Sorry Can't Talk Now, I'm Busy!

When there's a lot to get done, sometimes you just gotta shut up and get to work!

[@digdrivediy]

UPDATE for those asking about the POND: It should start filling tomorrow and will likely take a 10+ days to fill completely. The next POND video will show it full but it might take a couple weeks. And no fear, there will be plenty of talking! :)

[@schnizdawg]

Cool video. Neither here nor there for talking. Just fill the pond and cannonball in already! 😂😂😂

[@badlands1512]

Neil, Tell the haters to kiss your busy ass, You! being the narrator on your vids is excellent

[@kellwhy66]

Neil just do what you always do! If it didn’t work you wouldn’t be here.

[@BryanPAllen]

How come it’s not already filling Neil?

[@timfontenot5]

You replied to me last week about the timeline of filing the pond. I can wait for the epic fill. Also I’m looking forward to a future episode where you connect your home to your new pump & I suggest like we did after we dug our new well. We kept the old well going for our garden & livestock

[@SLCFarms]

I wouldn’t watch if you didn’t talk. Your stories and explanations are great Neal. Heck with the haters they don’t deserve the attention

[@TheRealXyzven]

RIGHT?! I come for the voice over... that soothing voice that explains what's happening. Those A-Holes can go to the millions of other KZbin channels.

[@davidmarijuano]

facts

[@leightonbiker7526]

Right it's so much better with a story line I just can't watch it like this

[@ratmanmurray7137]

That was funny how you went to say something at the end... I wondered how you were going to finish off the vid haha

[@donaldpereira2652]

You need to tell the ones that are bored to eat your shorts.

[@karenmartin4076]

I think it’s safe to say that the majority of your viewers LOVE your narration! Keep on being you! And, WOW, you accomplished so much! You & your family are amazing!

[@alannorthcarolina1776]

Haters gonna hate.

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haters gonna hate hate hate hate hate.

[@gabrielchristopher9625]

You don’t need to acknowledge the haters. You get more work done in 1 year than most men in their lifetime. You are a source of inspiration to your followers. You show us what the “average joe” can accomplish if he puts his mind to it and has the support of a loving Family behind him. Keep up the great work Neil. Congratulations on the incredible growth of the channel. You deserve it.

[@manganvbg90]

Your channel, your rules. I find your talking very soothing and calming. Not like many other youtubers that are hyped up on meth and caffeine

[@iowafox2206]

I whole heartedly agree!

[@gvdmaas]

Agree

[@AlwaysAwesome001]

You are correct. His channel. He doesn't talk and YOU COMPLAIN! 🤣

[@manganvbg90]

@@AlwaysAwesome001 im not complaining. I just concreted that i like his videos, talk or no talk.

[@shwedman]

I completely agree. Not talking and time lapsing all the work you do around your house makes me feel completely unproductive, no matter what tasks I'm undertaking. Either way, thanks for the videos you create; I appreciate them.

[@markcurran2649]

Well Neil, I personally love the narration, i love the explanations of the machinery your using and the reasons why your doing what your doing……its the reason I followed your channel in the first place! Keep on doing what your doing 👍🏻

[@Rob_NABS]

same here. I'm in Europe, far removed from the world in these videos but can relate to so much of it.

[@hamoudisvlogs]

I love hearing you explain what you are going to do before you do it. Just ignore the haters! My favourite KZbinr for those laid back nights. From Sydney Australia.

[@martynnewby6298]

And New Zealand mate

[@jasonmaxfield6y312]

Neil, you gotta do you. Can't please everyone. You've built your channel with an in depth explanation. I'm guessing most of your viewers enjoy this like I do.

[@heyimharlz]

you dont talk to much at all, i love hearing the overview of whats happening.. i think you generally have the perfect balance and i love your vids! Love from AUs

[@jamewakk]

This

[@questadventure6594]

For me, you don’t talk too much. Each to their own, but personally love hearing your thought process. Thanks as always for sharing (because we can all forget you do this for free!) looks like a very satisfying day! Loved the end!

[@thedelcodave]

You are an excellent Narrator and even better story teller in both voice and videography. I enjoy the commentary and listening to your reasoning for the way you chose to accomplish a task.

[@DavesRetirementProjects]

As I've told you before, you tell stories so well. Your channel is one of the things that I look forward to on Sunday. All the stories about family, life, and fun is what make it worth watching. Keep telling the stories, I know I'll keep listening.

[@lisapochecalhoun]

I love that the girls help you out on a lot of projects. You’re teaching them so much more than what is apparent. #goodparenting

[@HabitualButtonPusher]

My Dad called that free labor haha

[@Anthony1999gtp]

Your voice and stories are inspiring. You’re just a normal guy with a normal job building his dreams showing everyone that they also have the same hands and feet you do. Keep up the good work!

[@tomkeltescheverythingoutdo2379]

You know, there's a difference between types of talking. Some people (like a coworker) talk a lot and say nothing. Then there's people that talk a lot and explain, share knowledge and teach. Thanks for explaining, being knowledgeable and teaching. That attachment for your John deere is pretty slick

[@jamesbainton]

I personally love hearing your explanations - helps me to think through my projects and also gives reasoning as to why you are doing something in a certain way. Please, keep talking!

[@tractormatt4301]

The cat watching you blow leaves was adorable, almost like a dog. I personally love the talking Neil. Makes me feel like I’m there with you, and one of the big reasons I subscribed.

[@manny34sue40]

I love when you talk and explain things to us. My husband and I enjoy watching and listening to you. There’s more of us loving your channel than those who just want to criticize. Keep up the good work!! From little ole Idalou Tx

[@marykoch5168]

I love the name of your town

[@jakobm.8975]

I love the commentary! Please bring it back !!!

[@lbustelo]

Neil, keep doing what you are doing. You truly have a gift in how you document your life. Always positive and a great example of a beautiful family. Love the humor in this one.

[@trevorrowe6231]

Well this is the first video of yours I’ve caught myself skipping through. The talking adds a whole aspect to the video that this one was missing. You found the perfect balance between work and talk in your other videos and this one almost felt wrong.

[@DDL2728]

Ok, that was one person!! The other 99 & 9/10% of us watch you to hear you explain what you're doing & learn from you. Great job on all the work y'all did, but keep talking, please!! God bless y'all! 🙏💖

[@davidhake]

Neil, the production quality of your videos is above the majority of KZbin and I think it's your commentary that helps put them there. Keep up the good work AND commentary!

[@R_B_West]

I like your explanation of things. The fact that you edit properly and cut down on time is what drew me to your channel. I watch KZbin for learning new stuff and I see a lot of poorly edited videos or videos that lack what you’re channel has. Keep up the good work Neal. Me and my wife look forward to your videos. DON’T LISTEN TO THOSE HATERS!

[@ryanbuchanan931]

I stumbled acros your channel a few months ago and immediately was transported back to my childhood of watching “This Old House” amd “The New Yankee Workshop” with Norm Abrahm. Your voice is one of the best parts!

[@KenPina]

@digdrivediy - I pretty much never comment on anything online anywhere, but I have to tell you, KEEP TALKING! I was born and raised in CA and moved out to WI a few years back to a small 10 acre hobby farm and we have never been better. Your commentary, stories and family orientation are what make this stuff great. I have found your videos to be calming, educational and inspiring and I don't need silence to find peace. If silence WAS what i wanted, there's a thing called a volume button on my devices that does the trick just fine. That being said, perfect ending on this one. Absolutely "dig" your content man!

[@claycarrie7787]

Although I enjoyed this video, I prefer all of your commentary. It is probably my favorite part of your videos. Keep up the great work!

[@StephenVarnell]

Neil - you keep doing YOU!! Love your channel and really enjoy your narratives!! Don’t change anything!

[@mikeballa5300]

To the people that say you talk too much.... turn the volume off! As for the rest of us, you have a special talent for telling stories, giving out valuable information, and ideas for the rest of us. I enjoy the work you do on your channel (one of the bset) keep it up. Till next weekend, have a great week.

[@SimonVidal-r9d]

You obviously enjoy making these videos. I follow your channel because of the fun way you demonstrate your ability to look at a situation and figure out how to make it work. Thank you for sharing this with us all. Deep breath...turn the page and press on. 😊

[@kraigmyrick6676]

Please keep talking! We are DIY people, 70 years old, from Arlington, WA, and look forward to your weekly videos. Your family is amazing, and that video with your parents and Corvette was special. Keep doing what you love.

[@danielwalker1398]

Yeah man. You are a very hard worker! Very productive! But your stories and explanations are what make your channel live and breath! Stay true to your brand! We love it! And thanks for the Sunday videos!

[@davehenderson47240]

Neil, I'm a fan of the channel and your videos. I'll watch anything you put out there. Your ability to tell a story through your editing and narration is the best of all the channels I watch. Don't let the knuckleheads ruin your day. From SE Indiana, down where the crickets have banjos, have a good week!!

[@aaronburford5701]

Your commentary on the different tasks are invaluable! You have impressive amount of equipment and I am a true novice at the stuff that you do, so I enjoy your voice overs... I am glad you are still telling your stories and educating us all!

[@chuckb1963]

I don’t think you talk to much. You are informative, and that is enjoyable.

[@travisstone3489]

My wife and I loved today's video. You made us both wore out from all the work you and your family accomplished. However, we both missed the explanations on what you were doing. We enjoy that just as much. She also found it quite funny how you edited the sounds so that they didn't always match the activities you were doing. Hopefully we can motivated to complete as many tasks as you and your family finished. Have a great week from us here in Tipton, Indiana. We can't wait to see next week's video.

[@lucasvandyke8438]

You explaining why you do something the way you do helps me learn from you. I'm young but doing so many similar yard work and other tasks in trying to make a nice home for my family. Hearing your methods and rational is like learning from a father figure. Keep up the narrations and explanations! 👍 especially the voice overs.

[@derkvanrijsewijk1471]

I like your talking. Your in-site and informative information is wonderful! I love how you and your family of all ages and generations as well as your work interactions too. Your videos are well rounded and not boring! This video was funny and very fast. It would have been nice to have had some informational basis for some of the things you were doing. Like the office things you did. The multi gig device and the multi electrical socket thing. I have looked for something like that for my RV and several places in the house. Most of the ones I have found add things like surge protection and USB protection. Don’t stop what you do for all of us watching! 😊❤

[@attaat]

personally, I love hearing you talk us through the video, and that ending 🤣 brilliant. Only thing I would say is, be careful winding/looping cables up. Do that to something that draws a decent ammount of power and the cable can heat up! Also, watch out what cables you loop together. Some equipment doesn't like the eloctromagnetic interference from other cables...

[@jasonschwab4308]

Neils greatest talent out of all the videos I've seen, is, by far, in my opinion, (drum role....) actually making videos. Neil is truly a pro at making videos, so I'd like to see a video on how he shoots, edits, and makes videos.

[@brack86svo]

Cater to the few, you will alienate the many. Keep doing your thing, that's what you built your subscribers on.

[@mackenmd]

Epic ending! Love your channel (and your talking)! Awesome family to boot - cheers, my friend. 👍

[@gravelr512]

200k !!! Nicely done. Sometimes you have to troll the trolls which I thought was a nice touch, but it was boring haha. This was a very productive video. I appreciate the quality and effort you put into your videos. The last scene in your office was great.

[@Mr.Supercrop]

You're all good, Neil 😆 Another good installment for the DDDIY saga! The highlight for me- your barn cat providing a supervisor role while you blew the leaves off. Superb.

[@MrKtm536]

I just want to say that your verbal explanation of what you are working on is both my favorite part of your videos, and very helpful in learning from what you have been sharing ! Thank you for all that you do ! And keep talking ! Hahahah.

[@jimtolen2689]

Your commentary is as important as the video. You are the essence of an organized Hoosier, and I love you and your family. The next time I travel from Evansville, I would like to bring you cookies and coffee.

[@jeffmentzer9186]

Hello Neil, I think that I speak for the majority of us when I say that I watch you because you talk!!! Interesting video but you can get back to talking now!!

[@chuckgym]

The ending had me dying when you were worn out and about to finally say something🤣🤣🤣🤣 Your editing is top notch brother!!!! A lot of stuff going on with the sound and other trinkets. Would love to know how long it takes you to do one 15 min video in your office. Love watching your videos and I’m not sure why someone didn’t like to hear you talk. That is probably some of the better parts of your videos. Keep up the great work👊🏻🙏🏻

[@tonygreen1067]

I, for one, love your narratives. Keep up the good work!

[@Studio23Media]

If those people don't like your content, there are countless KZbin channels of people running equipment and working without talking. Your voiceovers and stories are a big part of what makes this channel so good!

[@craigstafford4111]

Love this ❤ you don’t talk to much! Miss your commentary

[@a8431205]

Hi Neil, I really enjoy watching your KZbin video's! They bring back a lot of fond memories of when I was a boy growing up in Wisconsin. We lived in New Berlin Wis. which is a suburb of Milwaukee. The property my parents had was on a much smaller scale then yours, but me like you stated in one of your video's I learned how to drive on our little 10hp Simplicity garden tractor. I'd mow our yard along with the two neighbor's yards and one of their fields than I'd hook the grass sweeper behind the tractor and collect all the grass for my parent's compost beds. In the spring I'd till our garden's, in the winter's I'd plow the driveway. Thank you again, Neil, for the hard work and time you put into your KZbin channel.

[@Banksyyt]

Your narration and the subject matter are the reason I watch your videos! Keep up the good work!

[@mmal253625]

I appreciate all the hard work. Some fun in the video too😊. Don’t let some knuckle heads discourage you by saying you talk too much. Obviously, you have good things to share and communication is how that gets done sometimes😊. Great job!

[@bretheinlein2879]

Personally, I think you're one of the best storytellers on KZbin! No matter what it is impossible to make everyone happy. I've loved your channel for a long time, keep doing what you do! One question for you, what does pelletized gypsum do for the lawn? Cheers! Bret

[@mandingo6821]

Does your old soda machine still work? 😃 I love it.. great content and always fun to watch and love to watch families working together..

[@watkinstreefarm6880]

Morning Neal. I personally missed you talking. Great video!! Inspired me to go out and pick things up around the house.

[@ChrisGraves1]

How you explain things is great, the talking is part of what makes this content so darn addicting. I'm so invested!

[@jaybrown7177]

Love it. Even though I never complained about you talking. Organizing a shop is so satisfying. Glad to see you had some helpers.

[@markmazza135]

I have great respect for any man that takes such good care of his property. And all those wonderful tools sure help! And kudos to your daughters for helping out with the firewood.

[@johnnyreeves0]

You’ve got a great radio voice, and an even better radio face :) enjoyed the video, good way to unwind.

[@wowplow152]

After watch your video I got motivated to clear out my garage and reorganize myself thank you for the inspiration, and no you don’t talk to much, you just explain what you are about to do.

[@debrarobinson4216]

I look forward to your videos. They are positive. I love your family unity, dad, mother, Uncles, etc. Keep up the great work!! I'm loving it!!Quelesa

[@jessequentin4441]

I'm amazed at how much I like this simple video of yard work, firewood and organizing your office. Your channel wouldn't be what it is without your great explanations, but this video was a nice change of pace, nice job! Creative.

[@digdrivediy]

Ultimately that's what I was going for! Thanks a lot!

[@barbkrienke8400]

You don’t talk enough!!!! 😂❤ You have to have a thick skin to be a KZbin creator. It’s hard to focus on the 99% of people that love what you do, and ignore the 1% that don’t. I’ve seen a lot of people making KZbin videos that have such a hard time not taking those few comments personally. Hope that you find your way to not letting those people get to you. I love your content and learning more about what you and your family are up to! 😊

[@desertdweller4951]

It seems you've got some top-notch help. The girls are definitely working to keep you on your toes. The yard is looking beautiful. Should be corn harvest soon if not already done by now. Thanks for sharing 👍

[@JimFinlayson]

Your channel has its charm from your narratives. This one to me was “yeah, yeah so, fall chores” - we all have them until we hunker down for the winter.

[@techienerd5451]

Well I felt like I had tons of maintenance around my home here in Arizona until watching this video. You are a very hard worker and take care of tons of stuff. My lot is 75' X 40' with fake grass and a swimming pool. No mowing but tons of picking up leaves from trees and pool maintenance. Oh and your talking is the best part... the way you explain stuff is fantastic!

[@jckeddy]

I love your videos and look forward to them every week for the accomplishments, and problem-solving, and a glimpse into your family and community however, there is nothing wrong with less chatter and more getatter every once in a while for your personal needs.

[@bad_foxyy7233]

WHAT! No it’s entertaining to hear your thoughts on this long journey!! Its amazing watching you grow from little viewers to almost 134k in just 22 hours!!! You’re doing amazing keep up the great work!!

[@markh178]

Your narration in your videos is one of the things that make your videos unique. Ignore the haters!

[@fersuvious]

I like your talking. It’s actually what grabbed me about your channel. You have a very kind, curious demeanour and honestly you sound just like my uncle Marty, it’s weird. Haha! So there’s that familiarity with my uncle, the familiarity with farm life (I now live in the city but grew up on the farm) and then just the great production quality and presentation that keeps me coming back. Keep up the good work, and thanks!!

[@troyrunyan249]

I also love this, got a lot done in this hi-speed video! What a beautiful place you have, so organized and well maintained! I am so ready to see the pond when full!

[@grumpydudebryant]

Kudos, Neil! That was probably one of the most enjoyable and relaxing vlogs I have watched in quite a while. Is there ANYTHING more comforting than seeing progress amidst the mess & chaos of our daily lives where we too often find ourselves?

[@AllTingsJamaica]

Got to love this guy. Always so positive

[@paultthompson]

Never once have watched a video of yours and thought there was too much talking! I enjoy the explanations and story telling. Keep doing your thing!

[@AndreAKaae]

I would think most of us come back every week to hear what's going on in your life and hearing you tell about it is the best thing 😊

[@ChiefsFan62]

There's just something about cleaning and organization that is so satisfying. Exhausting to do, but it sure feels good when it's done! Everything looks great!

[@stevehennessy3588]

I'm jealous of the fact that you have the right tool for every job - and that includes the family helping you out! I started watching the channel to learn from you, and that means hearing your thought process. I'm glad to see so many others thinking the same way. Can't wait for the next project to see what tools I need and how to think about doing it. Keep up the great work!

[@ChrisCipares]

I like the talking. You sure did get a lot done in that video. In fact I watched it while having lunch and went right back outside and got to work on a long overdue project. Thanks for the inspiration Neil!

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Keep up the great work, Neil! You be you. That's what we all like watching.

[@MS-ku7tl]

I love that you explain things and why you do them. I learn something every video. Keep talking!

[@rturner9]

I've always loved the talking/narration, but this was also a great video. So satisfying watching everything get cleaned up.

[@Redsand481]

I'm here for the commentary, I love hearing the logic and reasoning behind the way you get things done.

[@EdKierner]

Hilarious closing after not doing a voice over!!! Turn to the camera to start talking and cut to text and then the cat. Love it!

[@BillyBobsToe]

There was a distinct difference between this video and the videos that you narrate. Anyone can post silent videos of their work, it’s the years of wisdom you share and the joy in your voice which really sets the tone for an all-around good watch. Keep doing you Neal!

[@christophermoore1316]

I like your commentary!!!!! I enjoy learning things for my own personal projects! You do you and don’t worry about the haters !!!! You rock 🤘🏻

[@kazzer45]

I love your commentary during your videos, Neil. Your voice puts me in mind of Kevin Costner. Looking forward to seeing the pond full and hearing all about it. Take care.

[@robakitt4741]

I find listening to your voice relaxing. Your talk is like listening to myself think.

[@DelButch]

Neil 200k + people can’t all be wrong you carry on doing what we keep coming back for DigDrive DIY WE LOVE IT

[@mainerdiy8399]

You great story telling gift is definitely what keeps me coming back! And all the fun equipment of course

[@MrJeb707]

I thoroughly enjoy your narrative, Neil! While every video you post is a great video, I enjoy hearing about what's happening!

[@goodtobehandy]

Well, I've said many times . I love work ,I could watch it all day. You provided me right ,sat and watched you work and enjoyed it.

[@GodsChild73]

I can't even begin to explain how satisfying it was to watch you suck up the leaves. Chefs kiss

[@bubbakemp5817]

I like when you take time to talk. Explanation of things is great! Don't worry about the negative people! Thanks for sharing! God bless!🙏🙏

[@kperkins1982]

I like the talking. In fact the reason I subbed was you telling the story about the old neighbor who had the tractor you later ended up with. Don't let the haters weigh on you, there are tons of channels about building, your family and your stories are part of the reason people keep coming back to this channel.

[@nickfmg72]

Your chat is what got me hooked on this channel, you have a very nice manner. And you probably get more done in a week than they do in a year.

[@megachris1490]

We all love the you explanation on what and why you’re doing what you’re doing. Don’t let them take away ur voice keep doing what you’re doing love the series

[@DH-ik1vf]

Best one yet! Seriously, you are articulate and knowledgeable. Everything in moderation

[@adamhippler9851]

I love your videos and really took your financial advice to heart. Love to hear more advice. People don’t live the way you do anymore, but you’ve convinced me to work hard to get there and live that way!