Using a mini excavator to clear a path

This week I rented a bobcat e32 to smooth a path from the road to the lake for my parents.

[@Button1Wood]

Good Job

[@karlsoffthegrid1378]

Thanks Jeff, it’s always good to hear from you

[@FullTimeDreamRV]

always keeping yourself busy those bobcats make everything so easy looks great

[@karlsoffthegrid1378]

I love operating those things! I may not through the greatest of work yet but I’m learning. Thanks for watching

[@christiehuffman3823]

Well you seem to be improving Karl, but rest and take care. I will continue to keep you in my prayers... looking forward to winter in your cozy cabin!! 🏞

[@karlsoffthegrid1378]

Thank you so much, honestly most of this video footage was recorded before I knew I had Lyme disease. I am so grateful for all the prayers this is one of the toughest things I have had to deal with. P.S. because you’re a long time subscriber I’ll share a secret with you. Next week I reveal a new purchase for the cabin. Lol Have a great week

[@christiehuffman3823]

@@karlsoffthegrid1378 cool can't wait!! I never miss a video!!

[@miketsai9552]

God will rain you with blessings, and good health. Your Cabin is excellent.

[@karlsoffthegrid1378]

Thank you my friend

[@CODOutdoors]

Great job guy's, Karl your parents should have no problem getting to the lake, and that scenic walk will be nice! Hope you got some birds in the water!

[@karlsoffthegrid1378]

Thank you Jody! My folks are getting up there in years so hopefully this helps out. Thank you so much for stopping in and have a blessed day

[@jimscardino2603]

Good job Karl running the excavator!! Your a pro and you make look easy!

[@karlsoffthegrid1378]

I’m finally starting to get the hang of it. I’m hoping if I get good enough I can help other family members out who buy land in the area too

[@jamesoncross7494]

That soil looks great for farming but not so good for driving on. Are you going to amend the soil?

[@karlsoffthegrid1378]

I thought it would get better when we got down to Clay and it only got worse. We packed the clay as hard as we could and then re-spread topsoil over it so we can plant grass. We didn’t do any more than that because the county will tax for having a driveway. Once the grass grows in this will primarily be used as a walking trail

[@Meant2BeRVing]

Enjoying your videos on off grid Homestead

[@karlsoffthegrid1378]

It’s great to hear from you! Thanks for watching

[@EdsAttentionToDetail]

Great job. I too will be getting some time on some Medium machinery soon to get our Homestead driveway prepared. I also noticed my notification bell for your channel was off so I corrected that andhope to start seeing when you post! Merry Christmas!!

[@karlsoffthegrid1378]

Sounds awesome! Working With heavy equipment is a blast. If you need any pointers give me a shout. Merry Christmas and happy new year

[@trailtrashoutdoors8173]

Babcats are always a blast! I remember my father rented one to clear some land when building a metal workshop and garage...he only needed it for two day and ended up renting it for a week 😆 Needless to say my mom did not like having three 15ft fire pits 😆 Thanks for all the support friend we got ya back🤠🤙

[@karlsoffthegrid1378]

Believe it or not I watch almost all your videos I just sometimes feel stupid leaving comments. I think what you guys are doing is awesome

[@FernTheCamper]

Nice to meet you Karl! Coming to you from VanLife with Gina :-)

[@karlsoffthegrid1378]

Great to have you with us

[@Onubense-zu4ei]

Buen trabajo amigo. Con esas herramientas de hace más ameno el trabajo. Saludos....

[@karlsoffthegrid1378]

Disfruto jugar con esos jugetes para hombres jaja gracias por comentar

[@Onubense-zu4ei]

@@karlsoffthegrid1378 Lo entiendo perfectamente...

[@bwcok7947]

What game species of fish reside in your lake?

[@karlsoffthegrid1378]

Mostly Perch, bluegill, Crappie, walleye, and northern pike. The other lake that I sometimes walk to is mostly Lake Trout. It definitely is a fisherman’s paradise up here. Have a great week

[@WanderingWiley]

Should work out great for an easy route in, nice property btw

[@karlsoffthegrid1378]

Thank you sir, it’s always great to hear from you.

[@Roadkillstew]

damn good show. thanks

[@karlsoffthegrid1378]

Thank you! You know I always look forward to your comments

[@PrairieSunsetRanch]

New Subscriber! Us small KZbinrs gotta show each other some love.lol Also smashed the thumbs up 👍! Love your channel and see you around. Cheers 🍻 from Prairie Sunset Ranch☀️!

[@donr.navarrete5112]

Nice work guys. I'm guessing a wide slab/ blank of tree smoothed down and finished or some old barn wood for the table. Looking forward to seeing it what ever you guys decide. Did you get any ducks 🦆

[@karlsoffthegrid1378]

Now those are some great ideas but it’s gonna be a little bit more simple than that. Duck hunting stunk this weekend the ducks have pushed through already. Oh well, there’s always next year

[@ArkansasWoodcutter]

Hey buddy slow down if you’re sick

[@karlsoffthegrid1378]

I actually filmed most of this a couple of weeks ago, I just walked around and shot The talking part with Nick this past weekend

[@ChristianNomad]

PLaying with Big Boy toys again I see.

[@karlsoffthegrid1378]

It’s a Blast!!

[@mikehavelka2260]

Looks pretty muddy if there is any type of moisture.you putting down any type of gravel?

[@karlsoffthegrid1378]

No we are not. At least not yet. If the county sees gravel brought in they will classify this as a driveway and tax us. We are going to primarily use it for foot traffic but once the grass grows in occasionally park an Atv or small car on the grass. We are having an unusually wet fall this year, normally it’s not this muddy. Matter of fact I have never seen it this muddy LOL. Great question, thanks for watching

[@miketsai9552]

Hope you have fully recovered from Lyme disease brother. You have not churn out new video for a week.

[@karlsoffthegrid1378]

I have a couple pre-recorded videos that I will post while I’m healing. Thanks for watching and be safe