I don't live anywhere near Oroville, or California for that matter, but I find this process fascinating and your presentations objective, informative and entertaining. I'll almost be sorry when Oroville is fixed and there's nothing for the mighty Luscombe to fly over.
I have found that Juan is just fun to "Hang out with" even if it's something I don't necessarily gravitate to, whether that is visiting London or flying the Mighty Luscombe, etc. So he's stuck with us... all 30,000 of us.
"Once again our friends at the main stream media are trying to make a mountain out of a mole hill... and it's just frustrating as heck that they go back to these old internet conspiracies and try to create news out of nothing without a fundamental understanding of the very basics of what's going on..." Juan, I believe that's why we prefer your reporting 100 to 1.
Bob Frazier agreed. I know it won't happen, but I wish the mainstream media would watch this channel and try to learn more about how to do more credible journalism.
Well Jim, I know you won't be holding your breath. I quit watching network TV about 16 years ago, but am only now learning how powerful and exacting a smart man with a UA-cam channel can be. I'd trust Juan Browne a thousand times more than a network, and so I'm happy to tune in. (Same as you probably!)
Oh, I want to say something else too: Imagine if everyone watching the local channel had to endure 20 minutes of the Oroville Dam weekly whether they wanted it or not. Broadcast video is so linear - you have to plod through it unless you have it spooled on a DVR (which I never did get the hang of... or it was just too much work.) This is where UA-cam will always win... you can skip, repeat, fast forward, jump ahead and/or watch it later. Or not at all. So how could broadcast ever compete with somebody like Juan when he (and us) have those kinds of tools? I won't hope they do better - because it is impossible for them to compete. This is a superior product and platform, especially in the hands of someone like Juan Browne - and THAT is why I like this channel so much.
Fantastic video! You have really honed your craft, Juan, in bringing it all together. You have also revealed more than ever how superficial our professional journalist are in covering stories. Sure, maybe they are stretched thin and don't have the time...but this is certainly an eye opener on the vast amount of information we read everyday and the quality (or lack thereof) we the public may be receiving. Oh, by the way...the hair voiceovers got a big laugh out of me!
You are right about the mainstream media generally being a pack of hacks. They are understaffed, over-worked, and underpaid. They no longer have anyone on the staff with any expertise in any other field. They can't (won't) afford anyone with any expertise. Budgets are constantly being cut to provide bigger paychecks to executives. It's all chiefs and no experienced indians-- certainly no medicine men.
A couple of points. The white pods on the dozer blade are GPS recievers to place the RCc in exact lifts. Also RCC must be placed continuously, that is why the lights are on. RCC doesn't have quite as much cement as concrete so it doesn't hydrate as much.. You might ask about it next time you talk on the press conference.
The drone footage at the end with the rcc 12:34 is just beautiful. Even with all the dirty equipment running around, the evening dusk light and the work lights on the rocks just looks so cool! I bet you a lot of those workers are enjoying this job. Given it's not too hot.
Dang Juan! I can't tell you how much we really appreciate all your hard work on putting these videos together. You do such an amazing job and make it so clear on what steps are next. They are the best vids out there. Thank you soooo much and it was really nice meeting you at the air show.
Great work, Juan. My wife thinks I am nuts because I often say that I need to get on UA-cam to see what Juan is up to and what news he has for us. Nice to see Kiewit hard at work. A first class firm with a long history here in Omaha. No dams here but we do have a series of dams north of us on the Missouri River that lost it a bit in 2011 and caused some anxious moments for most of the spring and summer. Now that I am retired, I hope to get out to the Oroville area to see the final completion of the spillways. Some day. Again, thanks for all your reporting. Truly enjoy it.
I live in Johannesburg South Africa, and find the gumption the Americans have, as seen in this repair of the dam, inspiring. Make America Great, one spillway at a time. Thank you.
First: My Dad thanks you for the Marines reference. He's an old salt from '66-'70, Camp Pendleton. 1/5 were his numbers. Second: Excellent work on explaining exactly how this is going to work and how the filling of Croyle Canyon is going to work out. I love this stuff. And it's gonna be huge. :)
As a drafter that's worked in federal construction 13 years, I can tell you that trying to work out all these tiny little details can be difficult. The project manager for the government doesn't want to deal with the minute design details. The project manager for the company doesn't usually have time. So alot of the minute details are worked out by drafters on the fly to portray the design intent and make the overall concept more understandable. In many ways the drafter is the true designer and our terminology would be "the man behind the curtain".
Wow, Capt. Browne, Wow! What an amazing report of the titanic job being done at Oroville. Thank you for bringing us the report and thank you for bringing it to us truthfully.
Juan, i really appreciate your clear concise reporting. You've done your homework and you strive for facts & truth. I only wish "professional" reporters continued to hold themselves to these standards. Keep up the good work.
Well watered grass stays green in Oroville. Above that corner of the dam is Kelly Ridge, a golf and retirement community where everyone keeps a nicely watered lawn that's green all year around plus a golf course. That water soaks into the ground and ofcourse goes down hill like all runoff does and because of the angle of the hillsides there much of it gets channeled into that area and onto the face of the dam making the soil dry slower than elsewhere because there is a constant source of water. As the summer rolls on there's more dry soil to soak up the excess water from the lawns and eventually there isn't enough water making it to the dam to keep the green spot. The green spot is there when the lake level is well below the spot which would be impossible if it was caused by a leak, water does not flow uphill like that. But all those green lawns and the golf course can and does provide just enough water to create it but not sustain it the whole summer. You see the same phenomena when you have the same conditions without dams within miles elsewhere.
The dam structure is porous, so drainage from adjacent areas could not flow laterally to the green spot which extends several hundred feet from the edge of the structure. Also, water reaching the edge of the structure would percolate down (it's the LAW) at the edge of the structure. If you have evidence to the contrary, I'm all ears . . .
Nice report Juan! Loved the flower vase being pushed into place while filming! Your roadies are relentless and have an eye for detail! Having been born on the Columbia River System, (Revelstoke BC) and witnessed the birth of the Columbia River Project, I have seen the transformation of the Pacific North West, and all of the West Coast for that matter, with relatively cheap renewable, clean hydro electric power, I am dismayed that the Government of the USA would consider offloading such a precious resource to private individuals. Great reporting! Thank you!
Thank God Mrs. Blancolirio was there to interrupt - The Show - with that Roller Compacted Black Concrete Hair Spray to bring that -- Cool-- US Air Force look back. But what would the Blancolirio Channel be without a nice flower to spruce up the Left-Over Air Show smell. LOL
WOWZERS... Juan, I'm an Electrical Engineer, but I worked on Titan II Missile Silos, as Missile Crew and Engineer - knowing Peter Kewit is there, and YOU are keeping an eye out on the whole project gives me confidence that this thing will be done RIGHT this time... THANKS for all your work on these videos, and especially on your flying vids, as well!
thank you for your excellent reporting on this project. I watched the DWR video, that has no commentary, and was excited to hear your report so we could find out what's going on at the dam. Thanks again for the accurate and informative reporting.
This is just amazing to watch. We may never see such an massive engineering project of this kind again, because of cost. And whoever is in charge of this project from a safety perspective, should be complemented. And of course, thanks, Juan.
Yet another great report on the civil works at Oroville. I am impressed by you as an airline pilot taking time on understanding all about the ongoing works contrary to the mainstream reporters who seem lost. Love the humorous way you also comment on your hairdo and include little Pete and others from time to time. Impressive RCC placement in the deep crevasses, although I would have suggested numerous vibrators mounted on an excavator instead of the plate vibrators for compacting the RCC.
Actually, we don't all have the same amount of hormones, even within our respective genders. The guys who have more testosterone are the guys who lose their hair. That's the fact, Jack. (I could go on forever about differences in women's hormones, but I don't have time.)
Having been hooked on your reports almost from the get go it's fascinating to see how much progress has been made in a relatively short time on spillway rebuilding. Doesn't seem that long ago that you were standing on the opposite bank of the river filming millions of gallons of water carving out Croyle Canyon. Very informative as usual, thanks for the time and effort you put into your reports Juan.
I love the humor Juan, nice hair. Again thank you for all the topics you cover. Whether it's Pete sleeping on the Mighty Luscombe or just going for a hike. You have a great presentation and a fantastic editor. All the stuff you do is so interesting.
Thanks for the update Juan , liked the title of your last video, long way to go short time to get there. It is very interesting watching from the UK. Some of the press comments are an unnecessary distraction. Keep the solid facts coming. Regards from the UK
Huge Thank You to Juan for his Accurate, Articulate reporting! Sir, You are doing a Terrific job of informing Us about the Fascinating situation at the Oroville Dam! You deserve a medal for all Your Brilliant/Hard work! Folks like You Restore my faith in America!
Yeah, my kid wears his hair something like that beginning shot. And I've got to believe he's on the cutting edge, as he's doing post doc work at Stanford right now. (Sorry, couldn't resist the opportunity to toot the old horn. After all, he's the first Phd. in the family.) On a side note @ 2:10 "Props! Move that flower arrangement a little closer!" "Perfect!"
The "mainstream media" is not alone in using "internet conspiracies" to make something out of nothing. I think it's an iron rule that the more anyone knows about anything, the less reliable all media seems. Press on doing your usual excellent job of sticking to facts, please. Robin
This is all about getting the Job done. Great footage it,s a tough challenge for the workers on the ground and all the staff who are working night and day to support the workers. Cheers and thank you as always Juan.
Juan....similar guestions about the green spot, the spillway gates, and Professor Bea (sp) article were asked last monday at the community meeting in yuba city. I think folks were just regurgitating what they heard or read in the news. There was concern amongst folks regarding the silt formation in the Feather River impacting residents downstream from Oroville. I did ask Dave Guitierraz about the side walls on the RCC portion of the spillway. He told me there would be a formation of a sidewalls approx. 30 feet high.
What an incredible amount of material to fill in those gaps! Really shows the power of water erosion on all but the bedrock. It sure sounds like the Spillway is much longer than the new Folsom Crossing road downstream from Folsom Dam?
I live in Los Angeles and this hardly affects me, but as a fellow Californian thank you for these updates, I'm sure people in the crew and the politicians involved here know that someone is keeping them on their toes, thank you for all your work, and most importantly thank you for caring enough to do all this work, excellent reporting.
I don't know about you Juan , but I wouldn't be worried about the green spot ,as I herd there's a Loch Ness living in the lake.LOL!!!Keep up the great work Juan , someone needs to keep the News Media informed ! Forget about the hair Juan , I was to busy admiring your props ,the flowers saved the day!Thanks a lot Juan, stay safe and Cheers to all.
@ 10:00 a good time to remind people that curing concrete generates a great amount of heat. In Hoover Dam, the installed miles of pipe that stayed in place to circulate cold water so they could pour so much at one time.
It's amazing what can get done when the government is forced to perform under time constraints! If it wasn't an emergency, they would do a 10,000 page, 5 year study on every piece of equipment used, and the project would take 95 years to complete! Great Report Juan, Thanks Much!
I really enjoy these updates, process descriptions and the diversions in your marvelous airplane. I spent most of my professional career participating in major international design and build civil projects, giving me at least some appreciation of the scale and complexity. I strongly suspect that many of those assigned to report on these projects lack any background in either engineering or construction, and when pressed on deadline, flail at the effort, making ludicrous errors. Occasionally, I had to deal with similar circumstances. In complex situations of this type, media outlets should assign someone with a background in the subject. I suspect that may be increasingly difficult to do, particularly for small media outlets. I am generally impressed with both the process and progress at Oroville, particularly as it reveals the complications. I just watched a documentary on the construction of the Panama Canal. I can only imagine how that was reported from 1905 onward. You need people who know the subject to comment on it. It takes patience. You can only try to educate. So, keep up the good work, this is a fascinating story.
Thanks for the update "Balcolirio".........maybe we'll stay in the lovely City of Oroville after all , even thought we do live in Evacuation Area 1A . Only time will tell , looks good so far........
The anchor tendons are cracked in the green spot. LMAO. Why yes, the perpentublar connectors have fallen out of the thread chasers at swazload level of the original dam, causing the vermeculite sealer to shift tonozontally allowing water to seep through. Next question please.
Nice whacker plate on the digger. Perfect for the edges. Looks like the concrete mixers will be running hard, so four hours a day for maintenance will be great .
I don't live anywhere near Oroville, or California for that matter, but I find this process fascinating and your presentations objective, informative and entertaining. I'll almost be sorry when Oroville is fixed and there's nothing for the mighty Luscombe to fly over.
Wendell Montague too true!
I have found that Juan is just fun to "Hang out with" even if it's something I don't necessarily gravitate to, whether that is visiting London or flying the Mighty Luscombe, etc. So he's stuck with us... all 30,000 of us.
I'll find something....
Goes for me too.
Wendell Montague
lol i just said the same thing to my wife.... who IS from california! (she's not interested)
"Once again our friends at the main stream media are trying to make a mountain out of a mole hill... and it's just frustrating as heck that they go back to these old internet conspiracies and try to create news out of nothing without a fundamental understanding of the very basics of what's going on..." Juan, I believe that's why we prefer your reporting 100 to 1.
Exactly right.
Bob Frazier agreed. I know it won't happen, but I wish the mainstream media would watch this channel and try to learn more about how to do more credible journalism.
Well Jim, I know you won't be holding your breath. I quit watching network TV about 16 years ago, but am only now learning how powerful and exacting a smart man with a UA-cam channel can be. I'd trust Juan Browne a thousand times more than a network, and so I'm happy to tune in. (Same as you probably!)
Oh, I want to say something else too: Imagine if everyone watching the local channel had to endure 20 minutes of the Oroville Dam weekly whether they wanted it or not. Broadcast video is so linear - you have to plod through it unless you have it spooled on a DVR (which I never did get the hang of... or it was just too much work.) This is where UA-cam will always win... you can skip, repeat, fast forward, jump ahead and/or watch it later. Or not at all. So how could broadcast ever compete with somebody like Juan when he (and us) have those kinds of tools? I won't hope they do better - because it is impossible for them to compete. This is a superior product and platform, especially in the hands of someone like Juan Browne - and THAT is why I like this channel so much.
Bob Frazier
yes.... citizen journalists have evicted the fakestream media from the fourth estate!
Fantastic video! You have really honed your craft, Juan, in bringing it all together. You have also revealed more than ever how superficial our professional journalist are in covering stories. Sure, maybe they are stretched thin and don't have the time...but this is certainly an eye opener on the vast amount of information we read everyday and the quality (or lack thereof) we the public may be receiving. Oh, by the way...the hair voiceovers got a big laugh out of me!
You are right about the mainstream media generally being a pack of hacks. They are understaffed, over-worked, and underpaid. They no longer have anyone on the staff with any expertise in any other field. They can't (won't) afford anyone with any expertise. Budgets are constantly being cut to provide bigger paychecks to executives. It's all chiefs and no experienced indians-- certainly no medicine men.
Yes!-Opening a up a wide new market for old school reporting as I see it...I smell opportunity...
Except the Media owners have no interest in any such thing. What they've got is exactly what they want.
A couple of points. The white pods on the dozer blade are GPS recievers to place the RCc in exact lifts. Also RCC must be placed continuously, that is why the lights are on. RCC doesn't have quite as much cement as concrete so it doesn't hydrate as much.. You might ask about it next time you talk on the press conference.
cemexusa has some very informative youtubes.
Yes Cement Mexico USA has some videos on youtube.
The drone footage at the end with the rcc 12:34 is just beautiful. Even with all the dirty equipment running around, the evening dusk light and the work lights on the rocks just looks so cool! I bet you a lot of those workers are enjoying this job. Given it's not too hot.
Really like that artwork on the wall! Great scene and colors! Thanks so much for your dedication and updates!
I don't know when I've ever enjoyed an update more, on any topic, ever! Thank you Juan for your enduringly excellent coverage of this amazing project.
Dang Juan! I can't tell you how much we really appreciate all your hard work on putting these videos together. You do such an amazing job and make it so clear on what steps are next. They are the best vids out there. Thank you soooo much and it was really nice meeting you at the air show.
Thanks Kathy!
I Can't help but come clean.... every night I sneak up on the dam and dump a gallon of water on the dam to keep that spot green... there I said it.
..."Newman!!!!"...LOL
Great job Jaun, things are looking very well and thank you for your report.
Great work, Juan. My wife thinks I am nuts because I often say that I need to get on UA-cam to see what Juan is up to and what news he has for us.
Nice to see Kiewit hard at work. A first class firm with a long history here in Omaha. No dams here but we do have a series of dams north of us on the Missouri River that lost it a bit in 2011 and caused some anxious moments for most of the spring and summer.
Now that I am retired, I hope to get out to the Oroville area to see the final completion of the spillways. Some day.
Again, thanks for all your reporting. Truly enjoy it.
I live in Johannesburg South Africa, and find the gumption the Americans have, as seen in this repair of the dam, inspiring. Make America Great, one spillway at a time. Thank you.
maybe spraying the green spot with round-up would cure the woes
visionisscary I would say employ someone looking for work to weed it.
round up kills grass and everything, making it not green would be the point, not weed free
;_;
visionisscary I think you missed my sarcasm.
tuber no regard for the environment eh?
First: My Dad thanks you for the Marines reference. He's an old salt from '66-'70, Camp Pendleton. 1/5 were his numbers.
Second: Excellent work on explaining exactly how this is going to work and how the filling of Croyle Canyon is going to work out. I love this stuff. And it's gonna be huge. :)
As a drafter that's worked in federal construction 13 years, I can tell you that trying to work out all these tiny little details can be difficult. The project manager for the government doesn't want to deal with the minute design details. The project manager for the company doesn't usually have time. So alot of the minute details are worked out by drafters on the fly to portray the design intent and make the overall concept more understandable. In many ways the drafter is the true designer and our terminology would be "the man behind the curtain".
Thank you for fantastic reporting throughout.
I hope & pray that all goes smoothly & quickly for you guys out there.
Lol like the slip in of the flower 🌻
I noticed that too. I think that's wifey adding to the "set"
Haha - I saw that too and was going to comment when I noticed you did already :D
He was creating his own green spot.
That's so cool. It reminds me of playing with my construction toys in the sand box as a kid.
Wow, Capt. Browne, Wow! What an amazing report of the titanic job being done at Oroville. Thank you for bringing us the report and thank you for bringing it to us truthfully.
Juan, i really appreciate your clear concise reporting. You've done your homework and you strive for facts & truth. I only wish "professional" reporters continued to hold themselves to these standards. Keep up the good work.
the green spot is green, until it isn't anymore, thank you.
Well watered grass stays green in Oroville. Above that corner of the dam is Kelly Ridge, a golf and retirement community where everyone keeps a nicely watered lawn that's green all year around plus a golf course. That water soaks into the ground and ofcourse goes down hill like all runoff does and because of the angle of the hillsides there much of it gets channeled into that area and onto the face of the dam making the soil dry slower than elsewhere because there is a constant source of water. As the summer rolls on there's more dry soil to soak up the excess water from the lawns and eventually there isn't enough water making it to the dam to keep the green spot.
The green spot is there when the lake level is well below the spot which would be impossible if it was caused by a leak, water does not flow uphill like that. But all those green lawns and the golf course can and does provide just enough water to create it but not sustain it the whole summer. You see the same phenomena when you have the same conditions without dams within miles elsewhere.
The dam structure is porous, so drainage from adjacent areas could not flow laterally to the green spot which extends several hundred feet from the edge of the structure. Also, water reaching the edge of the structure would percolate down (it's the LAW) at the edge of the structure. If you have evidence to the contrary, I'm all ears . . .
Nice report Juan! Loved the flower vase being pushed into place while filming! Your roadies are relentless and have an eye for detail! Having been born on the Columbia River System, (Revelstoke BC) and witnessed the birth of the Columbia River Project, I have seen the transformation of the Pacific North West, and all of the West Coast for that matter, with relatively cheap renewable, clean hydro electric power, I am dismayed that the Government of the USA would consider offloading such a precious resource to private individuals. Great reporting! Thank you!
Great Job...Down to earth and entertaining...Juan for President.
As a research scientist in Albany NY I enjoy your informative yet warm updates. Thx
Thumbs up to DWR and who ever is doing those videos. Couldn't ask for better shots.
Yes!
I never seen Roller Compacted Concrete before now. You are doing a great job keeping us informed.
Juan, I have been watching your videos on this from the beginning. Great, great job reporting on this. Thanks for all your effort.
The retro Great Gatsby hair style is awesome. All you other critics . . . . knock it off! Also . . . beware of the lurking desk flower . . . ;o))
Thank God Mrs. Blancolirio was there to interrupt - The Show - with that Roller Compacted Black Concrete Hair Spray to bring that -- Cool-- US Air Force look back. But what would the Blancolirio Channel be without a nice flower to spruce up the Left-Over Air Show smell. LOL
WOWZERS... Juan, I'm an Electrical Engineer, but I worked on Titan II Missile Silos, as Missile Crew and Engineer - knowing Peter Kewit is there, and YOU are keeping an eye out on the whole project gives me confidence that this thing will be done RIGHT this time... THANKS for all your work on these videos, and especially on your flying vids, as well!
Thanks Bill!
A really fascinating video. I am so pleased that you are posting all of this for armchair construction workers like me. Thank you.
thank you for your excellent reporting on this project. I watched the DWR video, that has no commentary, and was excited to hear your report so we could find out what's going on at the dam. Thanks again for the accurate and informative reporting.
As always big thanks to you Juan. It's great to have all this explained to us. Thanks again my friend 👍🏼😊
This is just amazing to watch. We may never see such an massive engineering project of this kind again, because of cost. And whoever is in charge of this project from a safety perspective, should be complemented. And of course, thanks, Juan.
Yet another great report on the civil works at Oroville. I am impressed by you as an airline pilot taking time on understanding all about the ongoing works contrary to the mainstream reporters who seem lost. Love the humorous way you also comment on your hairdo and include little Pete and others from time to time. Impressive RCC placement in the deep crevasses, although I would have suggested numerous vibrators mounted on an excavator instead of the plate vibrators for compacting the RCC.
Juan has been fertilizing his hair...!! WOW.. they are working night and day.. Lots of production and construction..! Thanks Juan
In this case it appears 'the mainstream media' was a first year reporter for a small local news station.
At least YOU still have hair!! Mine is kinda like that green spot. It goes away, (A little more), each year. Sigh...
Another great report, Juan.
Guys we all have the same hormones. If you want to use yours to grow hair with, that's up to you.
Actually, we don't all have the same amount of hormones, even within our respective genders. The guys who have more testosterone are the guys who lose their hair. That's the fact, Jack. (I could go on forever about differences in women's hormones, but I don't have time.)
I started loosing my hair in High School. Jeff foxworthy said we don't loose the hair it just moves to our backs and ears LOL
lol, if it makes you feel better cali thats whats important.
Having been hooked on your reports almost from the get go it's fascinating to see how much progress has been made in a relatively short time on spillway rebuilding. Doesn't seem that long ago that you were standing on the opposite bank of the river filming millions of gallons of water carving out Croyle Canyon. Very informative as usual, thanks for the time and effort you put into your reports Juan.
Great video. I enjoyed the comedy that was in there too.
Thanks again for another fine update Juan!
You are so knowledgeable about this project. I imagine the state appreciates your separating truths from untruths.
I love the humor Juan, nice hair. Again thank you for all the topics you cover. Whether it's Pete sleeping on the Mighty Luscombe or just going for a hike. You have a great presentation and a fantastic editor. All the stuff you do is so interesting.
The ultimate goal of media is ratings, which influences ad revenue. If they had a vigorous comment section like UA-cam, they would be embarrassed.
Stellar. Real news, beautifully done. Thank you.
Sue Drake, well said!
Ian Rochester
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Being out here in somewhere in the mid-west I don't hear anything about the Oroville dam. You are my point of information so "Thank you very much!"
Thanks for the update Juan , liked the title of your last video, long way to go short time to get there. It is very interesting watching from the UK. Some of the press comments are an unnecessary distraction. Keep the solid facts coming. Regards from the UK
ANDREW, Totally agree Sir!
From North Yorkshire.
Thanks very much Juan, another great report. You ARE the Go-To source for Oroville Dam!
Huge Thank You to Juan for his Accurate, Articulate reporting! Sir, You are doing a Terrific job of informing Us about the Fascinating situation at the Oroville Dam! You deserve a medal for all Your Brilliant/Hard work!
Folks like You Restore my faith in America!
Thanks Dale!
Juan always a thoughtful and informative update overview, civil construction and workarounds always good! thanks mate from Australia
Another great video Juan. A shout out to all the guys working their asses off to get this project finished and remedy the disaster.
I was just thinking your hair at the start was really cool..
Yeah, my kid wears his hair something like that beginning shot.
And I've got to believe he's on the cutting edge, as he's doing post doc work at Stanford right now. (Sorry, couldn't resist the opportunity to toot the old horn. After all, he's the first Phd. in the family.)
On a side note @ 2:10
"Props! Move that flower arrangement a little closer!"
"Perfect!"
Thank you once again Juan... for all the time you put into this, not to mention the super Luscombe flights.
This is indeed a mammoth operation.
The "mainstream media" is not alone in using "internet conspiracies" to make something out of nothing. I think it's an iron rule that the more anyone knows about anything, the less reliable all media seems.
Press on doing your usual excellent job of sticking to facts, please.
Robin
my buddy is one of the crane operator's, says its not on schedule what so ever! ill find out more Mr. Brown
Another great Update Juan! I love when you talk about the Hyatt Pp and the shoofly connection.
Thanks for another great update Juan!
Another quality, unbiased, report. Well done as always Juan. Thank you!
This is all about getting the Job done. Great footage it,s a tough challenge for the workers on the ground and all the staff who are working night and day to support the workers. Cheers and thank you as always Juan.
Juan....similar guestions about the green spot, the spillway gates, and Professor Bea (sp) article were asked last monday at the community meeting in yuba city. I think folks were just regurgitating what they heard or read in the news. There was concern amongst folks regarding the silt formation in the Feather River impacting residents downstream from Oroville. I did ask Dave Guitierraz about the side walls on the RCC portion of the spillway. He told me there would be a formation of a sidewalls approx. 30 feet high.
Thanks for the update, Juan! :)
Absolutely fascinating!!! Thanks for another top notch video.
Thank You for the update Juan. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks for all your hard work!!!
Thanks Juah. Every video a winner.
Thanks again for your informative videos. Looks like you got a new toy there on the patio table ! Can't wait for some drone footage.
All our grasses are burning up!We have had a fire almost everyday since June in NW nevada.Thanks for the update.
I really like your videos, the drone footage and commentary is very interesting. Well done!
Juan - your vids are outstanding. I view them 'daily' from the Catskill Mountains in NY state. Fly out here someday!
Thanks for that video. I wondered what was happening when the dump trucks went out of view of the video cameras.
Juan your hair is awesome, just like your reporting. I love watching all the way from Elgin TX.
What an incredible amount of material to fill in those gaps! Really shows the power of water erosion on all but the bedrock. It sure sounds like the Spillway is much longer than the new Folsom Crossing road downstream from Folsom Dam?
You make great videos, Juan. So interesting to watch.
Thanks for the update.
I live in Los Angeles and this hardly affects me, but as a fellow Californian thank you for these updates, I'm sure people in the crew and the politicians involved here know that someone is keeping them on their toes, thank you for all your work, and most importantly thank you for caring enough to do all this work, excellent reporting.
Hiram Rios but you are involved!....it's partly your water!
awesome editing and background music in this video. Great job.
I don't know about you Juan , but I wouldn't be worried about the green spot ,as I herd there's a Loch Ness living in the lake.LOL!!!Keep up the great work Juan , someone needs to keep the News Media informed ! Forget about the hair Juan , I was to busy admiring your props ,the flowers saved the day!Thanks a lot Juan, stay safe and Cheers to all.
Thanks to this channel I have the best overview of whats going on with the dam.
Keep up the great work, Juan! They are going to grind 1050' long x 180' wide RCC x 4' think out? WOW! That sounds like a lot of work.
Great report! Thanks, Juan!
Thank you for showing this RCC use. All other videos that I watch had very little info.
They should start watering the whole side of the dam and make it all nice green grass haha
Thanks for your easy to understand reports. Good video too.
@ 10:00 a good time to remind people that curing concrete generates a great amount of heat. In Hoover Dam, the installed miles of pipe that stayed in place to circulate cold water so they could pour so much at one time.
Great work on your reporting, and airwork from the Mighty Luscombe.
thanks for the update.
Thanks for updates.👍
I really like the way you can make sunflowers appear out of thin air !!!
It's amazing what can get done when the government is forced to perform under time constraints!
If it wasn't an emergency, they would do a 10,000 page, 5 year study on every piece of equipment used, and the project would take 95 years to complete!
Great Report Juan, Thanks Much!
I liked the flowers moving into the frame.
Nice job Juan as always!! Love seeing the way man can shine if the red tape and pitas are removed !!
I really enjoy these updates, process descriptions and the diversions in your marvelous airplane. I spent most of my professional career participating in major international design and build civil projects, giving me at least some appreciation of the scale and complexity. I strongly suspect that many of those assigned to report on these projects lack any background in either engineering or construction, and when pressed on deadline, flail at the effort, making ludicrous errors. Occasionally, I had to deal with similar circumstances. In complex situations of this type, media outlets should assign someone with a background in the subject. I suspect that may be increasingly difficult to do, particularly for small media outlets. I am generally impressed with both the process and progress at Oroville, particularly as it reveals the complications. I just watched a documentary on the construction of the Panama Canal. I can only imagine how that was reported from 1905 onward. You need people who know the subject to comment on it. It takes patience. You can only try to educate. So, keep up the good work, this is a fascinating story.
Thanks for the update "Balcolirio".........maybe we'll stay in the lovely City of Oroville after all , even thought we do live in Evacuation Area 1A . Only time will tell , looks good so far........
Thanks for doing a great job Juan
BIG JOB! lots of work, expensive, good report, thanks Juan.
The anchor tendons are cracked in the green spot. LMAO. Why yes, the perpentublar connectors have fallen out of the thread chasers at swazload level of the original dam, causing the vermeculite sealer to shift tonozontally allowing water to seep through. Next question please.
Juan, hopefully in the future there will be more room for honest journalism.
yes! a HUGE market...
Nice whacker plate on the digger. Perfect for the edges. Looks like the concrete mixers will be running hard, so four hours a day for maintenance will be great .
Another fine job Juan! Thanks for the report on news, not fake news.
Very informative vlog. I really appreciated the attention to detail. Keep up the great work.
Jaun Great Great Video.. It make's ya set up watch Listen and Learn.. A thousand THANKS.. Can't wait till the Next one comes out..