We bought an EXCAVATOR!!
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- Опубликовано: 22 авг 2024
- We just made a HUGE life decision and bought the most expensive thing we have ever owned! When the quote to rent one for a week was equal to the monthly payment on a new one it seemed like the obvious choice. We hope our investment will pay off and it will allow us to develop the property to its full potential.
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I've been watching Andrew Camarata since forever, and I feel I need an excavator and a dump truck. And I live in an apartment with a parking garage. I should probably get some land first...
I think everyone needs an excavator and dump truck... 😉
Land helps 🤣 if you do it you will have a blast 💥
Sounds like a whole load of fun to me!
No buy it first so you can hit the ground running
A thought I started with during previous video. Choose the right trees (diameter spacing etc). Get some 1/2-3/4 cable & cinch it to trees. Run it thru some pvc pipe. Get yourself some really substantial canvas & drape it over the cable & pvc to provide a tent like structure for dry storage & to be able to put rig under in inclement weather. Could live under all winter if positioned correctly with necessary end enclosures & a woodburner vented correctly vented to the outside. Could even make another canvas on a cable to pull open & closed like a shower curtain.
My rational for this suggestion is 1 so as you spend more time there that you become more familiar with the 20 acres become you lock yourself in on a location the time shows could've been better with a bit more time. 2 this set-up you could find that show may want to relocate as you start developing the property. 3 it wouldn't be as big an outlay of $ that could maybe pay for a dump hoist on your truck or maybe a water tank for truck to hall for a storage tank on site or maybe a well or a septic well. Or maybe some solar.. Just a thought.
There you have your 1st Macqyver designed. Structure. I'm guessing you're going to have to Google MacGyver lol.
Edited to let you know i can laugh at myself. You'd only need to vent the woodburner 1 time.
I used to watch MacGyver reruns as a kid. Loved that show. I also really like your outside the box idea! Thanks for sharing it with us. We'll see how this summer goes and keep your idea in mind if the weather is out pacing our progress! Thanks for watching!
Can’t go wrong with the Kubota, I work for Kubota not as a employee but as a owner of a L4760 Tractor it is a Outstanding Tractor but chose your dealership carefully. The Excavator is one of the best on the market and so many things you can do with it and the attachments ! Have fun and get the work done.
I've worked with chainsaws for 36 years with the Fire Dept. One tip to get the loops out of the chain is to lay it down flat, its much easier than holding it up in the air. Have fun, be safe and congratulations on your new property!
Ooh, that is an excellent tip! Thanks Scott! 😃
‘We own that tree!” Love it and know the surreal feeling. Awesome!
So many trees! 😂
Awesome! How about "Ambition Ridge"
Oooh, I like it!!
My favorite suggestion by far!
Definitely!
This has gotta be it👍
Ambition ranch
Just jumped back to start watching every episode from the beginning.
When a dynamically active, imaginative couple with a new chainsaw that has a large, bar, and a new excavator become the owners of a heavily wooded property?
I was reminded of the old saying "if you have a hammer in your toolbox pretty soon many things can start to look like nails".
To paraphrase a saying the poor trees were probably 'shaking in their roots'!
I don't have TV so RUclips is my primary entertainment and there is a lot of stuff on here. This has quickly become my favorite RUclips channel. I was hooked on the build of the truck and the ski trips were entertaining but you guys are at a whole 'nother level now.
Wish you were posting in real time though because I would have hauled the mini X up there for you. I'm a retired general contractor and would be able to help you guys build.
Careful about going down the equipment rabbit hole. It's easy to get out of hand and end up with a bunch of stuff. I say that but I don't regret buying anything because it all paid for itself several times over.
Looking forward to the next episode.
Are you going to switch your truck plates over to Idaho?
We really appreciate the support! Any time you find yourself in the greater Northern Idaho area shoot us a message and we would love to have you by the property and pick your brain! 😃
@@AmbitionStrikes Planning a trip up that way this summer.
Agree with Gracie. “ Ambition Strikes”. Is about as good as you can get!
Glad you like our name! We like it too!
@@AmbitionStrikes then there is no question as to the name of your property!!!!!
“Ambition Claimed”?
Not sure if someone already said this, Ambition Hill. Because this is the biggest climb of your lives😀, have fun and I will be along for the ride!
Love it!
I have the same saw. For safety's sake get chaps and a helmet. Also go with the full chisel blades its what pros use and it will save you time. 2 blades at least....and a wedge to position the tree if it starts to go bad. Also invest in a CAT tourniquet and learn how to use it and then keep it with you. EMS I'm guessing could be a long way off. Stay safe!
Yes! We’ve got chaps, helmet, eye protection, tourniquet and helicopter insurance!
Your path for property, was our life this past year. Congratulations on your new homestead. Ten thousand wishes of good will.
The enthusiasm both of you portray, is inspiring. To capture, the property, your energy, and passion for life would be the only way to give your home a name.
For me I would have to name it Inspiration Vista. But that is who you are, and what you have.
God bless you.
Yall are living the dream of every kid who played in a sand box with toy tractors! The look of Riley's face said it all! Awesome investment, that excavator will pay for itself several times over. Great start to " Ambition Peak"!
Based on the past few days of clearing we have done it has certainly already earned its keep!
Buy the smallest dewalt battery chain saw, I use it more than my big stihl on our forested 10ac. You’ll find it’s nice to have 2 saws and also super handy to have something small. Once you get into clearing more than a few trees, dedicate a burn pile spot or multiple, your going to want all that brush to go away
We have now had several people recommend the dewalt chainsaw! It seem like it would be really nice to not have to start up the chainsaw for a few cuts.
@@AmbitionStrikes harbor freight now has a 80V or 2- 40Vs chainsaw that's reasonable & is just 1 of many compatible tools like an even smaller limbing saw on a long pole.
Bought my excavator 7 years ago from Craigslist to keep for a year to do projects around the property. I still use it all the time, you will not regret your purchase. Get a frost ripper tooth for it, they make digging out root balls and rocks 10x easier than using a bucket.
We just saw a guy using one on RUclips and totally agree, it looks incredibly useful!
@@AmbitionStrikes Get it serrated too, helps when you hold onto things without it slipping out.
Congratulations guys! I have been really enjoying your videos whenever I have time to watch them. A name recommendation for you is "Ambition's Eye View." You are probably wondering, why that name? Not only is it up in the sky, but it's as if ambition is looking down at you and leading you along. That's where the name comes in.
You guys inspired me to try and make my own camper one day! Thank you!
What a wonderful name! Love the bigger meaning behind it 😊
Congrats on the new property! Looking forward to this adventure. You made me nervous starting the chainsaw be dropping it down while pulling the cord. If the compression catches it, the bar can swing down and catch your leg. Safer to set it on the ground and step in the handle and hold it with one hand while pulling the cord with the other. You can also hold the trigger handle between your knees if you don’t want to put it on the ground. Get a blade sharpener. They are cheap and easy to use round files with guides. The second the blade touches dirt it seems to get dull. Dull blades make more heat and take longer to cut. You guys might find that you’ll need/want a chipper to get rid of the branches for all the trees and brush you take out. You’ll probably want some chains to drag the trunks to wherever you want to store them to make stuff or firewood out of them later. You guys are living the dream. We all get to watch while you put in the work. Keep it up!
One more thing, the chain will stretch as it wears and as it gets hot so check it before starting up and occasionally during long sessions of use. They make chaps to help protect your legs with Kevlar fibers in them that tangle the blade up instead of cutting through. Cheers
"We own that tree"......Best comment ever!! I followed the link from Marty Johnson's page.....you have me hooked....defiantly enjoying your video's!!!!
Thanks for watching Pete! We are so thankful to have met the Johnsons. They are awesome!
Excellent progress, you may want to put a marker tape on the trees 🌲 to be removed.
Just to access the sight lines and requirements for your needs.
We picked up some blue tape for this very reason. It's surprising how much the perspective can change once a few trees come down and open things up.
Nice calendar!
Welcome to Mosquito Gorge!
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“Worry about power later” 🤣🤣 love that. Definitely loving the Ambition Strikes Ranch or Freedom Acres I’ve seen in the comments. When you guys start designing the house, Im an interior architect so let me know if you need any advice or suggestions! Love exploring alternative living!
We would love some input when we get to that point!
Hybrid the two: Ambition Acres ;)
Absolutely my favorite "big boy toy", I mean TOOL. You will love it!
Haha I thought the same thing!
Totally agreed, but it might become more of a "big gal's pal" because Courtney loves to drive it too! 😂
Tip for whiteboards... If you accidentally use a permanent marker on a whiteboard, Take a dry erase marker and scribble over the ink of the permanent marker and quickly wipe with a kleenex. The dry erase ink will lift the permanent ink off the whiteboard.
I think you should build a 250 sq ft tree house first and let that be the guest house in the future, also I think you need some tools for firewood processing since I assume you will have wood stoves in all the buildings eventually
A tree house would be SO cool!!
So much fun watching both of you reminiscing my own life how much I wanted to do all the things your doing that I missed !
I sincerely pray for y’all and hope to see little red headed urchins soon!
Thanks Al! Glad you can come along for the journey with us! ☺️
Trick for sharpies on white board. Draw over the sharpie lines with the dry erase marker and everything will come off like it was never there. No scrubbing required :)
That is a tip I will be saving! 😂
Hairspray on ink will dissolve it. Takes it off whiteboards, walls, clothes & skin.
I would definitely love to keep in touch while yall do this landscaping and home building! Landscaping my profession so any tips and tricks or ideas for the property would be more then happy to help just give a comment and ill answer back, the property it AMAZING!
Oh yes, we would LOVE your input on landscaping! That is certainly not something that we are very familiar with.
Sweet well I have yalls patreon and Instagram and if yall want yall can add me and my wife on FB we have a joint FB so we always answer its( tygernalachapman) can't wait to see the next video!
Definitely build the shop. Doesnt have to be fancy. Just walls and a roof so that you can park the camper inside and not deal with snow and other elements. It will also be a place to store other stuff. As far as the name goes - Ambstead (Ambition Homestead).
Excellent point!
I built Log & Timber Frame Homes for almost 20 years & a chainsaw was in my hands everyday. I used to
think I could carve anything out of a log. Those days were hard work !
That sounds amazing!! We'd love to see pictures of your work!
courtney@trailtestedmfg.com
A little over a year of using this... What do you think? Would you have preferred a bigger model? Smaller? Different brand? Buckets/attachments you wish you'd gotten?
I would love to know the answer to this, too!
Wow that was fast! I was going to say some people use a 4WD tractor with attachments, but i would now say great choice! You also have a good brand saw. Let the fun begin! lol Once you have muscle memory with the controls of the exc., it will be like an extension of your body. Be extra carefull using the exc. for logging, it only takes a second or two for a limb or whole tree to change direction and come back at you and break the glass or worse. SAFETY FIRST ALWAYS. Print up some safety first stickers and put them where you will see them? Keep watching exc. videos. I watch "Dirt Perfect" and "Lets Dig 18" and "Outdoors with the Morgans" And oh yah, Ambition Strikes lol
I've used quite a few 4wd tractors, they are great in flat places but they can get scary quickly on hills and tippy situations. The excavator was a huge decision but now that we've been using it for a few days it has already shown how valuable it will be for us. We've been working as a team, I wield the chainsaw to process the tress, Courtney drives the excavator to move the logs and slash around. It's all about conserving energy and putting our tools to work! Thanks for watching and thanks for the channel recommendations, I'll definitely check them out!
Also so yall dont wrench your arm on the chain saw put the tip of your foot through the handle of the chainsaw while it's planted on the ground put the brake on use one hand to pull the rope and then other to hold it down there for when your pulling it in the air you don't where your self down and hurt your arm as much.
Thanks for the tip! Safety certainly needs to be our priority on this project. Now that I got the chain brake assembled correctly on the Husky it's an easy one or two pull start. We also picked up the lightest 16" saw we could find to use for delimbing. Much safer, and easier on my body! Thanks for watching!
How about Serendipity ( falls, acres, ridge) Based on all the events that lead up to how you guys found and got the property I think the name fits pretty well. Serenity is also good. But that’s my picks! Either way congrats… although I might be late with the whole naming the whole property thing
Those are excellent suggestions!
Just a tip, if you use a sharpee on dry erase no biggie at all. Write over it with dry erase marker and erase as normal. It happens more often than you think....
Now that is an excellent tip!!
Rewatching this for like the 5th time, and I laugh every time now when you call this "real equipment" OMG you guys have grown so much in 3 years!
start building rain catchment roofs so you can catch rain water to fill your totes
That is a great idea!!
Congratulations again. I know y’all are beyond excited, and you should be. How about the Rockin RC ranch (RC for Riley and Courtney). It would make a cool logo also. Good luck from Texas.
That's got a nice ring to it! I can already picture the logo. Thanks for the suggestion!
Congratulations on a beautiful property and the big ‘toys’! Definitely get Riley protection gear!!
His typical rule of "safety third" certainly isn't going to fly on this project... 😉
I'm thinking first priority would be roads. Both the easement road and making roads for getting around the property. Your going to want to be able to get cement trucks in the out of there.
Second would probably be clearing and stockpiling any dead trees. I'd be concerned about the possibility of forest fires. Build a pole barn. No walls; just a slab and roof. Use it for stockpiling wood to dry out. Then look into buying your own milling equipment or find someone in the area to do it for you in exchange for some of the wood. It's nice to have free material on hand for building whatever you want.
Y'all's giddiness is infectious! Congratulations again on all the momentous developments.
Thanks John!! The support from you and everyone else is the reason we are able to pull this off!
My dream toy.... and I’m a girl! Good decision on buying. That thing is going to save your bodies!
Instead of "big boy toy" I think we may need to start calling it the "big gal's pal"... 😉
What I find intriguing is that you did not have skills for this adventure , Directly ,you have many skills in engineering and fabrication , I think they crossed over a bit! After watching a few episodes , you two are unreal !
I'm exited by your list, of which tape/vids I'm looking forward watch again. Àll of them!
😂
It's gorgeous there. We were camping at Farragut state park a couple months ago. That's not far from where you are.
Careful with the chainsaw, dangerous tool :)
Yes, very!!
love this! so excited to watch all the videos in order.
Wow congratulations on finally signing papers and the excavator purchase. Can I make a suggestion that before to much more chainsaw work please get some bucking chaps and proper hard hat with face shield as a west coast logger I have seen to many people get hurt.
Ambition Dream Acres
Thanks again for the wonderful video
Thank you so much for encouraging us to be safe Ken! We went down to the store and got Riley fully outfitted in safety gear before getting started on the clearing project.
Home in the heavens... congrats guys looking forward to see it all come together
A magical name for a magical place!
Your dreams are just beginning... Challenges will be many. You will need a water truck for source. What ever happened with the Stewart and Stevenson truck ???? I bought a Case 580 backhoe for my property years ago. Spread 62 tons of rock for drive ways and turnarounds. Dug drainage, electrical and water lines plus put in building pads. It's all fun when your young.
The 1078 will be getting converted in a snow plow/dump truck/water hauling truck in a few weeks and then put to work up here!
Ambitious Acres
That has a great ring to it!
Congratulations, Wise Decision. it will go a long way.
We sure hope so! 🤞🏻
Dang the logistics of getting that excavator from bend to N. Idaho must have been a huge undertaking. Just so you know there is a Kubota dealer in Kalispel, MT which is much closer...
And no tax
We were very hard pressed to find a dealer that had a kx057 in stock. Every other dealer we called had a minimum of a 3 month waitlist for them!
put the chain saw away and push the trees down. Pulls the stump out saving you a hassle later.
We've found we can push/pull most trees out with the excavator and it is so awesome!!
Irish Death! Oh man do I miss that! Discovered it on a trip to WA and haven't seen it since. I'm jealous but a fan of what you guys are doing! Outstanding work!
Dang it.
Reality Survival sent me to the installing a wood stove episode.
I got curious.
Guess what?
When purchasing your Kubota equipment, finance every available attachments your interested in. They will combine them in the payment package. I opted for 6 attachments. Now five years later it’s all payed for. And I could probably sell the machine for close to what I paid for it. Best decision I made.
We regret not getting a narrower bucket when we bought the excavator!
How about AMBITION'S VIEW or Vista?
Riley TMI on mosquitoes feist.
Choose the trees to cut for use as log cabin or for sale if possible. Pine not much good for firewood.
Wish I was there helping & I like the new toy.
We share the good, the bad, and the butt crack! We'd love to build a saw mill and take advantage of the timber on the property, right now we're just taking down what needs to come down. Thanks for watching!
Butt butt I'm trying to displace that image. I think I was hoping maybe you could be a horse trader if any of your trees are ready to harvest & maybe trade with the guy 30 or so across the border. Full disclosure i have NOTHING to do with him as I'm many states away. You don't know if you don't try.
As far as the Macqyver Hut or any other thing I'd be willing to email/phone # if that may help. I've been in construction my whole life & more than willing to help if I can. Don't mean to push... just help if possible.
Smart move buying a Kubota. Take care of it and it will provide years of service.
That is the hope!!
Sharpie on whiteboard tip: Scribble over the sharpie marks with a dry erase marker and wipe both sets of ink away.
Thanks for the awesome content you two!
Thanks for the tip! We pulled that whiteboard out of the dumpster when we first started our business out of college. It's been through a lot of projects and a lot of ideas, it would be a shame for it to be ruined now. Thank you for watching, and we're glad you like it!
The reason. For the chainsaw handle being flat at the bottom is that’s where you put your foot when first starting it cold
Now that I got the brake assembled correctly I can easily and safely cold start the saw. I do agree that safety needs to be our priority on this project though. Thanks for watching!
Thank you for sharing your journey with us
I love you guys. You’re so real and funny. Riley, don’t feel too bad about the chainsaw kicking your butt. I’ve been cutting firewood all my life and every time I get a new chain, it’s always kinked up and gives me a hard time. Have you guys ever thought of putting a list together of all the things you used to build your rig (windows, heater, water heater, stuff like that)? Maybe you have already done it and I missed it? I’m seriously thinking about building my own rig after watching your videos and it would be super helpful. Keep making awesome videos!
Hi John! Here is the current list we have going of things we used on the camper! A lot of the videos also have links to items used in the description. Can't wait to see how your rig turns out!
www.trailtestedmfg.com/shop
We’re happy for y’all!
Will you be able to get water on the property - drill a well? In some places it seems like getting a well to water isnt possible.
Water is going to be a challenge. All of the nearest neighbors were successful in finding water, but we will likely have to drill pretty deep. We're likely going to be hauling water in for the short term while we save up for the well.
Congratulations guy's best of luck on your new adventure
Thank you Jack!
Hey you two. I'm not sure how your channel ended up on my RUclips list, but I'm super glad it did. You two are phenomenal. I'm a dog guy, and the fact that you share yours is awesome. Bailey and Boone seem to be awesome! I've been stuck inside for the past few days and have binge watched so many episodes. I could totally see me doing exactly what you are. In fact, I did put up a 2500 sq ft metal building with my buddy and son in law. None of us had ever built a metal building before but I did know how to read plans, so it got done. Not nearly as quickly as you two, but my work takes me out of town quite often, so I didn't get to work on it as often as I would have liked. Anyway, on this "episode" I saw that you had written on your white board with a permanent marker. Just an FYI, you can write on top of the permanent marker with a dry erase marker and it will erase with ease. Neatest thing I've seen. Weird, but it works! I'm continuing to watch more of your episodes. I wish I could watch them in order, but it's all good. Good luck to the both of you!
Next step, diesel tank for the property. I would do 2, so that you fill both, then when one is gone, order more while you use the 2nd. And, if diesel prices get jacked, you have plenty. Another good piece of equipment, to compliment the excavator is a skid steer. Those things run circles around the excavator and are great for leveling property, or moving piles from here to wherever. For everything else, the excavator is key.
Edit in: Could have it delivered to the end of your driveway, and clear the driveway as you pull it back in. Good practice and everything has to come down the driveway to get to your place. Best. wishes. peace
We have been eyeing skid steers every time we drive by one! It would be nice to have something more zippy for moving stuff around.
The driveway is an easement through our neighbors properties so we decided we should get good at using it before tearing up their land... 😂
Things are getting real. Wow. I admire your enthusiasm. I have no doubt. It will be as good as your truck project.
Thank you so much!
I live and build in idaho. First thing to do is get your septic permit.
Excellent tip Nathan!
WoooHoooo let's get our dig on!
Yeah!!!
On a serious note, get all the proper chain saw safety gear from your local 'Husky' dealer. Chaps, helmet visor and ear muffs, minimum. Then learn how to use it safely. In my opinion, NEVER hand hold to start it. If that chain brake isn't engaged and you slip or something, bad news. Keep it well maintained, clean it before you put it to bed and always check all the safety features are working correctly and are in place, the chain brake is your BEST friend, make sure it works. Get online and download the users manual if you don't have one. I was a Husqvarna service dealer for many years and I have come across many people that in my opinion shouldn't even use a butter knife!! Not trying to scare you but you must treat a chain saw with respect. All the best in your new adventure, regards from Down Under.
Thank you for the safety advice! An injury is something we can not afford to get around here and we really appreciate you all looking out for us.
Kubota is a good choice. My friend uses the same excavator in his work, and he likes it.
Congratulations for new excavator
Thank you!!
@@AmbitionStrikes Welcome
What a fun machine that is. ...and very useful.
Machine, toy, tool... 😉
How many gallons per mile does your excavator get lol!? Love your excitement. Reminds me of some of my adventures back in the day.
Been watching you have certainly mastered the operation of excervator Cortny well done very good
Excellent choice I just watched a few hours of the reviews on this 57 -5 .excellent choice 💥
my first thought would have been take the container house with you! Boom!
That would be cool! But the priority for us is getting a shop up to move all of our tools into, so the container has to go to pay for the shop!
@@AmbitionStrikes ahhhhhh! Good move, I love all of your videos, you guys should get an award for being "the most adorable couple in the world"
Hey, So excited to see you both living your dream. Keep up the good vibes. How about Hideeho for a name for property (maybe a little silly for you both). Also, I would like to add a bit of words of wisdom about the equipment you're going to be using can be dangerous they can tip over so always remember that SLOW is PRO (as in professional) This what I told my customers when they start handling the Big Yacht they just bought. Love what you are doing can't wait for the next step Scott
That is excellent advice Scott! I’m going to start saying that mantra to Riley every morning!
@@AmbitionStrikes All Righty Then!!
So much fun and smiles
So this was years ago but I'm going to make comments for that point in time. First thing is I hope that that as your laying out buildings you align everything to the sun giving yourself the most utility if you put solar panels on them later. But with 20 acres I image you have plenty of room to put them anywhere you want.
Congrats on the new toys, play safe! And don"t forget about the blade break saw works better with it off!
We probably shouldn't give Riley too much hassle or he's going to make me do all of the chainsawing... 😂
@@AmbitionStrikes always work safe, also a good investment for out there, cut proof overalls they work! Great when cutting wood by yourself.
Please, next time put the chainsaw on the ground, foot on the handle when you pull that cord! Big saw makes big wounds!
Good luck with your new project! 👍😊
Once Riley got the brake freed up it got much smoother to start!
@@AmbitionStrikes No offence, but I really mean it! This is dangerous! And you should wear protective gear. A friend of mine had a saw kicking back into his face. Those things happen ... 🤕
so exciting! So much fun! Thanks for sharing
The offer from the Kubota dealer was outstanding and enabled immediate affordable ownership of your new, zero hours major asset!
The capabilities of your Mini Excavator, especially with the innovative range of attachments available will more than meet your needs to turn remote wilderness into a fully serviced development with access road!
The ability to work for long periods in a comfortable cab will hugely improve your productivity.
There will always be a market for owner operated machines in good, clean condition, and you may well end up being in profit from your Excavator purchase!
It's like you read our minds! Glad to hear someone else thinks it was a smart investment on our part. It seems like saving our bodies and allowing us to work much longer days will result in a much better, efficient project.
We’re excited for you!
Hey, a side job a month and you’ll make your payment!
But please, get a pair of safety chaps, helmet with ear protection and face guard and gloves.
And for the size of trees you’re cutting a 16” or 18” bar will make your job easier and chains are less costly.
Safety gear is certainly a must around here!
Couple corrections, besides the expensive equipment that could be damaged in the parking lot there was also Courtney! Other correction you will have that mini forever with property! That's great you picked up a grading bucket. Never used one of those before. The hydraulic thumb is a game changer. Good move. Great for picking up rocks, moving trees even holding trees while cutting fire wood!
So true about renting! In our area a month rental with a thumb is over $2800.00. When I started looking for used you couldn't touch anything ok for less then $20,000. This too was my largest purchase. Heck it was so confusing I wrote a blog. Since mini x buying is not at all like anything else. Say a pick up truck 150, 1500, 250, 2500...
I too love my Ranch Husky great saw!
Next on the to buy list will be a Side X Side, then a skid steer ( + pallet forks).
Then you'll be all set. (Name idea Empty Wallet Mountain) LOL!
Congratulations on this next chapter! We are excited to see what projects you two get into. Can only imagine!
Mark & Teresa
Empty Wallet Mountain! I love it! We have always been firm believers in having the right tool for the job. The right tools are starting to get a lot more expensive though! After just a few days of running the mini (is ours still considered a mini at 13k#? These sizes are so confusing!) for a few days we are blown away by what it's allowing us to get done. It does all of the heavy lifting and moving and allows us to focus on working safely and efficiently. Plus we can put in a long hard day and still have some juice left in us. Courtney has taken to liking the driver seat of the mini (I don't blame her!) so I have been demoted to Sawyer and slash stacker. Two way radios for easy communication between us was a game changer too.
We got a Husky 562XP and it is an amazing saw. Fuel injected even! Nothing seems to bog it down. But man, it bogged me down. We picked up the lightest 16" bar saw we could find to use for delimbing, that was much better on my body.
Side x Side! I like the sound of that!
Thanks so much for watching and supporting our adventure!
@@AmbitionStrikes 🙂 True it can be addictive running the excavator. Teresa loves driving and operating our skid steer. Enjoy!
I'd call it Ambition Acres!
Oooh I like it!
@@AmbitionStrikes The moment you asked in the video for suggestions, Ambition Acres came immediately to mind! I have been all over the country and seen lots of "Freedom Acres, Harmony Acres, Liberty Acres...etc." But Ambition Acres just seems to suit you guys best....IMHO that is :-)
When that excavator tipped over and smoothly went down the ramp my heart tipped.....lol
Mine too... 😬
"Ambitio ferit" is Latin for "Ambition Strikes".
More specifically, "ambitio" translates, amongst other things, as "A going around or about; that which surrounds", or "A great exertion".
Given that, perhaps "ambitio", "ambitio ferit", or some variation, would make sense?
Please tell Riley I'm jealous. Very cool piece of equipment.
Love the name James! The excavator is a game change for us and we can't wait to see what we can do with it.
U guys r doing ur dream. Totally inspiring me to clear the life clutter and just make it happen
Clutter keeps ups from doing the things we love to do!!
You two can call it "Money Pit" you will understand why
Such is everything we do... 😂
Love your new toy
The name "The Chouette" it means owl in Normandy French, you might see a spotted Northern Owl on your property
Oooh I like it!
A complex project is about to start soon, in anticipation
Yes it is! 😊
I love how your dogs go everywhere with you guys... if possible I would like to see Riley to get safety gear for when he is using the chainsaw...
Safety gear gets purchased shortly after this episode!
Not sure how you don't have a million subscribers, great channel!!
Thank you so much! We are blown away by the growth and can't believe 50k people are following along on this adventure.
For the time it took to change the chain, you could have used the sawzall. Thanks love the video.
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Name suggestion: Safety last estate
> lol but please get safety gear for the chain saw
That name may encourage Riley to lean into his reckless side... I've got him geared up in PPE and he knows better than to go out without it now!
@@AmbitionStrikes Glad he's safe! Also look into 1st aid supplies and turniquet kit and how to use it.
Thanks for the videos and all the best!
Either stand on the chainsaw or hold the trigger handle when starting! 😱 hey, get a D10 dozer like on gold rush! Nice kubota! I’m gonna move up next to you. You’re getting some awesome tools 🧰 😂
You can never have too many tools! 😉
Chainsaw chains can dull fast. Buy a couple of spares and just swap them during the day. Save sharpening your extra chains until night time.
Thats a great idea!
Thanks for the tip! I'm sure once we really get into cutting fire wood we'll notice the need for spare chains