I Got Stuck Dredging The Next Cove: 9 Acre Pond Rehab

[@keithphaneuf9146]

How about letting us see a follow up on that really high/big walled ponf build with the made center island? The project that you rented the really big haul truck............ Simply curious of the past projects finished. 🙂

[@ianmckay1780]

I had no idea where the "waterline" was or should be! Yet Chris just drives in and starts pulling stuff out swinging and dumping to go back later and reposition for further dumpage. The man is a genius as far as this type of project. 1st time I saw a Chris video, about 3 yrs ago he was using his mats in a lake to clean up a whole mess of stuff. The way in was very narrow and had to cross pavement then get wet just to start! When he'd finished, the scene was one of photographic beauty! I love watching him dig for victory over the elements, so far he's won every battle! Thanks from UK.

[@BealyGood]

I’m surprised you didn’t blame it on me 😂😂

[@georgenahodil23]

It's all your fault.

[@ZeZeBatata69]

How's your pound holding?

[@BealyGood]

@@ZeZeBatata69 Good so far

[@BealyGood]

@@georgenahodil23 I have no doubt

[@joethanks3745]

❤ both of your channels✌️ 🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲

[@Vickie-Bligh]

Guins Towing & Recovery on the job!😁You did such an awesome job with that cove, Chris. Glad you made it through the storm okay. Once again, I was surprised this was almost an hour long. Thanks for sharing.

[@hydraulic-hum]

it was a very enjoyable video watching Chris move mud around.. will look great once the water fills the coves :)

[@janellevoigt5481]

OPPs, had to chuckle, thank goodness for Chris's rescue service, always ready to help save a person stuck in a rut, he gets the job done, well done sir! Love the videos, keep up the great work!!

[@philipberry2704]

STUCK?!!! Na we’ll just say the dozer temporarily lost traction 🤣🤣

[@Stratos53100]

Its safe to say there is Plenty of equipment on site to recover it, This is a rare one that the owner has so much of his own.....

[@tommymann69]

DIRT PERFECT blames it on Arron aka man behind the scenes

[@dennis2376]

Long time since you were stuck this bad. :) Thank you and have a better week.

[@johnhodge2788]

I just love your sense of humor Chris. So real!

[@debcamp2359]

What a transformation! You make us laugh. Long grass near water is snake heaven.

[@parkercape9495]

On most jobs you can tell your plan for a pond. This one so far has been hard to follow. However, I know you got a plan!!!!

[@spencer6764]

Thanks for sharing Chris 👍 I really enjoy the dredging videos because I like the before and after. I AM WITH YOU ON THE SNAKES!! NO THANK YOU

[@larryperdue508]

That's one thing that's nice about the bucket with the thumb built-in is no hoses to connect disconnect reconnect just snatch and run 😊😊

[@michaelpage1796]

Dang new guy getting the dozer stuck! You can’t get good help anymore.😂😂😂 Getting stuck goes with the work you are doing,all though you don’t get stuck a whole lot.

[@terryrogers1025]

I think, if I remember correctly, I think this is the 2nd time I have seen the Komatsu stuck, and both times it was it was because of a hidden mud/ bogg hole and both times I know you put the dozer in gear at idle to help you pull it out using the excavator, pretty effective way to dig out working alone. It seemed like a bit of a struggle breaking into the cove to dredge out, but once you got started you got a lot accomplished for the day. Thanks for the update, enjoyed watching.

[@jerrymclean8075]

Lots of mud!!! It's looking good Chris!!!

[@chrissheathewoodguy]

good old fl black mud sand mix. get that stuff on your clothes and good luck getting it out. 4 years of mudding at the indian reservations down there. just lovely stuff.

[@walterrussell821]

It happens to the best of us. Just glad you didn't get hurt and equipment is OK

[@cozie8523]

watching chris work always relaxes me

[@RalphFreeman-ok5of]

We have not seen Chris in his natural habitat for a while. Doing what he is so good at.... sculpting the landscape with MUD 😊

[@planeanddirtsimple]

Turned out good! I’m with you on compacting next to the wall.

[@ipaddlemyowncanoe.7441]

Getting stuck brings back memories. Good stuff! It's going to be interesting thereafter the storm. 👍👍🙂🇨🇦

[@Highstranger951]

I know those are great little dozers but they don’t sound like a bulldozer. Really a unique, raspy sound.

[@tomrogers9467]

Personally I find the rattletrap sound quite unpleasant. Give me a big ol Cat 6 cyl. anytime!

[@Highstranger951]

@@tomrogers9467 big bore cats for the win💪🏻

[@randall39]

It’s always a “sinking” feeling when I feel the dozer go down 🫤 I run a TD25 @ 80,000 lbs., and it takes quite a tug to get it out!😮

[@jamesringler5977]

really enjoy your video's Chris , would really like to see a video of before and after of ponds you have built over the years. Jim

[@lisadorroh1973]

Easy … check out his early videos … they are great!

[@dagwood1327]

I was thinking it was about time for a good pond clean out. It is a muddy mess but the grass was keeping it in the shore line. Great content.

[@mischef18]

Well that made for interesting viewing bro and good to see the dozer was an easy enough rescue. Safe travels. Ken.

[@Murphyslawfarm]

If equipment gets stuck get Chris to get you out. Oh wait 😂😂😂

[@TheBurnsStuff]

Mr. Donny kickin off a video? Always a great start.

[@JD-zm4eh]

Sure alot of brush there to command. Slip sliding away, dozers walking on water has not been perfected, yet. Dozer rescue was mark of excellance, no panic, no radical movements just smooth recovery. Looking good Chris, will be intersting to see after the heavy rains came through.

[@AquaPeet]

I've seen whole wooden huts plastered with mud that they mixed grass fibers into, so it'll definitely help keeping it together a little better :D

[@kirk467]

I remember the days when you used a log to smooth everything out on several jobs with John and even with Timmy was working with you! I was always amazed at how well you would grade a lot with a log!

[@madelinelambert605]

Geoff there's nothing to see here, Chris didn't get stuck or anything!!😂😅 good job Chris!!

[@markpashia7067]

LOL, you can bet Geoff will have a laugh or two over this one.

[@madelinelambert605]

@@markpashia7067 lol yeppppp

[@donnamullins2089]

Chris good job. Dozer going to need a good bath. Hope you don't have any bad storm.

[@Darfur64]

Good operator knows what stuck feels like early. They usually stop before they make it worse too

[@trickstothetrades1801]

That’s always the fun part-trying to find ur logs again. But it is amazing how well they work.

[@davidepool5884]

If there’s one thing that I’m 100% sure of, it’s that you’re the man for the job when it comes to taking an overgrown swamp and turning it into something of beauty that the owner can be proud of.

[@sylviaprudhomme5417]

Awesome. Never tire of mud😊😊😊p

[@MrQuinnd]

You have a great work ethic. I hope you can help your people in your area if not you in NC.. Prayers for everyone affected by the hurricane.

[@AndrewFroude]

Great job Chris.

[@michaelg6686]

Good thing you snuck this video before the Storm. cause that was some Storm. "Stay Safe Chris".

[@davidrobins7753]

Looking great.

[@gethinjones1348]

You're a truly outstanding operator getting the dozer out using small and tentative movements on the excavator 🙌🏻

[@genesispuredeaf2390]

Love the dredging jobs ….it’s like getting a do-over on shaping the landscape

[@adamgallaher1]

Chris. You should get the qc-mate It’s a clamp to help hook up flat face couplers. It works amazingly well

[@erikcourtney1834]

It’s amazing how good the 39 looks after all this time. It still looks new. Paints lost a little brightness but that’s inevitable.

[@leokeeney6673]

Chris your no dozer getting that Dozer out 🧲🧲 fair play 😁

[@gradyyokeley9930]

Your homemade Matt's beings back memories, I have topped them off with the brush cleared

[@zacdrilling4554]

It’s been great watching you in the mud again cris I really enjoy it for sum reason 😂

[@crosswired2145]

We have the same problem with our mini grapple, I found if you put it in the shade, it doesn’t pressurize the grapple. I think the sun heats it up and it builds pressure and makes it a PIA to hookup, if we wait until morning it plugs right in.. 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@josephcarino5829]

You good down there? I hear some of your Dams are going to be tested

[@jbonegw]

And hopefully it doesn’t compromise the ones he’s personally built. 🤞

[@markpashia7067]

Yup, was worried with him having most of his kit that far away with all the flooding back where he is from.

[@erikcourtney1834]

The 220 is 10 mins from the house, and has all the big dozers in the barn

[@splatterize]

He lives over by Raleigh. Their ok. Ashville is effed. Dams in Tennessee are busting out as well.

[@tedc7714]

I was thinking same thing day after hurricane. Hope we hear news on ponds good or bad. Hopefully good.

[@markkenes4848]

O no Chris got stuck !!!! O the humanity of it all !!!!! 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@gotago3109]

I'm amazed at just how much power those excavators have.

[@chriscorrigan7420]

G'day Chris. You've certainly got a doozy this time. It might have been a good job with John's long reach to keep you high and dry out of the bog. I can't believe that you don't appear to get hassled by the " Greenie's ". If you did what your doing there they'd nearly slaughter us even though cleaning up is making the whole area alot tidier and more neat and pleasing to look at.

[@garymessina1609]

Getting stuck that's unusual for you but great video thanks Chris

[@rionstretton8133]

In the middle of thunder storm in Australia really enjoyed this.😂❤

[@pennyneal2456]

Remember now, Chris…we’re not stuck; we just can’t move! Lol😊

[@markpashia7067]

Chris is smart enough to recognize when to quit and do something different. He would never bury a piece of equipment like some of his rescues have done. Some of those other operators would have sunk that dozer another four foot before calling for help.

[@pennyneal2456]

@@markpashia7067 it was a repeat of his comment from a long time ago. He was was trying to cross a small ditch and he couldn’t get back up the other side but he refused to say he was stuck to Justin, hence “I just can’t move”.

[@markpashia7067]

@@pennyneal2456 Thanks that was enough to jog my memory. I actually remember that job now. Sucks to get old and memory fades.

[@Blossom_Chops]

​@pennyneal2456 Oh yes ..... I remember that one 😅😅😅

[@jamielee9350]

11:00 "You can't park there" ... 🤣🤣🤣

[@gthiii]

Chris, for a minute there I thought you were going to have to call Dirt Perfect Towing & Recovery! Tom

[@doritleis2773]

Chris, Nobody can so Perfect with the Excavator Dredging a Swamp how You. And You to Produce by this Danger Work a very Interesting Video Thanks.

[@BentTreeFarmPa]

Hey Chris, I think the kids call that ghost riding the whip! 🤣

[@Bearsgypsy1]

☘️🇮🇪🇺🇸 even’n Chris we did get lucky with the storm but pray for those that weren’t. I drove to High Point Friday& lemme tell ya..FOLKS ITS THE LAW TO HAVE HEADLIGHTS ON WHEN IT RAINS.. the drive there was definitely white knuckle quiet but I had a regular client on board “ Ms Gypsy I’d have canceled if they’d given me anyone else.” Such quiet gentle words gives strength. Home was clear - we’re going to catch hades from all the drainage from the mountains but you know that better than most any. Please be safe -tis the season & uhm where’s handsome WINSTON??? I miss seeing you 2 boys sharing brekkie together ❤️❤️

[@PeteJohnson-t9v]

Chris ive been watching you for a few yrs and seen alot of your videos. If I could make one suggestion it would be use more time-lapse the real time videos can get boring. I like what you do, your an excellent operator, i'd watch every video you make if they were more dare I say like Mike's from dirt perfect.

[@haroldhawkins9370]

Nice video Chris. Nice work.

[@rodneywroten2994]

Nicley done Chris, Sorry been in Rehab fo two and a half months. trying to catch up

[@markpashia7067]

That place is like a hydroponics lab. All that grass mat floating on mud soup that is more than half water. Was amazing as you pulled on one area watching the waves through the grass mat. Looking good now though. Going to be quite the beautiful lake once done and filled. Hope the hurricane does not delay you too much though. From what I can tell your home base took a direct hit from it, but not sure how much where you are now. Crossing fingers for you on this one and the last few. Wondering how that last spillway held up with this monster storm. Hopefully your new clay held.

[@rccalhoun]

i get stuck lots of times. you have to push the limit when grading. BUT you have to know when you are stuck and STOP and get pulled out easily. If you try to get unstuck and fail----it might be catastrophic.

[@oleran4569]

Now we see why the owner wanted a fellow like Chris for this job. That pond shaped sand bog will take your lunch money, eat your equipment and then try for your shoes.

[@DacDac-w7r]

I hope you checked the rear of that dozer for water in the transmission/drive train.

[@jesstrueblood2317]

The dredging portion of the job looks like a good place for the BE 22

[@KevinRowe-o1u]

🎉😂been there before, honest 😂 shit happens,to the best😂😂😂 me two D11's and 8 hrs and a whole lot of paperwork 😂

[@crypticchris8812]

The 350 looks like a monster from the back

[@flatulentguy]

I have heard him say on many occasion when assisting others in their time of need, "If you're stuck, don't keep trying. You'll make it worse. " good thing he had the equipment to forget about that this time

[@jcwest5964]

We told Brush Commando, we’ll watch Chris anytime.😁

[@ronaldheit196]

That head section was definitely a trial for Chris to skim, sculpt and groom the way he wanted it to turn out between the muck, snakes power line overhead. Of course Chris pulled it off. I'll bet most other contractors would have given up the second their dozer went mudding.

[@michaelmullins1290]

Oooo, so it can happen. That was a fast, slippery slope. Just grab it with a bigger machine, and make it come out.

[@robertjwilliams3532]

What happened to the long stick excavator you had a couple of years ago? Looks like it would be handy now.

[@kenore4003]

That is Johns. Or a friend has one he is using on his own place.

[@melissareynolds8691]

Stay safe! ❤❤❤

[@billsrq1788]

Hello from Siesta Key Florida Seeing on weather channel someplace received 18 to 30 inches. We seen 5 inches here

[@Machines-TV]

🥰🥰

[@wilburroth5150]

I`m surprised we haven`t seen a snake or a balloon yet, lol. Ooops, I take that back!!

[@trickstothetrades1801]

I’ve been trying to find a rhyme or reason on the hyd disconnects being hard or easy for years too.

[@paullangjahr4071]

Hey Chris, just a thought, if you screen your employees better you may not need to worry they will get your equipment stuck😊

[@gerrycarter4929]

Great job getting the dozer unstuck by yourself!

[@robertquast9684]

Been a while since Chris had some good recovery content on the channel so he made some

[@tomblanton4726]

I am still itching from thinking about the mosquitoes in that mess. Snakes are not happy with you either. Good work sir!

[@SWEETSIDER]

turning while trying to get out on soft ground just makes you sit there and dig a hole with one track. go straight back and deal with whatever turn it does from low traction on one side instead of burying it intentionally😂

[@gregktm]

Hope you're ok after the hurricane. Any damage to ponds you've done? Would love to see some footage. Thanks

[@doreestone4487]

I’ve watched your videos for years. I’ve come to know you and Jeff as if we were all neighbors. I have no idea what part of NC you are in, but I hope all of you folks are okay after Helene has passed by. I’m in western TN, so I was safe. But my sister lives in Newport and the Pigeon river runs right behind her house. The water stopped just feet from her. Please post to let your viewers know how you and the Bealy Goods are doing.

[@fixing4fun]

I'm glad I'm not the only guy who gets dozer stuck, I was starting to think it was a me thing. Hahaha Glad it came out easy for ya.

[@notyou6950]

I haven’t seen you play in the mud in a long time!

[@stephenbutz2621]

Great video of your interesting work ❤😂

[@KathrinRena]

Chris, have you thought about using old railroad ties? you could bolt them together, give the wood another life, and might be cheaper?

[@hydraulic-hum]

he said he has had no need for mats for a couple of years and nothing in the future planned, so just used the tree logs..

[@KathrinRena]

@@hydraulic-hum Yes I heard, that but if something comes up, the idea can sit on the back burner ^_^

[@davidgrant7851]

That would be some good topsoil. Hopefully not much rain to wash it back.

[@00taohio85]

Show us some of the storm stuff around the farm that is always interesting

[@heatherlane9270]

Donnie on the job again. Stuck - well that's what venturing into mud does.

[@karenkreiser9963]

Call dirt perfect rescue and recovery Chris. Lol

[@gregorysmith1107]

I bet the long reach would be really nice about now hope yall are safe during the hurricane it's going to be bad by time I see this yall may have already been through it plus we have another one in the gulf coming our way stay safe

[@richardofrugeley]

Can you program that clever excavator with a height warning when in the vicinity of power lines? Loving the dredging projects.

[@bosshogg3548]

Great job 👍🏻 love how you said stupid safety stuff 14:38 love how the dozer blade was going down by itself it’s pretty cool to see you use the grading bucket to clear with careful with dropping your phone and the other thing you lost love how you said pretty cool 😎 where is that drink cup from love how you said it’s so rooty love how you laughed and I didn’t see the snake love how you said let’s play find my logs 51:32 love how you looked down

[@billpittenger7983]

Try Stucci couplers for hydraulic lines connect under pressure

[@johnernst1708]

Hope you’re doing okay out that way. Your skill set will be in high demand!