I Took A Gamble And It Paid Off

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  • Опубликовано: 28 дек 2024

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  • @crabkllr7644
    @crabkllr7644 2 года назад +6

    If it was my property you would have been kicked off and not paid for not consulting about a burn pile out front

    • @letsdig18
      @letsdig18  2 года назад +93

      Hahhaa you don't sound like someone I'd work for anyways

    • @jwdickinson643
      @jwdickinson643 2 года назад +21

      @crablkr I’m thinkin’ Chris aint as dumb as you assume as to not work this out with his friend Bealy Good beforehand. of course you know what happens when you assume.

    • @stephenkeefer3436
      @stephenkeefer3436 2 года назад +27

      You must be new here. Chris don’t do anything without getting his ducks straight first. He just doesn’t tell every move he makes. Doesn’t need to.
      Sketchy isn’t part of his job description.

    • @cpsproservices5022
      @cpsproservices5022 2 года назад +28

      I agree with Chris you don’t sound like anyone I would work for either. I have been doing a lot of excavating for many years and is Chris always consult with my customer before doing anything on our property. Chris is a very professional and very respectful person as his video show his years of experience is mind blowing to me and I have been doing this for 30 some years. Chris keep up the good work.

    • @jeffparker3334
      @jeffparker3334 2 года назад +22

      Good thing it’s not your property then huh?

  • @chrisgerry9181
    @chrisgerry9181 2 года назад +6

    What's a small fire? Bonfire man. Burn baby burn.

  • @terryrogers1025
    @terryrogers1025 2 года назад +5

    Contradictory statement, “ Lets Dig 18 and small fire”, I didn’t know you could talk like that! 😏😉😆👍

  • @phillippearson2596
    @phillippearson2596 2 года назад +44

    In the first minute i heard you say, " not wet enough" and "Start a small fire" I cracked up and had to replay it, LOL Good video. Thanks for sharing Cris. Stay safe..

  • @pootmahgoots8482
    @pootmahgoots8482 2 года назад +14

    "I'm gonna start a small fire..."
    Cuts back to a blaze while adding another giant bundle of brush onto the fire. 😂

  • @DavidSmith-zr3nd
    @DavidSmith-zr3nd 2 года назад +9

    That haul truck was a great investment for you. It won't take long to pay for itself.

  • @EdD-ym6le
    @EdD-ym6le 2 года назад +11

    When Chris said _" yawl know it's hard for me to start a small fire "_ I hit the " Like " button .

  • @BealyGood
    @BealyGood 2 года назад +4

    I woke up, looked out the window and was greeted by a fire 🔥. Just the day before Chris said he wasn’t going to burn any in the front 🤣🤣🤣🤣. I should have made a bet!

  • @warrenjohnknight.9831
    @warrenjohnknight.9831 2 года назад +1

    I see the Polen off the pine trees is in the air, here we get covered in the Polen every spring, many people struggle with the Polen sadly. 😢😵😨😷😗.

  • @rabidbigdog
    @rabidbigdog 2 года назад +7

    Baby fire! Your self control is legendary Chris. :)

  • @Vickie-Bligh
    @Vickie-Bligh 2 года назад +20

    You had me chuckling all throughout this video, Chris. But I have to say, Wow, does that whole area look amazing. You cleaned it up very nicely (like you always do).

  • @jamesfoulger2098
    @jamesfoulger2098 2 года назад +14

    Small fires keep Karens from calling the fire department LOL

    • @ionymous6733
      @ionymous6733 2 года назад +3

      to be fair, a whole lot of forest and lives have been destroyed by fire recently. Nothing wrong with being cautious with fire. So, keeps "rightly concerned people" from calling the fire department might be a better choice than "Karens".

    • @daleallen7634
      @daleallen7634 2 года назад +1

      @@ionymous6733 :
      It's always a "Karen".
      Chris doesn't do fires without precautions having been taken in advance.
      He also makes certain that the local fire department 🏬 knows in advance when/where he's lighting up a brush pile.

    • @ionymous6733
      @ionymous6733 2 года назад

      @@daleallen7634 Nah. If a person is concerned, and a female, that doesn't make her a Karen. Otherwise that's like every person. Let's not shame people for being concerned about large billowing smoke in their area. Whatever though, people are using Karen in less and less Karen situations, and more just to describe someone who is concerned or disagrees.

  • @kandersn317
    @kandersn317 2 года назад +6

    "Just one more grapple full." HA HA

  • @ronpeacock9939
    @ronpeacock9939 2 года назад +12

    A small fire for Chris can still be seen from the international space station with the naked eye... and approaching aircraft. At least he's not out west here where mother nature builds much bigger fires....

  • @markpashia7067
    @markpashia7067 2 года назад +26

    Yup, the best laid plans of mice and men..... Lets just say, he starts with a campfire and ends up two stories high and growing. Chris means well but man does he have trouble keeping them small. Love it as I would be the same way. And humans have been building fires and covering with dirt for thousands of years to make charcoal. If you can burn them without a flame like those at the bottom smothered with ashes you make a product with a lot of calories still in it that will burn safer and yet create a lot of heat for cooking and such. Much more controllable than an open flame. Whole areas of my state does this with oak and hickory slash for a living. They burn an open flame to get all the leaves and twigs burnt up and then cover with dirt to make charcoal for Kingsford Company who then grind it and bind it into brickets to sell. Good way to use the tops from logging oak and/or hickory.

  • @charliekamerer7023
    @charliekamerer7023 2 года назад +22

    Great job Chris. I love the way you are narrating just don't wear yourself out, I really look forward to your videos.

  • @phuque2ho
    @phuque2ho 2 года назад +2

    lookin at the roots of the pines.. i bet there are some TRUFFLES around

  • @MarkLambertMusic
    @MarkLambertMusic 2 года назад +4

    I appreciate the lack of music and showy editing in Chris's videos. Just a man hard at work with his machines.

  • @robbnorth2243
    @robbnorth2243 2 года назад +33

    I'm still amazed at how well Barney looks after a paint job and new decals.

  • @genesispuredeaf2390
    @genesispuredeaf2390 2 года назад +2

    I like how you were getting the area ready for when the yard gets busy

  • @vinnyhern
    @vinnyhern 2 года назад +2

    I dont think Mr Bealy's roses survived, LOL🌹🌹🌹

  • @Cedarburg3w
    @Cedarburg3w 2 года назад +2

    Pine has a high fuel content in spring and burns very well green.

  • @csnelling4
    @csnelling4 2 года назад +4

    I enjoy the burn days Chris .thanks for the video share👏👏👏👌🇬🇧🍺👍

  • @AncientHermit
    @AncientHermit 2 года назад +29

    Small fires always have a "six hours later" feature built in. Never seen it any other way. ;) Be well Chris. :)

  • @marksaunders2500
    @marksaunders2500 2 года назад +4

    Hi from uk chris👋👍 great job getting rid of all the brush that was ""in the way"" lol couldn't help notice that the "" little fire "" grew taller and wider with every slew🤔 you have a little fire at end of lighter or match anything else game on 😂💪 getting it done magic man 👌 poof and the brush is gone👍 thanks for your time and be safe see you soon 👍👋

  • @doug9418
    @doug9418 2 года назад +1

    Looking great, steady hands, and the right mindset. What a wonderful combination.
    God Bless and have a great day. 🇺🇸🇺🇦

  • @odonnellsaussiehomestead8257
    @odonnellsaussiehomestead8257 2 года назад +3

    Can't wait for the pond to start 😁🥳👌🏻

  • @erikcourtney1834
    @erikcourtney1834 2 года назад +7

    Just a few years ago when you bought the 220. You said “I’m never going to financially recover from this”. Well seem like you did and doing it quite well honestly. Sometimes you just gotta take the risk to get there you want to be.. it’ll happen in time. Just needs the effort put into it.

  • @kens.3729
    @kens.3729 2 года назад +5

    Betty the Prom Queen and Barney the Prom King have been two (2) Big Additions to your Fleet and will Receive the Much Deserved Mtce. like the rest of your Equipment. 👍

  • @bennetts-revenge_2
    @bennetts-revenge_2 2 года назад +2

    A small fire huh? I just had to replay that part a few times lol. Don't think I've seen a small fire on here before! Good job Chris!

  • @maxobara1496
    @maxobara1496 2 года назад +7

    Little fire, come on, you must be etching to throw more😂 Tell you what, Barney looks great and works hard💪👍🇺🇸

  • @pinky2502
    @pinky2502 2 года назад +7

    Having your own haul truck is awesome Chris! Good choice!

  • @dennis2376
    @dennis2376 2 года назад +2

    So much for a small fire. :) Thank you and have a great day.

  • @joedennison2972
    @joedennison2972 2 года назад +2

    Someone earlier mentioned a ballonnist's fan to stoke your fires.
    I watched a guy clear a field full of large saplings. Pile was about twice the size of yours. He had a big fan powered by a Detroit 2-stroke. He fired that thing up and let it go for three days. Burned that pile down to NOTHING with minimal re-piling. Amazing!

  • @skwyrz1
    @skwyrz1 2 года назад +23

    I am a retired small engine mechanic of 45 years at the bench. I see you burning a lot of brush in your videos and a Balloonist's fan would serve you nicely. They are used to pre-inflate a balloon so the burners don't hit the fabric of the balloon. These typically are a 5-8 HP gas motor "preferably Honda" with a big ass fan that is belt driven so easy to start and engage fan. You could build it yourself. Find a balloonist or company like Picard balloons?

    • @mula2626
      @mula2626 2 года назад

      Why not just use his leaf blower.

    • @kenknutson1598
      @kenknutson1598 2 года назад

      Add a drip for burning gas diesel mix in the air stream for a great fire, almost a blow torch.

  • @joeystork57
    @joeystork57 2 года назад +3

    Yes a "small fire" go for it Chris!! Stay safe!!

  • @rustysteel8714
    @rustysteel8714 2 года назад +3

    ALL of Chris's fires are ....CIVILIZED! 😉
    WINK, WINK,....NUDGE, NUDGE! 🤣

  • @brentclarke1841
    @brentclarke1841 2 года назад +5

    The old haul truck looks new and dose a amazing job,, I call her "Handy" ....👍👍

    • @rawr51919
      @rawr51919 2 года назад +6

      That's Barney, he's a great asset for sure

  • @dennisryan7487
    @dennisryan7487 2 года назад +5

    " Little?" Seriously? When are you going to give us a bonfire so big you have to bring your own firetruck? We'll never tell Karen !

    • @rawr51919
      @rawr51919 2 года назад +2

      He has a firetruck already, he just needs to start using it

    • @sharonmiller6436
      @sharonmiller6436 2 года назад +1

      @@rawr51919 It actually belongs to someone else who was planning to come and get it a couple of months ago . . whether they did or not I have no idea.

  • @waynemajor9680
    @waynemajor9680 2 года назад +14

    looks like the haul truck needs a wiper blade. Hope it doesn't rain!!

  • @leadbullet8886
    @leadbullet8886 2 года назад

    You have such a light touch that I imagine you could scratch my back and not leave a mark. YOU ARE FUN TO WATCH WORK

  • @donnaflanagan6612
    @donnaflanagan6612 2 года назад +1

    “Then I’ll put a couple of more grapple loads on the fire” said Chris. Reality….it was 10 or more. Made me laugh 🤣 Great job mate. Take care & cheers 🐨🦘🥰

  • @craigwavra3495
    @craigwavra3495 2 года назад +10

    Always enjoy a “small” fire with Chris!! Deck is looking really good!!

    • @gardenman3
      @gardenman3 2 года назад +4

      I am waiting the day he builds a big fire.

    • @daleallen7634
      @daleallen7634 2 года назад +4

      @@gardenman3 :
      As are we all!

  • @agentorange1359
    @agentorange1359 2 года назад +2

    I've been watching for a while and it looked like fun until I rented a vio80 for a week. I attempted to make a road down a steep hill and clean the trees away from an over grown creek. Far from completed. Next time I'll hire a professional operator. You made it look easy darn you.

  • @wb8ujb
    @wb8ujb 2 года назад

    Good job Chris. Just a "small" fire. Brought a grin to my face.
    Thanks for the video my friend...

  • @charlesfulcrum3170
    @charlesfulcrum3170 2 года назад

    Is it just me that finds this therapeutic, simply watching someone going about their daily job and doing it so well?

  • @peteacher52
    @peteacher52 2 года назад +11

    What Chris doesn't know about building and maintaining a burn pyre within safety limits is not worth knowing! Those of us who think we're pretty good at the back yard rubbish fire at the right time, are still struggling to reach the first rung of the ladder at the top of which is Chris!

  • @davecoombs6060
    @davecoombs6060 2 года назад +5

    Good job, sometimes the gambles pay off great!👊💪

  • @rmc119
    @rmc119 2 года назад +2

    Where is everybody? It looks like you're there all alone. 🔥

  • @Kanamit.
    @Kanamit. 2 года назад +1

    I really enjoy watching Chris' videos. It's like therapy. 😍😍😍

  • @bobbydawson7706
    @bobbydawson7706 2 года назад +6

    I love how you time manage and keep everything moving ❤️

  • @Blazer02LS
    @Blazer02LS 2 года назад +3

    Wonder if a big trommel would be handy, tumble the stumps and brush to know the dirt off. I use a small one for the garden, great for getting all the big junk out of the dirt and allows you to make great soil by blending in all the loose materials.

  • @nelsonannett5427
    @nelsonannett5427 2 года назад +5

    enjoy me a nice fire. lots of fun and work to do. have a great day chris. cheers

  • @Bass2010
    @Bass2010 2 года назад +6

    Yea I laughed pretty hard when you said a small fire but then I was impressed you keep it as small as you did it was still a big fire but not as big as normal 👍👍👍👍👍👍😉😂🤣😂🤣🤣😂

  • @glendahandley6266
    @glendahandley6266 2 года назад +7

    You don't do small fires you do GO BIG OR GO HOME looking great

  • @78moneypit
    @78moneypit 2 года назад +3

    A little fire yea Cris we believe you lol

  • @robertgeorgewerner
    @robertgeorgewerner 2 года назад +1

    Barney just reminded me that I need to get new windshield wipers for my outback. Of course here in Central California, I've got several months before that will become an issue.

  • @Todd.Roberts
    @Todd.Roberts 2 года назад +1

    Take it easy on my truck . I saw where you chunked a couple stumps into the bed . Reminded me of the big clump of that clay dirt over on the 10 acre land job . Lol

  • @eieio6641
    @eieio6641 2 года назад +18

    Looks like your wiper blade on the dump has seen better days.

  • @beardyeighty
    @beardyeighty 2 года назад +2

    Chris, maybe try putting a camera in one of those culverts to see how much flex you get out of it while running the haul truck over it loaded. It'd be cool to see what happens under each axle.

  • @lonnielengkeek7
    @lonnielengkeek7 2 года назад +4

    It looks like you really should replace that wiper blade on Barney before you have to replace the window. Because it's going to start scratching the glass, and then it'll constantly go through wiper blades. Nice fire keep the videos coming 👍👍🌝

    • @ryanhoward1013
      @ryanhoward1013 2 года назад +4

      It will not scratch the windshield because the wiper doesn't work fix that than replace the wiper blade

  • @dawnbradrick6289
    @dawnbradrick6289 2 года назад +1

    Your good care of tools will pay back nicely!

  • @earlsmithson4749
    @earlsmithson4749 2 года назад +13

    One thing Mr.Chris can not tolerate is a messy work site.

    • @kenore4003
      @kenore4003 2 года назад +2

      Not keeping a site as clean and organized as possible just costs time and money. When you work on your own most of the time both are very valuable particularly time.

  • @BarryTsGarage
    @BarryTsGarage 2 года назад +9

    You always make it interesting. Thanks

  • @IR-nq4qv
    @IR-nq4qv 2 года назад +88

    Chris: I think I'll start a small fire..., little giggle
    Everyone else: Yeah right.. We're with you..., just 10 more grapples umm ok...., make that 16 and that's it...for the next 10 minutes Oh what the hell, lets just pile it on and see what happens....

    • @Stratos53100
      @Stratos53100 2 года назад +5

      Almost Stole my comment...... He doesnt know the meaning of a small pile.

    • @bcslack09
      @bcslack09 2 года назад +7

      @@Stratos53100 That was my thought. Chris has no idea what a small fire is. You have to admit, he doesn't let his "small" fire get away from him.

  • @harrykeel8557
    @harrykeel8557 2 года назад

    Looks like you have things under control. I am sure the local volunteer fire department appreciates your efforts to make sure everything is under control. I have been a volunteer ff for over forty years. Stay safe!

  • @jwdickinson643
    @jwdickinson643 2 года назад +1

    HOUSTON: Mars Colony Alpha..GIT READY! HERE IT COMES!
    MCA: WOOHOO!

  • @StirlingLighthouse
    @StirlingLighthouse 2 года назад +4

    Thank you for the fun.

  • @chosen1one930
    @chosen1one930 2 года назад +6

    Love these big jobs, great work

  • @stephena2390
    @stephena2390 2 года назад +6

    Hahaha
    A little fire?
    I didn’t think that was possible for you.

    • @bobjoncas2814
      @bobjoncas2814 2 года назад +4

      ..Little fire + Chris = Big fire...LOL..

    • @daviemaclean61
      @daviemaclean61 2 года назад +5

      Didn't take long for the pyromaniac tendencies to show! ;-)

    • @bobjoncas2814
      @bobjoncas2814 2 года назад +2

      @@daviemaclean61 LOL

    • @stephena2390
      @stephena2390 2 года назад +4

      @@bobjoncas2814 I paused the video to make that comment. I should’ve known better. I knew he was going to turn it into a big fire. Lol

  • @davestinson5691
    @davestinson5691 2 года назад +1

    I love to see ur set up working so well 4 u. Wish I was closer, I'd so help u on weekends. Best of luck to you sir. That blue looks so good on Mr beally s house

  • @bigjarn
    @bigjarn 2 года назад

    Friend had a 250 + acre plot all set for infrastructure, the area had been clear cut and stump removal was achieved two years after now five years from the cut the stumps were next, A good used tub grinder was secured and the almost three thousand stumps were chipped and those chips were sold to the local chip burner power plant for fuel

  • @jlew5545
    @jlew5545 2 года назад +1

    ......well at least that little bit of moisture reduced the squeal of those excavator track rollers......there were some high pitched noises in yesterday's video that went right up the spine.....lol.

  • @slngblde
    @slngblde 2 года назад +2

    I do not think I have ever heard you use small and fire in the same sentence before 🤣

  • @craigallan4322
    @craigallan4322 2 года назад +4

    Just one more grapple full indeed ha ha

  • @bobferranti5222
    @bobferranti5222 2 года назад +4

    Do you notify the fire department that you are having a fire? Where I am on the west coast, you have to do so beforehand. I love how this project is turning out so far!

  • @isaacjacobs6192
    @isaacjacobs6192 2 года назад +5

    Man I love how you do it all. Drive the truck, run both the excavator and dozer. Jack of all trades

  • @TinyHouseHomestead
    @TinyHouseHomestead 2 года назад +4

    U R a Pine Tree Pyro Bully, ..... in a good way! 😁🤪🤣👍✌

  • @MySynthDungeon
    @MySynthDungeon 2 года назад +2

    I'm in!! Full Steam Ahead Chris!! Ya!!Cheeers! :-)!!

  • @fergsfilms782
    @fergsfilms782 2 года назад +1

    Have you ever though of adding a small water truck to your fleet? would be great for those jobs with lots of stuff to burn and the need to make sure things dont get out of control.

  • @tomrogers9467
    @tomrogers9467 2 года назад +1

    With your (and mine) obvious enthusiasm for brush fires, it’s a good thing we don’t live in California! 🔥🔥🔥

  • @RichardFrost800
    @RichardFrost800 2 года назад +1

    Nice to get all that out the way, bonus with the weather on your side. I knew when you said OK no more on the pile.. Then grabbed another bucketfull - where it was going 😂. Been a lot more decent length driving vids lately and gotta say really enjoying them. Looks like your having a good run with the front windows on the 360s with all this timber work 😁👍

  • @SingleStacked
    @SingleStacked 2 года назад +2

    Chris please trim off that piece of wiper blade dangling on the haul truck.
    My OCD is kicking in....LOL!

  • @kevinkenyon7045
    @kevinkenyon7045 2 года назад +1

    Chris great video! Thanks for sharing! Kevin

  • @dirkkelly9596
    @dirkkelly9596 2 года назад +6

    The only way Chris can do a small fire is if he only has his breakfast bag to burn lol

  • @jakemoeller7850
    @jakemoeller7850 2 года назад

    Love the Volvo dump truck...nice piece of equipment.

  • @young11984
    @young11984 2 года назад +1

    Chris...going to build a small fire to get rid of some of this brush
    Also Chris...never let hot coals go to waste and proceeds to add 20 dump truck loads to the fire lol.
    To be fair though, the fire was kept small he just kept adding to the end so the fire worked its way thru it

  • @johnjohnson3602
    @johnjohnson3602 2 года назад +4

    Little Fire 😃😃😃😃😃

  • @patallen5095
    @patallen5095 2 года назад

    I love the gleeful giggles!!!!

  • @bobkohl6779
    @bobkohl6779 2 года назад +5

    Huge Thunder storm rolling through north of you all.

  • @donnamullins2089
    @donnamullins2089 2 года назад +2

    That dump truck holds a lot of stumps. When it dumped they just kept tumbling out. Nice fire glad you were able to entertain everyone. Will the logging company clear cut all this property? It will be sad to see.

    • @sharonmiller6436
      @sharonmiller6436 2 года назад +2

      A good portion will be the 5 ac. for the pond. it's not a back choice what he has planned, considering that the forestry service guys told him to clear cut it when he bought it. The pasture will take some more of the acreage but there will still be trees.

  • @jeffparker3334
    @jeffparker3334 2 года назад

    Great video Chris. The best way to screw up good property is let the loggers in. They just devastate the land.

  • @timmyfrierson2684
    @timmyfrierson2684 2 года назад +4

    Chris I can’t wait till the loggers get in there where you and them are working together and when you bring the D6 over there that’s gonna make some good videos but anyway brother another great video so you and John and yawls family stay safe and keep the videos coming my friend

  • @randycarpenter2914
    @randycarpenter2914 2 года назад +1

    Looking better and better as you work your magic on it. I cant wait to see the pond build start. Lots of clearing before that can happen and I have faith in you to make it happen. I have a question if you want to answer it. How much fuel do you burn in a days time or per hour on average? Thanks again for a great video.

  • @crandonborth
    @crandonborth 2 года назад +3

    It’s alway “One more grapple full”

  • @stephenkeefer3436
    @stephenkeefer3436 2 года назад +3

    “I swear, just one more grapple full” Twenty minutes later- “ I felt a rain drop, guess I’ll put a couple more grapple fulls on…”

  • @scottfortune9016
    @scottfortune9016 2 года назад +29

    Chris: I'm just going to start a small fire
    *Adds grapple to the fire
    Chris: I like to air on the side of caution
    *Adds grapple to the fire
    Chris: I'm not going to let that burn down
    *Adds grapple to the fire
    Chris: Just one more
    *Adds grapple to the fire and cuts camera so we don't see him add more after that.
    Lol

    • @bruceedwards4370
      @bruceedwards4370 2 года назад +2

      as the flames reach tree top level lol

    • @CK-yi6pc
      @CK-yi6pc 2 года назад +2

      I thought the same thing

    • @peteacher52
      @peteacher52 2 года назад

      Not to be nit-picking, sir, but hoping to be helpful - err, not air. Err is to make a mistake or go astray. Ere means before. A bit old-fashioned, but 'We must be off ere sunrise'.

    • @samrock7632
      @samrock7632 2 года назад +1

      @@peteacher52 *_"to err is human, to forgive is divine."_* I am sure Scott is forgiven.

  • @robertellard
    @robertellard 2 года назад +1

    Chris, you can get help for that pyromania problem. 😆🤣😅😆🙂👍 🇮🇪

  • @jasont5635
    @jasont5635 2 года назад +1

    Just a small fire and grapple fulls later he's burning the green stuff but it's less stuff you have to do later

  • @warrenjohnknight.9831
    @warrenjohnknight.9831 2 года назад

    The dump truck is definitely sounding sweat, oh bugger the windscreen wiper obviously required a replacement ha ha. 😀.