get yourself a pair of water proof pants. and wear them over you're boots don't tuck them in. This will let you move around in deeper water and your feet will be dry.
@@LabTech41 This is a great idea. I'd add a pair of limb lopping shears to the kit list. While I was watching those limbs being pulled out of that clog I kept thinking about them forming another one down stream. Getting those longer limbs cut into smaller chunks before sending them downstream will help keep other culverts etc from clogging. Plus keeps hands out of cold water as much as possible.
What i appreciate about you doing this work, is that i have seen first-hand what happens when the crews repsonsible for maintenance dont do their jobs. In 2003 Hurricane Isabel came to Virginia, dropping something like 15 inches of water in a 25 hour period on top of Richmond VA, and theres a low place near downtown called Shockoe Bottom. It dates from the mid 1800s, and has lots of restaurants, shops and nightspots. We call it the Shockoe Bottom Bathtub, because of the terrain, and it ultimately drains(thru some culverts) into the James river. Well, when the rains came, no one realized that the culverts were clogged. They had not had maintenance in at least 10 years, and were full of debris and grown trees. Cars with drivers got picked up and floated down and the drivers drowned, because the area filled up with water so fast. The videos of it are horrifying. One lady screaming help me, help me, i cant get out! And she and the car were found two days later, but by then she was gone. Several others drowned as well, but not in the same area. Many businesses were literally under water, and took months if not years to recover. After the investigation it was revealed the culverts had blocked the drainage to the river. There were lawsuits, etc. All this to say, Post 10, you are doing very important work, and i know you know that, but i want others to know that! God bless you and keep you safe.
It's really astonishing to me how a city-council responsible for that kind of maintenance work doesn't understand the risks coming with cutting funding for that work... "Too expensive, we'll deal with it later, it won't be so bad really"... NO FORESIGHT AT ALL... One could get mad if it wasn't so sad. I hope those in charge were held responsible, and the replacement people will learn from those mistakes. It is the same with global warming I fear. The consequences of procrastination / doing nothing will be a wake-up-call, but it will be too late, most likely.
Misted Mind Please don’t be fooled, the concept of controllable global warming (AGW) is a scam. There’s no reliable evidence to support Michael Mann’s hockey stick predictions. In fact there’s more reliable evidence to the opposite... sleep easy.
I have been there to Shockoe, I live not far from Richmond, the news showed the bus driver putting the bus in a deep part to rescue a couple people, it was amazingly scary, that water came up so fast that there was nearly no reaction time. and YES, this fellows one rake swing at a time helps the world more than some departments that are paid to do so.
I’m glad you don’t add music to your videos. The sound of the rushing water and nature is soothing, like a white noise machine. 👍🏻 You get a heck of a workout from this too! Subscribed!!
Every scrape, every unleashing of blockage, every stroke of the glorious rake... You can hear the rivers gushing and breathing their thank you... Respect man
Someone buy this man a big pot of hot coffee, a new pair of high waders, and a set of thermal underclothes...cause he MAJORLY deserves all of it!!! Wow! Great job!!!🤩👏👏👏👏👏👏
anyone else find this content relaxing? love seeing it gradually get unclogged and the water level drop. No over the top acting like most youtubers, just the noise of water as he works. love it
@@JLFamilySong Especially the hipwaders... Doesn't matter what time of year it is.. He throws on his muck boots and goes for it.. 20 minutes later, he's almost waist deep..🤷♂️
That reminds me of that joke that goes something like, "I just watched my dog chase his tail for 5 minutes, and I thought 'Can you believe how dumb a dog is, that he would chase his tail for 5 minutes?' Then I realized, 'I just WATCHED my dog, chase his tail for 5 minutes".
Nope; Suspicious white male roughly 20 years of age with an unspecified gardening tool. Assuming they saw the rake simply to make them look bad is dishonest at best.
Amazing how quick the water level dropped once you’ed breached the first glog. You community should be grateful for all your unseen hard work. USA needs more young people like yourself. Really well done.
Can you imagine being post10s girlfriend Gf: post10 can we go to this lake? It looks really nice on google maps Post10: _uploading new video_ *the lake is no more*
The local water department (or whoever is looking after the water course's) should at least supply you with protective equipment and tools. It's the least they could do. Keep up the hypnotic good work.
If they did that, it would be bad for them. It would mean they admit to knowing about him and supplying him, but not paying him and the liability if anything were to happen to him. They'd probably force him to stop.
I think of the many times I loved unclogging a street drain as a kid. I'm 56 and I'm getting a kick watching this. I'm glad he's got a pair of hip waders coming. It's a shame the local jurisdictions have control don't supply you with some proper gear. Keep up the good work
"Hello, police? This is Karen McKareface. There's a man with a rake walking around in the forest next to the main road. I don't know what he's doing, but he seems devoted to make this world a better place. Could you please check it out? My sticks near the culverts are getting anxious!"
There is a sense of innocence in these videos, a genuine passion of a selfless act. An exploration of childlike curiosity fueled by the necessity to create purpose of one's existence via a good.
I've just cleared out a storm drain here in Hampshire, England. There's a drainage ditch that has been neglected for years leading to it. Lots of work left, was I right to start at the drain end? I wish I'd filmed it now.
I broke three different shovels trying dig a 2 foot deep hole the first was a wooden one the second was a fiberglass and the third was a solid metal one
Rake guy cleans all drains for the entire city with no compensation. In the meantime City storm worker employee finally completes level 252 on Candy Crush while sitting in his cozy office. Goals.
I have no idea why I love these videos so much, but I do. There's something satisfying about an individual taking something and and following through. It's also nice to just encounter someone who's os civic-minded.
Ronnie Grubb why wait, preventative maintenance is very important. Every spring I go to a culvert near my house and clear it for the snowmelt and rainy season. Then I go a few times in the summer. There is always a blockage of some sort.
That was a lot of work and a huge amount of water. The mom in me wants to see the video end with you in dry clothes and a mug of something warm. Great work as always.
You are a local hero! If the world had more people like Post 10 what a nice world we would live in. This is more entertaining than a soap opera. I'm glad I'm not the only one that gets satisfaction from clearing waterways! Love your unselfconcious style and commentary. Keep on doing what you do!
Dude, great work, Get a chainsaw to cut that shit up to smaller sizes. It’s only going to glog up on the other side an d be a lot quicker. Keep up the good work. Work smarter, not harder!
The more I watched the more agonizing it is! I used to like doing what you are doing when I was a kid. Again get a chainsaw to clear it all. Just because you clear the head does not mean you’re going to make it worse on the other side. If you cut it up in smaller sizes you won’t jam the out going flow like a beaver. Keep up the good work
Sitting here drinking a beer and watching you unclog culverts makes for a relaxing Sunday night. Sorry about your camera taking a dunk. You are the most committed man I've ever seen. Get warm and thanks for letting us watch!
I got pulled over once and was asked to open the trunk, I responded with a cheeky, " ok but I already buried the bodies" I forgot I had a shovel in the trunk XD when our eyes met I think mine were wider XD
I used to take down old wooden buildings and salvage the lumber. The back of my old station wagon always had an axe, crowbar, and other implements of destruction in it
Rake man: I have brought my rake, my gloves, my camera, and I am ready to take on these culverts Rake man, mere minutes into the video: *chucks rake aside and goes straight at it with his hands* In all seriousness though, I have such intense respect for you and what you do. Seeing content like this is such an inspiration, it brings back all the memories of being out in the field pulling up weeds, harvesting crops, and donating it all to local food banks. Watching these videos makes me want to be a better person who helps their communities.
Mate do me a favor , let me know where to send you a proper set of long gloves , i also would have a wading suit for you if you have euro size 41 i guess thats 7 , Free as long you keep making this vids but thats a bit the same to ask you to keep breathing ha .. lol
People tried picking up trash in Baltimore and the media called them racists. Roving gangs of racist good Samaritans with trashbags and those sticks with a nail at the end.
I seriously applaud your efforts in providing civil engineering services to the public free of charge. I might suggest that you carry 2 more tools; a machete and a shovel. The machete can be used to reduce the size of long branches as to reduce the chance of clogging what is down stream. The shovel to create channels in which when water starts to flow through the culvert it will wash away the soil, muck and other debris. Always start at the highest elevated culvert first to harness the kenetic energy before you lower the standing water (More wash down power). If you decide to launch a piece of tree down the culvert make sure to rotate the stump bottom first so the branches don't dig in. For example , people drive a Christmas tree ontop of a car with the base facing the front of the car. It's more aerodynamic: less drag. Love your work... Love your videos... I used to do the same thing as you've done 20 years in Decatur, Georgia. Totally frustrated by the streets flooding out caused by careless lawn care workers blowing leaves and grass into the streets. You're Awesome and you have a big heart. Be safe.
Have you considered getting a root knife? If that’s the name. Like for cutting roots while digging a trench? You could use it to break up blockages into smaller pieces so they’re easier to manage.
I love your channel. I grew up playing in creeks and rivers and I have aquariums as an adult. I love water and the rain. I think I also have this fascination with efficiency and being task oriented that makes me just love to watch you get something done. It's a combination of things.
I think you are amazing! Great job young man. I think you should be publicly recognized for your work you've saved people from wrecks and from getting hurt in flooded areas that you've singlehandedly prevented.
😊🍑 It’s so satisfying to hear the rush of the water 💦 and see it finally flow through the culverts! Thank you 🙏🏼 so much for all the back breaking work you do to keep debris cleared away from so many areas😃. It is very much appreciated!😄👍🏼
@@abooraty Yeah! .. I put these on auto play when i have a nap sometimes! ... then I don;t nap too long as well, like when he drops his glove or get his for stuck! :) .. that'll usually awakens me :)
@@MrsTrafford Congratulations 👏💕💕💞🌟 🌟 🌟 Sarah! Wow you are beautiful to watch...but moreso to post at this time!!!!🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 Praying your delivery goes smoothly and swift ❤️💕❣️💕
I gave a like! I see in the comments a lot of good people want to help you. Maybe set up a Amazon wish list for gift givers? Just a thought. Great video!
Branches and logs going down river give fish sheltered spaces when things are hunting them. The fact that that is the last clog spot before it hits the river is also good as you are simply keeping it in the system and any plastics you are cleaning up as you find them.
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get yourself a pair of water proof pants.
and wear them over you're boots don't tuck them in.
This will let you move around in deeper water and your feet will be dry.
@@LabTech41 This is a great idea. I'd add a pair of limb lopping shears to the kit list. While I was watching those limbs being pulled out of that clog I kept thinking about them forming another one down stream. Getting those longer limbs cut into smaller chunks before sending them downstream will help keep other culverts etc from clogging. Plus keeps hands out of cold water as much as possible.
You should really bill your local government for doing their job for them. Thanks for giving a damn.
I admire what you are doing to help your community. I just wish you were wearing goggles to protect your eyes.
post 10 why don’t you invest in a pair of waders so your pants don’t get wet
This mans rake is stronger than most relationships
Idk why this made me laugh so much, but thank you for this one comment.
So your saying his rake is a woman, and the culvert is her purse? What he rakes in, the culvert carries it away. Lol
@@johndelange4066 you good bro?
😂😂
Hilarious but true
City should be paying this guy $40 an hour to do this.
Utah Rider Make it $50
City is prolly paying $75 per hour to the person that is SUPPOSED to be doing it.....
He has also video evidence of his work :D
If the city is anything like In the UK then they’d be getting $10. I’m a structures inspector so maybe I should come to the US
100 half an hour
Plot twist: The beavers called the police.
I wonder what story the police were expecting from a guy with a rake by the stream? Probably something very sketchy.
@@grimfpv292 They were only just scratching the surface.
😂😂😂
@@grimfpv292 fishing.
No one called the police, they just drove by
Animals downstream: "Why is the water rising?"
Animals upstream: "Why is the water shrinking? "
Equal as all things should be 👌🥺
"Thanos"
There's something uniquely satisfying about getting water to flow.
this guy gets off on it
Nathaniel Pillar so do i
omg yes yes yes yes yes all I can say is yes! :D :D
The release of energy and flow of it can be satisfying in infinite ways. :) ⚡👍
Rite ?! Super satisfying.
What i appreciate about you doing this work, is that i have seen first-hand what happens when the crews repsonsible for maintenance dont do their jobs. In 2003 Hurricane Isabel came to Virginia, dropping something like 15 inches of water in a 25 hour period on top of Richmond VA, and theres a low place near downtown called Shockoe Bottom. It dates from the mid 1800s, and has lots of restaurants, shops and nightspots. We call it the Shockoe Bottom Bathtub, because of the terrain, and it ultimately drains(thru some culverts) into the James river. Well, when the rains came, no one realized that the culverts were clogged. They had not had maintenance in at least 10 years, and were full of debris and grown trees. Cars with drivers got picked up and floated down and the drivers drowned, because the area filled up with water so fast. The videos of it are horrifying. One lady screaming help me, help me, i cant get out! And she and the car were found two days later, but by then she was gone. Several others drowned as well, but not in the same area. Many businesses were literally under water, and took months if not years to recover. After the investigation it was revealed the culverts had blocked the drainage to the river. There were lawsuits, etc. All this to say, Post 10, you are doing very important work, and i know you know that, but i want others to know that! God bless you and keep you safe.
It's really astonishing to me how a city-council responsible for that kind of maintenance work doesn't understand the risks coming with cutting funding for that work...
"Too expensive, we'll deal with it later, it won't be so bad really"... NO FORESIGHT AT ALL... One could get mad if it wasn't so sad.
I hope those in charge were held responsible, and the replacement people will learn from those mistakes.
It is the same with global warming I fear. The consequences of procrastination / doing nothing will be a wake-up-call, but it will be too late, most likely.
Misted Mind
Please don’t be fooled, the concept of controllable global warming (AGW) is a scam. There’s no reliable evidence to support Michael Mann’s hockey stick predictions. In fact there’s more reliable evidence to the opposite... sleep easy.
I have been there to Shockoe, I live not far from Richmond, the news showed the bus driver putting the bus in a deep part to rescue a couple people, it was amazingly scary, that water came up so fast that there was nearly no reaction time. and YES, this fellows one rake swing at a time helps the world more than some departments that are paid to do so.
@@clivehorridge not sure what the hell your talking about...
But at least the Republicans were in charge back then, you can't say everything was all that bad.
I’m glad you don’t add music to your videos. The sound of the rushing water and nature is soothing, like a white noise machine. 👍🏻 You get a heck of a workout from this too! Subscribed!!
Every scrape, every unleashing of blockage, every stroke of the glorious rake... You can hear the rivers gushing and breathing their thank you... Respect man
Lol
In other news: A family of beavers returned from vacation to find their home demolished by Rakeman.
LMAO!!!
If you say Rakeman 3 times he shall appear and haunt you (Or remove drain stoppages) until the curse is passed on to someone else....
@Ibrahim Syed r/woooosh
navnig rakeman rakeman rakeman
I love unclogging the culvert and ditch in my driveway
"They told me to be safe and have fun". That's what I like to hear.
People that have houses or businesses around this area don't even realize how much they should appreciate this man.
Someone buy this man a big pot of hot coffee, a new pair of high waders, and a set of thermal underclothes...cause he MAJORLY deserves all of it!!! Wow! Great job!!!🤩👏👏👏👏👏👏
Flower GemsGirl, AGREEABLE......
You're a good egg, brother. You're positively proactive in a quietly heroic way. Be careful and keep it up.
Very well spoken
The energy bro, love it
Keep doing your part my friend... thank you...
Exactly! There’s two kinds of people in this world: Those who sit around and complain about things, and those who do something about it.
anyone else find this content relaxing? love seeing it gradually get unclogged and the water level drop. No over the top acting like most youtubers, just the noise of water as he works. love it
Home Depot, Lowes or Menard's needs to sponsor this guy and supply him with a constant supply of rakes
Rakes, gloves, and hip waders!
@@JLFamilySong
Especially the hipwaders...
Doesn't matter what time of year it is.. He throws on his muck boots and goes for it.. 20 minutes later, he's almost waist deep..🤷♂️
"It couldn't have been the beavers. I was wrong" we dont deserve someone so wholesome and honest. Fred Rogers would have loved to know you.
I'd like to know this guy and be his camera man.
Im Imagining the police are just sitting up there hearing “come on you big log why the hell are you not moving” and various noises of distress
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I’m thinking more exasperation than destress, honestly
Why is this log in no 2 making so much trouble?!
My sister: What the heck are you watching?
Me: Post 10 clear culverts
Her: Why?
Me: BECAUSE NOT ALL HEROS WEAR CAPES SIS!
yeah sometimes they ware hi-vis jackets and wadders
Lmao
My Mrs said “WHAT”
“What’s a Post 10 and what’s a culvert?”
🤣
Sisters just dont understand.
@@AlanWattResistance lol😂👍🐒
I can tell how passionate you are about doing what you do... it’s inspiring and makes me want to go clean up a community park or something. 👏🏼😌
I'm sitting hear thinking This guy likes doing this shit ... then I realized I like watching this guy doing this shit 😁
That reminds me of that joke that goes something like, "I just watched my dog chase his tail for 5 minutes, and I thought 'Can you believe how dumb a dog is, that he would chase his tail for 5 minutes?' Then I realized, 'I just WATCHED my dog, chase his tail for 5 minutes".
Any body else impressed by the durability of this man's rake?
"APB for young white male with a rake, motives unclear - all units respond." 🚨🚨🚨
Mass raking 🙄😅
Drive by raking
Suspect is described as a white male approximately 30, around 5'10, socially responsible and pretty wholesome
and then they swarm, every single cop that is bored and just hanging around the donut shop is like "finally got me some action"
Nope; Suspicious white male roughly 20 years of age with an unspecified gardening tool.
Assuming they saw the rake simply to make them look bad is dishonest at best.
Amazing how quick the water level dropped once you’ed breached the first glog. You community should be grateful for all your unseen hard work. USA needs more young people like yourself. Really well done.
Can you imagine being post10s girlfriend
Gf: post10 can we go to this lake? It looks really nice on google maps
Post10: _uploading new video_ *the lake is no more*
Post10: so anyway, i started raking
I laughed so hard at this comment.
“The lake is no more” I lost my shit!
Hhahahahahahahahahahahhaha
The local water department (or whoever is looking after the water course's) should at least supply you with protective equipment and tools. It's the least they could do. Keep up the hypnotic good work.
If they did that, it would be bad for them. It would mean they admit to knowing about him and supplying him, but not paying him and the liability if anything were to happen to him. They'd probably force him to stop.
I was going to say... city, county, state someone should be paying you something for flood control. Good job!!
Thats why its called VOLUNTEERI NGAH
or at least send nine guys to watch you work
No this is a lawyer's America if they provided equipment and he got hurt they'd be liable
The police got a call about someone with a rake. Sounds like trouble to me :(
He must be a serial rakeist....
garry todd nooo... Stop... please... lol
proactive. trump said you have to rake the forest floor lol
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Never seen a Man like this in my life, with such passion and love for his environment
I'm so glad you're getting taller boots, it's been making me so uncomfortable seeing your boots full of water.
You should get a second camera to show clips of the other end of the pipe as stuff flows through.
Or a third one mounted on a wide shot on time lapse to show the drop of water level.
@@TheGramophoneGirl how about a fourth one attached to his rake so we get the lovely underwater sights and sounds
5th angle from drone shot lol
6th camera in 1st person view
@@evoprod3344 that's actually a really good idea, they have mics made for underwater, not expensive either!
I think of the many times I loved unclogging a street drain as a kid. I'm 56 and I'm getting a kick watching this. I'm glad he's got a pair of hip waders coming. It's a shame the local jurisdictions have control don't supply you with some proper gear. Keep up the good work
Love how much you care for your environment. Also good to see the police looking out for you too. Watching from Australia 🇦🇺
"Hello, police? This is Karen McKareface. There's a man with a rake walking around in the forest next to the main road. I don't know what he's doing, but he seems devoted to make this world a better place. Could you please check it out? My sticks near the culverts are getting anxious!"
LMFAO!!!!!!
No one called the police, they just drove by
Not gonna lie, I laughed out loud when you said the police came for a guy with a rake lol.
Rake ah
The only thing I thought they MIGHT have been thinking ... was what if someone as preparing a garden?? ... to plant marijuana in the spring????
@@MikeBaxterABC rake a body?
A pending rake attack....rake attack in progress.....
12461 blowingleaves I should really not be laughing at that. 😂
There is a sense of innocence in these videos, a genuine passion of a selfless act. An exploration of childlike curiosity fueled by the necessity to create purpose of one's existence via a good.
And you have a passion for defining experiences to satisfy yourself. It’s all good.
@@taniatownsend8309 is that an insult?
I've just cleared out a storm drain here in Hampshire, England. There's a drainage ditch that has been neglected for years leading to it. Lots of work left, was I right to start at the drain end? I wish I'd filmed it now.
Us as well (next time film it plz)
how is it going now? 😊
Update?
You did good and help out watching water move.
Real American hero, doing the work government said they’d do but don’t
Wow! I just binge watched your channel. And I must say, I am completely DRAINED! ! 😆
Get out
I hate you fór this pun
I honestly believe that you will be the only person I've heard of who will wear out a rake.
I broke three different shovels trying dig a 2 foot deep hole the first was a wooden one the second was a fiberglass and the third was a solid metal one
@@amvcentral1478 wow it takes skill to do that 👏👏😂
AMV Central i thought it was wood stone iron in that order
If you're not familiar with British comedy, search for "Triggers broom"
I was trying to figure out the brand of rake he was using, he was giving it hell. My K-mart take would of snapped in two on the first go.
Rake guy cleans all drains for the entire city with no compensation. In the meantime City storm worker employee finally completes level 252 on Candy Crush while sitting in his cozy office. Goals.
I have no idea why I love these videos so much, but I do. There's something satisfying about an individual taking something and and following through. It's also nice to just encounter someone who's os civic-minded.
Okay, I’m in the cult now.
Liked, subscribed, and notifications on.
**Dons gum boots and walks outside to shed for a rake....waits for rain**
Ronnie Grubb why wait, preventative maintenance is very important. Every spring I go to a culvert near my house and clear it for the snowmelt and rainy season. Then I go a few times in the summer. There is always a blockage of some sort.
Awwwww lol
That was a lot of work and a huge amount of water. The mom in me wants to see the video end with you in dry clothes and a mug of something warm. Great work as always.
The Dad in me seriously would be a good end to each video!!!!, A scene at home, like a cool drink in the summer, BBQ Burgers in the fall etc etc :)
And I also keep thinking "He needs to get those clothes washed and dried when he gets home" :)
This is me every time my girl shaves her legs in bath tub
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
3:17 when examining the hair type
What da heck lmao
Best comment LOL
She the Girlla of your dreams~!!!
You are a local hero! If the world had more people like Post 10 what a nice world we would live in. This is more entertaining than a soap opera. I'm glad I'm not the only one that gets satisfaction from clearing waterways! Love your unselfconcious style and commentary. Keep on doing what you do!
Glad to hear you are getting taller boots. Stay safe.
Imo he should just get a high-vis waterproof overalls
Dude, great work, Get a chainsaw to cut that shit up to smaller sizes. It’s only going to glog up on the other side an d be a lot quicker. Keep up the good work. Work smarter, not harder!
The more I watched the more agonizing it is! I used to like doing what you are doing when I was a kid. Again get a chainsaw to clear it all. Just because you clear the head does not mean you’re going to make it worse on the other side. If you cut it up in smaller sizes you won’t jam the out going flow like a beaver. Keep up the good work
We need more people like you who care about the environment and the water ways
Anyone else waiting for him to start pulling on a branch and end up removing an entire tree?
😂😂😂😂😂
“There’s a bit of an island here.”
*rakes island*
“There we go, that’s clear!”
I think he's had to move a large branch or the log of a thin tree before-
It's a pity the world isn't filled with people like you. Sir
We all need to be one.
Sad how popo think they have to check out a guy with a rake.
Sitting here drinking a beer and watching you unclog culverts makes for a relaxing Sunday night. Sorry about your camera taking a dunk. You are the most committed man I've ever seen. Get warm and thanks for letting us watch!
Busted by the cops for holding a rake. That's got to be a new one.
I got pulled over once and was asked to open the trunk, I responded with a cheeky, " ok but I already buried the bodies" I forgot I had a shovel in the trunk XD when our eyes met I think mine were wider XD
The dismembered body parts got stuck in the clogged culverts.
*rookie cop* "Sir, put the rake down and step away slowly."
I used to take down old wooden buildings and salvage the lumber. The back of my old station wagon always had an axe, crowbar, and other implements of destruction in it
"See something.....rake something"
Algorithm : "Watch some dude clear a drain for half an hour"
Me : "H'okay, I'm down with that."
Rake man: I have brought my rake, my gloves, my camera, and I am ready to take on these culverts
Rake man, mere minutes into the video: *chucks rake aside and goes straight at it with his hands*
In all seriousness though, I have such intense respect for you and what you do. Seeing content like this is such an inspiration, it brings back all the memories of being out in the field pulling up weeds, harvesting crops, and donating it all to local food banks. Watching these videos makes me want to be a better person who helps their communities.
I never thought drain clearing would be interesting but I find your videos very therapeutic
Mate do me a favor , let me know where to send you a proper set of long gloves , i also would have a wading suit for you if you have euro size 41 i guess thats 7 , Free as long you keep making this vids but thats a bit the same to ask you to keep breathing ha .. lol
I hope he accepted your offer! 👍👍
@@loisjones264 same
Nothing sexier than a clear flowing culvert! 😁❤️
What am I doing with my life. Smh I'm binge watching drains and culvers being cleared.
Me as well.. Lol
I think you know what you have to do. Go find your own drains and culverts to clear!
Can't find any better way to spend my life lol
Beaver: "Oh my ancestors! He is EVERYWHERE! Cant even finish this before he takes it down..."
Lololololol
We all need to get in there and help. Same with the inner cities. Roving gangs of helpful citizens.
You have they answer
People tried picking up trash in Baltimore and the media called them racists. Roving gangs of racist good Samaritans with trashbags and those sticks with a nail at the end.
@@berserkasaurusrex4233 Hold up. People got called racist for cleaning up their city? Wtf is wrong with people?!
The flow of the Universe has been restored.
I've been watching your videos for the last 8 hours... i can't stop.
Aspiring politicians take note: THIS is how you drain a swamp!
J. Nico “What are u doing in my swamp?!”
*Echoing:* _Swamp! Swamp! Swamp!_
Ha ha haha, heard you all had a swamp problem.. this guy could be the answer!
Hooah
Good one
The most satisfying content on UA-cam.
The most satisfying moment was 18:30.
"911, what is your emergency?" "There's a blocked culvert on cherry street!"
Watching him clear these out is strangely satisfying!!!
I wish some of the people i have worked with over the years had the same energy and work ethic as you. Keep up the good job you are doing.
Your city must love the free labor
I seriously applaud your efforts in providing civil engineering services to the public free of charge. I might suggest that you carry 2 more tools; a machete and a shovel.
The machete can be used to reduce the size of long branches as to reduce the chance of clogging what is down stream. The shovel to create channels in which when water starts to flow through the culvert it will wash away the soil, muck and other debris. Always start at the highest elevated culvert first to harness the kenetic energy before you lower the standing water (More wash down power). If you decide to launch a piece of tree down the culvert make sure to rotate the stump bottom first so the branches don't dig in. For example , people drive a Christmas tree ontop of a car with the base facing the front of the car. It's more aerodynamic: less drag.
Love your work...
Love your videos...
I used to do the same thing as you've done 20 years in Decatur, Georgia. Totally frustrated by the streets flooding out caused by careless lawn care workers blowing leaves and grass into the streets.
You're Awesome and you have a big heart. Be safe.
Total respect to such a fine young chap. Singapore 🇸🇬
Great job and keep up the good work.
Have you considered getting a root knife? If that’s the name. Like for cutting roots while digging a trench? You could use it to break up blockages into smaller pieces so they’re easier to manage.
I was thinking 'Chainsaw' myself. But a pair of Shears would do a quieter job...…… Don't all those bits just go downstream and clog the next culverts.
Can't sleep, and YT randomly threw this up as a suggestion. Is oddly relaxing. ^^
These videos are so satisfying, I love them 💕
You are such an amazing person- you care whilst others don’t.
Believe me: When that beaver comes back, it’s gonna be hella pissed xD
His mouth gonna be full of sticks with anger 😂
I love your channel. I grew up playing in creeks and rivers and I have aquariums as an adult. I love water and the rain. I think I also have this fascination with efficiency and being task oriented that makes me just love to watch you get something done. It's a combination of things.
Just watching this guy is so therapeutic,kudos to him,He’s got a big heart,very genuine. Thankyou.🙏🏻🙏🏻😊🇬🇧🇬🇧
I think you are amazing! Great job young man. I think you should be publicly recognized for your work you've saved people from wrecks and from getting hurt in flooded areas that you've singlehandedly prevented.
"Oh, this thing is heavy, water logged" This is the unexpected humor I appreciate
I don't think it was a joke....
@@bcatypical Perhaps an unintentional one. But it got a chuckle from me.
Poor log was just trying to watch until the end, so that he could like, comment and subscribe to the channel.😭
😊🍑 It’s so satisfying to hear the rush of the water 💦 and see it finally flow through the culverts! Thank you 🙏🏼 so much for all the back breaking work you do to keep debris cleared away from so many areas😃. It is very much appreciated!😄👍🏼
The sound of the water draining is relaxing. 😆 seriously.
My Tinder bio: I watch some dude unclogging drains as my freetime so that tells alot about me as a person.
post 10: "in this situation, there goes my glove"
Great quote
harrysarso lol
weird how i sit here for 30 mins and just watch you work. its an amazingly satisfying experience.
I think it's a great thing that you do young man. I hope the people where you live appreciate all that you do!
You're like the Dr. Pimple Popper of the water clog world! I love it! Keep up the great work!
20:40 why do i get the feeling we're gonna see that log in the next video, at the next culvert down the river?
Me: Watches Post video - sees a flood - inhales through teeth - “yep looks like a clogged culvert”.
great job love when you said "it is always something" just made me laugh because you are so right!!!!!!!!!!! LOL
You're so brave! I'd be scared to get down in the middle of all that. Yikes.
22:00 Lol post 10 was raging to a log that wasn't moving😆 keep up the great work.
I get tired and run out of breath just watching you. Good job.
They say it takes faith to move mountains ... and a rake! Nice job there. Thanks for doing this!
When post 10 publishes a video, you know you're in for water sloshing goodness. 😁👍
Dan H #oddlysatisfying
@@abooraty Yeah! .. I put these on auto play when i have a nap sometimes! ... then I don;t nap too long as well, like when he drops his glove or get his for stuck! :) .. that'll usually awakens me :)
I'm watching it in labor. 😂😂😂
@@MrsTrafford Congratulations 👏💕💕💞🌟 🌟 🌟 Sarah! Wow you are beautiful to watch...but moreso to post at this time!!!!🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 Praying your delivery goes smoothly and swift ❤️💕❣️💕
I gave a like! I see in the comments a lot of good people want to help you. Maybe set up a Amazon wish list for gift givers? Just a thought. Great video!
On his home page in the "about" section there is a Patreon and merchandise site
Who are the 533 that disliked this?! It brings tears to my eyes when I see him being this positive and selfless!
Tell me you have received a citizen's award from the Mayor. You DEFINITELY deserve it man!
Well done top man top job 🇬🇧🇺🇸
British & American flags!
Branches and logs going down river give fish sheltered spaces when things are hunting them. The fact that that is the last clog spot before it hits the river is also good as you are simply keeping it in the system and any plastics you are cleaning up as you find them.
Kudos to you, young man, for caring enough to do the work you do.