I BOUGHT MY WIFE HER DREAM EQUIPMENT
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- čas přidán 28. 07. 2024
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00:00 Secret mission
02:32 Merry Christmas Courtney
07:05 Skid Steer Snow Blow
10:11 The Bucket
13:34 Riley gets stuck - Auta a dopravní prostředky
When your wife gets excited to get a construction equipment...SHE IS THE ONE !!!
For sure!! So fun watching the incredulity on her face!! Way to go Riley!! “Do I have to get out?” 😂
Exactly...couldn't say it better myself.
My thoughts exactly.
Amen to that. Keeper for sure.
Best Xmas gift 🎁 u can ever give her love u both 💓
Remember on The Simpsons when Homer bought Marge a custom bowling ball with Homer’s initials engraved on it? 🤣😂🤣😂
For next winter, you should set up Snow poles(Snow Plow Markers, Driveway Markers or Stakes) with reflex along your road. So you see how wide the road is so you can clear the snow without risking the machine falling down the slope.
No Kidding!
I was watching some current abnormal snow videos in California where people getting stuck under snow, inside their home can't get in/out. But also showed cars driving on the road that you can't hardly see. I was so nervous, OMG the driver will fall on the cliff. You cant see if you are on the lane or driving towards the edge of the road. Some tried to leave the home to buy snow blower, then they were not allowed to return home either by the authorities or the snow blocked them.
What a beautiful couple. I couldn't stop smiling, watching them.
You can just see it. 😍
Remember to clear the chute and feeder screws of the blower to prevent them from being frozen when you want to use the blower next time. Also to keep the snow from sticking spray the chute with cooking spray before and after use. The cheap stuff works
also "FLOAT" for when you use the thrower.
WD40 also works for sticking snow and sometimes cheaper then cooking spray.
Spray the box/auger with wd40 too
@@stephendoing2253 Is there anything that WD-40 can't do? Yeah, a ton of things. It can solidify and gum things up. Little things for sure. Like brackets and hinges. Buckets can overcome that. But there's grease for that. Here's a story; I bought a Marlin rifle for the low, low price of $150. It was all gummed up with WD-40.
I cleaned it up(I can do this) and it turned out to be a beautiful and accurate rifle. Way more accurate than the Winchester. It had killer wood too. I'd show you a picture, but we can't do that. That's OK, you get the idea. Pam isn't even in the discussion here.
Well, that was one Christmas present that delivered, just to see Courtney's face after her first real work drive round in the machine was almost priceless.
Totally love how he presented her with the toy skid steer 1st...omg ....What a reaction indeed!!! (you rented it right....lmao!!
@Bruce Krazykiter a great way for Riley to present it. Went out of his way, which is what love is. Going out of your way for loved ones.
The look on Courtney's face when she was trying to comprehend that the skid steer was her new toy - that was priceless! Good old Riley, he pulled off a good one on Courtney! Way to go Riley! I hope you guys had a good Christmas and will have a really good new year!
you and your wife are very pleased that the new machine makes cleaning of snow debris easy
Best video ever! That look on Courtney’s face made me tear up! Well played Riley!
I watched this three times.
Ditto on the emotions and Rileys shenanigans. Very well played with the toy bobcat, now let's go shoveling..
(just in case) Remember to keep your revs down. Before you turn on your Aux. If the revs are high and you turn on the Aux. You can blow out your hoses. Good luck you guys!
Keep the engine revs down when you start and 'stop' the snow blower.
My was a heavy equipment operator all his life he would be very impressed on operator skills great job 👍👍👍👍
I adore this loving couple, the "Scarlett Johansson" of the excavator and the "Chuck Norris" of welding, I envy you from the bottom of my heart, how lucky you were to meet both of you... full of love from the south of france 🤩😍🙏
You guys have built up quite the enviable toy box. With your drive and determination, the sky's the limit. Happy Holidays!
It’s going to to be awesome for all of our future road projects!
So happy for you both! They are indeed the swiss army knife for homesteads.
I love how excited she got about having and driving the machine.
You hit the nail on the head when you called it a "Swiss Army Knife" !!!! (gonna be SOOOO handy)
You’re the only guy I know that could buy his wife a skid steer for Christmas and not only get away with it but it’s the perfect gift. A Very Memorable Christmas to you both!
I bought my wife a wood biscuit cutter and she loved it. When she told her friends they thought it was something for the kitchen and she got comments like "How much baking does he expect you to do"
@@davep6977 Heck, she thought she might get a shovel.
I wasn't sure at first how your "present" would be received but one look at Courtney's smile tells me just how well you know each other! Perfection!
If my wife completely emptied my bank account to buy me a mini-ex it's probably the one thing I'd be okay with being broke for lol.
One tip, Try to empy the snow complitely of the snow blower. It could do a hard freese and break the equipement!
WOW! CONGRATS!.... YOU GUYS NEED A LARGE equipment attachment's and machine building with easy access... Merry Christmas!
Courtney is the Skid Steer Whisperer!! She is so cute and really is in her element running around in all her equipment
What a score, Riley... not talking about the Skid Steer... talking about the Lass in your life who can appreciate and enjoy a skid steer for Christmas!!
Although, you may be feeding yourself and eating alone for a good while.
Loved the look of surprise on Courtney's face when she saw the full sized "Toy"! Priceless. Well done, Riley!
Merry Christmas to both of you. Stay safe and warm.
That skid steer is perfect! That’s the coolest snow blower I’ve seen! 🍷
That is so adorable when Courtney sees her Christmas present. I would be just like her and have a great time with it. You both have a Very Merry Christmas 🎄⛄🎄.
Merry Xmas.
Normally I would say that gift is more of a household appliance, and not appropriate for one's bride, but Courtney is such a good equipment operator, and took to it and its attachments instantly, and you can see the joy in her voice.
The skidsteer is the perfect match for Courtney's excavator.
You two are amazing
Meanwhile I'm sitting out day two of our blizzard in Fort Erie, across the river from Buffalo NY.
Nothing better than making work fun. It was so generous of Courtney to share her machine too. Merry Christmas!
I absolutely love the look Courtney gives Riley at the 4:20 marker and says "Riley!" It was basically a "are you crazy?" look.
Other fun attachments for the skid steer: Concrete mixing bucket, log attachment, brush cutter, auger, rock breaker, log splitter, various grapples, vibrating roller, sifter, and the list goes on. I've owned a skid steer for a few years, and that thing is one of the most handy machines I own. Now it's time to build a car port for your equipment. Also, they make special cleats that you screw into the treads for your skid steer, they work very well and can be removed for the other season. Well worth the money, and it should solve your sliding issue (nvm, saw the last 30 seconds of the video, lol).
The toy skid steer was so sweet, Courtney was beaming. You two are a great couple. Merry Christmas 🎄
Riley knows your love language Courtney. The best gift from hubby was a new steering column for my 1986 Camaro, and a seed spreader. So I get you, lady. And of course what piece of equipment would officially be y'alls until Riley gets it stuck? LOL.
One year my dad bought my mother a cement mixer. Mom loved it and mixed all the cement for the basement walls of the house they built.
OMG, I was going to say something last video about something like this for you guys! It really is what you need with the amounts of snow you get in a snowstorm to keep your plow banks lower and not have to fire up more pieces of equipment to knock them down every other storm. This machine comes with the option of other attachments to help you out on the mountain 👽
It's going to be a huge help around here!
What a great present! I keep telling my wife that I want a skid steer , even showed her pictures from the local caterpillar dealer, can’t wait for Christmas!
Word to the wise I would by the step plate that goes over the quick connect cylinder. It helps getting in and out of the skid and also protects the cylinder from getting damaged
THIS IS SOOO COOL! Snow removal in shorts and a t-shirt. Life is good!
You two are a real inspiration!!
You both are living every child’s sandbox goals! I was laughing so hard at her shock! This is so awesome!
Mighty Mouse. Would be a great name for your new skid steer. Congratulations. You guys are the best
Just so you guys know, the switch for the heated seat is between your legs on that machine, round rocker switch, I’m sure you will enjoy the extra heat when dealing with all that snow!
having your own equipment = self sufficiency for you and your neighbors. Never get rid of the stuff, not even the D8, Merry Christmas!
The look on Courtney's face was priceless. Well done Rylie. Great video guys.
This Ol' Dude loves your videos! Made me wish we could maybe do something similar in ND, our first visit there was so wonderful! BUT reality set in over Christmas when it was 17 where I was. I recon 71 is a little old to think about doing what you have!! I always encourage people to do what they want when they are young, because you become the "Big Ol' Dude" (me) faster than you think!!
One more thing you need for the skidder. A blade. Better than a bucket for lighter snow. You can angle it like a truck blade, but lift and pile it like a bucket. Way faster
Now you need to get a tarp for each of your pieces of equipment, for winter. It will save a lot of time by making it easier to remove the snow before use. Look for some of the used vinyl signs - they're cheap, big, and last many years (since you only need them in winter they will not be destroyed by the intense summer sunshine.
One of the most rewarding parts of Christmas is watching "kids" enjoy their new toys. Merry Christmas and thank you for sharing your journey.
Love your vlog. When the spring comes, a project for 2023 would be a stable shelter for all your equipment and vehicles.
Great episode, keep having fun, 'lots of fun', because it's a little more involved having fun when older. 🙂🙂
Just look at her she is so happy 😂😂😂
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Now that's cristmas present ❤️
That’s so awesome!!! That is an absolute game changer! You’re never going to have to worry about snow again with that set up!!
That is quite the gift! No pressure Courtney but the ball is in your court. I'm thinking maybe you should get Riley something like a crane or bucket truck.
With that much snow to remove, even when it's only an inch deep, the snow blower is the only way to go. We use the crap out of our skid steer.
What a great and useful Christmas present. Courtney, you are like a kid in a space ship. SO FUN. Happy Holidays you two. 🎄🎁🎉🌞❤
Awww !! Courtney's look on her face is perfect. This was the perfect gift and machine that you needed at your place. Have fun and be safe.
That equipment will run circles around the excavator. The excavator is priceless for certain projects but a skidsteer is a power house life changing tool!
Congrats on the purchase. Skid steers have GREAT utility.
I don't think I should show this video to my wife.. she'd be jealous!
Great gift choice Riley!
Merry Christmas to you!
Merry Christmas to you as well!
You will never regret it! I love my skidsteer, it is for sure my favorite piece on the whole farm. Congrats!!
You have to love a woman who wants equipment to get the job done and hops in to run it. My wife got tired of me mowing faster than her so she bought a bigger one that happened to come with a snow blower. Yep went out and had fun and gave 11 neighbors a Christmas gift of a cleared driveway.
Heavy equipment is the perfect gift for any occasion! I absolutely loved Courtney's reaction to her present and only wonder how Riley managed to get it up there next to the building without her hearing?
Good luck with ALL the projects you're going to be able to accomplish with that in the coming year!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you guys!
wow. watching this set me back a long way. Courtney is just priceless in herself. the look on her face when she finally understood....ITS MINE! wow. so many memories come back to me with my wife, now departed. same build. same quizzical looks. same abilities to run and operate what ever gets in front of her. all she needed, like Courtney, tell her she can do it and she can do it. give her the confidence she needs and let her run. i can only tell you this much son, you have a woman there that was not given to you, you have a woman there that graces your being. honors you by being in your life. take damn good care of her. if you ever hear you hurt her, guess what son? you wont ever come off that mountain again. no threat, just facts. Jim in Da UP
Ows it gowin eh! Merry Christmas to you and the U.P.🎅🏻☃🎄❄❄❄❄
Are you her dad?
Easy there, big guy. Maybe step away from the nog for a bit until you calm down and quit threatening violence.
You guys make such a wonderful couple, a great team and best of friends. Merry Christmas!
Lucky Courtney, the right tool for the job makes it a lot easy, be safe and have fun
All I want for Christmas is a wife who wants a skid steer. Riley, she’s a keeper!
What a brilliant Christmas present. Courtney is some girl and a hell of a machine operator with it, another great episode. Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year x
YES !!!! she is !!!!
thanks for the video! im looking at a lot of snow covered vehicles and equipment all over the place ....i find myself thinking you need another roof maybe some walls and a level work surface so you can park and service these tools.
We are learning just how valuable covered parking is this winter!
@@AmbitionStrikes andrew camarata has a nice outdoor garage pour a pad pop some containers on it a beam front back and middle trusses on top...volia the bonus locking containers and storage space...but those are plans for warmer days
In that climate I would recommend installing remote starts on all the vehicles if possible. The truck w plow and the Snoverlander for sure. I know you both are from Cali. But in snowy/cold climates where temps drop below freezing regularly a proper engine warmup is really important… and it’s not just about warming the vehicle interior. Although w proper interior temps and warm air blowing through the heat system you defrost is going so you can actually see through the windshield when you start driving. 10 mins is the min engine warm up time I personally use.
Awesome, I am glad that I suggested you get a snowblower my friend has a similar setup and he really likes it
The look that Courtney gives Riley a minute 7:01 in this video is priceless. Awesome you guys. A very Merry Christmas 🎅 to all 4 of you. Thanks for sharing your life.
The smile that you can’t chisel off of Courtney’s face tells the whole story,blessings to you and your family!
Wow! You two are the coolest couple on CZcams. The look on her face operating the “Cat” is absolutely priceless.
Pro tip. Clean your undercarriage, and clean your quick attach on your track loader routinely to keep a longer life and to keep your quick attach working. The pins get built up with grease and mud and stop working if you dont. Also, not that you have a lot of dust over that way, but keep your cab air filters blown out pretty frequently to keep your blower motor from failing. Nice piece of equipment you got, congratulations
This has me smiling the whole time!
We have been following your channel from day ONE. Always a treat. Happy Holidays guys !!!!
Ooooh, now you can build a plow blade attachment for it and have a mini snow plow!
What a present!!!! Wow I have a ton of hours in skid steers and by far the cat 289/ 299 skidsteers are the best made !!! From the hydraulic functions right down to the heated seat they absolutely rock !!! I think you will be amazed how much work you can actually get done with then also. Make sure you use the continuous flow detent for the snow blow so your thumb doesn't get sore holding the button down , I ran mine for a while before I figured out it had that option and with a forestry mulcher my thumb was killing me at the end of the day
Very nice Riley … And Courtney’s expression was priceless …be safe … Merry Christmas 🎁
Look at her face, a smile from ear to ear. Very impressive pressie for Christmas. Have a safe Christmas guys.
That was really nice of Riley to get you a skid steer for Christmas.
I just want to tell you, Courtney & Riley, that you both are amazing people. You don't let anything deter you from things you want to do. I just love your videos and wanted to let you know that I went back and watched every single one of them. Keep up the great work.
Merry Christmas to you two crazy cats. This is without a doubt my favourite program.
That is awesome, if I got my wife that she would just roll her eyes at me knowing it was really for me!
Remember on The Simpsons when Homer bought Marge a custom bowling ball with Homer’s initials engraved on it? 🤣😂🤣😂
You have a delicate touch with the Grapple and all the other equipment and can use the gear effectively !!! very impressive
"You rented it" priceless!!!
So glad y'all finally got one ! Between the Mini Ex and the skidsteer there is just about nothing you can't do in construction. You both have grown a lot since moving up there. Learned to adapt and not afraid to use equipment. Courtney has become a great operator and Riley is getting handier with the wrenches as time goes on. Riley operating that dozer took some guts as well. The world needs more couples like y'all !
Awesome…the skid steerer is what I have been thinking you really needed, in addition to the excavator, Congrat’s❗️
And ya studs for the tracks, right on, you guys are definitely going to be nail it ! Your going to get a lot done !!
You guys feel so genuine and the way you do videos makes me feel like part of the crew. Love ya both enjoy the new toy!
It is intentional. Make pretty good coin off almost 300k worth of subscribers, and considerably more non-subscribers.
So fun. I knew eventually you would have to get a skid steer. What a great opportunity to turn it into a Christmas present. Riley you are a lucky man to have found your person that thinks that's a great present.
That’s a real game-changer Xmas gift! Can’t think of anyone who would appreciate a skid-steer more than you, Courtney. (Maybe Riley?) Our best holiday wishes to both of you.
Happy Holiday's to you both as well!
This channel has been such a blessing for y’all and us as viewers. Keep up the fantastic content.
Riley. You tackling that D8. With all the mechanical issues is very commendable
Congratulations - any wife should be thrilled by a gift like this, beats any diamond ring!
“He’s gonna owe me one” I love it! You guys are so much fun, Merry Christmas
I thought for one minute Riley would be in the dog house buying your wife a skid steer is not a very good idea lol BUT watching you two for so long as I have done well nothing is quite the same lol the look on her face was absolutely worth it's weight in gold GOB SMACKED we in the uk call it awesome content brilliantly filmed hope you both have a tremendous Christmas and a very happy New year thank you for giving me something to look forward to with your videos I think Santa Riley has excelled himself God bless
12:11 You need a wider bucket. That bucket is a little bit narrower than the machine, and so your tracks end up driving on the material you are trying to scoop. Get a bucket that is a few inches wider than your tracks so when you scoop something like gravel and it falls back in behind the bucket you don’t drive over it and throw of your scoop. This is especially important when you are trying to level out gravel/dirt. Trust me it will be well worth it.
I just found your CZcams you guys are so Awesome the smile your wife had as she was running the Equipment is priceless it was so much fun watching your CZcams video 🙌🏽
Great present Riley. It’s a gem. 👍 Merry Xmas
I love the episodes when you use big equipment. Courtney is a natural! Glad you finally found a skid steer. Have a great holiday season ❄️❄️❄️🎄🎄🎄🎅🎁🎁🎁
Nice. You may find it helpful to wax the snow removal surfaces so that the snow doesn't stick. Good Luck, Rick
I forgot to mention another pro-tip. Park any tracked vehicle up off the snow and ice. I park on railroad ties. Some use logs. The tracks can freeze to the ground. Even that big Cat dozer can get frozen to the ground.