Throwing Down! How Fast Can I Build This Pond

[@goodness-mercy]

I'm looking forward to watching another pond being created. (that's what this channel does for me.) I've done all the digging and building that I've desired in my 87 years. Now, I can watch Chris do it!

[@jmit5650]

Chris, with addition of the pond will that help with fire insurance cost? Or do you have large water supply lines in your area. Great video.

[@jackdouglass4457]

​@@jmit5650I'm curious about that also

[@csnelling4]

Your new mic. Is picking up your voice just fine and dandy Chris 👍thanks😊

[@OLDMANDOM42.Dominic]

The MIC is picking up Great! When you talk over your left shoulder, it has "Podcast" quality!! YAY! More mud! lol

[@karenallen9868]

I agree

[@jennyoreilly5980]

I loved the aerial perspective on how you laid out the scope of the job. Very interesting and thanks to you both.

[@BJF17401]

Pond is the word. Attracts me every time. Sure hope we get to see/hear your project with Justin. Been way too long with out that laughter and North Carolina accent.

[@kenore4003]

When those get together Chrises Yahoo accent get realy thick.😂😂😂 Good for them.

[@tiredoldmechanic1791]

There are a lot of pond type features being built in my area now as they try to slow down runoff into storm sewers. They call them detention ponds. They provide an area for water to stand and slowly run off or settle into the ground. Flow is restricted to a 6 inch pipe. The ponds are in sandy soil so the water returns to the ground to maintain the water table and the streets aren't flooded by storms.

[@cathiwim]

Around here in the subdivisions, they make a walking path going around the S/D and over the dam.

[@erikcourtney1834]

Dylan, the loader (or any equipment) will compact better with a full bucket of material. 😉

[@kennethhume8628]

I used to think the reason that I couldn’t hear you properly when you were in the cab was down to my hearing , I’m so pleased that it wasn’t just me . I can now hear you loud and clear Chris .

[@Vickie-Bligh]

"I'm gonna cut it out (the core trench) to make sure" because you can't do a half assed job. Whereas someone not as ethical as you would just dig a hole in the ground and leave it, you have to do it the correct way and I love it. I loved watching you remove those brambles, thinking back to the times you & Geoff got shredded by them. At least you don't have to remove all of them. I do hope we get to see you & Justin working together. Thanks for sharing this, Chris.

[@rickywallace98]

Just poetry in motion! I'm just sitting here watching your right hand on that control,, it's as if you've got Parkinson decease, just like shaking back AND fro,with the machine doing whatever you demand by brain telepathy. Bloody amazing

[@tomrogers9467]

The phrase “ become one with the machine” comes to mind. Might be a line from a movie, but it certainly applies here.

[@kenore4003]

I still think having Chris call out each move on both hands as he is doing them would throw a wrench in the works. He doesn't even think about what his hands are doing, it's just dig, turn to there, dump, wash rinse repeat.

[@Sean-i4r]

Audio is good,real good

[@christianswanson7571]

I love the historical context of all this... Moving soli to make a pond and an infilled area is the classic solution to swampy areas.

[@DaveDunehew-e1f]

Joe, you should think about picking yourself up a 20’ container, preferably one that opens on each end. You could wrap & store the bundles under cover @ your Woodyard along with your wrapper. Park it down by your Axis machine & make them & store them till you need. You could bundle at one end store @ the other end & open your back door when you want to load up for delivery. You wouldn’tneed electricity just get yourself one of the rechargeable type generators. There is an old saying, sometimes you got to spend some money to make money. I love your videos. I like how you are always looking down the road before you do something. Planning is everything. I wish I lived closer, I would love to help you in the Woodyard. Maybe someday you’ll return to the logging show in Bangor Me & I’ll go to say hi. 👍Have a great day. Dave D. from Southern Maine.

[@heatherlane9270]

This property will be a good purchase for someone looking for a pretty spot. With that never ending supply of ground water to enhance it. Looking good - wet foot included - nice surprise on a cold day.

[@robmatthews7972]

Yes, storm water management - it's not called "another Geoff Pond". Four-way Francine will need a pressure washing after playing in the wet weedy mess. I bet you never thought you would get caught from your own 'pit trap'. Sound is doing good today. The 330 will have that hole roughed in a few days.

[@craigwavra3495]

Enjoying this new pond!! That 953 has been a good project purchase!! Good machine for the job!!

[@1herbert100]

Your new mic is great, I can finaly hear you plainly.

[@Sean-i4r]

The guy you got running the Volvo's. Pretty darn quick with it looks like he's pretty good operator

[@jeffreygilchrist1330]

It’s Jeff in disguise lol😅

[@tomrogers9467]

@@jeffreygilchrist1330. Impossible. He didn’t get stuck.

[@garydillon3960]

No better way to take care of a wet area than to build a pond. I would love to have a pond so I could fish everyday. Thanks for the video Chris. God Bless and have a well enjoyed vacation.

[@oleran4569]

The new microphone sounds great! A lot of us never could hear you very well, while you were in the cab. Thanks.

[@ryanhoward1013]

Hi Chris, now the other five lots will want a little pond on their property. The sound is very good now, thank you. The pond is looking good in a day or two it will look amazing. Thanks for sharing, and God bless you all and be safe out there.

[@faylock7693]

Chris! I LOVE the new mic! I can hear you in the cab now (I couldn't before)! Who knew that the track loader would make such a great dryer (cute toes 😆😆😆) Im pretty happy right now! I got 90% on my first assignment in University! WooHoo. Looking forward to your next video!!

[@bobharrison2002]

Looking good and sounding great!

[@richardsmith5984]

yes the sound is much better it will be interesting to see this project come together

[@DDDDDOUG]

Out here where I live in the high desert, Barstow CA area ,the ponds out here aren't very big so we refer to them as mud puddles, if you don't put water in them on a regular basis you have a mud puddle. Keep up the good work Chris and Jeff. DDDDDOUG

[@pol5507]

Sound is great!!

[@johngobbard3495]

Hi it’s John from Hampshire in the uk love to watch your videos as I am a retired 360 operator myself I can’t relate to everything you do thanks for all the videos you do.

[@genesispuredeaf2390]

Thank you for putting up the drone footage first then going through the explanation. That really put a finer point on what you do but it also illustrated just how much we enjoy your narration on that. I’m impressed with how this is turning out. 👍 The 330 takes between 20-50% more time than your 220 to cycle between putting your teeth back into the dirt…based upon my “1 Mississippi, 2 Mississippi” official gauge😬. The delta between 20-50 seems to be because you have extra dirt scratching steps in order to “tee up” full(er) buckets on the 330. If that is the case, you will likely bring the high end down to 35 or 40 through subconscious efficiency as you get more hours in the seat.

[@rockman531]

Hey Chris - Pond is looking great! It'll be a wonderful feature for the lot! Thumbs up! You're probably already in Florida! Have fun! Jim

[@SamuelR007]

1 min after the release without notifications? Heck yeah! Great way to start my Saturday afternoon. Nice work as always.

[@kayenicholls5473]

Good Sunday morning everyone I hope you all have a great day ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@scottburk4083]

Have a good one Chris! Enjoy your vacation,take care and God Bless!!!❤😊

[@SmartTech4K]

*This machine seamlessly integrates into my workflow, enhancing productivity without adding complexity. It's a testament to thoughtful design, ensuring that technology complements rather than complicates.*

[@papabearcamaro]

Audio sounds great Chris.

[@davidsmart5914]

another great pond build plenty of explanations of what's going on. gonna be the easiest pond to fill with all that ground water

[@Todd.Roberts]

Where that pond is going to be . I dont think it will have a problem filling up .

[@garymessina1609]

And the start of another great pond build great video thanks Chris and Geoff and Dylan

[@Mapantz1]

I have quite a nice speaker set up for my PC and I can say that audio is excellent with the new mic. I can hear all of the sounds from the machine, but your speech is crisp and clear!

[@Ironhorse41]

Love watching the pond process - thanks Chris for sharing ;)

[@richardherring8220]

Chris, it would e helpful if you cleaned the front windshield of the 330 !!

[@randywilson6869]

Yea I think he smokes them cigars in it

[@haroldhawkins9370]

Nice video Chris and a job well done on this pond build.

[@jcwest5964]

Enjoy the FL sunshine🌞🌞

[@dylan8285]

Considering the test hole didn’t take long to fill I’d say the pond will be full in a week or two especially if you get additional rains

[@davidcarberry3547]

sound is way better now, nice to see the trackloader earning it's undercarriage , no more squeak

[@brandondailey2215]

Mic is good! Hear you loud and clear!

[@NeilMaclachlan]

Nice work...Mic working fine..Pond will make a nice feature.....Stay safe and see you on the next one Chris

[@hotpeppaman]

Love the track-loader. I have a 1979(??)Case 450. Rebuilding the motor but what a beast.

[@joejohnson7097]

That pond going to water all the way across the bottom before you finish, by the way the water easing in now. That is some good sticky clay. Thanks for the video

[@thorntontarr2894]

Be prepared @27:00 for stunning drone shots of the work; this represents creative videography - Jeff? and the amazing excavator controls of two operators. A real visual treat!

[@debcamp2359]

Love the project. The drone footage is appreciated. We r curious about the elevations.

[@billwilson4158]

Sound is good, a noticeable improvement...Thanks!

[@Claudia_Koster]

Didnt realized how clear your voice was, but i didnt turn on cc before that, so it is amazing

[@leolarocque-h4e]

And Yes a new pond .lets go Chris ,

[@Metalheavenjockeolsson3653]

Nice work,the 330 is a Nice machine 👍🏻😎

[@mischef18]

Off to a good start bro and you are coming through loud and clear. Safe travels. Ken.

[@janlesinski4719]

Crystal clear sound

[@keithdunlap2701]

Oh Yeah, Going pretty good so far Man !! Lost sound during the drone footage there... It's all good though !! Dammit Man !! I'm glad, and know you are, that you didn't slide on off into that Big hole you dug !! lololol...And really got soaked !! At least ya found a good dryer on site...lololol... Does suck though, when ya get a boot full of water !! lolol.. But, ya got it coming on along Man !! Great as always Chris !! Have a great Evening, And, On too the Next !! Going to wait for the Super Cross Races to start here in a little bit myself !! lolol... Have a good one...

[@mickbaker2483]

Hi Chris the sound in the 330 is much better we can hear what you saying now, Geoff has another good idea for a pond put into his mind by the best pond builder on the Internet and it will help h8m sale this plot and it will have a fantastic outlook over the pond Chris suggested and built thank's for another great video looking forward to more work on the 90 acer site just watch your back Geoff has something else up his sleeve for you to do.

[@randym8147]

I like the longer video, thanks.

[@fradoline]

This has been a very thoughtful And useful explanation of CAGED.

[@pattucker612]

Well, look at you working and doing laundry y’all and the same time. Thanks for these videos. Keep up the good work. I watch you and dirt. Perfect. Have a great day and we’ll see you on the next one.

[@sheldonjohnson5467]

You are doing another great job

[@kjjeep2718]

I don't know anything about land value in your area but having a pond on a lot should add some value. Should look nice in a few years when the trees around the back grow some.

[@richardellis3141]

Audio is good, nice work

[@ronaldheit196]

Above awesome early evening episode of Chris digging another small swimming hole. Pond digs are my favorite episodes. The 330 sure makes a difference time wise for Chris.

[@kirk467]

Looks good Chris, thanks for sharing! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻👌🏻👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸✌🏻🙋🏼

[@mikeembrey9176]

Going to be a great building site 👍🏻🇺🇲

[@AndrewFroude]

Great progress in a short time, from a swampy mess to something that looks reasonable (and saleable) already.

[@sylviaprudhomme5417]

Moving fast. But taking shape❤❤❤❤

[@bosshogg3548]

Great job 👍🏻

[@JD-zm4eh]

Gumbo clay great huckemputty. Pond will stay full yearround. That was quick getting to this point of the build. Weather looks like it is cooperating.

[@mattwisniewski4896]

A good day to make the pond by the pond master

[@ramtuff2007]

good pond video

[@Lenny65]

Is there any county conflict on a property / house with a septic system and how close it is to a new pond like this one ?

[@rodneywroten2994]

Looks cool all the machines out there

[@Bearsgypsy1]

☘️🇮🇪🇺🇸 the 2 of you I’m telling ya… Great minds in perfect sync… you’re bouncing w/excitement shirt timers disease. Smelling FLORIDA juuuuust right there lololol LOVE to C U giddy w/excitement! Enjoy !!! U deserve it!!! Blessings 🌹🙏🏼

[@terryrogers1025]

That is going to be a sweet little pond. Question just came to my mind, with a pond on site near buildings, will that have any effect on the home owner insurance as far as fire protection goes, I mean if there was a fire, the pond in close proximity would mean they could just use a pumper truck and not have haul water, just a thought,I really don’t know how that would work. You’re making good progress sir, thanks for the update, appreciate the video.

[@cathiwim]

Around here, if you have a pond your homeowners insurance is lower. We have both a half acre pond and a hydrant across the street.

[@davidnull5590]

"Donnie likes to move machines on Sundays" - I'm sure it's an absolute coincidence that the DOT doesn't work on Sundays, no scales, no roadside inspections.

[@randywilson6869]

That’s what I say

[@markfiges999]

How could you suggest such a thing ?😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀

[@KevinKidd_CSRE-AMD]

Back in the 70's here in TN, it was against the law to move heavy equipment on Sunday because the PSC/DOT and some other law enforcement didn't work on Sunday. Every Sunday there was a convoy of sagging lowboys heading every direction imaginable with wide loads, heavy loads, over loads...

[@csnelling4]

Donnie is a wise man 😂😂😂😂

[@raymondgochenour8725]

Good possibility

[@ronaldharmon9891]

In THIS video Chris realizes he works to much to get a🌞tan so he decides to tan ONE FOOT "at-da-time" 😂 Chris you crack me up.

[@pauldillinger2286]

I love the new projects you and Geff are doing. Great to see friends work together. Does he need to buy you a new machine yet? Just joking i know how the comments are lol.

[@stelit6525]

Every day is a learning day

[@danny88dh]

I really hope the town will approve the videos to be shown it could be good for everyone

[@stevencorley2352]

Speaking of rock, how does the animal hospital look these days? It would be interesting to go back to some of the old jobs to see how time has affected them. Among them that big pond on both sides of the road. I think that was the first beach I ever saw you and John put in.

[@ianbird9143]

Saturday evening here🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧Enjoy your Sunday 👍👍👍👍

[@billmillikin3292]

Sound is much better!

[@douglaskerr6813]

Damn Chris , you got the deluxe cat lucky man

[@Scot_WestTexas]

I luv how you post almost every day. Soooo cool bro, keep it up 👍

[@nickchannel5364]

Really enjoyed this video Chris, mainly because overhearing you and Geoff talk is really amusing.

[@randycharest4507]

I ENJOYED WATCHING THE VIDEO CHRIS 😊

[@iamslbc]

Are you building Stuck Tractor Memorial Pond or was that a different location?

[@spamlessaccount]

Across the street.

[@jamesrawlings8493]

How was the size of the pond determined, estimating the amount of runoff?

[@jmwarden1]

Chris, your audio sounds great now.

[@erikcourtney1834]

Geoff “ yeah just leave me the keys and I’ll be in that” Chris “ yeah I’ll let you run the beep beep stick” 🤣🤣

[@doritleis2773]

The Day X is come. You beginn with the Pond building! To first the Root out the Thicket with the Dozer. Then the Excavator Work with the Hyundai. To begin sort You the Earth, in Dam building Material and Dam outside Material. The Drohne Picture it is to see the outline from this Pond. A great Work what Your have make this Sunday. The Video Interesting however. Glad my of the next Videos from this Event.

[@paulpierson2137]

Lot owners now have lake front property, nice.

[@davidepool5884]

If Jeff doesn’t already have a buyer for that lot he will after the pond is finished. I’m surprised that that muddy area is able to hold up your equipment. I worked in areas when I was working for my grandpa clearing trees and stumps where if you spun your tracks the bottom would fall out from under the dozer. We called it rotten gumbo mud because it smelled so bad.

[@ronaldspeaks4754]

Another great job

[@prinzeugenvansovoyen732]

@letsdig18 if you have difficulties grading with the trackloader i can offer some advice - my neighbar lent me his trackloader a Drott IH to fix tractor paths after we had problems gradeing and scraping level we got a rotator plate from a big 5 ton capacity forklift and welded it to fit the rear of the bucket , transplanting the bucket ears with a backplate to the rotator , added a solenoid electric valve and added a flip switch to the bucket controll stick - now he can side dump and tilt like with a dozer - its great for tractor paths since its slimmer than most newer dozers with 7 ft width wise and way cheaper than a new skid steer with a tilting grading bucket or grader attachment

[@garyflint1793]

I love to see two excavators running at the same time digging dirt and digging in Jeff’s deep pockets! Two fer!

[@GARDENER42]

Mic is definitely much better.