OUR FIRST POND BUILD First of 5 Ponds Pt. 1

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  • Опубликовано: 16 май 2022
  • This is a simple beginning compared to the more labor intensive ponds that I’m constructing. Hopefully y’all enjoy these videos as I shape the land and continue my recovery after surgery.
    Pond Build Part 2 is here:
    • DIGGING OUR FIRST POND...
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Комментарии • 302

  • @BobHansler
    @BobHansler  2 года назад +203

    Hey Group,
    Recovery has gone better than hoped for. I’m steadily gaining muscle as my body begins to adjust and find its balance once more. Going to make a few of these operator vids as they don’t overwhelm my diminished stamina. Survival videos should come out in the coming weeks as well. Hope y’all enjoy this simple beginning to the ponds project. Take care and...
    Until Next Time,
    Bob Hansler

    • @TheSlick20nick
      @TheSlick20nick 2 года назад +2

      I’m down here in Laredo, thanks for the content and enjoy watching it as well!! Good to see you getting back to normal again or as close to as possible!

    • @Wubzy66
      @Wubzy66 2 года назад +3

      How’s your sight doing Bob?

    • @jasonprairie9968
      @jasonprairie9968 2 года назад +2

      Great to see you out and about again, brother. Stay safe

    • @db.mc2
      @db.mc2 2 года назад +2

      Thank you Bob 👍 🙏🙂

    • @doomguy584
      @doomguy584 2 года назад +3

      I'm following your story closely because my son was born with a kidney condition and I worry constantly

  • @spurlock2679
    @spurlock2679 2 года назад +47

    Makes me smile seeing you working again. I hope that means your recovery has been steadily improving. Can't wait to see more and more content. Keep moving forward!

  • @mdwdirect
    @mdwdirect 2 года назад +4

    I didn’t realize your vision had improved enough to do any of this.
    Thank you God!

    • @BobHansler
      @BobHansler  2 года назад +3

      I can read the soda dispenser labels now. Getting better.

  • @lexagfc9931
    @lexagfc9931 2 года назад +5

    I can’t get over how much of a good boy Huck is 😅. He’s so loyal and trusting

  • @Miro55Gaming
    @Miro55Gaming 2 года назад +12

    Great to see you back at it Bob. Been enjoying your videos for years. Sending love your way from Canada.

  • @davidthornburg7810
    @davidthornburg7810 2 года назад +50

    Hey Bob glad to see you doing well. You've taught me a thing or two about survival, I've been in operator for 30 years and I've dug a lot of ponds and lakes. For what it's worth I think you should probably build your slopes as you go, stockpiling your topsoil to put back on them later. I'm in your area from time to time if you need some help. FYI just used your tanning method on a snake skin. Thanks for all you do

    • @BobHansler
      @BobHansler  2 года назад +16

      This area is pure clay, but the next ponds will definitely need the top soil piled and reapplied. Had forgotten about this. Will be opening the property up by fall to camping and plan a big weekend for everyone to come out in October.

    • @EastTexasModelworks
      @EastTexasModelworks 2 года назад +5

      @@BobHansler Great to see you back at it sir! We’d love to be part of the camping weekend.

  • @micahestep7679
    @micahestep7679 2 года назад +2

    Be sure to leave your bucket dropped to the ground when it's at rest, it's less stress on the machine and safer. You don't want the bucket to slip down while Huck is under it.

  • @TheSaneHatter
    @TheSaneHatter 2 года назад +1

    Boy, is does THIS scene bring back some familiar feelings!
    My grandfather ran a tree nursery, and raised one or two generations of truck, tractor, and landscaping aficionados who could probably gab your ear off about that machine and about everything you're trying here! *I'm* not the best example, but my dad, one or two uncles, and a cousin would certainly know how to pitch in to this project.

  • @martyparsons8395
    @martyparsons8395 2 года назад +8

    Bob, I am so happy to see you back at it! To see that smile on your face, and that pep in your step! I am very excited for the future! Happy days!

  • @glennwilliamson7911
    @glennwilliamson7911 2 года назад +2

    It is so great to see you back. We have been praying for your recovery. We continue to pray God’s blessings upon your life. We have missed you.

  • @loristime6607
    @loristime6607 2 года назад +2

    Ya know… watching your videos reminds me of the perspective of a child. What I mean to say is when I watched my dad performing any number of farm tasks I feel like I was looking at him from the perspective of your camera lens. In the case of machinery I didn’t watch to learn to operate machinery I watched to learn the process. Ultimately what I am trying to say is that a video like this is valuable. It’s valuable to people who want to understand the process. It may not be as valuable to people who just wanna be entertained. Ultimately you’re a teacher. Kind of seems like that’s your calling.

  • @thimpap4564
    @thimpap4564 2 года назад +1

    Hi Bob, I'm so happy that you returned again to make new videos, after a lot of healthy problems you has!
    Stay safe and God protects you, i wish you a good health recovery, also I'm so glad to see you again my friend!🌱🌲🌳🌴🌾🌿🌵

  • @phyllthetyger5576
    @phyllthetyger5576 2 года назад +2

    WELCOME BACK, BOB! It is great to see you back in action with your projects. After all you've been through, you look AMAZING! ALL blessings to you and your family and may you continue to grow/recover in strength and health!!

  • @Bluedini01
    @Bluedini01 2 года назад +1

    Great to have you back, Bob. And to have your first video be the start of a big, long-term project tells me that you are feeling good! Prayers for continuing recovery and good health. I think I speak for all of us when I say we’ve missed you. My day is brighter seeing you back out there doing what you love.

  • @KKing55
    @KKing55 2 года назад +2

    So Glad to see your second Life~! Father and son working together~! Thanking God the Father for your day~! Truely amazing that you got that Monster running again~! PRAYING FOR RAIN~!

  • @steven458791
    @steven458791 2 года назад +2

    Watching you slide to the bottom of that enormous hole you dug made me think about the huge power people have over their environment. Glad there are people like you out there bro.

  • @aarontaylor2906
    @aarontaylor2906 2 года назад +2

    So nice to see you again! You got us smiling 🙂 again. Thank You and may many 🙏 blessings come to all in the Universe.

  • @johnnyharperscoutstable5386
    @johnnyharperscoutstable5386 2 года назад +3

    You’re healed! Rad! You now have 5 more bodies of water on the homestead. Gonna be awesome to stock em with catfish and crawdads. You’re blessed to have such a great plot to steward into the perfect place. Great visit my friend, great work.🐸🍺🔪🔥

  • @AnthonyMaske
    @AnthonyMaske 2 года назад +13

    Just happy your healthy and "Back in Saddle!"

  • @unconscioustruth7139
    @unconscioustruth7139 2 года назад +5

    Best wishes from the Texas Hill Country. Good to see you and Huck in action again Bob. God Bless you sir.

  • @kentuckygirl8282
    @kentuckygirl8282 2 года назад +2

    Glad to see you back out and about sir! Good to see you doing well! Praise the Lord for your continuing recovery! Always a pleasure to see Huck! God bless!

  • @sharonallen6921
    @sharonallen6921 Год назад +1

    Oh my gosh, how I have prayed to see something like this - you being healthy and smiling and doing good. I will give prayers of gratitude now. Been a hard spring as my husband passed last month but I didn't forget to check and see if there was a video or update from you. I am so very happy for you and your family. This video comes at a good time for me as my son is trying to talk me into letting him put a pond on our property. Hmm, we shall see. Best wishes for continued healing and blessings for you and your family. ~Sherrie in South Carolina

  • @Dalton791000
    @Dalton791000 2 года назад +2

    Everyone loves pond digging videos.

  • @TheDogggrecords
    @TheDogggrecords 2 года назад +1

    When Huck hopped on up there and took his spot, wow...beautiful!! Hahaha 🤣👊🏻

  • @anklebracelet5907
    @anklebracelet5907 2 года назад +6

    Anything you do is worth my attention. So happy to see you doing what you want & love to do. You're an inspiration to me, thanks.

  • @Xuenami
    @Xuenami 2 года назад +1

    So happy to hear you are doing better Bob! Tears of joy seeing you back on youtube again!

  • @Raging_Boomer
    @Raging_Boomer 2 года назад +2

    Don't rush yourself brother you could put out videos of sitting and telling stories and people would still watch. Good to see you doing well.

  • @BlueSpectre
    @BlueSpectre 2 года назад +2

    That old deer is glad to have a job again

  • @db.mc2
    @db.mc2 2 года назад +9

    Hi Bob, 👋 so good to see you, may God bless you, your family, Taylor, his family , stay safe take care my friends 🙏 👍

  • @tristenshumway6999
    @tristenshumway6999 2 года назад +2

    A pro tip on turning that excavator, take the weight off of the ex but putting the bucket on the ground around 10 ft from you and pivot by swinging and tracking at the same time.. hope this helps, it's easier on the tracks if done with care lol

  • @artedwards8536
    @artedwards8536 2 года назад +1

    To say I'm happy for you is an understatement. You've been a strong influence on me. I wish I knew about you when I lived in floresville back in 2018. I'm back in the Rio Grande Valley trying to make the best of things. I now work for a farmer who does custom cotton harvesting. Prior to 2016 I worked for a construction company that ran John Deere equipment. I'm pretty fair at fixing stuff. If I could I'd love to help out sometime.

  • @-EchoesIntoEternity-
    @-EchoesIntoEternity- 2 года назад +1

    i love pond build content, but it wouldnt really matter what the content, it was just good to get a notification of anything from you Bob. welcome back old friend, its nice to see your recovery is going well. i pray that it continues, to your good health!

  • @Enigma-Sapiens
    @Enigma-Sapiens 2 года назад +2

    Pond building vids are great! I bet lots of us have never seen a pond being built, so we will be able to learn as we watch you go about it. Pretty much put up whatever you wish and we will watch it!

  • @user-cs3hi8zp7p
    @user-cs3hi8zp7p 2 года назад +2

    Brother, its a blessing just to see you back at it again!!! I praise the Lord for giving you a second go at life...His Mercy & Healing He gives is truly awesome!!! We love watching everything you do, Bob...cause your interests are ours! God bless & continue to heal you, in Jesus Mighty Name!🙏🙏🙏

  • @WayneTheSeine
    @WayneTheSeine 2 года назад +3

    Hi Bob.... glad to see you out and about, doing your thing. I did not realize you had your surgery...so good to hear. Can't wait to see the final product of your labor of love. God Bless

  • @bigunone
    @bigunone 2 года назад +2

    It was good to hear you chuckling again!

  • @thehairywoodsman5644
    @thehairywoodsman5644 2 года назад +1

    it's good to see you Bob ! I got you in my prayers every morning and every night Brother .

  • @jasonbrogdon8841
    @jasonbrogdon8841 2 года назад +3

    Love seeing you back at it. Missed your shows God Bless to you all. 👍👍👍👍

  • @ryanmccabe1036
    @ryanmccabe1036 Год назад +1

    You got knocked down in my notifications after your transplant announcement, so I actually came looking to see how you were doing. So nice to see you doing better.

  • @enkirsa191
    @enkirsa191 2 года назад +2

    Glad to see you back in action Good Sir. All that baby needs is a little more TLC and she will go for another 30 years. All the best.

  • @silentbutdeadly7032
    @silentbutdeadly7032 2 года назад +8

    Looking forward to your catch and or hunt and eat videos again!!!

  • @CLGravy
    @CLGravy 2 года назад +2

    Bob, overjoyed to see you up and at it man. I prayed for you often and very, very glad to see the recovery. Thanks for the video brother.

  • @annj.3189
    @annj.3189 2 года назад +2

    Bob....
    Incredibly heart-warming to see you and Huck working together again! You are getting stronger every minute. So happy you're healing and able to do activities you enjoy again. Remember to take it easy (Have you heard that once or twice? haha) Look forward to seeing the ponds develope over time. Along with all the new plant & animal life that will show up around them!

  • @philosopher8358
    @philosopher8358 2 года назад +4

    I'm just glad your back and improving brother! 🤠

  • @b.bailey5287
    @b.bailey5287 2 года назад +2

    Glad to see you back my guy and I’m so happy that you’re doing so much better than you was with your health.
    God Bless You.

  • @terryqueen3233
    @terryqueen3233 2 года назад +3

    Well it's good to see you back at work again and I know you're glad you can too. The ponds yes sir buddy build them ponds and get that fish in there plus a water source, what an excellent idea. Thanks for the video again glad to see you back at it. Have a great day and stay safe and keep your powder dry!

  • @nildaotero2933
    @nildaotero2933 2 года назад +1

    Hi Bob, great to see you doing what you love. I'm glad you feeling better.

  • @TheOwenby11
    @TheOwenby11 2 года назад +2

    looking like you feel much better Bob ,so happy to see you doing well! we will watch whatever you want to show us, love seeing the land improvement videos, forging and the survival tips!

  • @micahestep7679
    @micahestep7679 2 года назад +1

    It sounds counterintuitive but sometimes ponds will stock themselves. It's a case of "build it and they will come". Wading birds will bring in eggs from frogs and fish in their crop and gullet. They regurgitate eggs into water when tanking up on water. It happened on my property after I dug a pond. We had bluegill the first year. The second year I found a small bait ball of 35-50 baby catfish one day while feeding fish food to the bluegill. 10 years down the road you can't tell that the pond was man made.

  • @benives254
    @benives254 2 года назад +1

    I bet it smelled heavenly with that rainfall!

  • @alfonsomural4792
    @alfonsomural4792 2 года назад +2

    Man Bob it's so nice seeing you doing what you love again, I know times were rough but I'm glad things ended up this way.

  • @corollaae8645
    @corollaae8645 Год назад +1

    So good to see you out and about Bob! I had to return on the bell notifications for “all” again. So I’m behind.

  • @IndianHemlock
    @IndianHemlock 2 года назад +1

    I liked seeing you and huck back out there !!!
    GOD is good !! Love the video Bob and what your doing !!!

  • @maxsocalangler
    @maxsocalangler 2 года назад +3

    Glad your back!!!!

  • @NotmeGK123
    @NotmeGK123 2 года назад +3

    im just glad to see yeah back out there doing stuff!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @brian70Cuda
    @brian70Cuda 2 года назад +2

    So happy to see YOU happy again Bob!!! Thank you for the vid. Back at it again, YES!!!:)

  • @zafraf3170
    @zafraf3170 2 года назад +2

    Really appreciate your desert survival videos. So glad to see you back on your feet. Welcome back!

  • @jspahnie
    @jspahnie 2 года назад +1

    Glad to see you are back at it Bob! I'm looking forward to this new land management / pond building series!

  • @phyllthetyger5576
    @phyllthetyger5576 Год назад

    YAHOOO!! BOB - we've been worried and praying for you. Soooo GOOD to see you again!

  • @notmyworld44
    @notmyworld44 2 года назад +1

    Terrific to see you, Bob! I hope and pray you are feeling well! That looks like coastal Texas "gumbo" clay.

  • @123milkbone
    @123milkbone 2 года назад +2

    Sure glad to see you back up and going. Many prayers answered

  • @rhondaairheart6313
    @rhondaairheart6313 2 года назад

    Bob so glad to see you working again. I still have you on my prayer list. I thank Jesus for your miracle!! And the kind, thoughtful and serving man who donated his kidney to you. Great video!!

    • @GrandpaD78
      @GrandpaD78 Год назад

      The other "reply" you have is NOT From Bob.... It's a scam! The Real Bob has been notified...

  • @sams568
    @sams568 2 года назад +2

    Bob, GREAT to have you back. I live in San Antonio and to be able to watch Outdoor adventures in an area where you live for me is awesome. Avid camper from my younger days growing up in Ohio. Joined the service and they sent me to Texas. I stayed after my time. Love the area. Thanks for what you do, Damn happy that you are back. Hope our paths cross one day to be to shake your hand.

    • @BobHansler
      @BobHansler  2 года назад +1

      We’ll be opening the property up to camping in the fall. Likely an open weekend for fans in October as well.

  • @mambabite5420
    @mambabite5420 2 года назад +2

    Glad your back brother 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

  • @DBKimber
    @DBKimber 2 года назад

    I'm so glad your healthy and back out making great content!!! There's no doubt you're blessed and are a blessing to others.

  • @blindwisdom9665
    @blindwisdom9665 Год назад +1

    I like watching and learning about anything you show

  • @WoodlandWalks
    @WoodlandWalks 2 года назад +2

    Great to see you on the mend Bob. I love the plan for the ponds and will enjoy watching the project develop.

  • @Agamerfr0zed
    @Agamerfr0zed 2 года назад +2

    I'm just glad you're back.

  • @250sabre
    @250sabre 2 года назад +3

    Glad you’re doin ok , Bob !!! Take her easy lad !!

  • @noragunther5615
    @noragunther5615 2 года назад +2

    Hi Bob! Happy to see you out living life again!

  • @jasonbrogdon8841
    @jasonbrogdon8841 2 года назад +2

    Just take it easy man don’t want to see you hurt or sick bob. 👍👍👍👍🙏

  • @joelhill4107
    @joelhill4107 2 года назад +2

    Great to see you back Bob! The last video I had seen from you You were deathly ill.
    Really happy you are on the mend! Keep up the great video's and more importantly your health.

  • @gregwright392
    @gregwright392 2 года назад +2

    Fantastic to see you back! 14' deep! Be great if you can get enough rain to keep it full!

  • @latigomorgan
    @latigomorgan 2 года назад +2

    Great to see you up and about, Bob! Love seeing Huckleberry, too~I probably mentioned that I have his twin sister, even if she is a few years older than him.
    If I had the room to build a big pond, I'd make it big enough to waterski on, too - or at least big enough to kite ski on.

  • @bradzv8crazy
    @bradzv8crazy 2 года назад +1

    Gi'day Bob, Great to see ya back mate! Hope its all going well and looking forward to your content again! Cheers Brad, from Australia

  • @aletaschulz1108
    @aletaschulz1108 2 года назад +3

    So happy to see you back on YT!🤗💚

  • @thomasgoldman7403
    @thomasgoldman7403 2 года назад +2

    Yeah man! Take us along for the pond build

  • @dickwong69
    @dickwong69 2 года назад

    It's so good to see you in a video again Bob! I'm very relieved to see that your recovery is going well. I can't wait to see what you have planned.

  • @mcb2206
    @mcb2206 2 года назад +2

    Good to see you up and about. Always enjoy seeing ponds built.

  • @the.magnus
    @the.magnus 2 года назад +2

    Omg so happy to see you back Bob, and stronger than ever! You are such a inspiration. Love from Aussies

  • @lmxy6679
    @lmxy6679 2 года назад +2

    Good to see you back making videos again and feeling better

  • @heathwilson6366
    @heathwilson6366 2 года назад +2

    So nice to see you out and about take your time my friend and enjoy what you do thanks for coming back with some new content bud

  • @TheWhyNotWoodShop
    @TheWhyNotWoodShop 2 года назад +1

    Glad to have you and Huck back Bob!

  • @Q-BinTom
    @Q-BinTom 2 года назад +2

    Great to see you back at it. Keep them coming.

  • @rolandblunts1350
    @rolandblunts1350 2 года назад +4

    WELCOME BACK!!

  • @corollaae8645
    @corollaae8645 Год назад +1

    Btw I just like seeing you doing your thing! God bless you and yours Bob!

  • @chereyco
    @chereyco 2 года назад +1

    Bob, loved the video. Can't wait to see the next one, and the finished pond. Glad you are doing well.

  • @micahestep7679
    @micahestep7679 2 года назад +1

    The sides of the finished pond need to be heavily sloped to a gentle incline. This will keep the sides from eroding between rains when the level is low and filling in the deeper areas. I could sow grass around my pond but it doesn't look like your soil is condusive to most grasses.

  • @coolguys853
    @coolguys853 2 года назад +2

    Hey bud, I am glad that you are back. Cheers

  • @theskyquakewarrior
    @theskyquakewarrior 2 года назад +2

    So good to see you out and about. Happy for you. 🙏🏻

  • @yeshuaisthewaythetruthandt515
    @yeshuaisthewaythetruthandt515 2 года назад +4

    THANKU GOD BLESS YOU

  • @circusoddity1
    @circusoddity1 2 года назад +2

    Glad to see you back.

  • @RMatra
    @RMatra 2 года назад +2

    Now that’s a pond! Good to see you doing so well.

  • @silentbutdeadly7032
    @silentbutdeadly7032 2 года назад +5

    Glad your back and well!!!

  • @hwaguo8383
    @hwaguo8383 2 года назад +2

    God bless you to a full recovery...nice to see you do something that will give you more enjoyment in life...loved your episode on bluegill fishing...my childhood favorite fish 👌

  • @rushgreen4249
    @rushgreen4249 2 года назад +2

    Huck is so cute 😁

  • @jasonbrogdon8841
    @jasonbrogdon8841 2 года назад +2

    Been 🙏 for you and your family.

  • @danielrowsey7667
    @danielrowsey7667 2 года назад

    Hi Bob. I would like to add my voice to those who are happy to see you back. Glad to hear you are improving. We’ve missed you.

    • @GrandpaD78
      @GrandpaD78 Год назад

      The other "reply" you have is NOT From Bob.... It's a scam! The Real Bob has been notified...

  • @fionawalker4601
    @fionawalker4601 2 года назад +1

    Sending love from New Zealand so happy see your doing okay 🙏 missed you

  • @Reaperwarth95
    @Reaperwarth95 Год назад +1

    I am glad you are doing great and working like a horse