This Ponds Been Neglected For Years! Lets Clean It Up

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  • @Todd.Roberts
    @Todd.Roberts Před 2 měsíci +46

    Always like watching the pond rehab videos

  • @arkansas1336
    @arkansas1336 Před 2 měsíci +39

    It's always nice to go to a less stressful fun job after completing a harsh project that was hard on your nerves and the equipment. Stay relaxed.
    Thanks for the video!

  • @wm3138
    @wm3138 Před 2 měsíci +37

    Contact a beekeeper to get the hive. Gotta preserve the bees so we can grow crops.

  • @dougmay8924
    @dougmay8924 Před 2 měsíci +40

    Sweet!!! Sooo glad you didn't get stung from the Bees!!! LOVE the pond work, Thanks AGAIN for sharing 😀 👍 ❤

    • @jasonross5358
      @jasonross5358 Před 2 měsíci +3

      The landowner may want to confirm that those are not Africanized honey bees which have deadly swarms…

  • @robmatthews7972
    @robmatthews7972 Před 2 měsíci +41

    The Pond Master is back to reclaim and improve a pond needing care. Looks like you found a HUGE Yellow Jacket nest. Out by yourself, staying in the cab is smart. Improvement step #1.

  • @craigwavra3495
    @craigwavra3495 Před 2 měsíci +19

    Seems like a long time since we seen you work in a pond!! Always look forward to see what you can do with the pond!!

  • @bobferranti5222
    @bobferranti5222 Před 2 měsíci +30

    It's gotta feel good to work on a pond that was built before you were born, and knowing that when you get finished, it will be something that can be enjoyed again for many years to come. Just the little bit you cleared on time laps made it look great already, can't wait to see the finished product, but I'm sure it will be amazing as all your jobs are.

  • @hankzoerb317
    @hankzoerb317 Před 2 měsíci +12

    Love seeing Chris back where he belongs, making a pond beautiful again !! That must have been a huge yellow jackets nest you dug into. Glad you were in the cab, they've unforgiving.

  • @Lenny65
    @Lenny65 Před 2 měsíci +63

    The land is your canvas you see a finished piece of land and paint it with your equipment. This owners my favorite that you work for in your jobs . He has faith in your work and always keeps you working on massive projects.

    • @kenore4003
      @kenore4003 Před 2 měsíci +7

      It's great to have a customer or two who basically has you on a retainer. " Here's a list, see what you can do"

    • @bobbydon3841
      @bobbydon3841 Před 2 měsíci +5

      As a landowner and fisherman this hurts😢 The only thing this pond will have going for it is the spring. With minimal trees providing little to no shade algae and water temperatures will skyrocket in the summer, bank stabilization from rain and cattle is now nonexistent. This will be a cow toilet though and through only for the cattle to enjoy.

    • @alexanderdavidson6496
      @alexanderdavidson6496 Před dnem

      @@bobbydon3841it will be just fine. You don’t know pond maintenance do you?

  • @randycarpenter2914
    @randycarpenter2914 Před 2 měsíci +8

    I like the middle of nowhere land and ponds. You make it look great again. A house, great view with morning coffee and fishing. You can't beat that.

  • @scottburk4083
    @scottburk4083 Před 2 měsíci +18

    Wooo-hoooo!!! Love me some pond restoration videos! They are my favorite as well. Have a great weekend Chris,take care and God Bless!!!❤😊

  • @aday1637
    @aday1637 Před 2 měsíci +7

    I'm glad you're doing pond work. Its a lot more interesting to me than some of the other stuff you do. I always enjoy clean up or dredging existing ponds/lakes.

  • @SLCFarms
    @SLCFarms Před 2 měsíci +6

    As a farmer these are my favorite videos from you and DP. Reclaiming farm grounds.

  • @tomswindler64
    @tomswindler64 Před 2 měsíci +6

    Great video,that is gonna be a beautiful pond and surrounding areas,be great for pasture and cows would have a great watering hole.your customer has some great visions on all the property he owns,definitely keeping you busy,between Beasley and this customer.great job as always.just keep doing what you do best,making great videos.be safe 😎😎😎👍👍👍

  • @mickbaker2483
    @mickbaker2483 Před 2 měsíci +3

    This part of the job is your habit Chris and my goodness you have made one heck of a difference in this one video alone this pond is going to look fantastic by the time you finish working on it, thanks for another great video.

  • @doritleis2773
    @doritleis2773 Před 2 měsíci +5

    A wonderful little Pond, what to lie in a well kept Surroundings District with Meadow Land and Tree Group. Round this Pond, on the Inside from Dam the Shrub very good to grow. What is to pull out! You Work with great to know. Glad my of the next Videos, where is to see the new building from the Shore. 💪👌💪

  • @Vickie-Bligh
    @Vickie-Bligh Před 2 měsíci +6

    What a lovely pond that will become beautiful when your finishing touches are applied. Wowza on the bees. They definitely did not like the bucket and you were smart to keep the doors & windows closed! Love your work, Chris. Thanks for sharing and bringing us along on this next adventure.

  • @paigesuttles7093
    @paigesuttles7093 Před 2 měsíci +7

    We love the ponds too. Thank you for giving us one after all the concrete 😵‍💫

  • @joejohnson7097
    @joejohnson7097 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Good to see you back at a pond clean-up. I imagine there are some good fish in it. It was probably a huge yellow jacket nest you hit. Thanks for the video

  • @andysprunt9058
    @andysprunt9058 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Chris…. like many others I really enjoyed the concrete crushing adventure (was something different and new) but returning to what you and we love you doing is the pond stuff…. it’s calming, soothing, quieter, greener and out in ‘nature’. Thanks for the therapy!

  • @thomastaylor298
    @thomastaylor298 Před 2 měsíci +1

    when you do projects that you really enjoy doing (clearing up old ponds) the results usually show by looking extra special good. Enjoy your videos and glad you made it safe from the bees.

  • @ronaldheit196
    @ronaldheit196 Před 2 měsíci +3

    I'm so glad to see Chris back doing what he said he likes doing the best.
    Rescuing an overgrown pond.
    That property owner definitely has to have some really deep pockets as much work as Chris has been doing for them.
    That pond is definitely going to be a really nice fishing pond when Chris gets done on it.

  • @Drew6709
    @Drew6709 Před 2 měsíci +4

    My dad dug into a nest with the Bucyrus Erie 88B yrs ago. He said he dug into a bumble bee nest, but I wonder if it was yellow jackets that were just good sized. That shovel front didn't have the best sealing cab.
    That is what I hate when mowing. I'm always on alert about bee nests in trees or ground.

  • @heatherlane9270
    @heatherlane9270 Před 2 měsíci +2

    LetsDig18 in his element - pond and pond repair, brush removing, balloons, bees, muskrats, excavator wash, clean and maintain on a beautiful sunny day in a peaceful setting. Not to mention good soil and pasture. Looking good.

  • @miker1448
    @miker1448 Před 2 měsíci +3

    Vegetation grows about the same here in northeast Oklahoma. If it isn't covered by a building or bush hogged regularly it will be an imperturbable jungle in three or four years.
    Balloon, bees, brush and beavers, quite the alliterative day for you.
    Thanks for sharing your projects.

  • @ipaddlemyowncanoe.7441
    @ipaddlemyowncanoe.7441 Před 2 měsíci +2

    That's nice property for sure. Back doing your favorite thing doing ponds. Next favorite thing I'll be having a big fire. Looking forward. 👍👍🙂🇨🇦

  • @robertpowell7672
    @robertpowell7672 Před 2 měsíci +1

    I'm glad you like this type of work Chris. It's my favourite, that and dredging ponds. I have to say, I never warmed to the concrete smashing job. I'm in UK by the way.

  • @allanrobson7242
    @allanrobson7242 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Well, Chris, I feel your back where you belong, remodelling an old pond, and no doubt by the time you finish it will be another master piece ,great to tag along with you.

  • @michaelmullins1290
    @michaelmullins1290 Před 2 měsíci +3

    You always make a lot of progress. If I had you there. I'd pull some of that center section out. Have a bigger, more rounded pond.

  • @ianmckay1780
    @ianmckay1780 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Thank you Chris for a return to pond life video's. There is so much to watch in every episode, that the eye wanders around the screen in search of the next interesting point. As usual, a chorus of thanks from your viewers for the return to water features. From UK.

  • @DeanWagner-hv9em
    @DeanWagner-hv9em Před 2 měsíci +1

    I always like watching you clean up ponds. They always end up looking great! Keep up the good work Chris.

  • @jramsdenbb
    @jramsdenbb Před 2 měsíci +3

    It’s easy to understand why this is some of your favorite kind of work. The results are fantastic. It’ll look so good after a day or two with the grading bucket…

  • @TheBest-ob1kj
    @TheBest-ob1kj Před 2 měsíci +1

    Love watching the pond come back. Sorry about the bees hopevthey moved on out of your way!!

  • @hydraulic-hum
    @hydraulic-hum Před 2 měsíci +1

    Chris I'm glad you're back doing pond work and clearing, when I saw you climb into the belly of the crusher and come out covered in concrete dust, I knew the days of crushing were coming to an end.. love watching you work..

  • @ragingcurrent3250
    @ragingcurrent3250 Před 2 měsíci +3

    i'm glad you love cleaning up ponds, they're my favorite videos to watch! Those bees or hornets were insane, good thing you got the door shut in time!

  • @pamelabowling7959
    @pamelabowling7959 Před 2 měsíci +2

    That is beautiful land enjoyed so much be careful with bees and snakes 😊

  • @terryrogers1025
    @terryrogers1025 Před 2 měsíci +1

    I saw the bees, and that was probably the biggest swarm I have seen to date, thank goodness you have a closed cab, that could’ve been interesting. Nice to see a pond clearing vid again, it’s like old home week, thanks for the video, enjoyed watching bees and all.

  • @wyattlaw4952
    @wyattlaw4952 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Pond work seems so much more rewarding than concrete crushing. Look forward to seeing how you reclaim this nice little pond.

  • @jessjohnson5572
    @jessjohnson5572 Před 2 měsíci +9

    Please have that mole on your left forearm looked at. It may be nothing, and I hope it is, but it’s better to be safe than sorry.
    I really enjoy watching your projects. Hope to see your cabins come up and your farm resort open soon.

  • @lois5221
    @lois5221 Před 2 měsíci +1

    It is amazing what a days work by a good contractor can do!!! The pond is coming alive again!!!

  • @wm3138
    @wm3138 Před 2 měsíci +1

    That you love building ponds shows in the high quality of the results you get with your work.

  • @pauldillinger2286
    @pauldillinger2286 Před 2 měsíci +4

    That's a nice pond but needs you touch on it and will be gorgeous again.

  • @haroldhawkins9370
    @haroldhawkins9370 Před 2 měsíci +3

    Nice video Chris, the pond is looking much better.

  • @rockman531
    @rockman531 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Hey Chris, Beautiful pond area! Can't wait to see what you do with it! Is there a bee keeper in your area that could relocate the hive? If you're going to enlarge the pond - these bees are going to be in the way. Something to thunk about! Thumbs up! Stay safe! Jim

  • @SEFI_Swiss
    @SEFI_Swiss Před 2 měsíci +10

    Hello Chris, I really do like how you take care of your equipment. Most of the people don't understand how important it is to keep maintenance up. Unfortunately, I have a big problem here in West Africa with our people keeping up the machinery. Looking forward to seeing more from your content. Thanks for all day work you do and provide us with these great videos.

    • @davidhakadoober._1-
      @davidhakadoober._1- Před 2 měsíci +1

      It helps when one has enough money to maintain their tools

    • @cathiwim
      @cathiwim Před 2 měsíci +2

      Do the employees not know the concept of “ no takee care, no jobee?”

    • @SEFI_Swiss
      @SEFI_Swiss Před 2 měsíci +1

      @@cathiwim you see, if they had no training in childhood takes a little bit longer to teach adults the right thing to do with the machinery we work every day at the job sites. It is not an easy task to be all over the place to check them out. We do have a system in place. If you take care of your machinery, you will have a small bonus every month. So we do hope that we can slowly change their thinking. Have a nice day. Thanks a lot for your comments.

  • @jasonjackson7154
    @jasonjackson7154 Před 2 měsíci +1

    I have been missing the pond projects, it’s going to look great when you are done 👊

  • @mastinfowler8225
    @mastinfowler8225 Před 2 měsíci +3

    I like all your videos..but I love the pond videos..just amazing how they turn out..especially the Bealy Good Farm..you are comical together 👍

  • @keithdunlap2701
    @keithdunlap2701 Před 2 měsíci +3

    It looked like Honey Bee's !! This time of the spring they will swarm and just land in a tree to rest, and I'd say, you grabbed where they was resting and you knocked the whole swarm off and it took them a little while to regroup and get on another tree... But, I agree, I really like the clearing too myself !! And you are good at it Chris !! You make it look too damn easy Man !! lololol... Great as always !! Have a Great Evening, And, On too the Next !!

  • @rondastump8930
    @rondastump8930 Před 2 měsíci +7

    Luv this video! Scenery is beautiful and serene. Beautiful old pond will shine again when u r finished! Be careful of bees, nothing to mess with! God's blessings and be safe.

  • @ronpeacock9939
    @ronpeacock9939 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Boy those bees were pissed at your bucket.... better the buck than the operator I'm sure (gotten into a nest once.. Glad that was over 40 years ago). Working on the pond probably feels a bit like a vacation for you. We know how you feel about ponds.

  • @rozmoran1840
    @rozmoran1840 Před 2 měsíci +1

    I love your drone music you use. ❤ I really enjoy watching you mess with ponds

  • @robertdonaldson6584
    @robertdonaldson6584 Před 2 měsíci +1

    We make lots of filters.
    Nice hidden field there. Good place to have a picnic.

  • @johnreynolds6145
    @johnreynolds6145 Před 2 měsíci +5

    Great video's, at about 20:15 in the video if you look at the tops of the trees there seems to be a hive in the tree your about the clear and then you hit the tree and it falls, could be where your bee's came from. you are one of my favorite content creator's I follow. keep up the good work!

    • @warrenmichael918
      @warrenmichael918 Před 2 měsíci +1

      Im not saying you are wrong but i looked a few times and i dont see any nest or hive in any of the trees.

    • @jaykay3080
      @jaykay3080 Před 2 měsíci +1

      Something in the tree above the boom at 22:18 , not sure if it's a nest or swarm though.

    • @warrenmichael918
      @warrenmichael918 Před 2 měsíci +2

      @@jaykay3080 ok there it is, 22:18 i see that now the OP said @ 20:15 so i wasnt seeing that. Looks like maybe a squirrel nest but who knows. Its also in the middle of the dam and the bees werent noticed until the end of it. Either way, good eye on seeing that fall!

  • @tomblanton4726
    @tomblanton4726 Před 2 měsíci +3

    Look forward to the next pond clean up video! Hopefully the bees will leave you alone.

  • @brianwheldon7177
    @brianwheldon7177 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Chris, the respect you have for all your equipment is unbelievable, I agree early oil changes are much better than long term oil changes, look after the equipment, and it looks after you. The other thing that amazes me was the fact you noticed the pond overflow pipe was installed backwards. You take so much pride in your work is what makes you the professional operator planner that you are.
    Keep up the great work always love and watch you videos. Thanks for the exiting content as always.

  • @annbilling7036
    @annbilling7036 Před 2 měsíci +1

    It's great to see you back on pond work

  • @kirk467
    @kirk467 Před 2 měsíci +1

    I’m glad to see you back clearing and in the dirt again, Chris! 👌🏻👍🏻 Beautiful piece of property! He needs to call a bee keeper and those guys will come and get the queen and move the hive!

  • @donbennington677
    @donbennington677 Před 2 měsíci +1

    That was a very satisfying video. You are making a good job clearing the brush. I enjoy the pond job as much as anything but enjoy all your work, except perhaps knocking down big trees. Keep up the good work Chris. Perhaps the bees atacked the excavator becase they thought a big wasp was threatening their nest. It is the right colour 😉

  • @markpashia7067
    @markpashia7067 Před 2 měsíci +2

    The pond whisperer hard at work making a beautiful piece of art. Looking good Chris. Honey bees would be up in the trees nesting. Ground hornets are in tunnels and more active early with the warmth in their tunnels keeping them active. Not sure what you got there but good luck with them. Either way you are upsetting their home so they will defend it. Fibrous and stringy with massive roots makes me think some kind of willow but not an expert. All willows love wet areas.

  • @HortonHill
    @HortonHill Před 2 měsíci +1

    Awesome job!
    We have been working on our pond doing the same thing.

  • @paulirving4151
    @paulirving4151 Před 2 měsíci +9

    Enjoy all your videos. Thanks Chris, keep them videos coming

  • @dennismalcolm6620
    @dennismalcolm6620 Před 2 měsíci +1

    BRING ON THE TREES AND POND CLEARING JOBS!!!!..AND CHRIS IS ALWAYS HAPPY AND IN HIS ELEMENT 👋...QUITE A BEAUTIFUL PIECE OF PROPERTY 😮😊...

  • @michaelpage1796
    @michaelpage1796 Před 2 měsíci +1

    My friend and I that used to help with his grading business were clearing a lot on Lake Hartwell and we “found”about 15 yellow jackets nest on about an acre lot. He made a beekeepers outfit out of a pair of coveralls and duck tape. Got the lot cleared and only got stung about 3 times from the first nest.

  • @debc2596
    @debc2596 Před 2 měsíci +1

    I’ve been watching your channel for about 5 yrs. Pond clean ups redo’s is my favorite. That’s what got me watching is you wading out in pond on mats digging. I’m so into watching this kind of content my daughter at Christmas bought me a RC remote excavator love it!! Lol.
    As alway you teach and show us the proper ways to use the equipment and techniques.

  • @ExcavatorKH-USA-qx5jp
    @ExcavatorKH-USA-qx5jp Před měsícem

    Great video,that is gonna be a beautiful pond and surrounding areas.

  • @paulcooper9135
    @paulcooper9135 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Going to look awesome when it's done!
    Thanks for sharing 🇨🇦

  • @bassplayer3331
    @bassplayer3331 Před 2 měsíci +1

    My favourite videos you do are when you are working on ponds Chris😊

  • @pinwizz69
    @pinwizz69 Před 2 měsíci +1

    After that long torturpus concrete demo series I'm pretty sure Chris is seriously happy to move on to a pond rescue job.
    Of course it's fun for us subs to get to watch the master pond wisperer doung his magic on it.
    Gonna be an enjoyable series of course.

  • @armoredsaint6639
    @armoredsaint6639 Před 2 měsíci +1

    That’s a nice pond! Bee careful!

  • @alexcarr8503
    @alexcarr8503 Před 2 měsíci +2

    I like to get into area where there is a mess and I can transform it into a pleasing place. I get a great sense of satisfaction when the job is finished and the customer is happy with the results. I expect you get that same satisfaction for a job well done. What a great way to make a living doing what you love doing.

  • @kirk467
    @kirk467 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Thanks for sharing Chris, take care and see you in the next video. Louisiana sending prayers and positive energy for you and yours! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👌🏻👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🙋🏼✌🏻✌🏻

  • @michaelsmith2116
    @michaelsmith2116 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Gives you a feeling of great acknowledgment!! Great job Chris!

  • @pauldillinger2286
    @pauldillinger2286 Před 2 měsíci +4

    Just another letdig18 awesome project. Thanks Chris.

  • @HammerPowered
    @HammerPowered Před 2 měsíci +8

    I don't think I've been this early to an LD18 video lol. Clearing all of that scrub and miscellaneous trees away should open that space up nicely.

  • @spitfiredj7614
    @spitfiredj7614 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Pond restorations are my favorite

  • @robertgeorgewerner
    @robertgeorgewerner Před 2 měsíci +1

    Looks so fantastic after you have just cleared the trees. Once you grade the edges this will be a very nice pond. Will you try and clear the island or let the owner deal with that?

  • @ryanhoward1013
    @ryanhoward1013 Před 2 měsíci +4

    Hi Chris, it's so nice to see getting back to the way you started. I also love the clearing and pond work that you have now. With all those bee's your lucky you didn't get stung those bastards can get in anywhere. That is going to be a beautiful spot on the farm. Thanks for sharing Chris and have a good night and God bless you and bee 🐝 safe

  • @davidepool5884
    @davidepool5884 Před 2 měsíci +1

    I don’t know about anyone else but it’s exciting for me to see you back on a clearing job after weeks of crushing concrete. Your clearing videos are my favorites.

  • @tonycole613
    @tonycole613 Před 2 měsíci +7

    Enjoy your clearing videos, Chris I know you’re glad to be out of the cement crushing be safe. God bless.

  • @bbrcummins1984
    @bbrcummins1984 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Now that's a nice job site 👍 I'd be fishing on my lunch break.

  • @artsmith1611
    @artsmith1611 Před 2 měsíci +7

    Enjoy the channel, thanks Chris

  • @user-dn6ij6lm2g
    @user-dn6ij6lm2g Před 2 měsíci +3

    Love these That kinda work You do Chris pond job Smoove and no dust .

  • @martymclamb5750
    @martymclamb5750 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Looking sweet , love the pond video’s.

  • @michaelmartineau1373
    @michaelmartineau1373 Před 2 měsíci +2

    I certainly understand this type of work being your favorite. As a operator myself it is very gratifieing to turn a mess into something beautiful.

  • @mischef18
    @mischef18 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Pond should be real purdy after you run your magic over it bro. Safe travels. Ken.

  • @dennis2376
    @dennis2376 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Little film slip. :) Looks like a neat project. I agree, do not get out of the cab. :) Looking good. Thank you.

  • @charlessmyth
    @charlessmyth Před 2 měsíci +1

    [32:39] That cleaned up remarkably handily [8:20] For those with an island in their pond, that's what a good pond island looks like when it isn't maintained :-)

  • @MichaelHolloway
    @MichaelHolloway Před 2 měsíci

    i expect that tree root / mycelium / pond life colonies are acting symbiotically - and they will dry in the sun as one too. :) Might be interesting to have closer look at some of that stuff as the project allows.

  • @EddieMagpie
    @EddieMagpie Před 2 měsíci

    I got distracted again in the timelapse. .watching the clouds.. Lovely part of the world to live in.

  • @DemolitionManMike
    @DemolitionManMike Před 2 měsíci

    I like the over the shoulder cam view. On my channel I started off with a chest view and found the over the shoulder view to be much better on my. Great work!

  • @ronarant2897
    @ronarant2897 Před 2 měsíci

    While you were out walking the pond, you must have been very close to the bees 🐝!

  • @planeanddirtsimple
    @planeanddirtsimple Před 2 měsíci

    Clearing is my favorite type of work also. Nice property. Progressive thumb is the way to go.

  • @2badger2
    @2badger2 Před 2 měsíci +5

    Beaver dam removal ..... YES!

  • @GigaTeslaFan
    @GigaTeslaFan Před 2 měsíci

    I think what makes you even happier is the customer letting you kind of make it your own. should turn out amazing!

  • @dinsdalepiranah1189
    @dinsdalepiranah1189 Před 2 měsíci

    Creating another beautiful place.

  • @Blossom_Chops
    @Blossom_Chops Před 2 měsíci

    It's nice to hear in ur voice that u r in ur happy place again 😊😊 that concrete crushing was brutal 😮😮

  • @leslieb.1907
    @leslieb.1907 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Hallelujah! Another pond!! Yippee! 🥳

  • @davidhakadoober._1-
    @davidhakadoober._1- Před 2 měsíci

    I will never forget the two different times I have been mowing at home two different properties and many years between where I was swarmed and stung by bees can't out run them on a riding mower but can on foot lol

  • @garydillon3960
    @garydillon3960 Před 2 měsíci +3

    Nice looking land and pond. You get out of mud and now you're in bees. Take care my friend and stay away from the bees. God Bless.

  • @ianbird9143
    @ianbird9143 Před 2 měsíci

    Chris is back in his habitat…. Clearing and beautifying a pond…..
    Working his magic 😂😂