Land Clearing at the Abandoned Gymnasium! - World Headquarters Build

Will I gain the ground I want on the property around the abandoned gymnasium? Watch to find out!
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[@wompinoag]

While I was moving a pile of wood chips this weekend with a shovel and wheelbarrow, all I could think about was how jealous I was of your access to powered equipment. I guess I need to get myself some better equipped friends.

[@CaptainKleeman]

They don't have rental companies where you're at? Most rental companies will still rent to homeowners. Or try and find a part time gig at a smaller excavation company.

[@wompinoag]

​@CaptainKleeman oh sure, if only I could quite the cheapskate part of my brain. Though the pain in my back this morning is definitely making a persuasive argument towards just renting next time.

[@HootMaRoot]

​@@wompinoag if your area is anything like mine to hire a small excavator like the CAT will be around 100 a day or 350 to 500 for a week even if I only put 10 hours on it over a week

[@lwwarren]

If you're mechanically inclined you can buy someones used equipment. It may not be good enough for commercial work anymore but it will usually handle homeowner requirements for the rest of your life. The other option is to get to an equipment auction and pick up a small chinesium 1 ton excavator or a mini-skid steer. I have both now and they're great additions to my Kioti tractor since I didn't spring for the backhoe option. The 2.5-ton excavator I bought was actually cheaper than the backhoe and infinitely more flexible and I paid $4k ($3500+17%tax and fees) for the Mini-Skid out the door. Totally worth it the first time I avoided the shovel and wheel barrow!

[@jackgreen412]

Attended a local fund raiser cookout a few years ago. They were having a silent auction as a fund raiser. I won the use of a mini-excavator for a day. It was delivered on a Friday. That meant pickup was Monday because of the weekend. Not bad for a 35 dollar bid.

[@garulusglandarius6126]

Here in Britain we working class can only dream of having the beautiful properties you have ( property here in Britain is ridiculous expensive) , not a criticism as you’re so hard working you thoroughly deserve all you have acquired/achieved Mike but man I’d be extremely happy to have 10% of your properties and to be able to do similar projects. Excellent as always Mike , best wishes from Britain 👍👍🇺🇸🇬🇧🇺🇸🇬🇧

[@CaptainKleeman]

Pretty lucky fella. Appreciate ya watching!

[@bullittdog4352]

Man ..that area behind the gym sure shaped up nice ..went from a weed patch to usable space with a bit of effort.

[@clarencewiles963]

Slope is looking good 😊 Thumbs up 👍

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks!

[@JohnSmith-tv5ep]

Mike, like the content, you got a head on your shoulders, you definitely know a lot for your age, and know how to get things done! Always moving forward. Good stuff! Carry on Capt'n!

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks!

[@kenfrazier616]

nothing like an afternoon coldone with the Captain projects. Starting to take shape

[@CaptainKleeman]

💪

[@kenfrazier616]

@@CaptainKleeman nice thanks

[@jrwalker1048]

Next video....new pins for the 304....thank you for the great content Mike. Keep the vids coming!

[@CaptainKleeman]

Appreciate ya watching!

[@brentkingnwagent1347]

Looks a lot better.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thank you!

[@cyndikarp3368]

Captain Kleeman World Headquarters is shaping up. Removing brush & trees gave you a lot more area to use.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Definitely!

[@coldcaribbean]

Finally, we're back to this project!

[@CaptainKleeman]

💪

[@dondwyer3679]

Looks really nice, Captain! The World Headquarters is really looking good!

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thank you!

[@brucehuff5566]

That has to be so satisfying just doing some clean up. Looks very nice. Can't wait to watch the progress. Stay safe

[@CaptainKleeman]

Definitely feels good!

[@goptools]

Hi Mike. This is what came to my mind: "Good drainage avoids flooding painage". Nice progress on the world headquarters. Looks a lot cleaner and more open already. Getting rid of that big sycamore will help tremendously. That hydraulic thumb is sure handy to have, especially when you're running in closed cab mode!

[@paulvanhouts3365]

Hey! Watch where you drop your darn tree, I felt that wipe my cheek!LOL. You certainly sorted out that piece of real estate, looks good.

[@Microphone73]

Great work, Mike. Fun and entertaining.

[@cathiwim]

Mike

[@rickbell3402]

Great progress!

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks!

[@edreaser9905]

Love to channel can't wait to see the continue progress on the old gymnasium

[@CaptainKleeman]

Appreciate ya watching!

[@genesispuredeaf2390]

I shared your channel with another YT person the other day. He was doing some lifting of heavy wood and everyone was screaming at him (through comments) to protect his back. Like you, he doesn’t like to spend money if he can avoid it…I suggested that there are sometimes ways to use existing stuff and old time ingenuity and save both money and back. Of course you learned some of “your stuff” from others, who learned from others, etc.

[@rockman531]

Hey Mike, Excellent progress! Wonderful update! Stay safe! Thumbs up! Jim

[@I_must_get_a_van]

Hi Mike, great idea to cleanup that area and fix the drainage problem. Well done. Cheers Steve Melbourne Australia 🇦🇺…

[@jana171]

What a great update on the world headquarter, it's really shaping up !

[@beelerfamilyfarm]

Indoor pools are only cool if you plan to have one. Getting that open and sloped sure made it look better and will definitely help it dry up.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Lol good point

[@chrishelms1967]

I can't believe how chaotic your life must be behind the scenes.....I mean DP at least has a Man Behind the Scenes to help😂

[@CaptainKleeman]

🤣🤣🤣

[@thatdave86]

The checky thoughts of DP with a man behind him ,oh the images could really change things 😅

[@Phil_86]

Gymnasium is a big project and your doing great doing it slowly with all your other projects. Love watching your videos Captain!!

[@terryrogers1025]

Stay the course, it’s looking great, at about the 25 minute marker on, I could spot the grade difference between old and new grade, wow, that building was setting in a swamp every time it rained heavy. They say if the foundation and/or roof aren’t good, either plan on making it good or walk away, because what’s in between is worthless.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Absolutely agree

[@DouglasWhalen-w5g]

I enjoy watching. You help make the projects I work on seem normal. Getting it done with steady progress but in many directions. Keep up the good work.

[@everestyeti]

Don't put yourself down when it comes to using plant especially diggers your as good if not better than quite a few out there. Looking so much better, the building should be a lot drier even with this little piece of work. 👍

[@tbix1963]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts, ideas and videos. Great to see some deferred maintenance getting taken care of, definitely a vast improvement. Almost looks like the last guy to own this place wasn’t very handy with cleaning things up. 😂 Just kidding, I know it’s more like extremely busy and being pulled in a dozen directions at the same time. The improvements your making to this property definitely show. Looking forward to seeing the final project when you get more time and money to invest in it. Wishing you and your family the best.

[@dansevern3291]

You seem to have almost as many "concurrent" projects as I do. Thanks as always for something to do until it's daylight enough to go work on one of them! Take care.

[@charleswelch249]

What an improvement. You barely had room for a truck. Now you can park 3 wide safely. Great, video Mike.

[@joycefuller9177]

Me ..Pathetic. I already watched this on Patreon and now again on KZbin! Enjoyed it bothe times.

[@leer-winnobbeefarms2131]

When it comes to building preservation and upkeep - it's all about drainage! I went through the same thing 10 years ago. Since the fix, the building hasn't flooded once. Before that, it was every time it rained! Great video. Thanks Mike for the content and Thanks DP for the use of the equipment! Lee

[@kenmazer9481]

👍🏻👍🏻because one is never enough 🤛🏻🤛🏻

[@tomswindler64]

Mike you’re killing it as always.be safe.carry on 😎😎😎👍👍👍

[@rhondasweeney7271]

Captain, you keep on amazing me. What you have done looks wonderful. Keep up the great work. Thank you for sharing 👌 😊

[@christerjohansson2664]

👌👍Well done

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thank you!

[@bks810]

Excited to see this project, great video.

[@James_Scheid]

Quick change hose expert! 😸

[@CaptainKleeman]

🤣

[@charlesmarshall3396]

Looking great I enjoy watching your videos 👍

[@CaptainKleeman]

Hey I appreciate ya watching

[@kevinkenyon7045]

Captain you don’t slow down! Great work awesome video! Thanks for sharing! Kevin

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks Kevin

[@ChiefsFan62]

Looks good with those trees removed! Thanks, HIPA, for the sponsorship!

[@raytalbot5890]

Good job Capt & Hippo parts 👍👍🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@josephkitchel6259]

Good work!

[@michaelmcclure8673]

Captain Kleeman, keep up the good work. 👍 Remember to keep the Admirals honey do list short . 😊😊

[@brianelliot2719]

Thanks Mike, interesting video as always. 😊

[@cathiwim]

I’ll bet Let’sDig 18 taught you the “use a straightedge to level the hill” trick! Lol

[@billwilliams9527]

Quite the project, a partner make sense. Think you and DP can make this work, both of you are good people with a good mind and common sense. Like your disclaimer. 🙂

[@goodgrieflouiser5807]

Great job. Really having a hard time waiting for the next segment. 😂

[@SLCFarms]

Definitely need to do the equipment comp. Grading work came out splendidly

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks!

[@gwbuilder5779]

What a transformation Mike.👌 The regrade looks great. I'll bet there is already a significant difference in moisture retention. The slope is clearly visible and quite a dramatic new look. Awesome progress sir!🤙

[@donaldtrabeaux5235]

Awesome work Capt. Kleeman

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks!

[@ericbrinson9741]

That barn door is slick 👌🏼 I can’t count how many times that would have come in on my old dump truck

[@GaryForgingOn]

Enjoying the content Mike. Thanks.

[@stevenbrier1602]

Proper drainage prevents damage.

[@birdmanexpress]

This was a cool video. What a nice difference in the size of that parking area from the cleanup. On the note of the competition with the other fellows..... Just go for it with your Cap`n Gusto, and enjoy the ride. Just have fun and do it!!!!

[@gussaba9004]

You are Master of Land escaping Mike Master of micanic and land escaping and tools needed for both Love you both

[@CaptainKleeman]

💪

[@tobinharris1973]

Old school bee smoker, about $20. Keep it handy this time of year. It works on bees, wasps, yellowjackets. Calms them right down and puts you in a position where you can keep working.

[@CaptainKleeman]

I may have to try that! Cheaper than spray in the long run too probably

[@Chico-td2fy]

That building is cool...like a big airstream camper. 😊 Nice you are saving some local history 🏀🏗⚓️🚢

[@garymessina1609]

What I want to know Mike is how do you keep track of all your projects, you did a good job and a great video thanks Mike

[@CMDSR]

Your lot looks fantastic there Captain.

[@Losttoanyreason]

Getting there inch by inch Mike👍. Looks really nice with the overgrown growth removed. Gonna be quite the place when you finish it.

[@casycasy5199]

place is starting to look good

[@ThatOneGuy-ot1qd]

Thanks!

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thank you for the support!

[@andreakeeling9217]

You make the sponsorship parts fun to watch.❤❤❤❤

[@ianmckay1780]

You are getting a lot better with the mini, so I don't see a problem with you entering the competition just as a learning experience. The whole thing is practice and you're going to get loads of that here. As it stands, the outlook is very good. You have sort of, got a base level you want, now to get the rest of it sorted, but that isn't a problem for you. Excellent work to get this far, in the time you've spent on it , so good luck with the rest. From UK.

[@lisaleeper9399]

Great job! Looks so much better.

[@joycefuller9177]

Captain. Competion: You have the information you just have to fill out the form to be considered. I would root for you to win.

[@leemiller5314]

absolutely love the worl headquarters! amazing job Mike !

[@carloskawasaki656]

Anther great gob, thank you for sharing, i like your project , your explanation and your entertainement, i learn a lot and you are an inspiration 👍👍👍👍

[@Jimmyfisher121]

Thanks Mike it is really coming together, also thank you to all the company's who are helping Mikes channel, also thanks DP for helping young Mike, it just goes to show the world that community is so much better than selfishness, and man do you guys have a really good community, I just love the content. Jim from Scotland.

[@bobmoroney3643]

Well, I'll give you a grade A for your grading. Another great job.

[@maxobara1496]

You’re on the move Captain, clean up looking good for you and the neighborhood 😉🤗🇺🇸

[@kristopherschalwitz648]

Very nice, Captain! hope 811 goes well, should.

[@buttonmonkey6845]

Ooooo, it’s like a big game of musical gravel 😂👋🇬🇧

[@genesispuredeaf2390]

When you calculate how much you have to make to spend earned money (versus salvage)….$600 bucks is $1200 bucks

[@Dave-eo4pi]

Pushing logs and brush into the ditch is classic DP.

[@RRRIBEYE]

...on Farmer Chris' fields! He doesn't do that everywhere!

[@gullreefclub]

@@RRRIBEYENot saying DP did push the brush/logs over the hill but since that barn property was previously owned by DP it is a better than average chance that he might have at some time in the past when he (DP) was using the building for storage

[@RRRIBEYE]

@@gullreefclub lol....I forgot that very important *clue!* Now that you mention it - it's a *GIVEN!*

[@genesispuredeaf2390]

The use of deadfall to slow erosion on a slope is a legitimate plan ….so long as the person understands the realities of fire control and vermin.

[@genesispuredeaf2390]

Kudos on getting the HIPA sponsorship. I watched the repairs that you did to the shredder and the new stick on your other channel. That only cost: a little time, a carburetor, and a small risk that the “free” stuff still wouldn’t fire up. In that case, you still had parts. I’m looking for my own marketplace deal and will do the same thing (no YT video though) and will also be ready to fix my own stuff once enough seasons of bad gas (not draining is a bad habit) turning into carb problem. In the past, I either got rid of it or paid for repair.

[@CaptainKleeman]

💪

[@bobfromtheband1]

I repeat your 'Shout-out to HIPA parts, Wonderful people. You're wonderful too Mike (CK) 👌👍

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks!

[@marketmalc]

Looking good Mlke. I enjoy seeing your projects.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks!

[@Kevin-is-here]

You’re a busy man capt.

[@TampaAnimalLovers]

Every time you work on your world headquarters building I think of the movie Hoosiers and the "Hickory HS" gym. I can imagine basketball games in your building were played to similar crowds as portrayed in the movie.

[@CaptainKleeman]

It definitely has that feel

[@francoisbouchard602]

Nice job sir Nice yard good show sir 😃👏👏👏👍👍👍👍

[@TheBeerbelly007]

Hey Captain :)

[@flick22601]

It's going to be interesting to see how you do everything you've got planned.

[@CaptainKleeman]

💪

[@phillipdean9879]

Enjoy ya work Captain! I’m sure you’ll get it right..🇦🇺🍺🍺

[@jeffhitchcock3368]

"The air is active." Hilarious!

[@CaptainKleeman]

🤣

[@margaretwilkinson9140]

thank you for your innertube young man!

[@fransinyard891]

Good morning sunshine! Wow just taking out those trees & stuff made it look twice as big! Great job! Yes Ive checked out the videos of the guys competing & love it! Careful of the poison ivy & the wasp! We have them really bad here in South Ga too! Much love from Henderson Ga USA

[@timkd5vmv583]

Good Morning Captain!! Another entertaining and educational video in the bag. Stay Safe Brother!!

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks for watching?

[@allensharlow7763]

Clearing your land by you headquarters looks great Mike, starting too get really nice there👍👍😎😎🍮🍮

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks!

[@buddyreed2623]

Hello Mike. I have a similar project I am working on. I don't have the equipment you have except for the chain saw and pole saw. I will be trying to pull a tree out that I cut with a come along that got caught up in vines. My base will be another tree. I'll find out if it works. Troy Bilt has an extension for the pole saw should you want one. Have good days!

[@FlatThunder]

Nice, sponsorship for free equipment rental! I could use one of those someday. 👍😁

[@CaptainKleeman]

Lol, very handy

[@RRRIBEYE]

I think you'd have a shot at the new *"NEL"* there Mike! It's all about *FUN* and by golly, you're'a *CAPTAIN* when it comes to *FUN!*

[@CaptainKleeman]

Would be a good time for sure

[@gakrazykajun]

The Kleeman Khronikles kontinue.....hey Bud, next time you rent DP's excavator only rent that really fast one, leave the regular speed one back at the barn. It's good to see work on the KWH (Kleeman World Headquarters) starting back up. Give you a little break from digging ponds and water features. As always, great channel, great content.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Yup! Waiting on some material to come in for the pond, but we will be back on it shortly!

[@markrwc6185]

Another great video. I started watching when you probably had about 10K subs and I'm still enjoying your content.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Hey I appreciate ya sticking with us!

[@garymeyers-k3r]

Looking good Cap.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks!

[@brentjensen85]

Proper drainage prevents great strain, Keeps your building free from rain's pain. With water flowing clear and wide, You'll keep your structure strong inside.

[@CaptainKleeman]

🤣🤣🤣

[@mikestrand3747]

Nice job bud

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thank you!

[@charlesrausch3945]

Another great vid. Love it.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Appreciate ya watching!

[@onepup-pr3yl]

It seems to be full steam ahead, with all these projects springing up everywhere I'm frightened to blink, in case I miss something. Any sponsorship or collaboration is OK as long as it helps you to get things done, I don't think any followers will mind if it helps get some content out.

[@Bman2020]

Captain you need to attend the National equipment challenge you would be fine we have seen you in action matter of fact great to see you running DP equipment this watch a great watch 👍👋🇨🇦

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks!