ROAD BUILDING IN THE NOSE BLEED SECTION, STEEP RIDGE ROAD

Nothing more fun in the excavation business than building a steep mountain road, let’s GO!
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[@rickallen9382]

The road needs top coat of gravel. Im sure you know that. I have seen dirt roads become impassable after a big rain . As for your message about roads, makes me remember. All roads have intersections we decide which way to go hopefully not getting lost. My life experiences prove the rough bumpy road takes us to smooth roads of life. All with the help of the master road builder.

[@tristardiggin]

Right, plenty to do yet on this road. Life is definitely about making choices for sure… Thanks, Sam

[@smithworx1091]

Well it took me 2 days to watch the whole video. When you fell I couldn't help but laugh! Those little jump boxes are awesome. Jimmy has one and we've used it so many times here lately. Road is looking real nice.

[@tristardiggin]

I have 2 left feet and they are both bad! 🤣 Thanks…

[@jeffcoplin3118]

That was a pretty good wow moment that happens to me out in the woods all the time now I used to be real easy on my feet when I was young but not so much anymore.

[@tristardiggin]

Jeff it happens to me a lot as well. I wish I could say I was easy on my feet…😀 Thanks and God Bless

[@Cotton2Ennis]

Todd Digginlife21 referred me, just subscribed and I can tell you, you are my Brother in Christ, also my Clacker brother, and my dog is a different breed but acts the same way toward me. About the road build, enjoyed the illustrations and the music, about the gospel I love to hear it and keeping it real. God Bless you my Brother.

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks and welcome to the channel! Todd helped me out by telling folks about the channel. Sounds like you have a great dog too. Glad you are enjoying the message and God Bless…

[@ronsmith4434]

Looking good. Great video and message.

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you Ron… God Bless

[@jaro2450m]

Your WOW when you hit the ground was funny. I got this same WOW like ones Sametime twice in months

[@tristardiggin]

😀 I definitely have my share of Wow moments several times a month as well! Thanks, Sam

[@gregallsup9522]

Awesome Job & Message!!

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Greg…😀

[@mikewhittemorejr]

Another great video...

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Mike! 😀

[@jimmytew9468]

Enjoyed the message Sam! You sure know when a person needs a good laugh. Try and not fall next to the edge of the road. It would be a ruff landing.😂 Good thing you got the 313. It makes it easier getting the chainsaw unhung. 😂 You got things looking good. You Be Safe Out There and GOD BLESS

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you Jim! Wow, I have 2 left feet for sure. If I didn’t have an excavator I could not cut trees because I get that saw stuck so much. Glad you enjoyed the message… God Bless

[@robertgonzales5515]

Awesome work and message. I love watching machinery at work. The road is long with many obstacles but put The Lord Christ to lead the way because he, alone overcome the world, Amen.

[@tristardiggin]

Hey Robert, I’m glad you are enjoying the videos and message and thanks for supporting the channel. Well said and Jesus has overcome the world! Thanks, Sam

[@warninglamp]

haha...WOW...we've all been there, great video

[@tristardiggin]

Whew! Seems like that is a daily occurrence for me…😀🫣 Thanks, Sam

[@scottneedham9765]

Great video

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you Scott!

[@user-di4qq6em6k]

Amen brother. God leads us to try to bring people closer to god. We do not always see the road clearly but if we use our heart and solo and take time he will lead us to the road. I was shown this by volunteering more in my church. I volunteer on the security team on Sunday's. I was asked to fill in for a gentleman that covered the youth program on Wednesday nights while he had surgery. The first night while checking kids in. This teacher brought me these 4 boys and said security handle these boys. I'm tried of dealing with them. I was like, what in the world do you want me to do with them to myself. So I told them to sit down at a table and I will be there in a minute after I get through checking kids in. The entire time I praying to god what am I going to do with them. So I walk over an sit at the table with them. Then I say so what do you yall do for a living. They were what did he say. I think he asked what we do for living. They said we are kids we don't do anything for a living. I told them if you going to not act right and have sit down here with me I going to treat you like a man. Men talk, about work, cars, god, life etc. Then I asked one of them what do you like to do. He said build computers. I said if you are smart enough to build computer but you can't act right in class and disrespect your teacher. I said every year in school, you are closer to being a man. If you want to be a man, you have to earn respect by respecting others and living by gods word. I truly believe god was working through me to teach those boys. Because I had never worked with kids before. So we talked about several other things that night about becoming good men. I asked another one what do you like to he said karate. I asked if was any good at it he said why. I said I'm suppose to be security here I what to make sure you can'tkick me out. He said this man is crazy. I said a closing prayer with them asking god to lead these youth men in coming closer to you. So I would talk with them as they came through the doors every week. They would say hello Mr.Jamie and shack my hand because that what men do. After about three weeks the pastor came to me and said those 4 boys want you as a teacher. A teacher of what. How to be a good man.I was like what ? He said I watched god work through you 4 weeks ago sitting a table. He said I was standing in the hallway. You made a connection with them. He said you know what all four of those boys have in common. I said they all are 8th graders. He said no. He said not a one has a father figure in there life. I said what? He no. I told him I do not know how to teach kids. He said let god work through you to change the road those boys are on. So I did and now 8 years later those boys have graduated college and are god christian men volunteering with the youth on Sunday mornings in our church. I'm still teaching on Wednesday nights with a bout 20 young men in my class. So god can build roads through you. If you let him. As always my friend enjoyed your messages. Keep up the hard work. Will be reaching out to you about a hat because I would be proud to wear one. Have a good night.

[@tristardiggin]

Jaime, That is a great story of how God will use someone and put them on the road He wants them on. Glad to hear those young men grew to be good Christian men! God bless you for being willing to work with these young men for the last years… Sam

[@user-di4qq6em6k]

Thanks, Sam. Thank you for the messages that you shared through your post. It shows people that a hard-working man works and also helps people. Keep the good work and God work. Hope you have a great weekend.

[@tristardiggin]

@user-di4qq6em6k Have a great weekend as well…

[@blackdogexcavator21]

Boy, building roads in your neck of the woods is a lot more difficult than in mine. You knocked it out pretty quickly though. Looking good brother.

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks! 😀 Oh, but I ran into issues that will be in the next video. That poor quality dirt just wouldn’t work.

[@ledirtworks8403]

Hi Sam ! Nice video and excellent footage, Mighty Fine job you’re doing Brother.! Look forward to the next videos, Thank You for sharing the Message.! Take Care Buddy, God Bless Ya Sir. Give me a call sometime 😊

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Evert, I appreciate it. Just a digging to make a couple dollars! 😀😂 God Bless

[@jimposey8542]

The Lord never said the road to righteousness would be without trouble. But if we keep the faith, he can and will be faithful to us. 🙏

[@tristardiggin]

Well said! 😀

[@itsday-dayway4099]

The first 17:00 minutes caught my attention I’m subscribed now unk 🎊🎉🎉🎊

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks I appreciate that and welcome to the channel…😀 Sam

[@user-uz1mf9rc3d]

Buen trabajo amigo Jesús es nuestro Salvador ❤ dios os bendiga

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you Juan! 😀 God Bless, Sam

[@didle77]

Finally got to watch this video been busy week with work happy Thanksgiving to u and your family

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you and have a blessed and Happy Thanksgiving as well… Sam

[@johnprue]

Now that's a nice and steep road, looking great Sam keep up the good work thanks for the message 👍

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you John! It’s a dooozy… God Bless

[@spencer6764]

Awesome Job Sammy. One thing for sure is you have enough rock for your ditches. 😂THANKS FOR SHARING

[@tristardiggin]

Jon that is for sure! Wow, this place is full of rock. God Bless..

[@Dirt_mountain-earthworks]

Nice job building that road it seems its going to turn out really nice! Thanks for the message

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks, it’s definitely an interesting job… God Bless

[@bigjimflying7195]

November 15th and low 60’s here in mid Michigan.

[@tristardiggin]

Yup, summer time is just hanging around… Thanks, Sam

[@jameshollis1478]

Amen, brother. Thank you for sharing the Lord with me.

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you James! 😀

[@margaretckamaka5552]

Amen God Bless you 🌺🍍🏝️🩸🔥✝️🇺🇸🤙🏽

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you Margaret…😀

[@jeffreyshier9021]

I struggle with chainsaws also.😂😂😂

[@tristardiggin]

Hey Jeffrey, glad to hear I’m not the only one!😀🤣

[@DigginLife21]

🔥🔥🔥 I’M HERE…LET’S GOOOOOOO!!!!

[@tristardiggin]

Just your kind of road Todd! STEEP… Thanks…

[@mikec8519]

Moving along nicely, I want some dynamite used on this job! Thanks for the message.

[@tristardiggin]

Mike, I would like to use some dynamite too. Wow, that would be great! 🫣😀

[@jeffbensoutdoors1623]

Just love the hog truck , great work 😊

[@tristardiggin]

Yup! That Hog is great. Just so much you can do with it on a job site. Thanks, Sam

[@auciellon9871]

Few things I’ve noticed about this channel. 1) Common sense decisions being made on site (that is very very rare today, unicorn rare) 😂 2) You reply to every comment good or bad. 3) You always include just the right message at the end of each video 4) This should be on the TV God bless you Sam I hope you and the fur kiddo are doing well. How did that slick product work for you?

[@tristardiggin]

Hey thanks, I appreciate what you said. Common sense is a rare thing these days for sure. I still have gotten the spray yet, looked at another Tractor Supply and nothing. I need to just take a minute to order it. God Bless, Sam

[@Joneseliteexcavating]

Love it been wanting on this video

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Eric! 😀

[@zaccheus]

If chainsawing isn't your favorite, hit me up the next time you have a big clearing job. I might be able to spare a day to come down and bring a saw.

[@tristardiggin]

I like the sound of that! Shoot me an email with your contact info and will store that in my phone. Thanks, Sam

[@kevindesha2959]

Boy, that HOG can really carry a load!

[@tristardiggin]

Yup, will haul what ever you can cram in the bed. I like it! 😀

[@rossnolan2883]

😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Ross…😀

[@medlinlandmaintenancellc]

Git-R-Done brother

[@tristardiggin]

😀 thanks Mark…

[@medlinlandmaintenancellc]

@@tristardiggin oh yeah brother, might have to check out one those hats😀

[@tristardiggin]

@medlinmulchinglandclearingllc shoot me an email and will get you taken care of…

[@michaelweatherhead9470]

My Stihl starts easyer than yours.thanks for the video Sam great job on the road building 👍❤️❤️. Take care of yourself and family and be Blessed ❤️❤️.

[@tristardiggin]

Will trade you then!😀 Thanks Michael, I appreciate it…

[@michaelweatherhead9470]

​@@tristardigginms 251 cutting firewood oak, Birch and maple.

[@tristardiggin]

@michaelweatherhead9470 👍 nice

[@poorfarm-nn6ii]

Sounds like the jcb isn’t charging? New batts start it a few times and run the fuel pump etc burning power but not charging back up.

[@poorfarm-nn6ii]

When it’s running does it show voltage?

[@tristardiggin]

After it runs a while the batteries charge up and it starts the rest of the day. Probably a small power draw somewhere. Hopefully it starts next time I use it. I have the disconnect off.

[@fredrickugarner8278]

Can you find a part time helper or do you not want one? As I have told you before I love your channel

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you Fredrick, I appreciate you supporting the channel. I do have a few folks willing to help part time. I just get started and keep on moving most of the time. I do plan to have a saw man on the next big clearing jobs I do… Thanks, Sam

[@danerwin4868]

Sam that’s the closest to our grade and dirt consistency we’ve seen , it’s looking good do you think they’ll have to address the cut bank side for erosion?

[@tristardiggin]

Dan you definitely have some steep ground too. 😳 The cut bank will be an erosion issue for a while until it kind of self stabilizes. The way to minimize it would be to cut the slope way back but that is a bit more money for sure. More economical way is to deal with the silt with consistent maintenance. It won’t be a lot of fun to keep it clean but is definitely necessary. Thanks, Sam

[@michaelhartzell4751]

Are you hiring. Never hurts to ask. Keep up the videos brother

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Michael! 😀 Appreciate the offer to work but I just kind of got use to working by myself…

[@jameskett5241]

Those big rocks would be good for a koi pond/waterfall. Is there anyone in your area that would buy them from you?

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Jim! They are some pretty nice rocks for sure. Haven’t tried selling any of them. By the time they are loaded , hauled, unloaded and placed they would be pretty expensive… Thanks, Sam

[@jameskett5241]

@@tristardiggin I figured there was a good reason. I do terrariums, and fish tanks, and grew up in Jersey with rivers, streams, and forests. I could just go find nice branches, driftwood, and rocks outside. Now I live in San Diego, and have to BUY branches, and rocks! Every time I see you guys (Let's Dig 18, Dirt Perfect) burning and burying, all of those trees, and nice rocks my stomach turns a little. lol I drive around with a saw in my trunk. When I see a fallen tree I cut branches off of it. The struggle is real. 😂

[@tristardiggin]

@@jameskett5241 Right, it is interesting what is plentiful and disposed of in one part of the world is a commodity in another part. Thanks, Sam

[@mollettforge5373]

You working on a Monday lol

[@tristardiggin]

Whew, nothing like the Monday blues! 😀

[@Gooditalian]

You’re lucky you didn’t fall on your chainsaw chain!!

[@tristardiggin]

Right, glad it wasn’t running…

[@douglascole3842]

Where are you at in tn

[@tristardiggin]

I’m in East TN near Cleveland and Athens…

[@mntalyAceptable]

Am I the only one wondering why someone has put a grill in the woods?

[@tristardiggin]

Jeff, I was wondering the same thing. And it’s been in my way since day one…😀 Apparently when they bought the land they would go there for grilling and fire pit in the evenings.

[@brianhubbard1621]

Good message today, thanks, looks like your video and equipment skills are going to a different level each week, keep moving forward, thanks again for your time and effort!

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Brian! I’m definitely enjoying the bigger jobs and equipment. God Bless