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[@katschs3965]

I have a theory about those boulders. Sometime back, someone dumped a load of pea gravel there, and then we had all this rain, and then the pea gravel started growing....

[@cathiwim]

Too funny.!

[@zriepraxiswhisperingwinds6924]

@@cathiwim Natures version of Orbeez.

[@kenprevatt1267]

Lol

[@JD-zm4eh]

Quite the transformation from what it looked like last year when you started this site.

[@bobtucker9188]

Sometimes that light at the end of the tunnel is a freight train!!

[@littlefinkle7757]

Roger That! 👍

[@johnwood702]

Good day of “rock” fishing. Looks like it’s starting to getting a little overfished. 😄😄😄😄😄👍👍

[@chuckm6592]

Can only imagine that Chris wants to see this project over!!

[@bigjon1558]

You couldn't be anymore correct!

[@jwdickinson643]

Amen!

[@darkrevenger04]

I do too. Some big projects are nice for how many vids we get from him but this one is growing old

[@weets69]

Time is $$$$

[@chuckm6592]

Weets, unless this is all written into the contract by way of add ons, it doesn't always mean $$$.

[@ranger2316]

Man, look at that Carolina Blue Sky! It's already getting into spring down here in the Tampa-St. Pete area. Good job. Good video.

[@nerdgarage]

That light at the end of the tunnel is just your flashlight reflecting off yet another boulder. ;)

[@ddmau7995]

Hey Chris why don't you suggest to owners to have you arrange boulders( charge for extra ) in a few spots instead of shipping them off ? Rocks are expensive to buy . Big boulders dig 1/2 in the ground showing the top. Makes em look natural. Wish I was closer to you , we could do a little boulder side business. Also, boulders used in ponds , spectacular look .

[@jimdomoradzki483]

Chris should be in the Equipment Operators Hall of Fame. If Counyry Music can have one heavy equipment operators should have one.

[@timmyfrierson2684]

Hell yea, lmaoooo

[@eddiekilby]

Like my grand dad used to say "Make hay while the sun shines"

[@timmyfrierson2684]

My dad used to say the same thing. Lol

[@caglecagle4979]

Chirs thanks for recording your work my self and others are disable and enjoy watching everday keep up the good work

[@craigwavra3495]

Nice progress. You made quick work of that mess. Nice to see this coming along. Have enjoyed this series so far.

[@guyonabuffalo100]

That machine is so nice and smooth.

[@donaldtrabeaux5235]

I know you are happy that this job is about done , excellent job Chris

[@stephenmelton7706]

Best channel on youtube, and better then anything on tv.

[@ryanh5972]

I agree with that i never miss a video he is the best 0perator I've ever seen and I thank him every day for sharing with us

[@timmyfrierson2684]

Yes indeed it is. Lol

[@pah23]

This is my favourite site/series on your channel by far

[@kevinkenyon7045]

Chris this job is finally starting to look great, it’s been one heck of a rock battle so far. Thanks for sharing. Kevin

[@leol1682]

Very good job Chris on this site and boy that 220 will be in shop for lots work on it .

[@robertironside3166]

NIce work. Very calming to watch these videos. Thanks for posting them. Think Mike's Volvo needs some Hydraulic work. It looks to be underpowered a little which gets him to complaing and comparing to the 120 John Deere but I think it's a little weak due to some issue with the Hydraulic system [just a guess but it looks maybe to be the thing].... Love watching your Volvo's just getting it DONE though :-) Rock on!

[@KyleLB420]

Honestly I never thought people working would be so entertaining. Sometimes maybe it's just being envious of others doing their daily things that some of us would love to be able to do for a job.

[@makingithappen5178]

It could have been worse. They could have wanted a deep basement,

[@kens.3729]

The Famous Rock Quarry which will “eventually” or “allegedly” become an Animal Hospital. 🧐🤔

[@kevinsmith9502]

Theres something very satisfying about watching an excavator work

[@georgeluther1409]

If you do a lot of cuts like that one a handheld gps unit would really be worth your time I love my top con unit

[@timmyfrierson2684]

Another damn good video Chris and when you got into that pure dirt you went pretty fast and moved a lot of dirt but anyway brother you and John and your family stay safe and keep the videos coming man I’ll look forward to them every morning at 4:30 in the morning drinking my 1st cup of coffee. Lol

[@5410th]

You are The World's #1 Babysitter in this crazy time. Now I am sure every little kid out there wants to be a Dinosaur operator!

[@kristystaats8390]

Its looking great

[@jhonditch4269]

I must not watch enough of your videos, this maybe the first I've seen you moving dry dirt.

[@keith0alan]

I feel sorry for the poor saps who are going to dig the footings. You know what they are going to run into.

[@davestuart6593]

I have to admit,love watching your vids

[@charlesbearden3978]

Looks like Cris needs some new pins replaced in the main boom , Damn thing wobbling when he swings the boom around unloading dirt in the dumps.

[@5914DL]

I don't care what you do for a living, tradesman, IT, sales, doctor... you can appreciate Chris' skill at what he does. So fun to watch somebody who gives a damn. Plus, he just knows stuff.

[@jimmystrain883]

CHRIS I BET YOU WILL BE GLAD TO GET DONE WITH THAT JOB

[@kens.3729]

Only Business that could make Money💰on this Site after ALL the Money spent is a Casino. 😬👍

[@walkgeo]

LOL have you seen what a Vet charges? They will still make a ton!! LOL

[@lindaleslie5634]

You do great work...

[@chrissmith513]

Pray there's no rain ! 🤗🤗🤗

[@ja5onl6]

Their gonna have 200k or more just into preparing the building site. This is why it costs $100 for a $3 dog vaccine.

[@onewhitestone]

I was just thinking that myself as I am watching this. I dont see this as a good investment since it cost so much just to prepare the site for building.

[@bobbytuckett6143]

There’s no telling what the lot cost too. Seems to be a nice location, I bet it wasn’t cheap.

[@kenore4003]

Do you know how to get a million dollar building site? Start with a billion dollars and find rock!

[@marcryvon]

I'd say a lot more than 200k ! Heck, Chris dug almost a mountain there ! And full of those monstrous boulders. Only trucking out the stuff must amount to 200K !

[@richardschipper5989]

@@marcryvon not near that, 1000 truck loads at about 60 each

[@woodcutter6235]

You are so smooth with your skills no wasted moves.

[@eugened41]

I'm eating dinner and watching these great videos,Awsome,makes me wanna buy one of these machines and turn my one scoop compost over,once a month.ha ha ha !Keep them coming.

[@williams4645]

How many yard bucket is that on the Volvo? Thanks for the video

[@keithdunlap2701]

Making some headway now Man !! May be it will start to go a little smoother from here on out .....Great as always Chris !! Have a Great Weekend , and Evening.....On too the Next...

[@josianrodriguez1249]

SALUDOS CHRIS ANOTHER GREAT VIDEO.

[@danielgore886]

Appreciate all the hard work you put into the videos! Are those your/company trucks, or do you use contract haulers? Thanks

[@darthbader6506]

Neat job 👍👍

[@tedc3895]

Maybe a glacier pile? We have bolders shoved up into hills across my state. Front end of the last ice age glacier. Some are as round as a bowling ball and 15 foot across.

[@dennisrcole]

How much weight can those 16wheel trucks handle ?

[@iSTAYuGO]

The light in the end of the tunnel could be a train as well ;)

[@RaymondStarr007]

Nice pay day coming up shortly lot of hard work but boy ho boy the dollars will be rolling in

[@martymclamb5750]

Closer closer💯✅

[@jaymann]

How far away from there is your 'Dump Site', Chris. Great job btw - really coming together now.

[@ati-equipment5947]

I believe an hour round trip, if I recall Chris saying that a month or so ago. He had 5 trucks running for 8 hours for 40 loads, if I recall correctly.

[@williamd6967]

18 your a freaken one man Crew!Not taken away from the drivers and everyone behind the scenes but what would this company do without this OPERATOR!

[@letsdig18]

I've literally done all the clearing and dirt work here myself lol

[@ati-equipment5947]

Get another operator. No one is indispensable in construction and tenure is fragile, even working for relatives or might I say, especially working for relatives.

[@williamd6967]

@@ati-equipment5947 dude this family guy can be replaced but not duplicated.iv worked for 40 years as a Electrican.forman in a family shop.They don't F... Around it's their $$$ at stake.walk ons don't give a shit.

[@ati-equipment5947]

@@williamd6967 I'm not a dude but how would you know I'm a girl? :) Chris is great, don't get me wrong, but guano happens.

[@shanereynolds5971]

@@ati-equipment5947 meh, anymore more “dude” isn’t very gender specific. So says my wife anyway.

[@abrahamtov364]

You do good work !

[@Kanamit.]

*Hey Chris. Would it possible to take a photo or video of the Hospital when it's all done?*

[@josianrodriguez1249]

CHRIS ONE QUESTION? ARE YOU THE ONE THAT'S GOING TO DIG THE FOUNDATION?

[@brianbaughan5683]

No, there’s another contractor doing the foundation work

[@henrythompson7595]

How much dirt does that bucket hold?

[@mischef18]

With it's twists and turns this has been an enjoyable viewing job bro. Safe travels

[@michaelsinn2992]

Chris your are going to need some new bucket pin bushes when you are done on that job, looking worn mate.

[@TheBlueberry606]

Keep at it 💪

[@peterbrown404]

Why ant the rocks moved over the other side to complete that side fully

[@AllstarVentures]

Chris, up to this point, how many loads have been hauled away ? Looks like sunshine for the next several days ?

[@AllstarVentures]

.....or is that top secret, confidential info? Haha

[@rubenbraekman4515]

Why does the dump truck have so many wheels but only the 2 rear are on the ground?

[@DoughnutsInspace]

As I have always said never worry about the light at the end of the tunnel, the management will turn it off when they know you can see it lol.

[@guyonabuffalo100]

What is the GVWT on that 6axle truck???

[@davidmerryman5565]

I bet you can't wait to get that job done lol

[@ramtuff2007]

good video

[@george8873]

Kinda shocking you had two videos in a row without rain. The pads are looking great. Bet the 220 will breathe a huge sigh of relief when this job is done, lol.

[@timbertom4324]

Where is Timmy when you need him ?

[@tuffram2165]

Tim has been gone for a long time.

[@freschey]

Just came from a tech channel video with more subscribers (3.2million) that posted a video an hour ago with not even a quarter of the views you have after posting 15 minutes ago.

[@ConstructionMachineryChannel]

An indicator of a good channel isn't always subscribers, it's the views too. Welcome.

[@nicktecky55]

Yeh, I've noticed that. It's almost like people are too polite to unsub a channel they've grown tired of. Which is kinda nice, I suppose?

[@ConstructionMachineryChannel]

@@nicktecky55 I think you are right, I see some channels that have hundreds of thousands of sub but the videos are only getting a few thousand views. Odd.

[@marksaunders2500]

Bet yi wish the light at end of tunnel was at end of 2 lane culvert on some of these jobs tho painstaking for chris the wear on the machine and the tear on chris wallet when put right. Take care chris hope winston doing well with others

[@rangstng1]

I wonder how expensive that project was

[@fuzion430journey3]

At the end of this job can you do an up close video of the bucket teeth curious to see how they held up

[@coltongarber8087]

You still have both your F-250's right?

[@brucevogel2693]

Go figure truck drivers. No Fear, No Helmet and still intent on checking his tailgate as you load him with rocks.

[@adavazquez3378]

For what i see that wall eventually needs reforment, otherwise wil crumble, the wall where the tree's are.

[@ddmau7995]

BOULDERS , ANGLE THE WALL , and stack the rocks like cannonballs from bottom t o top. Sprinkle the whole thing with dirt , hit it with a pressure washer , walla VAL HALLA !

[@alwayshungry24]

wow looks so different from the first vid to this one. looks pretty cool

[@vaughnhill3437]

I assume they are basing their grade on the roads elevation

[@letsdig18]

No I'm still several feet higher than the road. They just had to lower the grade so the parking lot was more level and building as well

[@letsgo9901]

@@letsdig18 Playing this at 2x speed so You will get er done in 1/2 the time ! Your welcome 😆

[@dustinkeith7641]

ran a john deere 17g the other day... you make this look so easy.... its not...

[@kenolswfski8862]

Wow your finally not in the rain working lol

[@CCscott]

No rain clouds? Getting spoiled!

[@owensmit1396]

👍😃

[@TL64329]

Can you possibly estimate how many hundred tons of rock you have moved out of this place. Also, how is someone going to dig a footer in this rocky mess.

[@r1mein54]

You won`t get out of the rocks until you load up the Volvo and Taki and leave this site. Looks like you had a nice weather and work site day [ No Mud]. Any estimate of how many thousand cubic yards have been hauled away from here? Uh oh, 20:16, more rocks in the ground. God created the Earth,, Chris makes a new terrace in N.Carolina.

[@kevins5092]

Getting closer

[@darrylhayes9066]

whats the rate in NC to hire a Truck and driver

[@brazucaoperandomaquinasnaa574]

Parabéns você carrega os camihōes de pedra muito bem 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@helenhelps9619]

👍👍

[@vastylebbq5203]

Must be in the top 90% of cost per square foot site development.. gotta cost more than the building. Chris laughs all the way to the bank.

[@safffff1000]

I like the videos but don't have the time to watch the whole thing and I skip to see the progress. Does anybody know how he measures the on grade? Is it built into his machines or does he take measurements with a laser level I have never seen?

[@Blazer02LS]

Lazer level. It's in this video a few times set up on the back section of the lot.

[@jmwarden1]

I believe John was taking grade with a laser on the last video.

[@safffff1000]

@@jmwarden1 I thought maybe the laser gives him a way to set the blade or buckets to the right height from inside his machines while he works.

[@juliejulie1545]

i wonder what they are going to build there

[@maryschillinger2909]

Animal hospital

[@ricklane8554]

Hey Chris who is tooting on the claxon, you or the truckdriver? Just wondering :) Also a new fan of yours !!

[@alkirby3690]

Chris blows the horn to signal the truck driver when to stop (backing up) and when to leave (loaded).

[@ricklane8554]

@@alkirby3690 Thanks mate, unfortunately Chris will not react lol.

[@MC-uf1ts]

Have you ever run out of diesel fuel on a job for the Volvo?

[@jimsvideos7201]

Someone has a really strong attachment to these two acres to keep pumping money in like this.

[@jujulemacon8430]

Premier 💪🏼

[@thomasleonard1846]

Beginning to look like a building site instead of a rock quarry!

[@Arazidekioperatörler]

Güzel 👍

[@jwdickinson643]

I wonder if cement & building contractors worry about the quality of the site prep when Chris is NOT the one doing it....

[@makingithappen5178]

I've said it before. This was probably the worst place to build anything on.

[@richardschipper5989]

guess you've never built in the mountains

[@makingithappen5178]

@@richardschipper5989 no

[@MacWalther]

Would putting a hammer on your Volvo be a good idea or would it shake it to pieces?

[@Bziiit.]

I am waiting for a new pond project

[@mrbluesky2050]

think I've decieded, another job like that and you'll need a 45 - 50t excavator and a D8 with a single shank ripper