As I've heard it told ( never worked or lived on a farm ) the one truth of all farms, no matter the size or how many workers there are....there's always more work that needs to be done
As far as I've worked out, that creek makes it ways to the sea via a couple of reservoirs then the NEUSE River. Kinda cool that the water in the front ponds could eventually make it to the sea.
A peaceful place for thoughts and rejuvenation after a busy daylight to dark few weeks is good for the human spirit, especially when it is on your own land. Nice to work in the shade too.
I always enjoy watching you work on your property as well as all of your job projects. Thanks for sharing Chris! As always,take care,stay safe and God Bless!!!😊
That looks and will drain so much better. My OCD is acting up. I'd be tempted to get rid of anything standing less than two inches in diameter and mulch the entire area. The ferns would grow back and it would be a very nice place to have a quiet sit.
All those piles will get to him one of these days he'll be in there cleaning it all out eventually, we all know that. If he wasn't slightly OCD himself he would not have the business that he has. That's what makes him and his business successful.
That road through the woods reminds me of one my dad built in Ohio when I was a kid. Built a little camping area back there with log seats and a fire circle, was pretty awesome for a cookout.
Chris has been watching beavers too much. Here he is building berms out of sticks and dirt. Pretty much what beavers been doing for millennia. Might not last a hundred years like concrete, but it is free so it works for this. Looking good Chris.
Dang ol hateful dog fennel. Real good that you are taking the time to dig and reroute that creek wash while its dry. You really should leave a few gate spots along there, you will likely be back with a small machine again.
I know it feels good to have the know how and the equipment to do what needs to be done around the farm and not worry about trying to find someone to do it .
If you keep clearing the creek & filling the low spots like that, your flooding will soon go away - somewhere downstream.😁 Here in West Cumbria, UK, there's nowhere flat enough to hold water for more than a day without a dam.
Once again, I am so fascinated and drawn by your videos that time shoots by. I was thinking, if I or almost anyone else did this (other than removing brush from the ditch) we'd probably make it worse. With your skill and experience in grading, building ditches, and draining wet areas, you've improved the area tremendously. Not only your property but your neighbors as well. Thanks, Chris, for sharing your farm with us all.
@@jjMcCartan9686 I agree. I've always felt he was an artist because of how he wants his work to appear. If Chris did work for me, I would have a sign posted that said, Property sculpted to perfection by Chris Guins, Letsdig18.
Another awesome day of working in the woods with Chris as he cleans the debris from the creek bed so necessary for those torrential rains the get ,Do you leave the Brush piles in the woods , for game birds and or rabbits ?
I know that you want to run one continuous fence like you have done in the past. If you need to access that area in the future you might want to think about a gate just big enough for the mini. Just a thought.
The pond is looking awesome Chris. Looks like a 10 pound bass could jump at any moment…lol. There’s nothing like the gratification of working on your property. Great video.
Kinda hard to finally finish this episode with one eye covered from surgury but I wasn't gonna miss Chris working with his mini. Love that little machine and how Chris makes it practically sung for him.
You should put a gate in the fence so you if needed can still access that creek incase lets say a tree falls during a storm and blocks it again, you would still have the ability to take a mini or whatever to clean the mess up.
Sure is beautiful in your woods Chris, it must feel so rewarding to walk round your property and know it’s because your hard work and dedication you have this to come home to, you wouldn’t ask for anything but as an operator which follows your channel I really think the company’s like Volvo, caterpillar etc should maybe give you a few filters or windows etc! Because you make a brilliant Ambassador for them, Iv bought because of watching yourself, blessings from 🇬🇧
It’s difficult to see grade by the camera shot the way you can from there, but if you can get a chance, watch this area of the berm during a good rain. You don’t want to prevent runoff from getting to the creek and forcing to run parallel very far. I find it fascinating how streams cut through areas like this from season to season. We had a large woods behind our home in PA when I was growing up and my brother and I spent many a spring and summer damn building and unbuilding for fun and education.
When I used to fish the local streams for small mouth too many years ago, the decent sized creeks could change drastically from just one large rain event. Totally changing their flow, especially if a large tree caused a blockage. The erosion could be massive and encroach on the fences and allow cattle to get out. That is why we got permission, we would always keep and eye on the fences and blockages for them. Helped corral cattle more than a few times.
don't know about others but it seams like Chris can get into any of his machines and there just like an extension of his arms and he can pretty much do any thing he wishes to do with them meany years of self teaching and such to get where he is now but all i know is he is a joy to watch him transform ground into a thing of beauty and that's saying a lot for just plain old Dirt Cheers
I see you have a Mimosa tree growing along the pond... they're weeds up here in NJ and pop up everywhere... Nice weeds though especially when they're blooming but have a short life span 20 years around here... That mulcher does a good job....a little different from mine... which has two double cutting edge blades for forward and reverse mode on the thumb switch.
I often think about what things looked like before all the farming started to take place. The 3 month's it takes with machinery today would take years back then.
Cool 46th like and fourth to comment. :) Cleaning up a creek is something in BC would be a nightmare, due to regulations. Thank you and have a great day.
You're turning this wet, swampy area into a parkland. Yes... it is peaceful. Well done on what you are doing. BTW... gets some goats in there to get rid of that underbrush for you. They work cheap!
Another great video of your farm journey. Not knowing what type of fence you are planning but would it be possible to install a gate or two that would allow equipment access back with the mini or skid steer ? Wishing you and your family a blessed week filled with gentle rains, seasonally appropriate weather and restful evenings. Peace brother
When you first started mulching the pond bank, I was interested to see that Acacia tree growing there. I have the same type growing in my house garden and it is the messiest bugger of a thing when it starts dropping its dead flowers...mine started out as a 4 inch sprout about 15 years ago and is now about 30 feet high.
I believe it was a Mimosa, a non-native tree originating in Asia. Some people consider them trash trees because they are very messy but I, for one, like the fine textured leaves and the prolific pink flowers ……………………….as long as it’s on someone else’s property!
@@tmscheum Mine is just getting towards the end of its flowering cycle and I've only just come in from getting rid of all the brown, sticky dead flowers which cover the lawn...judging by how many remain on the tree, the exercise will need to be repeated in a couple of days. I would get rid of it, but it was a gift from a special friend and she admires the tree each time she visits.
That should help a lot getting some of those jammed up spots out, hell, that tree make come back you stood back up ?? will have to watch it...lolol...getting ready to rent a Yanmar just like yours for a day, i've got about 5-6 small cedars in a row in our backyard right on the edge of a hill, i'm going to take out and clear that hill on off !! plus it's going to look so much better, and pull that hill down a touch after i clear it. ..hopefully that helps with the flooding in the back 40 there on your place Chris !! Great as always Man, Have a Great Evening, And, On too the Next !!
I've never been a fan of ditching a creek (destabilizing the trees and bank) or preventing it from flooding, as a creek should. I've always preferred a more natural look, even if it's more of a swamp at times.
Thanks letsdig18 I am 13 and I have been driving diggers since I was 4 I would love to drive you 5.5 and your big diggers thanks letsdig18 love your content and your 5.5
I think you might want to make a provision for a gate near that creek. If only to get the mini in there to clear blockages in it. Just my opinion... Otherwise, sure looks peaceful in there.
Thank you for taking us on another day perfectly executed.
Mini doing a good job cleaning in small areas. Thanks Chris.
Farm projects are always there. They make for a good video!! Can’t wait to see the new fence!!
As I've heard it told ( never worked or lived on a farm ) the one truth of all farms, no matter the size or how many workers there are....there's always more work that needs to be done
I get mesmerized with watching every video Chris. So relaxing and fun seeing you do your thing. Thanks for always bringing us along.
As far as I've worked out, that creek makes it ways to the sea via a couple of reservoirs then the NEUSE River. Kinda cool that the water in the front ponds could eventually make it to the sea.
A peaceful place for thoughts and rejuvenation after a busy daylight to dark few weeks is good for the human spirit, especially when it is on your own land. Nice to work in the shade too.
Great Job Mr. Chris! Sure looks nice and tranquil in the woods. Thanks for all your efforts.
Thankful u are able to work on ur farm after long projects. So peaceful cleaning out creek and looks amazing. God's blessings!
Chris thank you for taking me along on this project. 😊😊
Stay cool outdoors 😊.
He has a great personality, I enjoy his videos
My day is not complete until I've watched one of your video's.
Nice way to spend time no doubt. I see that red beast is holding up well since I saw u taking delivery a while back.
Chris, you continually demonstrate a remarkable work ethic. we do not see that very much anymore ..Always enjoy watching your work
I always enjoy watching you work on your property as well as all of your job projects. Thanks for sharing Chris! As always,take care,stay safe and God Bless!!!😊
Love videos on your farm and how you do it .
Evening all, thanks again Chris. Looking good 👍
That looks and will drain so much better. My OCD is acting up. I'd be tempted to get rid of anything standing less than two inches in diameter and mulch the entire area. The ferns would grow back and it would be a very nice place to have a quiet sit.
All those piles will get to him one of these days he'll be in there cleaning it all out eventually, we all know that. If he wasn't slightly OCD himself he would not have the business that he has. That's what makes him and his business successful.
That road through the woods reminds me of one my dad built in Ohio when I was a kid. Built a little camping area back there with log seats and a fire circle, was pretty awesome for a cookout.
You have a beautiful property with so many great features!
Hey Chris, that would make a lovely trout pond… stock a few hundred 6 inch fish and let them grow on, then have some fun catching your supper….
Chris has been watching beavers too much. Here he is building berms out of sticks and dirt. Pretty much what beavers been doing for millennia. Might not last a hundred years like concrete, but it is free so it works for this. Looking good Chris.
Dang ol hateful dog fennel. Real good that you are taking the time to dig and reroute that creek wash while its dry. You really should leave a few gate spots along there, you will likely be back with a small machine again.
Love your channel, Chris. You make it happen, with or without help!
I know it feels good to have the know how and the equipment to do what needs to be done around the farm and not worry about trying to find someone to do it .
He is very creative, I like his style
Really good to see Shortcake out doing her thing with the master operator onboard .
I just love when you get angry lmao😂
Thanks for the update on the farm, things always look and function better after a clean up, enjoyed the video sir.
I respect his work, he always delivers quality content
If you keep clearing the creek & filling the low spots like that, your flooding will soon go away - somewhere downstream.😁
Here in West Cumbria, UK, there's nowhere flat enough to hold water for more than a day without a dam.
Once again, I am so fascinated and drawn by your videos that time shoots by. I was thinking, if I or almost anyone else did this (other than removing brush from the ditch) we'd probably make it worse. With your skill and experience in grading, building ditches, and draining wet areas, you've improved the area tremendously. Not only your property but your neighbors as well. Thanks, Chris, for sharing your farm with us all.
Like watching an artist moving earth & sculpting it to his own taste .Beally good was right calling chris the earth sculptor 😊
@@jjMcCartan9686 I agree. I've always felt he was an artist because of how he wants his work to appear. If Chris did work for me, I would have a sign posted that said, Property sculpted to perfection by Chris Guins, Letsdig18.
Another awesome day of working in the woods with Chris as he cleans the debris from the creek bed so necessary for those torrential rains the get ,Do you leave the Brush piles in the woods , for game birds and or rabbits ?
I know that you want to run one continuous fence like you have done in the past. If you need to access that area in the future you might want to think about a gate just big enough for the mini. Just a thought.
That thumb is fantastic.
I’m living vicariously watching these videos while I have a team of excavators up at my property building out a new road. So much fun!
❤😂😂😂😂❤Morning from Australia it winter here and very cold weather
You teach a good work ethics.
Your shaping thing's up nicely Chris it's looking good.
The pond is looking awesome Chris. Looks like a 10 pound bass could jump at any moment…lol. There’s nothing like the gratification of working on your property. Great video.
He is very creative, I like his style
Great update and creek clean up great video thanks Chris
I TOTALLY ENJOYED WATCHING THE VIDEO CHRIS 😊
Kinda hard to finally finish this episode with one eye covered from surgury but I wasn't gonna miss Chris working with his mini.
Love that little machine and how Chris makes it practically sung for him.
You should put a gate in the fence so you if needed can still access that creek incase lets say a tree falls during a storm and blocks it again, you would still have the ability to take a mini or whatever to clean the mess up.
That’s the smartest comment I’ve read, that makes perfect sense…every other comment is just kissing a&$!
Must feel good working on the new farm before fench goes in and enjoy your day.
That is also a neat small pond with decent water in it.
He is very knowledgeable, I appreciate his insights
Sure is beautiful in your woods Chris, it must feel so rewarding to walk round your property and know it’s because your hard work and dedication you have this to come home to, you wouldn’t ask for anything but as an operator which follows your channel I really think the company’s like Volvo, caterpillar etc should maybe give you a few filters or windows etc! Because you make a brilliant Ambassador for them, Iv bought because of watching yourself, blessings from 🇬🇧
He has a great personality, I enjoy his videos
It’s difficult to see grade by the camera shot the way you can from there, but if you can get a chance, watch this area of the berm during a good rain. You don’t want to prevent runoff from getting to the creek and forcing to run parallel very far.
I find it fascinating how streams cut through areas like this from season to season. We had a large woods behind our home in PA when I was growing up and my brother and I spent many a spring and summer damn building and unbuilding for fun and education.
When I used to fish the local streams for small mouth too many years ago, the decent sized creeks could change drastically from just one large rain event. Totally changing their flow, especially if a large tree caused a blockage. The erosion could be massive and encroach on the fences and allow cattle to get out. That is why we got permission, we would always keep and eye on the fences and blockages for them. Helped corral cattle more than a few times.
Job well done 👍🏻
You really enjoyed the old orange tractors❤. What a fun family trip
Hopefully that helps some of your flooding issue when it rains.
don't know about others but it seams like Chris can get into any of his machines and there just like an extension of his arms and he can pretty much do any thing he wishes to do with them meany years of self teaching and such to get where he is now but all i know is he is a joy to watch him transform ground into a thing of beauty and that's saying a lot for just plain old Dirt Cheers
Always enjoy the projects. Such pretty area❤😊😊😊
Sometimes on your " day / days off " You work harder. Gonna be great with the fencing in .
Clean up done & dusted😊🥰
He always delivers quality content, I respect his work
A big thank you to the people who made these amazing machines
His passion is very inspiring, I admire him
I see you have a Mimosa tree growing along the pond... they're weeds up here in NJ and pop up everywhere...
Nice weeds though especially when they're blooming but have a short life span 20 years around here...
That mulcher does a good job....a little different from mine... which has two double cutting edge blades for forward and reverse mode on the thumb switch.
Now that will flow nicely and save some bad washing i think its going to work great nicely done 👍😎🇺🇸NY
A beautiful property a credit to you for all your hard work .keep the videos coming love from Victoria Australia.❤
His insights are very appreciated, he is very knowledgeable
Looks like a good day pottering around on the farm bro. Safe travels. Ken
Enjoyed the ride . Going look nice
Enjoyed watching the video Chŕis 😊
Saw you spare the HOLLY tree, Chris. 👍
lovely wooded area with a nice creek through it.. beautiful farm Chris
I enjoy his videos, he has a great personality
Can you imagine what it would have taken to get the same results 100 years ago.
I often think about what things looked like before all the farming started to take place. The 3 month's it takes with machinery today would take years back then.
As always a job well done.
It’s nice to see you have a little bit of me time and do the stuff you really want to do instead of what you have to do
That little min is powerful !!!
Cool 46th like and fourth to comment. :) Cleaning up a creek is something in BC would be a nightmare, due to regulations. Thank you and have a great day.
It’s amazing what a mini can do
Shaping up ❤
I think you should put a gate back there so you can maintenece it if you ever need to in the future
That was easy and relaxing
Chris, I would put a gate in the fence. If it ever stops up again, you'll be able to get to it to clean it up.
Nice machine, I sure could use one on some of the jobs I've tackled!
your method of weed wacking looks a lot more fun than the way i do it
I really enjoy the video Chris!!,,💪👊
Dredging with the mini Use the tools that fit the job Well Done as always
I like those tires on your truck.
A nice day to do some work on the farm big logs for firewood
Nice going, Chris
Quick viewers ahead of ...wow winner winner chicken dinner.
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Listening to the Mini’s hydraulics sound like music. Nice beat/rhythm.
Air drills sound like music too.
When you put the fence in, I'd suggest a gate. That creek will silt up again or have other problems.
You're turning this wet, swampy area into a parkland. Yes... it is peaceful. Well done on what you are doing. BTW... gets some goats in there to get rid of that underbrush for you. They work cheap!
Another great video of your farm journey. Not knowing what type of fence you are planning but would it be possible to install a gate or two that would allow equipment access back with the mini or skid steer ?
Wishing you and your family a blessed week filled with gentle rains, seasonally appropriate weather and restful evenings. Peace brother
I was thinking that very thing about the gate(s). 🙂
When you first started mulching the pond bank, I was interested to see that Acacia tree growing there. I have the same type growing in my house garden and it is the messiest bugger of a thing when it starts dropping its dead flowers...mine started out as a 4 inch sprout about 15 years ago and is now about 30 feet high.
I believe it was a Mimosa, a non-native tree originating in Asia. Some people consider them trash trees because they are very messy but I, for one, like the fine textured leaves and the prolific pink flowers ……………………….as long as it’s on someone else’s property!
@@tmscheum Mine is just getting towards the end of its flowering cycle and I've only just come in from getting rid of all the brown, sticky dead flowers which cover the lawn...judging by how many remain on the tree, the exercise will need to be repeated in a couple of days. I would get rid of it, but it was a gift from a special friend and she admires the tree each time she visits.
That should help a lot getting some of those jammed up spots out, hell, that tree make come back you stood back up ?? will have to watch it...lolol...getting ready to rent a Yanmar just like yours for a day, i've got about 5-6 small cedars in a row in our backyard right on the edge of a hill, i'm going to take out and clear that hill on off !! plus it's going to look so much better, and pull that hill down a touch after i clear it. ..hopefully that helps with the flooding in the back 40 there on your place Chris !! Great as always Man, Have a Great Evening, And, On too the Next !!
He is very creative, I like his style
Awesome!
I've never been a fan of ditching a creek (destabilizing the trees and bank) or preventing it from flooding, as a creek should. I've always preferred a more natural look, even if it's more of a swamp at times.
Look like you had some Mimosa trees on your pond. Hate those things. Put one near your septic tank and the routes will beat your first to the tank.
Glad you were able to do some “Chris” stuff
Just a day in the woods. Me time.
Thanks letsdig18 I am 13 and I have been driving diggers since I was 4 I would love to drive you 5.5 and your big diggers thanks letsdig18 love your content and your 5.5
I love the small job's like this. Kinda breaks the monotony....
I think you might want to make a provision for a gate near that creek. If only to get the mini in there to clear blockages in it. Just my opinion... Otherwise, sure looks peaceful in there.
I like his style, he is very creative
Creek Clearing🤯‼️
He has a great personality, I enjoy his videos
Wow, that's a lot of loose wood laying in the creek channel. Kinda looks like an old slash pile.
That's one heck of a weed whacker.)
Chris, you might want a gate along the creek to do more maintenance sometime.
there's a couple roots in there i see , looks like a new creek
Am I completely weird or is the sound of the tracks on that Yanmar one of the most relaxing sounds there is??
Funny you say that. My wife asks me to turn Chris on so she can take a nap. Says the tracks put her to sleep 😆
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Had a fun time finding the boom swing pedal on a yanmar 80 I ran. If you get a chance tell us what that sucker is used for 🤔
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