt work. Hope they appreciate him. I had a good friend and professional carpenter pass away from that God Damn cancer at 49! Still hurts! R.I.P. Dan, it was a blessing to know you.

[@GARDENER42]

Your explanation of what's needed & why makes the whole project much clearer, thanks.

[@paulpierson2137]

The pond whisperer is back. Looks like a great project right up your alley.

[@CRXKSY]

The way you operate your machine is a work of art. Finesse and accuracy is on point!

[@deannamarie4149]

Never in my life did I think I would be excited to watch a random guy playing in the mud... I have been watching for a while. I enjoy your voice and that south eastern drawl you have... I think a lot of us would like to hear stories of the funny stuff you have run across... Curious how many videos this job will take... Which is a drop in the bucket compared to the actual time it takes ... ☮️

[@Doradexplora]

This is like the third large pond/lake maintenance or construction video I've watched. I have no interest in heavy machinery, I haven't fished in years, and Lord knows I have things i should be doing. I love them. They're soothing or something.

[@jbonegw]

Absolutely amazing how much equipment you’ve acquired since this project.

[@andyjones1310]

I love the pond jobs videos. It would be cool if you could set up a separate static camera off to the side somehow, to record the whole process and be able to time lapse the whole job at the end of the series. Anyway, still love seeing the dirt dug and learning why.

[@Fix_It_Again_Tony]

That's not a bad idea. I wonder if you can get a game camera to do a time lapse with a picture every hour.

[@muhsin1767]

👍😀

[@dillonhillier]

​@Fix_It_Again_Tony go pros can do time lapse. I agree though, it be awesome to see start to finish in a reasonable time.

[@wbulex]

Love watching your pond work! This dam definitely needed a Chris makeover!

[@bobferranti5222]

Happy to see you back, the vacation was very entertaining, some crazy stuff you guys found lol. This pond will be epic. Chris, you have really grown your business a lot since the linkbelt days.

[@Silverhornet81]

Agreed!! The auction vids are always entertaining.

[@diggerdave51]

I Meet Chris at the Yoder & Frey auction this year, had a nice talk with him and he a very down to earth guy and enjoyed meeting him, and the auctions was great too !!!!

[@bennetts-revenge_2]

Nothing like a letsdig18 new video on a snowy sleety day. Made my day!!!

[@needsaride15126]

Really nice drone footage and music at the beginning. Thank you for sharing this video

[@kens.3729]

There are only a few things in Life more Interesting and Enjoyable than Watching a 10-acre Pond Drain. 😬👍

[@alanconnors8881]

Beautiful spread. Big job. The client did a great job clearing.

[@terryrogers1025]

Nice aerial shot, that pond is huge and looks like a couple areas are eroding out pretty significantly. Looking forward the series on this one for sure. Thanks for the ride along.

[@CosmosArchipelago]

Pond builds/rebuilds are some of the best content.

[@Doradexplora]

This is a weird niche algorithm spot that KZbin keeps feeding me

[@tcsdoc]

Wow, that’s a very narrow, damaged dam holding back a massive amount of water. This will be fun to watch Chris fix this one.

[@Stratos53100]

Its a wonder it hasnt failed before, or at this point etc. Should be interesting

[@davestinson5691]

Man that's a pretty place. I know when ur done it'll be 100% right. I absolutely love ur videos. Been watching u since the beginning. I swear if I was closer I'd drive there an help u on weekends!!!!!!!. Best of luck to you sir

[@heatherlane9270]

It is an honour to watch the evolution of the letsdig18 fleet. A picturesque pond (drone views) will be a beauty when finished - lots of work.

[@roflstomps324]

I never tire of your work. Thank you, Sir.

[@derrickpettit3489]

Awesome, looks like your back in your element now Chris, gonna be a sweet project, look forward to seeing the series of videos from this pond job, thanks for sharing an sharing awesome content 💪🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@david2057]

I'm from the Czech Republic and we have been building ponds for about 1000 years here. When I see some of the techniques you use in the US I'm just Laughlin g. You should come over to my pond and learn how to do it the right way 😂

[@pinwizz69]

Well, here we go again. Another fascinating pond job by Chris and his Uncle John. I don't know why but I sure as dog stuffin's love watching Chris when he's in his zone working a pond build or rehab. This one comes under Pond damn restoration widening.

[@krusejonathan01]

Beautiful piece of property. The owner did a good job clearing the dam and thinning his little patch of woods there.

[@donaldtrabeaux5235]

Pond Doctor is back at it and it's going to be a big one. Take care stay safe and God bless.

[@kevinkenyon7045]

Chris looks like another great pond job! Thanks for sharing! Kevin

[@AtomicSneeze1]

It is a great deal of fun and a source of frustration to watch you take down those trees. You come up to a tree and in just a couple of minutes you have it down and out of the way, stump and all. Me.....I just spent 2 hours with my little 25hp tractor with backhoe trying to get an old oak stump out of my mothers flower garden. Right tool for the right job right? LOL I got it done but man, sometimes I sure wish I had that excavator. But then again, I likely wouldnt be able to get it into the yard LOL.

[@barneyrubble6934]

This is going to be an awesome series❗ I really enjoy when you fix big ponds , but fully enjoy watching you build the big ponds from scratch. 🙂

[@marcryvon]

Oh boy, a big job here ! PS: So funny, At 23:48, when you started the dozer, the sub-titles showed " Thank you." 🤣🤣🤣

[@bobengelhardt856]

An interesting thing about dams is that it doesn't matter how many acres of water there is - how strong a dam has to be is ONLY a matter of how deep the water is, at the dam. A half-acre pond that's 10 feet deep will need a dam that's twice as strong as a 10 acre pond that's 5 feet deep. That's because water pressure is what the dam has to hold back & water pressure is proportional to depth.

[@zaccheus]

Mechanically yes, but I believe dam engineering standards change with water volume change because of the risk associated larger volumes of water. I'd love to hear someone else's input on this matter too.

[@foivosapostolos1211]

You also need to take care about conditions leading to hydrostatic soil liquefaction

[@ronchappel4812]

Yep,true. If a failure happens a thin dam will fail quicker and thus let more water go in a shorter time but until that point it's all good

[@joshphillips5480]

Thank you elder one

[@generalfresh4421]

Water pressure is mainly on the bottom all the weight of the water is on the floor of that pond that's why dams are more sensible to fix. Easier to take pressure off.

[@patsaunders6035]

🤣🤣 "got good flow! Cleared up nicely... & look like the pond has gone down.... an inch!" Lmfao!!! Chirs you are just a gem to watch and so beyond entertaining ❤️

[@Todd.Roberts]

That looks like a good amount of work . Can’t wait to see the end product

[@RumMonkeyable]

Beautiful property! When a pond is almost a lake! HUGE!

[@ipaddlemyowncanoe.7441]

This is going to be an interesting job. I'm looking forward to seeing all your equipment there and you'll get to try out your new haul truck. It'll be an interesting series of videos on this pond 10 acres that's quite the bond. 👍👍😀🇨🇦🌳

[@allenbeaulieu7077]

Good to see you back in the Volvo Chris. Looks like a darn good project.

[@gail8494]

This is going to be good! That’s one heck of a big pond!

[@RadioactiveLobster]

Every time you build/dredge a pond and we all comment it needs to be bigger and deeper, this is the pond we want.

[@daneclark3161]

That's a big pond. Can't wait to see you finish it!

[@bobkohl6779]

This one's going to be interesting! That dam looks like it was getting ready to fail in multiple spots

[@pomanenterprises]

Glad to see you back to work. God Bless

[@bradwells5774]

Would enjoy seeing the progress and start to finish on this one. Would make a nice mini series!

[@dixiebourne752]

Chris they sure have the number one man for for that big job have seen you do some very big ponds.

[@stevedoty5841]

Just got here to hear what’s Gotta be done. WOW but you’re the man to do it. Will be interesting to see more videos on this project.

[@davestuart6593]

I enjoy you and the 220 at work! I enjoyed you and Clinton and his dad and Mike,miss tator,know he’s been busy!

[@timgiven3826]

This is going to be a great project and series, great job sir

[@tomrogers9467]

I know, it’s painful to watch dry ground and open water when it’s two feet of snow, 18” of ice on the lake out front and minus 10 outside! Central Ontario Muskoka Lakes. The Malibu of Canada.

[@samvoyles2096]

Welcome back from vacation. From the videos it sure looked like you, DP and Clint had a lot of fun. This new job looks exciting. I'll be looking forward to the videos as you release them. Thanks for the entertainment Chris.

[@stevem678]

I really do prefer this music on your drone video than the previous one.

[@tomswindler64]

Great video,hope you enjoyed your time off,glad to see you back playing in dirt mud,water.back in your element.just keep doing what your doing and get er done.👍👍👍👍😎😎😎😎

[@loriford8159]

chris great job. i was bugging dirt perfect to get his vids up to date

[@danl.909]

The 10-acre pond is back! Yeah!

[@joshandicoechea6770]

Use that concrete around the outlet of the pipe that’s a beautiful pond good luck thanks for the video!!!

[@Silverhornet81]

Been waiting for this job! Chris, any plans to get your own compactor? Can't wait to see the "new" dozer in action. Old school equipment is just plain fun to see working.

[@donnaflanagan6612]

That’s a pretty big pond. Looking forward to this one, should be good. Take care & cheers 🐨🦘🥰

[@marksaunders2500]

Hi from uk chris👍👋 hope everything ok up farm etc and everyone ok 👍 this one goin to be epic job from start to finish could of caught this any sooner as looks like multiple breaches where ready at any time of rain fall but your on site now and cant wait to see final result 👍 hope your wand got new batteries for this one tho ""magic man"" main pics did no justice but the drone is valuable on main shots the shear scale of this pond great goin and thanks for your time be safe and see you soon👍👋

[@mischef18]

Looking forward to watching this project bro it looks a great viewing one as more equipment is needed. Safe travels.

[@juanwaller1942]

Nice to have you back .

[@bobbydawson7706]

Hope you had a great vacation

[@ryangaughan3194]

My guy put a life vest one! gotta love it.

[@madchillerdfw]

love watching these big projects!

[@bbrcummins1984]

Looks like a piece of haven 👍 nice property .

[@donnamullins2089]

Love the aerial views and music. Nice pond. What no "Timber"? I was waiting!

[@steves9915]

Look like this will be a lot of damn work and very interesting I am thinking. Seems like a lot of overflow pipes which make for a lot of work. Stay safe working on that narrow dam.

[@jamesbreault5762]

Looking like a great start to new job.

[@Monkeysic]

White oak prices are up! Excited for another pond project!

[@HootakaBJ]

Dang I love that “little” D39 …. But that D61 Mike fired up at the auction, sounded GOOD-ERER!!😜

[@leol1682]

Good Love wen you Recontruction on new old Pond .

[@r1mein54]

"It`s just a mess",,,that`s why they called the Pond Master. We heard the track squeek, did Mr.Donnie let the mud try out during transport? Yes - you do love your tree snapping 220. Would have been nice if you had called last week - could have met you & Mike in Lake City along I-75 or somewhere in Jax on I-95.

[@GoBlue79]

LET'S GET DIGGIN' !! This is going to be EPIC!

[@nickkirdan8922]

Chris, can't wait to see work in progress, good job on starting, greetings from Alaska

[@KRN762]

Yes!!! Pond builds (or rebuilds) are best builds.

[@csnelling4]

This is is going to be a great project Chris.👍🇬🇧🍺

[@GregK1247]

Beautiful piece of property

[@dehavenfamilyfarm]

That's going to take a minute to drain LOL Can't wait to see more of this project :)

[@scottfortune9016]

This is going to fun to watch, Chris!! Also looking forward to seeing you on the D6, even though that's not until another project!

[@AndyMohlman]

“I hope that’s not a body” … 🤣 Another fun project!

[@dianea3324]

I am excited to watch this projects progress.

[@stevekissel605]

Great video 👍👍 I finally found something your not good at. Rowing. Haha 😄

[@chadgodfrey4364]

It’s going to be a good project to watch. Thanks Chris great content

[@rustysteel8714]

You have a VIIRTUE many don't possess these days, Chris!...PATIENCE! 😉 This will be an awesome project. 👍

[@dustonwilson8501]

I kinda miss the old videos of ya filming on the truck and transporting equipment! 😁😁

[@johnpyle8027]

I'm looking forward to this one! Glad you got the drone up, cause when you showed the initial few shots and were calling it a 10 acre pond I thought, "Chris is losing it!" My front yard is that big and its only 4 acres. There was a lot hiding around the bend! I guess John isn't too tore up with you working only a few days if he's letting you use the truck and trailer. Is he getting out, is that a possible next purchase for you?

[@gailrowland1672]

The boat man !!! I’m 69, f, ?retired? residential builder Damn, enjoy ur videos TY

[@Mike.Howard]

Looks like some sweet dirt for a change! I love these bigger builds 👍👍👍

[@redc8783]

This is going to be another Let’s Dig projects with Dirt being moved, Timber’s, and big fires. Woo woo here we go. 😁😁😁👍

[@mistermikeanson]

This is your job? You have way too much fun!! 😃

[@sylviaprudhomme5417]

Interested in watching how this goes. Never realized all that went into a pind

[@eliteearthworksllc]

This is a cool project!

[@freespeechforall1069]

Looking forward to this project.

[@Rick-tb4so]

Have you ever had a problem of water flowing onto other property causing damage?

[@youthuber13]

Nice my Friend, watching from Canada. Full support her my friend

[@Losttoanyreason]

I can't remember if it was you or not Chris, waxing philosophical on one video, the difference between a pond and lake😉 This one to me at least, is a small lake opposed to a big pond, LOL. That is a whole lot of wah wah.😎

[@timmyfrierson2684]

Man Chris this job is gonna make for some good videos can’t wait do you get really started on it but anyway brother will get to see old Barney shine and see what he’ll do and I got confidence in him, he’s gonna roll some dirt out for you but anyway brother another great video so you and John and yawls family stay safe and keep the videos coming brother

[@RickyCervo]

Excavator driver, truck driver, trattore driver, and now boat driver this man is a resource 😂😂🤝🤝

[@drewgoody2957]

I love your videos .. ya that plastic was deff plugging that pipe that was a nice grab gotta love when a plan works like that and don't go the other way ..... I only watch videos of cool interesting things or stuff that I wish I was doing I would love to have my own little LT excavation company........

[@googlesucks5318]

Net time you have to change the filters on your machine, try using heavy duty aluminum foil to make a catch pan you can form fit into the area below the filter. Heavy duty 18" extra wide rolls are available at Walmart. A restaurant supply store may have even wider rolls.

[@311hitwall]

Would like to have that pond and the 80 acres with it. Problem is finding some land for a decent price. Don't want to go in debt - lol.

[@AncientHermit]

Darn that is a whopper.😃 This for the long haul I guess.🤔 I better go check the popcorn stocks.🙃 Looking forward to seeing how this one goes.😉 Be well Chris.😊

[@jackman6256]

When I see a good operator that makes Every move of his bucket count it reminds you of a person's hand reaching Out an doing the work As a dear friend of mine said you have to be slow enough to make moves Count an fast enough to where at end of shift you have made a big difference in you're work And most of don't get so fast you don't Get anything down but a mess Where they have to hire someone to come an fix you're mess because that sure will keep you on soup line But the best part is enjoy you're work So others will too An always to be working for next job

[@jamesdiehl8690]

It's good that he had a boat! You might have to use the Volvomaran! 😆 🤣 😂

[@billsmith5581]

Wow big project…..you’ll be there for a while it looks like….just stay safe and hydrated when you are out there by yourself all the time……