I remember the video (a bit ago) when you were explaining how you told your family about your five year plan and what you were going to do and you said they kind of giggled at your wide eyed plans! Well I think you have accomplished your five year plan and then some! Good on ya Chris, your the kind of man that makes this country such a great place thanks for sharing your dreams with us all!
Wow, have I been watching that long? I remember you building your new house and talking about your mom being concerned about you living in a mobile home. It's been great watching your growth. Guess you're done working with John. Question...can you move everything in one day to your next job?
I remember you started with an empty field next door and then they built a house right up close. Not only did you give them the back of a barn to look at but also went on to make plenty $ on developing the field with new roads and fixing the pond. 👍🏻👍🏻
Chris, your method of planning and working your jobs is great! I like how you explain each process of what you're doing. You're a good teacher/instructor for us armchair would like to be's......👍👍. It's truly amazing to see a young man with the knowledge that you have. Congratulations on your accomplishments ! You're still enjoyable to watch. You've created some nice ponds during the time I've been following your videos. Please keep on making videos, I'll see you in the next one! 😎👍👍🙏♥️🇺🇲
Yes!I remember that too, he gave us the grand tour of the old double wide(?)and all the doggies yup that was a good one. Gave us some insight into Chris’ life. Love seeing what you’re up to today and makes want to get some seat time in no no no I’m retired keep the outstanding work and be safe out there!
What great progress. Robert is such a huge asset. It was fun watching you both work separately and together, always being in coordination. Thanks for sharing this, Chris. Watching your builds come together is exciting, educational, and very enjoyable. While I'm sad that we don't get to see John anymore (except for the rare occasion of hauling for you), I'm happy for you that you are able to be totally independent.
In the early 1800s in N Carolina some alluvial gold was discovered in streams. This was mined out and there were a few underground mines. A bit of a rush, but not important.
In total.production it may seem minor . But , it was far from unimportant . BTW the Reed mine itself shut down finally in 1912 . A Mint was established in Georgia . The rush led to tensions with the Cherokee , as much of what was discovered in Georgia was on Cherokee land . This led to the Indian Removal Act . The Carolina and Georgia rushes drew thousands of immigrants , many from the mines in Cornwall England . Their considerable skills and expertise in hard rock mining would prove invaluable both in the Southern Appalachians and later out West . Much of the huge recoveries of gold and other minerals out West would never have happened without the expertise of those immigrants from Cornwall.. So , maybe they didn't recover millions of ounces ( on record ) , but , the implications and circumstances made a substantial mark on this country's future, politically and economically . And the old timers did not find it all . Far from it .
I have been following your channel for a few years now Chris and I have watched you slowly expand your fleet. To see that 330 and D7 work together is so impressive. You should be so proud of what you have achieved. I have so much respect for people like you who aren’t scared of hard work. You deserve to be successful 🇬🇧
You must have good hearing, I have bad hearing and I miss alot of what he says. I have the most trouble when he is operating the excavators@@robinparkes988
I've enjoyed watching Chris grow his business from old equipment to a mix of new and refurbish taking on bigger jobs as the years have gone by. Definitely a joy to see how much faster he can move dirt now with the 330 and the D7. Can't wait to watch the 9 acres pond build with the 330 and D7.
Hey Chris, I bet that D7 has pushed more dirt in the last 3 days than it has in the previous 25 years. The D7 just took it in stride while looking good doing it. Your 330 didn't waste any time digging that core trench either. I wonder how much more quickly you could have done Geoff's 5-acre pond with those two pieces of equipment. You and Robert did allot of great work today. Stay safe out there.
You accomplished quite a bit on building that core trench for the dam,looks like everything going the way you wanted it to.continue doing your thing 👍👍👍😎😎😎
How many pieces of equipment? THE FLEET! Options - got to have options! Great to see Robert - even from afar! He does honest work. You got to run nearly all the equipment today - things are shaping up!
It is good you can hear every word he says. The issue here is how he can improve his sound. You have to agree that you hear changes from when he is in the cab and when he gets out holding the camera and speaking into the mic. Chris could improve his videos if he wore a lapel mic. costing $75 that is connected to the camera. This means everyone would hear him as if we were standing next to him. I stand by my recommendation@@GoBlue79
How many machines does it take to build a 1 acre pond? All of them!!! You have come a long way since I first started watching you busting beaver dams in a swamp someplace working off mats. Thanks for sharing.
This pond construction is definitely the best equipped, 2 operating 6 different machinery is priceless, 😊😊😊.when viewed this will definitely impress a multitude of potential clients, 😊😊😊.
Hey Chris when I started watching you about a year or so ago I didn't know how to build a pond now I do. There's a lot more to do building a damn than just pulling up a bunch of dirt to hold the water. I really love watching you build a pond or lake and also maintaining a pond I watch all your videos and I have watched as far back as I have found date wise on your videos
@@DEJones71 His older videos, 2+ years back, were noisier. His latest video cameras have much better mics, and I could hear him quite well in the machines. Even better when he's talking while walking about with his camera. I thinks it's much easier for Chris to just rely on the video cameras mics since he jumps on and off his machines so often while working alone. If that allows hims to do his mostly daily videos, I'd say it's a good trade off.
I’ll guarantee the C&C boys are watching these vids and damn proud of their rebuild of the “Big 7”. Rare treat to watch a machine you repaired working hard on a job site! And does anyone else think a decent sized wheel loader would be a good addition to the fleet? Chris seems to move a lot of material fairly short distances, needing two machines, where a loader would do it all in one go.
You definitely have knowledge beyond me, how you see and plan a pound or lake by just looking a at a property…wow Then with your expertise, it happens beautifully. I wait every day for your videos. It takes my mind off these crazy times. Thank you true American!
Cool . Dam construction / soil explanation was interesting . Kinda answered a few questions at once . 17,636 views in an hour , nice . It's good people are interested in this type of thing .
Looking good as usual Chris. I can imagine if all the dirt you have moved in the past twenty years were piled up the hill would be the tallest in the state.
Damn that D7 is a horse doesn’t have any trouble with a blade full of material. Years ago I ran one with a tree spade and it definitely got the job done. Great Content a joy to watch, brings back memories 😊👍
Oh i do think the D-7 is fitting right in with the other equipment from the looks of it sure can bush a decent bit of dirt and you already mastered its power right on Chris 👍😎🇺🇸 NY
I would think it has to be nice to have all the equipment available you have on the site to give you the options of how best to get the project accomplished in a timely and efficient manner. I would also think this is a nice sized pond to give you the chance to experience how these machines can best be used in concert with each other to use of their strengths in a given situation before you get to the 5+ acre ponds. I also think, not that it matters, you have exactly what you need for the pond and dam projects on site with you right now, for the size of your operation currently, just sayin, thanks for the update, really shaping up, looks good, and is a quality build in progress.
I remember moving from a backhoe to a minitrackhoe, then going to just a trackhoe about a 120 felt like the bucket was a mile away. It did take a day or two to get used to it. I ken you have more hours then me but did it you time to get used to the distance.
As fun as the D-7 looks I still think you can move twice as much dirt with the 330. There just isn’t anything like an excavator to get the job done in my opinion! Love the 330!
Yes Sir, Having those Bigger Machines now is really making a difference , when it comes to moving dirt !! For sure... Hell, it's nice having most of your machines there on site, you can hop on whatever is needed and get too it !! lololol... I'm really liking that New 7 you got Chris, Man she's a Beast !! I mean will get some dirt moved in a hurry now ... lolol... Great as always Chris, Have a Great Evening, And, On too the Next , as always...lolol...
Cris that dirt look 100% better then some yard in my neighborhood people are just to lazy to maintain their property I alway enjoy how you take pride on every job you do👍
Chris You to see how You a Pond with Dam building is always against a Interesting Event. You have the Planing with all You to Know make. The Important Stepp make You self. This is the Dam building. The Building Material have You always by the Hand. Through the Perfect Planing. This Video Interesting, and I gladden my of the next. 💪👌
G'day Chris. Next time your doing maintainence on the packer a bit of an adjustment on the steering wouldn't go astray. It's amazing how good those machines are. They create there own mini earthquake's.
Hi Chris nice to see the D7 and the 330 working two very nice machines as of course is the Volvo excavator very impressed with your equipment 99.9 percent availability you have almost no breakdowns whatsoever proves what proper maintenance can achieve
Enjoyed the progress and watching you shape the pond and pond dam. Wondering how many 330 excavator bucket fulls you are pushing with the D7. Looks like several.
Probably the best compactor ever made , old #1- Wagner compactor, its wheel were offsetting, it was heavy, excellent for especially ditches back filling trenches.
The transition line most likely will be the best chance for that is my thoughts but regardless yes Sir I'd be doing some test pans haha but obviously we're thinking in the same way lol I believe that is what the old timers called blue lead & with quartz it's increased that chance considerably I was just blurting it out & couldn't handle it any longer so I came on here to see if I was the only one with that in mind.
I remember the video (a bit ago) when you were explaining how you told your family about your five year plan and what you were going to do and you said they kind of giggled at your wide eyed plans! Well I think you have accomplished your five year plan and then some! Good on ya Chris, your the kind of man that makes this country such a great place thanks for sharing your dreams with us all!
Wow, have I been watching that long? I remember you building your new house and talking about your mom being concerned about you living in a mobile home. It's been great watching your growth. Guess you're done working with John.
Question...can you move everything in one day to your next job?
I remember you started with an empty field next door and then they built a house right up close. Not only did you give them the back of a barn to look at but also went on to make plenty $ on developing the field with new roads and fixing the pond. 👍🏻👍🏻
Well said , it still amazes me how he plans his jobs!
Chris, your method of planning and working your jobs is great! I like how you explain each process of what you're doing. You're a good teacher/instructor for us armchair would like to be's......👍👍. It's truly amazing to see a young man with the knowledge that you have. Congratulations on your accomplishments ! You're still enjoyable to watch. You've created some nice ponds during the time I've been following your videos. Please keep on making videos, I'll see you in the next one!
😎👍👍🙏♥️🇺🇲
Yes!I remember that too, he gave us the grand tour of the old double wide(?)and all the doggies yup that was a good one. Gave us some insight into Chris’ life. Love seeing what you’re up to today and makes want to get some seat time in no no no I’m retired keep the outstanding work and be safe out there!
I would like to see the pond after it's filled up it has to be beautiful setting along those trees
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Amazing how often chris is putting out these videos, thanks its appreciated 👍👍👍
Thanks Chris for mentioning how wide the bucket on the 330 is , and the width of the blade on the Komatsu , it helps to put things in perspective.
What great progress. Robert is such a huge asset. It was fun watching you both work separately and together, always being in coordination. Thanks for sharing this, Chris. Watching your builds come together is exciting, educational, and very enjoyable. While I'm sad that we don't get to see John anymore (except for the rare occasion of hauling for you), I'm happy for you that you are able to be totally independent.
I miss uncle john too, i wonder what hes up to?
What was the outcome with John, has he retired some, did I miss a video with you saying about it
@@alanmartin8812 I don't know (I don't live in NC). I'm just assuming he's continuing the family business and Chris has finally gone fully on his own.
You found an old River Bottom with quartz gravels and you didn't get out your gold pan😂😂
In the early 1800s in N Carolina some alluvial gold was discovered in streams. This was mined out and there were a few underground mines. A bit of a rush, but not important.
In total.production it may seem minor .
But , it was far from unimportant .
BTW the Reed mine itself shut down finally in 1912 .
A Mint was established in Georgia . The rush led to tensions with the Cherokee , as much of what was discovered in Georgia was on Cherokee land .
This led to the Indian Removal Act .
The Carolina and Georgia rushes drew thousands of immigrants , many from the mines in Cornwall England .
Their considerable skills and expertise in hard rock mining would prove invaluable both in the Southern Appalachians and later out West .
Much of the huge recoveries of gold and other minerals out West would never have happened without the expertise of those immigrants from Cornwall..
So , maybe they didn't recover millions of ounces ( on record ) , but , the implications and circumstances made a substantial mark on this country's future, politically and economically .
And the old timers did not find it all . Far from it .
LOL, the timelapse of the dozer and roller dashing about looked like a cartoon. 🤣👍
I have been following your channel for a few years now Chris and I have watched you slowly expand your fleet. To see that 330 and D7 work together is so impressive. You should be so proud of what you have achieved. I have so much respect for people like you who aren’t scared of hard work. You deserve to be successful 🇬🇧
Do you have as much trouble hearing Kris as I do. I think he should wear a lapel mic.
@@DEJones71 Occasionally on some machines, most of the time it is fine though.
You must have good hearing, I have bad hearing and I miss alot of what he says. I have the most trouble when he is operating the excavators@@robinparkes988
Agreed.@@DEJones71
He's stated time & again, he won't wear one. Even a wireless mic will get lost in the dirt and he can't be bothered.@@DEJones71
It's a wonderful feeling when a plan comes together. Don't always happen. Good day's graft, gentlemen.
I've enjoyed watching Chris grow his business from old equipment to a mix of new and refurbish taking on bigger jobs as the years have gone by.
Definitely a joy to see how much faster he can move dirt now with the 330 and the D7.
Can't wait to watch the 9 acres pond build with the 330 and D7.
Hey Chris,
I bet that D7 has pushed more dirt in the last 3 days than it has in the previous 25 years. The D7 just took it in stride while looking good doing it. Your 330 didn't waste any time digging that core trench either. I wonder how much more quickly you could have done Geoff's 5-acre pond with those two pieces of equipment. You and Robert did allot of great work today. Stay safe out there.
I reckon at some point in the future he will have a D10. The earth will move then.
Wonderful to watch you expanding the business. I can see another off road truck coming along😊
You accomplished quite a bit on building that core trench for the dam,looks like everything going the way you wanted it to.continue doing your thing 👍👍👍😎😎😎
Do you have as much trouble hearing Kris as I do. I think he should wear a lapel mic.
Tom, what is a core trench, I can't understand what he is saying.
@@DEJones71dig down a few feet (trench) then fill it back in. Kinda like the core
What is a core trench used for@@randywilson6869
Great to see the toys playing so well together both old and new bro. Pond is shaping up well with great help too. Safe travels. Ken.
The pond king is at work great job great video thanks Chris and Robert
Handy having Robert help and he is careful with your machines
That D7 sure does sound good nothing like an old kitty cat
How many pieces of equipment? THE FLEET! Options - got to have options!
Great to see Robert - even from afar! He does honest work.
You got to run nearly all the equipment today - things are shaping up!
Do you have as much trouble hearing Kris as I do. I think he should wear a lapel mic.
@@DEJones71 I have no trouble hearing Chris.
It is good you can hear every word he says. The issue here is how he can improve his sound. You have to agree that you hear changes from when he is in the cab and when he gets out holding the camera and speaking into the mic. Chris could improve his videos if he wore a lapel mic. costing $75 that is connected to the camera. This means everyone would hear him as if we were standing next to him. I stand by my recommendation@@GoBlue79
The bucket on the 300 is just massive!!! All it needs is a thumb and it would be perfect!!!
Well "pond dam", you are getting to do something that you really love to do!
Noticeable difference between the 330 & 220!
Nice to see you getting bigger equipment so you can get more done in less time. Congratulations
Chris! When you get ready to plant those stumps, put them in root ball up . Much better fish hiding area for fish and baitfish.😂
How many machines does it take to build a 1 acre pond? All of them!!! You have come a long way since I first started watching you busting beaver dams in a swamp someplace working off mats. Thanks for sharing.
This pond construction is definitely the best equipped, 2 operating 6 different machinery is priceless, 😊😊😊.when viewed this will definitely impress a multitude of potential clients, 😊😊😊.
Thanks for explaining the core trench
Y'all really made a lot of progress this video; it was impressive to see you and Robert coordinate on the core filling. 👍
Hey Chris when I started watching you about a year or so ago I didn't know how to build a pond now I do. There's a lot more to do building a damn than just pulling up a bunch of dirt to hold the water. I really love watching you build a pond or lake and also maintaining a pond I watch all your videos and I have watched as far back as I have found date wise on your videos
Do you have as much trouble hearing Kris as I do. I think he should wear a lapel mic.
@@DEJones71 His older videos, 2+ years back, were noisier. His latest video cameras have much better mics, and I could hear him quite well in the machines. Even better when he's talking while walking about with his camera.
I thinks it's much easier for Chris to just rely on the video cameras mics since he jumps on and off his machines so often while working alone. If that allows hims to do his mostly daily videos, I'd say it's a good trade off.
Great looking core Chris making her look easy lift after lift
I’ll guarantee the C&C boys are watching these vids and damn proud of their rebuild of the “Big 7”. Rare treat to watch a machine you repaired working hard on a job site! And does anyone else think a decent sized wheel loader would be a good addition to the fleet? Chris seems to move a lot of material fairly short distances, needing two machines, where a loader would do it all in one go.
Much to do there! Thx god you've all the different types of machines.
Man. That's going to gorgeous when it's done.
Your making great progress with the pond....seeing the formation of it better now....stay safe you all.
Pretty cool seeing all the equipment in action. Love this part of the build. Coming along!!
Sooo SWEET and Smooth,,Great time,,, Thanks AGAIN 😊 Let's Dig 18!!!AGAIN and AGAIN ❤
Great job guys. Moved a lot of dirt! Well done.
Thanks for sharing
I'm liking the teamwork, can't wait to see what you accomplish tomorrow !
Great upload again Chris! A lot a work done! 👍🏼
Good job Chris!
When you get to old ground with river rock I bet there is gold in that stuff... Looks like it was an old creek many many yrs ago
You definitely have knowledge beyond me, how you see and plan a pound or lake by just looking a at a property…wow
Then with your expertise, it happens beautifully.
I wait every day for your videos.
It takes my mind off these crazy times.
Thank you true American!
That D7 is working great.
Job well done 👍🏻
Cool . Dam construction / soil explanation was interesting . Kinda answered a few questions at once . 17,636 views in an hour , nice . It's good people are interested in this type of thing .
That was great to watch. So organized and looks good❤❤❤❤
in my opinion, this is definitely one of your better videos. very informative and entertaining.
Good to see you're not working all alone.
Again that did an Amazing job on that D7. I want one in that condition so bad I can taste it. I would like to have a ripper on mine.
Gravel pits will have some mudrock which is 1-4 inch rock in that blue clay. That would make a road that lasts forever!!
That 330 makes quickest work! Epic, thx for content.
Looking good as usual Chris. I can imagine if all the dirt you have moved in the past twenty years were piled up the hill would be the tallest in the state.
Love seeing you shape up and digging a pond . Nice job
Pond looking good Chris D7 Sure moves a lot of dirt
PHENOMENAL FANTASTIC JOB. I CAN C WHAT U R DOING.
The big machine makes it easy to make a nice pond
Damn that D7 is a horse doesn’t have any trouble with a blade full of material. Years ago I ran one with a tree spade and it definitely got the job done. Great Content a joy to watch, brings back memories 😊👍
Going quick with the new additions. Looks great so far.
Excellent work brother ❤😊
Oh i do think the D-7 is fitting right in with the other equipment from the looks of it sure can bush a decent bit of dirt and you already mastered its power right on Chris 👍😎🇺🇸 NY
Enjoyed watching the video Chris😊
That’s a good looking core. Wish mine had been that easy😂
I would think it has to be nice to have all the equipment available you have on the site to give you the options of how best to get the project accomplished in a timely and efficient manner. I would also think this is a nice sized pond to give you the chance to experience how these machines can best be used in concert with each other to use of their strengths in a given situation before you get to the 5+ acre ponds. I also think, not that it matters, you have exactly what you need for the pond and dam projects on site with you right now, for the size of your operation currently, just sayin, thanks for the update, really shaping up, looks good, and is a quality build in progress.
Bertha is one hell of a beast!!! I'm loving the D7 Chris!! I named her Bertha, Big Bad Bertha!!
Your having a good run ,great work with you and Robert,movong dirt is the Aim .
Meanwhile DP has been digging Rocks 😅
I remember moving from a backhoe to a minitrackhoe, then going to just a trackhoe about a 120 felt like the bucket was a mile away. It did take a day or two to get used to it. I ken you have more hours then me but did it you time to get used to the distance.
Wow
What a nice sandbox with different kinds of dirt and all kinds of toys
That core was red white and blue! Looks good! I enjoy your videos!
As fun as the D-7 looks I still think you can move twice as much dirt with the 330. There just isn’t anything like an excavator to get the job done in my opinion! Love the 330!
That is an amazing different color array you have going on there😊👍
14:00 Would be interesting to see that gravel in a gold pan. Not for any business sake but just curiosity.
I've seen a many operators in my time.. you are by far one of the best!!!!!
You need whatever it takes Chris to do the job brother! lol 😂
Yes Sir, Having those Bigger Machines now is really making a difference , when it comes to moving dirt !! For sure... Hell, it's nice having most of your machines there on site, you can hop on whatever is needed and get too it !! lololol... I'm really liking that New 7 you got Chris, Man she's a Beast !! I mean will get some dirt moved in a hurry now ... lolol... Great as always Chris, Have a Great Evening, And, On too the Next , as always...lolol...
You moved a lot of dirt on this day. Good progress.
Beautiful
Pond builds are the best!
Cris that dirt look 100% better then some yard in my neighborhood people are just to lazy to maintain their property I alway enjoy how you take pride on every job you do👍
Awesome work Chris
Chris You to see how You a Pond with Dam building is always against a Interesting Event. You have the Planing with all You to Know make. The Important Stepp make You self. This is the Dam building. The Building Material have You always by the Hand. Through the Perfect Planing. This Video Interesting, and I gladden my of the next. 💪👌
THANKS!
for what??
G'day Chris. Next time your doing maintainence on the packer a bit of an adjustment on the steering wouldn't go astray. It's amazing how good those machines are. They create there own mini earthquake's.
Hi Chris nice to see the D7 and the 330 working two very nice machines as of course is the Volvo excavator very impressed with your equipment 99.9 percent availability you have almost no breakdowns whatsoever proves what proper maintenance can achieve
Chris the answer is "All of them" all the machines. Always the answer.
Morning everyone i hope that you are having a good day Thursday ❤❤❤❤❤😂😂😂😂😂
Dam!
Enjoyed the progress and watching you shape the pond and pond dam. Wondering how many 330 excavator bucket fulls you are pushing with the D7. Looks like several.
The Picasso of Ponds. The Leonardo of Lakes. The Wyeth of Waterholes.
Nice machines chris
Great video
You’ve got Betty and Barney, if you name the 330 BamBam then the 7 would have to be Fred😂
Great video. I enjoyed a nice hour long video today. Very nice.
You can start building lakes now, Chris!
Probably the best compactor ever made , old #1- Wagner compactor, its wheel were offsetting, it was heavy, excellent for especially ditches back filling trenches.
Red white and blue clay. How cool is that
That 7 will build that pond for you.
Good afternoon
Love your work Chris and I reed almost all of the coments on this videos .Hi to every one .
Gravel layer will hold gold....???
The transition line most likely will be the best chance for that is my thoughts but regardless yes Sir I'd be doing some test pans haha but obviously we're thinking in the same way lol I believe that is what the old timers called blue lead & with quartz it's increased that chance considerably I was just blurting it out & couldn't handle it any longer so I came on here to see if I was the only one with that in mind.
It has not taken long on that part of the core trench. It looks good .