That was a close fit for the new machine unplugging the drainage ditch. It's amazing how mother nature works when she wants to make another swap. The pond is looking great for how thick it was. Great to see you have a great day at work Chris.
@charleswelch249Ай бұрын
That is not his new machine. It's the newer 250, not the 300.
@bushpilot4853Ай бұрын
@@bushpilot4853that's his new 220
@ryanhoward1013Ай бұрын
@@bushpilot4853 exactly the 220 is his brand new machine, all others were bought used.
@charleswelch249Ай бұрын
Nature takes over faster in some areas than others but always takes over indeed.
@genesispuredeaf2390Ай бұрын
@@bushpilot4853almost sure this is the new 220 with the screen there in it for grades bought brand new, other machines were newish but not brand new
@zzirSnipzz1Ай бұрын
That’s going to be a beautiful pond when you’re done clearing around it. If the owner will keep it maintained it will stay beautiful. I’ve got 4 ponds on my farm that need to be cleaned up too.
@davidepool5884Ай бұрын
If I still lived on a farm, I'd want to have an excavator and dozer of my own. Chris makes it look a lot of fun moving dirt and plucking out trees.
@TrevorDennis100Ай бұрын
That fuel trailer is such a great asset - so much time saved. Tight squeeze - loved 'hello tree' - doesn't take much sometimes to hold back water. Huge root mats are amazing. Pond is a beauty. Opening up pasture area - more overgrown than one would initially think.
@heatherlane9270Ай бұрын
Gotta love a Sunday afternoon episode of Chris doing a pond rescue episode. Even better when we get episodes almost every day.
@pinwizz69Ай бұрын
Birds love privet fruit, so seeds are spread far and wide!
@richarddavies7419Ай бұрын
It's nice to watch these videos because as it's being explained at the beginning you can try to see in your head what the end result will look like before the first work begins. Because of the good narration we get
@terryeason4319Ай бұрын
Chris is the true master....he makes it look easy...Edit : Yes, From start to finish on everything makes it all a viewing experience.
@Stratos53100Ай бұрын
That is going to be a sweet little pond when you’re done. Getting the excavator in to dig that ditch gives new meaning to 10# of do do in a five # bag. Always enjoyable to watch a clean up, thanks for the video, appreciate the ride along.
@terryrogers1025Ай бұрын
Vintage LetsDig18 playing deep in the woods, getting the water moving
@brushcrawler8612Ай бұрын
I love to revisit the 16yr old videos of clearing beaver clogs in dams, Chris rocking out to Lennard Skynard
@hydraulic-humАй бұрын
I love the way Chris talks to the vegetation as he clears it. Like when he was working to drain the swamp, he was warning the tree that he was coming through! That was classic Chris. Thanks for today that was lovely.
@ianmckay1780Ай бұрын
Love watching you work. As you improve the area, make it usable, it's fun to watch. Opening up the 'swamp' was interesting. May have been mini work but would the mini have been able to yang that stump? This is very enjoyable and thanks for sharing with us all, Chris.
@Vickie-BlighАй бұрын
Chris bring your water pump with you and neck down the outlet hose so can clean the bulk of the concrete and mud from the excavators . You have the pond to draw from.
@lhr1701Ай бұрын
And you trying to tell this man how to do his job.
@deliveryguy7402Ай бұрын
Or I could just shovel it off in half the time and not get soaked in muddy water
@letsdig18Ай бұрын
Looking nice more and more you get done the view from the sky must be beautiful so far making the landscape more productive for cattle to graze 👍😎🇺🇸 NY
@kevinmurray7135Ай бұрын
It’s going to be gorgeous pond and place when you get through with it. Keep the vids coming brother!
@tomblanton4726Ай бұрын
That Pond is looking Nice with the Clean up.
@michaelg6686Ай бұрын
It really is a great bonus to get these jobs where the owners have some major projects to be done. The more the merrier.
@MarialyseАй бұрын
Just went to lay down my head to sleep. Looks like that has to wait... Thanks for the update.
@firefly2472Ай бұрын
I love watching your pond videos Your work is second to none. The transformation is incredible.
@russellwaterman9992Ай бұрын
I enjoy your videos. All of em. The body of water by that creek or river reminds me of a slough. Gum trees looked like cypress trees growing in a slough or swampy area. I would have drained that also. One good thing, it will cut down on mosquitoes
@dwainorr1866Ай бұрын
I like how you tell us about all the different kinds of trees and things ! 😊😊😊
@chrissmith513Ай бұрын
The result of just one day's work is always impressive!
@GlobalistJuiceАй бұрын
Sure makes a difference once all that stuff's gone. That'll be a nice little pond when it's done. 👍👍🙂🇨🇦
@ipaddlemyowncanoe.7441Ай бұрын
Nice work never a shortage of ponds 😊
@moosetallone2Ай бұрын
Nice work Chris... as always.😊
@Jeffrey-ed8szАй бұрын
The shoreline is looking good it’ll be ready for some fishing soon🎣
@texastimcebuphАй бұрын
Chris, I have some flower beds at my house that need some weeding if you want to bring the 220 out to California. 😅
@robertgeorgewernerАй бұрын
The pond is starting to look much better can't wait for the final results great video thanks Chris
@garymessina1609Ай бұрын
Excellent comeback after too much concrete busting. Nothing like some fun pond improvement and swamp draining.
@timwarriner842Ай бұрын
Such a nice guy. You were so sweet to that tree. Left up to me the tree would need to leave..
@zuker1952Ай бұрын
Those hidden farm ponds can hold some real pretty bass... thanks for sharing 👍.
@BuddyCastilleАй бұрын
Pretty Amazing what a Skilled heavy equipment operator can do 👍👍
@steveminton8329Ай бұрын
Deer happiness, being able to reach those fresh leaves.
@bryanbest5113Ай бұрын
pond cleaning up nicely Chris. those vines are a nightmare, tangle up in everything. the PO might have realized overflow was clogged, making a swampy mess and just gave up on trying to maintain the banks?
@harveylong5878Ай бұрын
Was hoping you would have found a beaver dam!! That’s how I found your channel!! Enjoying the clearing though, it’s coming along!!
@craigwavra3495Ай бұрын
Awesome job , Mr. Chris .
@stanthurman9008Ай бұрын
enjoy watching your projects
@bradedwards8799Ай бұрын
It already looks quite a bit better. Still more to do... I bet it feels good getting back to dirt over all the rocks...
@ronpeacock9939Ай бұрын
I love watching you work. I learn something new every time watching how you operate your machines. Thank you!!!
@mudnducsАй бұрын
It’s looking good Chris. Fun to be back to doing this familiar type of thing!
@karenheartoriginal3783Ай бұрын
That Letsdig Thumb & Bucket sure is nice for grubbing trees & brush!
@andedaviАй бұрын
Love watching this type of clearing.
@joycefuller9177Ай бұрын
The old Pond to Clean up. To first to Rood up the Bush on the Water side. This Day Work You farther on the Bush Wood side and Rood up but You Work exactly that You only the Tree Rood up what You Planing and to the Swamp Draining in the Way. Great Work what You this Day make. Thanks for the Interesting Video. 👌👍
@doritleis2773Ай бұрын
Making my favorite Snap, Crackle, Crunch sounds with those briars and smalls!
@billmckinnon2612Ай бұрын
Would absolutely love an update of the deep oval pond you created a few months back. Thanks always love your content
@jetveylysiah1385Ай бұрын
That was one action packed 30 minutes!
@boboxton5410Ай бұрын
Makes ya feel goo when ya can make a good showing like that each day , ya know it !! lolol... You have got a lot done there in a couple days so far !! Great as always Chris !! Have a Great Evening , And , On too the Next !! Man, it already looking totally different...
@keithdunlap2701Ай бұрын
This is the really fun stuff to watch. Little of everything to do.
@rickdaniel1707Ай бұрын
Great job, especially getting that big girl into that super tight space! Anyway that is going to be one nice looking pond when your finished! Keep up the great work you do!
@jdavis4034Ай бұрын
The amount of work you can get done in one day shows just how good and fast you are running equipment
@jont870724 күн бұрын
Enjoyed so much love watching you make everything beautiful again you are the best !!!!😊
@pamelabowling7959Ай бұрын
Sure openin up nicely~!
@danielhylton4675Ай бұрын
Glad to see you back on ponds , nice job
@martymclamb5750Ай бұрын
privet has little purple fruits birds spread all over.
@kingfishjrbАй бұрын
I gotta say, watching a pond restoration is far more interesting than busting rock.
@JJ-gd7gfАй бұрын
So much better than concrete crushing chis,a pleasure to watch mate !
@rickywallace98Ай бұрын
Love those video Chris ,your doing a grait job man .
@user-dn6ij6lm2gАй бұрын
enjoyed this video, nice work clearing the bank, love it when you are chatty and explain what is going on.. thanks for sharing..
@hydraulic-humАй бұрын
Thinning out the mess now is wiser than waiting for the trees to get bigger and more water logged. Break a few sticks to make progress well worth it by summertime.
@JD-zm4ehАй бұрын
That was tight quarters when clearing out drain ditch. Thanks for the video
@joejohnson7097Ай бұрын
I thoroughly enjoy all your videos but pond work is my favorite by far. Nice work as always.
@markpace779Ай бұрын
Mine too, but those concrete crusher episodes were great! I have never seen so much rebar in my life! 😆😆😆I saw a cement maker downtown that I thought was a crusher. Chris opened up a whole different world for me on those episodes. I enjoyed every minute of them!
@schrap72Ай бұрын
privet’s a tidy little hedge in England but it can blossom and seed so I guess it can be invasive in the right conditions. Great work Chris 😊
@dderbydaveАй бұрын
Chris you do nice work, nice video.
@haroldhawkins9370Ай бұрын
It is amazing how fast you can clear pond banks.
@itzmikeomg2755Ай бұрын
Another great video on the clearing this ponds banks bro. Safe travels. Ken.
@mischef18Ай бұрын
I'm rather happy there was no beavers. They are, without a doubt, the best water water conservationist on this planet. I wish we had them in New Zealand.
@andrewhorsburgh2549Ай бұрын
Nice work Man!!
@ovlov245Ай бұрын
My OCD enjoys the pond clearing the most.
@stephenbraun9951Ай бұрын
Love your pond jobs
@terrysmith907Ай бұрын
A good day's work. Looks nice
@drmautzАй бұрын
The videos with lots of commentary are my favorites. Watching you work in that tight spot right next to that tree with the door open , all I could think was “and if it was me this is the moment the machine stirs up another bees nest….”
@andrewr2650Ай бұрын
love the commentary, feel like I'm in the cab with Chris.. exploring the woods hahaha
@hydraulic-humАй бұрын
Really enjoyed this video keep up the content!👍👍😊
@snowfire45Ай бұрын
WOW Chris! You now have over 1/2 a Billion Views! What a celebrity you have become. Congratulations, Thank you from us and keep up the hard work.
@Jack_Rabbit71Ай бұрын
Good seeing you again,..I thought you had stopped making videos,..which would have been a bummer,..enjoyed the video,..
@Della-ih5hjАй бұрын
Leave it to Chris, he's a man with the plan for everything. If you ever have to go back to the swamp drain, you can easily use the mini in the future. I don't think you would have been able to use it today with that stump being there. A lot of the bank looks like you could have used the mulcher on it with all the vines and bushes in there.
@bobferranti5222Ай бұрын
Awesome job as usual!
@kbye5323Ай бұрын
I saw a place North of you that had a big swampy area that is filled with swamp rats and other creepy crawlies. I wish we could get you hired to drain it and get that cleaned up and turned into a nice place again.
@cullenmiller8170Ай бұрын
That was a masterclass on operating in tight spaces. I'm always curious how much a project like this costs and how do you figure it.
@jamesoncross749425 күн бұрын
IT'S JUST AMAZING THAT WHEN CHRIS PUTS HIS MIND TO SOME HARD WORK HE USUAL GET A GREAT DEAL OF WORK DONE!!!...
@dennismalcolm6620Ай бұрын
Nice work there
@williamroark363410 күн бұрын
“Hello tree, stay right there…” 😂 I’ve never seen a tree running or even walking!
@stephengmeiner3264Ай бұрын
Good job mate keep up the good work love it
@malcolmyarnold6172Ай бұрын
Job well done 👍🏻
@bosshogg3548Ай бұрын
Need some brush beaters to clear a trail! Or a safari! 😉
@bobkohl6779Ай бұрын
Many trees, shrubs, flowers, and bushes spread through bird and animal droppings.
@wm3138Ай бұрын
Great video as always..!!
@user-wb1sf2bb6bАй бұрын
Great video loved it all Bossman
@MrQuailpopАй бұрын
Have you been back to the pond with the bait pond and huge spillway. The previous contractor removed all the dirt from around the big trees right beside the pond. I believe you made a log road to clean the other side of pond.
@michaelcahoon2447Ай бұрын
Up here in northern lower michigan it still looks like fall outside, but we're to get a couple weeks of rain and nice weather,well above freezing anyhow. c'est la vie.
@kittty2005Ай бұрын
I love the way you describe working through the trees as a sneak in your super stealth Volvo 220 😂
@pauldooley4017Ай бұрын
Should've had Geoff bring his Ranger over to just drive over all the bushes! 🤣
@TexDrinkwaterАй бұрын
😂
@BealyGoodАй бұрын
Looks good!
@joshmyers30Ай бұрын
very informative
@christopherleblanc9599Ай бұрын
Yes Chinese privet is very invasive here in Texas also. Some have a purple berry that birds spread. Glad it was just a ditch and not beaver dam. In only a few hours Chris the property looks so much neater with an open view. Have a good weekend.
@donnamullins2089Ай бұрын
… and he didn’t even scratch the paint! Great job.
@jamesholtman4026Ай бұрын
Chris the master limnologist, doing his stuff.
@richardlyons7582Ай бұрын
You could have used the Yanmar excavator in the woods today to drain the swamp. Great video. Stay safe
@BigTaderАй бұрын
I’m doin some clearing down here in Miami near the Everglades in some thick brush like that, unfortunately machine I’m on has a fixed thumb 🥲 watching you work with that hydraulic thumb makes it look like light work!!
@aaron_dirt_daddyАй бұрын
More great pond work by the Pond Master. Glad you could squeeze in and reopen the drain to the creek. If you go to the island, will you bring and use matts so you don`t sink into the mud? Privit is wild here in N. Fla. too - think its spread by birds.
@robmatthews7972Ай бұрын
good pond video
@ramtuff2007Ай бұрын
Fire will be BIG, you are the FIRE MASTER
@brucemoore2163Ай бұрын
I can see the island now. :) Nice job getting the excavator out. Thank you and have a good day.
That was a close fit for the new machine unplugging the drainage ditch. It's amazing how mother nature works when she wants to make another swap. The pond is looking great for how thick it was. Great to see you have a great day at work Chris.
That is not his new machine. It's the newer 250, not the 300.
@@bushpilot4853that's his new 220
@@bushpilot4853 exactly the 220 is his brand new machine, all others were bought used.
Nature takes over faster in some areas than others but always takes over indeed.
@@bushpilot4853almost sure this is the new 220 with the screen there in it for grades bought brand new, other machines were newish but not brand new
That’s going to be a beautiful pond when you’re done clearing around it. If the owner will keep it maintained it will stay beautiful. I’ve got 4 ponds on my farm that need to be cleaned up too.
If I still lived on a farm, I'd want to have an excavator and dozer of my own. Chris makes it look a lot of fun moving dirt and plucking out trees.
That fuel trailer is such a great asset - so much time saved. Tight squeeze - loved 'hello tree' - doesn't take much sometimes to hold back water. Huge root mats are amazing. Pond is a beauty. Opening up pasture area - more overgrown than one would initially think.
Gotta love a Sunday afternoon episode of Chris doing a pond rescue episode. Even better when we get episodes almost every day.
Birds love privet fruit, so seeds are spread far and wide!
It's nice to watch these videos because as it's being explained at the beginning you can try to see in your head what the end result will look like before the first work begins. Because of the good narration we get
Chris is the true master....he makes it look easy...Edit : Yes, From start to finish on everything makes it all a viewing experience.
That is going to be a sweet little pond when you’re done. Getting the excavator in to dig that ditch gives new meaning to 10# of do do in a five # bag. Always enjoyable to watch a clean up, thanks for the video, appreciate the ride along.
Vintage LetsDig18 playing deep in the woods, getting the water moving
I love to revisit the 16yr old videos of clearing beaver clogs in dams, Chris rocking out to Lennard Skynard
I love the way Chris talks to the vegetation as he clears it. Like when he was working to drain the swamp, he was warning the tree that he was coming through! That was classic Chris. Thanks for today that was lovely.
Love watching you work. As you improve the area, make it usable, it's fun to watch. Opening up the 'swamp' was interesting. May have been mini work but would the mini have been able to yang that stump? This is very enjoyable and thanks for sharing with us all, Chris.
Chris bring your water pump with you and neck down the outlet hose so can clean the bulk of the concrete and mud from the excavators . You have the pond to draw from.
And you trying to tell this man how to do his job.
Or I could just shovel it off in half the time and not get soaked in muddy water
Looking nice more and more you get done the view from the sky must be beautiful so far making the landscape more productive for cattle to graze 👍😎🇺🇸 NY
It’s going to be gorgeous pond and place when you get through with it. Keep the vids coming brother!
That Pond is looking Nice with the Clean up.
It really is a great bonus to get these jobs where the owners have some major projects to be done. The more the merrier.
Just went to lay down my head to sleep. Looks like that has to wait... Thanks for the update.
I love watching your pond videos Your work is second to none. The transformation is incredible.
I enjoy your videos. All of em. The body of water by that creek or river reminds me of a slough. Gum trees looked like cypress trees growing in a slough or swampy area. I would have drained that also. One good thing, it will cut down on mosquitoes
I like how you tell us about all the different kinds of trees and things ! 😊😊😊
The result of just one day's work is always impressive!
Sure makes a difference once all that stuff's gone. That'll be a nice little pond when it's done. 👍👍🙂🇨🇦
Nice work never a shortage of ponds 😊
Nice work Chris... as always.😊
The shoreline is looking good it’ll be ready for some fishing soon🎣
Chris, I have some flower beds at my house that need some weeding if you want to bring the 220 out to California. 😅
The pond is starting to look much better can't wait for the final results great video thanks Chris
Excellent comeback after too much concrete busting. Nothing like some fun pond improvement and swamp draining.
Such a nice guy. You were so sweet to that tree. Left up to me the tree would need to leave..
Those hidden farm ponds can hold some real pretty bass... thanks for sharing 👍.
Pretty Amazing what a Skilled heavy equipment operator can do 👍👍
Deer happiness, being able to reach those fresh leaves.
pond cleaning up nicely Chris. those vines are a nightmare, tangle up in everything. the PO might have realized overflow was clogged, making a swampy mess and just gave up on trying to maintain the banks?
Was hoping you would have found a beaver dam!! That’s how I found your channel!! Enjoying the clearing though, it’s coming along!!
Awesome job , Mr. Chris .
enjoy watching your projects
It already looks quite a bit better. Still more to do... I bet it feels good getting back to dirt over all the rocks...
I love watching you work. I learn something new every time watching how you operate your machines. Thank you!!!
It’s looking good Chris. Fun to be back to doing this familiar type of thing!
That Letsdig Thumb & Bucket sure is nice for grubbing trees & brush!
Love watching this type of clearing.
The old Pond to Clean up. To first to Rood up the Bush on the Water side. This Day Work You farther on the Bush Wood side and Rood up but You Work exactly that You only the Tree Rood up what You Planing and to the Swamp Draining in the Way. Great Work what You this Day make. Thanks for the Interesting Video. 👌👍
Making my favorite Snap, Crackle, Crunch sounds with those briars and smalls!
Would absolutely love an update of the deep oval pond you created a few months back. Thanks always love your content
That was one action packed 30 minutes!
Makes ya feel goo when ya can make a good showing like that each day , ya know it !! lolol... You have got a lot done there in a couple days so far !! Great as always Chris !! Have a Great Evening , And , On too the Next !! Man, it already looking totally different...
This is the really fun stuff to watch. Little of everything to do.
Great job, especially getting that big girl into that super tight space! Anyway that is going to be one nice looking pond when your finished! Keep up the great work you do!
The amount of work you can get done in one day shows just how good and fast you are running equipment
Enjoyed so much love watching you make everything beautiful again you are the best !!!!😊
Sure openin up nicely~!
Glad to see you back on ponds , nice job
privet has little purple fruits birds spread all over.
I gotta say, watching a pond restoration is far more interesting than busting rock.
So much better than concrete crushing chis,a pleasure to watch mate !
Love those video Chris ,your doing a grait job man .
enjoyed this video, nice work clearing the bank, love it when you are chatty and explain what is going on.. thanks for sharing..
Thinning out the mess now is wiser than waiting for the trees to get bigger and more water logged. Break a few sticks to make progress well worth it by summertime.
That was tight quarters when clearing out drain ditch. Thanks for the video
I thoroughly enjoy all your videos but pond work is my favorite by far. Nice work as always.
Mine too, but those concrete crusher episodes were great! I have never seen so much rebar in my life! 😆😆😆I saw a cement maker downtown that I thought was a crusher. Chris opened up a whole different world for me on those episodes. I enjoyed every minute of them!
privet’s a tidy little hedge in England but it can blossom and seed so I guess it can be invasive in the right conditions. Great work Chris 😊
Chris you do nice work, nice video.
It is amazing how fast you can clear pond banks.
Another great video on the clearing this ponds banks bro. Safe travels. Ken.
I'm rather happy there was no beavers. They are, without a doubt, the best water water conservationist on this planet. I wish we had them in New Zealand.
Nice work Man!!
My OCD enjoys the pond clearing the most.
Love your pond jobs
A good day's work. Looks nice
The videos with lots of commentary are my favorites. Watching you work in that tight spot right next to that tree with the door open , all I could think was “and if it was me this is the moment the machine stirs up another bees nest….”
love the commentary, feel like I'm in the cab with Chris.. exploring the woods hahaha
Really enjoyed this video keep up the content!👍👍😊
WOW Chris! You now have over 1/2 a Billion Views! What a celebrity you have become. Congratulations, Thank you from us and keep up the hard work.
Good seeing you again,..I thought you had stopped making videos,..which would have been a bummer,..enjoyed the video,..
Leave it to Chris, he's a man with the plan for everything. If you ever have to go back to the swamp drain, you can easily use the mini in the future. I don't think you would have been able to use it today with that stump being there. A lot of the bank looks like you could have used the mulcher on it with all the vines and bushes in there.
Awesome job as usual!
I saw a place North of you that had a big swampy area that is filled with swamp rats and other creepy crawlies. I wish we could get you hired to drain it and get that cleaned up and turned into a nice place again.
That was a masterclass on operating in tight spaces. I'm always curious how much a project like this costs and how do you figure it.
IT'S JUST AMAZING THAT WHEN CHRIS PUTS HIS MIND TO SOME HARD WORK HE USUAL GET A GREAT DEAL OF WORK DONE!!!...
Nice work there
“Hello tree, stay right there…” 😂 I’ve never seen a tree running or even walking!
Good job mate keep up the good work love it
Job well done 👍🏻
Need some brush beaters to clear a trail! Or a safari! 😉
Many trees, shrubs, flowers, and bushes spread through bird and animal droppings.
Great video as always..!!
Great video loved it all Bossman
Have you been back to the pond with the bait pond and huge spillway. The previous contractor removed all the dirt from around the big trees right beside the pond. I believe you made a log road to clean the other side of pond.
Up here in northern lower michigan it still looks like fall outside, but we're to get a couple weeks of rain and nice weather,well above freezing anyhow. c'est la vie.
I love the way you describe working through the trees as a sneak in your super stealth Volvo 220 😂
Should've had Geoff bring his Ranger over to just drive over all the bushes! 🤣
😂
Looks good!
very informative
Yes Chinese privet is very invasive here in Texas also. Some have a purple berry that birds spread. Glad it was just a ditch and not beaver dam. In only a few hours Chris the property looks so much neater with an open view. Have a good weekend.
… and he didn’t even scratch the paint! Great job.
Chris the master limnologist, doing his stuff.
You could have used the Yanmar excavator in the woods today to drain the swamp. Great video. Stay safe
I’m doin some clearing down here in Miami near the Everglades in some thick brush like that, unfortunately machine I’m on has a fixed thumb 🥲 watching you work with that hydraulic thumb makes it look like light work!!
More great pond work by the Pond Master. Glad you could squeeze in and reopen the drain to the creek. If you go to the island, will you bring and use matts so you don`t sink into the mud? Privit is wild here in N. Fla. too - think its spread by birds.
good pond video
Fire will be BIG, you are the FIRE MASTER
I can see the island now. :) Nice job getting the excavator out. Thank you and have a good day.