Government support is what they need unfortunately our America Last regime wasted billions on illegals and announced FEMA is out of money. Meanwhile the President lounges on the beach while his chuckehead VP stages photo ops and announce tens of millions in aid to the Middle East.
So much sand - could make a great beach :) Persistence and striving for excellence - major trait of LetsDig18. This core trench build is a beauty. Needed the two excavators for this one.
I want to see much longer videos where you’re actually starting up the machines and moving between them exe… less jump cuts. I love to watch what you were doing on brush commandos channel
Looks good Chris, you are making great progress, the idea of rolling sand over into clay to help keep the clay center of the core makes perfect sense to me. Thanks for the update, coming together, enjoyed watching.
In my opinion, as far as major earthwork, they will be in the evaluation mode for weeks. Right now they are simply in a cleanup mode. Removing soil, sand and mud from roadways that still exist. Removing debris from bridge abbutments that still exist. There are simply too many roadways and bridges that no longer exist. Visualize free standing railroad tracks with sleepers still intact suspended (and sagging) in mid air for long distances. The scene of a stream in a gorge stretching from wall to wall of the gorge is everywhere. The roadway that used to run parallel to the stream is simply gone. In many of these cases, there is no apparent, at this time, suitable place to start rebuilding the road foundation. There are not sufficient roadways by which you can transport building materials. There are lots of local equipment operators working feverishly with their on hand fuel supply, with literally no supply line for more fuel other than humans carrying in fuel over long distances or, possibly, helicopter deliveries. I am thinking in addition to fuel they will need pallets of Engine Oil, Hydraulic Fluid, and Grease. There is likely much local on hand equipment that will need a complete changeout of fluids. The word complicated is simply insufficient.
I live in SC and you find a lot of areas where a good seam of red clay exists next such sandy soil in close proximity. You are doing a masterful job of working in a difficult region of the coastal plain.
From what I see, they need haul trucks, front end loaders, soil compactors, and excavators. I 40 needs to be rebuilding and at least one new bridge. But a lot of the land has been washed away in the rivers, and the Army Corps of Engineers is going to be busy dredging near those dams to get the mud out. Most of that is going to be contract work. The Front end loaders or skid steers will be needed to open roads or at least clear a path.
At my home in south Texas, we called this dirt, watermelon pasture. Because of the sandy soil, the water would drain off the surface allowing the fruit to mature without rotting on the bottom. For a foundation, though, you had to dig deep to find something that was stable enough to hold up a building. Twenty foot bell bottomed poured concrete pilings were the minimum for a commercial building. I am surprised you found as much clay as you found.
We feel sure in time you will be going to work on something in the highlands. Smart position on your part to wait for NCDOT to see what they plan. Maybe Army Corp of Engineers need to get involved to get DOT to make decisions. Highway, water & sewer, power lines need to be allocated to a bond issue by the state. Maybe you needed to borrow a trench shoring steel box.
I watched a video from Chimney Rock N. Carolina and they only had a skidsteer and a small excavator.about The size of your Yanmar you could have definately been of some great help up there. Your 350 could really help move some of those very large trees Also some of the polce have been refusing to let FEMA come in because it's been a week and the citizens have been helping more than Fema has. I seen NO Large equipment like what you have. Yeah parts of the mountains need to be dug out to be able to rebuild some of the roads because the roads are so washed out at a very deep depth. I don't know who you're contacts are but I'd be calling Fort Brag Military in N. Carolina
You are the best, Chris. I appreciate you wanting to help in the mountains, yet have the wisdom to not enter into an unorganized mess. Meanwhile you have your own situation in progress with this dam. You a such a joy to watch work. Thanks for being here and sharing with us all.
Just wondering ,, dumb question 😎 have always lived in the south ,, we got lots of red clay 😆 do they have clay like this everywhere in the US ,, more or less ?
idk weather sand is a good idea for either front or back of dam - front slope : it gets saturated and slides off - back slope: it gets eroded real fast if it ever tops over
Have you thought about draining that pond of his that’s right across from where that your getting the clay from and dredgeing the clay if there is clay in it to use for the main dam I thought that you were going to take out that part of the dam that’s holding that part of the lake back and make it all into a lake
You are so spoiled but it’s deserved. You started out with nothing and have built quite a business. It’s nice to have a selection of equipment for the job. But I bet you wish you had the D7 there.
I hope you have enough clay. I'm wondering why you don't dig a bit deeper into the clay area and get more. If you dug it a bit deeper, you have plenty of sand to fill in the hole. That's a lot of yards for one person, Chris.
Help in the hollers - no cell service up yet, now 10 days in. On the ground, local, Mark Huneycutt's RUclips channel interview at near Green Mountain at Red Hill, North Carolina says - right now - they need fall weather camping gear: camp stoves, propane, tents, tarps, rope, fall clothes, sleep gear for down to 32F. Local administrations are carrying the burden; I suggest look up the names of small places that are often not on Google Maps but are marked by fire halls, community churches; and each tiny community always seems to have a mayor or a 'prepper' small business owner who knows what's what (like in the video I noted above). I suggest they need woodsmen with off road vehicles who can hike into the hollers from the ridge roads - thousands are missing and hundreds of tiny subsistence farm families have not been contacted yet.
Not sure how they are going to even build new roads in alot of areas. There is nothing there for a base it's all gone. Just giant boulders. So much material will need hauled in or cut from the existing mountains.
Lololol... Yeah, I've watched you to many years now Chris to know , that all the sand that keeps falling off in there is getting on ya damn nerves !! lololol... And it slowing you down as it is, also plucks at that nerve !! lolol.. But, like you said, it's been there 60 plus yrs. and you want it to last a lifetime !! So, it's worth taking the time to do it right, plus when something has your name on it, ya want it done right, every time !! But, you will really start moving once you get the core done, and it will come together pretty quick then !! Yeah, We have been watching what is going on in and around Asheville, Sounds like some shady shit is trying to take place in some of the different areas !! And that shit is NOT cool , at a time like this, Everyone just needs to help one another threw this period !! But, it's really nice to see your ready to go, if they can use ya, and get everything lined out... My best friend I grew up with here in Western Ky. is a Pastor, and they have their own Church, and they have a Semi Trailer they are filling up with everything those folks need to make it threw this mess, as we speak to get to the people in and around Asheville !! We will keep your neighbors in our prayers !! Great as Always Chris !! Have a Great Evening, And, On too the Next !!
The problem with sending in a bunch of people to help in recovery efforts is that you need the logistics to support them. Last thing they need is a hundred people there to help with no fuel, food or accommodations.
It beats doing nothing as our senile President lounges on the beach and his VP stages photo ops while sending millions and millions in aid to the Middle East.
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Yeah infrastructure is their big need! Rebuilding roads and bridges are the first priority!
Government support is what they need unfortunately our America Last regime wasted billions on illegals and announced FEMA is out of money. Meanwhile the President lounges on the beach while his chuckehead VP stages photo ops and announce tens of millions in aid to the Middle East.
Great view from the operator's seat!💪 #ExcavatorLife
Love seeing Chris do his thing. Wish I could work with him. Would be work, but fun work.
Works either way: Huge Clay Core In The Damn Sand!
I get what you say about NC. You, Dirt Perfect, and C&C Equipment have everything to make a huge impact there. And what a video watchfest youd have!
I'm amazed on how smooth he is with that huge excavator
I cannot wait to see the finished product of this job... WOW!!!
The bad thing about doing a clean up , is finding a place to put the debris.
Love the "teaspoon" comment.
So much sand - could make a great beach :) Persistence and striving for excellence - major trait of LetsDig18. This core trench build is a beauty. Needed the two excavators for this one.
I want to see much longer videos where you’re actually starting up the machines and moving between them exe… less jump cuts. I love to watch what you were doing on brush commandos channel
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Great job 👍🏻
If you go up there watch out for the fire chief that might arrest you for helping the people. 🙄😅
Good bit of progress today!! Can’t wait for the help to get there and see where you end up!! Time to set the riser!!
Love your videos CHRIS you do very great work be careful if you go to Asheville or wherever you are going god bless
Looks good Chris, you are making great progress, the idea of rolling sand over into clay to help keep the clay center of the core makes perfect sense to me. Thanks for the update, coming together, enjoyed watching.
Looking forward to seeing you. Thanks
In my opinion, as far as major earthwork, they will be in the evaluation mode for weeks. Right now they are simply in a cleanup mode. Removing soil, sand and mud from roadways that still exist. Removing debris from bridge abbutments that still exist. There are simply too many roadways and bridges that no longer exist. Visualize free standing railroad tracks with sleepers still intact suspended (and sagging) in mid air for long distances. The scene of a stream in a gorge stretching from wall to wall of the gorge is everywhere. The roadway that used to run parallel to the stream is simply gone. In many of these cases, there is no apparent, at this time, suitable place to start rebuilding the road foundation. There are not sufficient roadways by which you can transport building materials. There are lots of local equipment operators working feverishly with their on hand fuel supply, with literally no supply line for more fuel other than humans carrying in fuel over long distances or, possibly, helicopter deliveries. I am thinking in addition to fuel they will need pallets of Engine Oil, Hydraulic Fluid, and Grease. There is likely much local on hand equipment that will need a complete changeout of fluids. The word complicated is simply insufficient.
The 220 could handle a much bigger bucket than that to be fair
Howa likeing your mini excavator chris
I live in SC and you find a lot of areas where a good seam of red clay exists next such sandy soil in close proximity. You are doing a masterful job of working in a difficult region of the coastal plain.
I remember the pond that you and your uncle mad bigger that was sand, that sucked. Thank you and have a good week.
Maybe it’s time Barney gets a big brother! He does look lonely….. 🙃
That’s what Chris and a walrus have in common, they like a tight seal!
if you ever get an a30 or larger, the a25 can go on the extra wide floatation tires for the wet jobs
I am glad to see the walls of the trench do not go over the bulldozer cab. Keep it safe.
Like this video Chris ., Just for one man your going fast .
With so much nice sand available you could give that pond a beach.
Chris this pond project videos have been awesome. Would a bigger offroad truck like a A45G worked for this job or would it have been to big? Stay safe
To big and heavy
Good job mate getting there slowly keep up the good work
You need to sell some of that sand to Florida, they could probably use some.
From what I see, they need haul trucks, front end loaders, soil compactors, and excavators. I 40 needs to be rebuilding and at least one new bridge. But a lot of the land has been washed away in the rivers, and the Army Corps of Engineers is going to be busy dredging near those dams to get the mud out. Most of that is going to be contract work. The Front end loaders or skid steers will be needed to open roads or at least clear a path.
At my home in south Texas, we called this dirt, watermelon pasture. Because of the sandy soil, the water would drain off the surface allowing the fruit to mature without rotting on the bottom. For a foundation, though, you had to dig deep to find something that was stable enough to hold up a building. Twenty foot bell bottomed poured concrete pilings were the minimum for a commercial building. I am surprised you found as much clay as you found.
We feel sure in time you will be going to work on something in the highlands. Smart position on your part to wait for NCDOT to see what they plan. Maybe Army Corp of Engineers need to get involved to get DOT to make decisions. Highway, water & sewer, power lines need to be allocated to a bond issue by the state. Maybe you needed to borrow a trench shoring steel box.
You sure you are not in Florida with all the sand you been digging. Thanks for the video
I watched a video from Chimney Rock N. Carolina and they only had a skidsteer and a small excavator.about The size of your Yanmar you could have definately been of some great help up there. Your 350 could really help move some of those very large trees Also some of the polce have been refusing to let FEMA come in because it's been a week and the citizens have been helping more than Fema has. I seen NO Large equipment like what you have. Yeah parts of the mountains need to be dug out to be able to rebuild some of the roads because the roads are so washed out at a very deep depth. I don't know who you're contacts are but I'd be calling Fort Brag Military in N. Carolina
You are the best, Chris. I appreciate you wanting to help in the mountains, yet have the wisdom to not enter into an unorganized mess. Meanwhile you have your own situation in progress with this dam. You a such a joy to watch work. Thanks for being here and sharing with us all.
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Would the 220 handle a bigger bucket, to help save some time?
15:26 id have you build a beach with that sand - 2 ft of that and you never step into some cold mud walking in or out
I bet, looking back, you wish you’d had the 350 when you did Geoffs pond.
Just wondering ,, dumb question 😎 have always lived in the south ,, we got lots of red clay 😆 do they have clay like this everywhere in the US ,, more or less ?
idk weather sand is a good idea for either front or back of dam - front slope : it gets saturated and slides off - back slope: it gets eroded real fast if it ever tops over
Tailgates are nice, but with as much brush, stumps, and trees that you haul it would suck in your application.
Are you close enough to home where you can travel back and and forth or are you having to stay out of town ?
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you say that it takes twice as many buckets to fill the dump truck with 220, does it take twice as long time wise?
Have you thought about draining that pond of his that’s right across from where that your getting the clay from and dredgeing the clay if there is clay in it to use for the main dam I thought that you were going to take out that part of the dam that’s holding that part of the lake back and make it all into a lake
You are so spoiled but it’s deserved. You started out with nothing and have built quite a business. It’s nice to have a selection of equipment for the job. But I bet you wish you had the D7 there.
I think Chris said the bigger the dozer the bigger the cord has to be to get it in so would maybe run out clay ,plus more to move
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I hope you have enough clay. I'm wondering why you don't dig a bit deeper into the clay area and get more. If you dug it a bit deeper, you have plenty of sand to fill in the hole. That's a lot of yards for one person, Chris.
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How far off are your videos from when you make them and post them just wondering
Normally just a few days
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Is there a reason you don’t have like one other guy to help? It’s seems like it would be more efficient. Just curious.
Help in the hollers - no cell service up yet, now 10 days in. On the ground, local, Mark Huneycutt's RUclips channel interview at near Green Mountain at Red Hill, North Carolina says - right now - they need fall weather camping gear: camp stoves, propane, tents, tarps, rope, fall clothes, sleep gear for down to 32F. Local administrations are carrying the burden; I suggest look up the names of small places that are often not on Google Maps but are marked by fire halls, community churches; and each tiny community always seems to have a mayor or a 'prepper' small business owner who knows what's what (like in the video I noted above).
I suggest they need woodsmen with off road vehicles who can hike into the hollers from the ridge roads - thousands are missing and hundreds of tiny subsistence farm families have not been contacted yet.
re-reading that made me cry. :/
RIP Barney 😢
I wish you, that a 550 finds a way in your collection soon.
He could not use it, to big and to costly to transport. :)
might be time to sell barney and upgrade
Not sure how they are going to even build new roads in alot of areas. There is nothing there for a base it's all gone. Just giant boulders. So much material will need hauled in or cut from the existing mountains.
Get a hold of Tim Gentry of Gentry and sons trucking on you tube he knows where they need help
I thought the locals said you won't hit clay...🤔
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Lololol... Yeah, I've watched you to many years now Chris to know , that all the sand that keeps falling off in there is getting on ya damn nerves !! lololol... And it slowing you down as it is, also plucks at that nerve !! lolol.. But, like you said, it's been there 60 plus yrs. and you want it to last a lifetime !! So, it's worth taking the time to do it right, plus when something has your name on it, ya want it done right, every time !! But, you will really start moving once you get the core done, and it will come together pretty quick then !! Yeah, We have been watching what is going on in and around Asheville, Sounds like some shady shit is trying to take place in some of the different areas !! And that shit is NOT cool , at a time like this, Everyone just needs to help one another threw this period !! But, it's really nice to see your ready to go, if they can use ya, and get everything lined out... My best friend I grew up with here in Western Ky. is a Pastor, and they have their own Church, and they have a Semi Trailer they are filling up with everything those folks need to make it threw this mess, as we speak to get to the people in and around Asheville !! We will keep your neighbors in our prayers !! Great as Always Chris !! Have a Great Evening, And, On too the Next !!
they could send in the army engineers and all there equipment instead of you going up
Stop feeling guilty. There are lots of people in Washington State that care, so it is not on your shoulders to fix.
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I hear fema turning people away you need get ahold of local fire departments and churches
The problem with sending in a bunch of people to help in recovery efforts is that you need the logistics to support them. Last thing they need is a hundred people there to help with no fuel, food or accommodations.
It beats doing nothing as our senile President lounges on the beach and his VP stages photo ops while sending millions and millions in aid to the Middle East.
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Nahwhhh really? Where is the Fisherman?? ;-)
@@RickLane-x4j Tried to go , but couldn't find chicken livers. LOL
@@bobbyb322 Hahahaha.... well I have some Fisherman's Friends on my tongue... brrr bit sharp lol.
@@RickLane-x4j Haven't watched the vid yet, maybe I'll understand
@@bobbyb322 You will understand Chris but maybe not me? ;-)
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