I suddenly just saw visions of Ron Howard staring at me as you were talking in the first minute. You morphed into Opie Taylor. But I caught every word you were saying, and as always, it's beneficial. Thanks again. (btw, I'm a fan of Ron Howard and still watch Andy Griffith.)
I can't tell you how timely this series is for me. June of this year I bought 200 acres of forest for family recreation and hunting. I have elevation changes of 100 feet and more throughout. I need to get my tractor down into the hardwood drains. I've been struggling with just how to go about it. I've seen your other E55 videos but this is a really applicable use to my project. Thanks for all you do Mike and family.
Exactly our situation! Have a 43 acre plat waiting for closing and we're there too. I'm a runner, and will lose the state park 2 miles away, and these videos just let me know there's hope for a running trail around the square. man, am I glad I found this series!
I've really enjoyed not having click bait titles. While I'm not a regular subscriber, I bing sometimes, and the descriptive titles and numbering really make that much easier.
Your music selection was spot on. Thanks for everything you do. What you and Melissa are doing is the number one thing in my bucket list and your videos have become my favorites.
We had a large pine tree growing right next to the driveway on our property. We called that spot "Tight Squeeze" after the town in Virginia. After two years, we cut it down. When we cut some trails on our property, we're sure to find another spot to name "Tight Squeeze".
Mike good trail making video, I have a suggestion for you, when you are through buildings you’re trail, how about putting down some Road Cloth and then covering it with three-quarter inch unwashed gravel ??? This should give you a good solid trail that would not be muddy when it rains or snows.
Good video Mike , always enjoy watching and figuring then seeing what you actually do. You have it together, so the saying watch and see really does work. Thanks for sharing and keep up the good work.
Nice looking trail Mike! I definitely want to get back to my trails now, but lots of food plots to tackle first. Thanks for the project updates. Kapper
Love that music, especially when you were in the shadows of the trees with a shard of sunlight breaking through. Spot on. I think you should make the track circular so you can you for your runs in the morning 😀. Cheers. Rob.
on the shirt thing Mike, you are wearing the same shirt that you are wearing in video #57, which ironically you suggest to watch in this video. This just can't happen again. LOL. awesome videos and awesome channel Mike, keep it going.
When you gonna teach Melissa how to run a tractor? Double teaming the machines knocks out projects like this in short order. And she can start putting together a tractor wardrobe to boot! Who doesnt appreciate a lady with machine skills?!
Good job Mike. Since the shirt has become an issue, I'd like to point out some things I look for in a good shirt. I must categorize it as to a Sunday go to meeting shirt for dressing up, a causal but nice shirt for going out to eating shirt, and then the work shirt. My work shirts often evolve from the causal older shirts. Preferable it is large enough to allow for plenty of movement and the tail should stay inside the trousers. I like the western style with a collar to protect my neck from the sun and two pockets large enough to accommodate whatever. For summer wear, I prefer short shelves and cotton. Heavier shirts for winter and colder days. So, after I settle on a good work shirt, I'll wear it for years with many washing. I find myself wearing the same 2-3 shirts repeatedly. Wear one, wash it, wear one other and wash it. How many shirts does a guy need? I notice the job more than the shirt. Keep it up.
Could you also create or make a drag for the UTV? something that would give a quick groom of the trails but would be a lot faster than the tractors? Something you could hook up and blast up and down to give a quick groom. I know you mentioned maintenance in the last trail video. Just a though! Awesome work though!
Great video, maybe work on the turning of your tracks, use both, just opposite, and put your boom down an coordinate the track turn. Still I am learning a lot, and can't wait to continue building my trails on a new swampy location I just got paid off.
I could not imagine a better way to enjoy such a beautiful summer Saturday in the woods. Nice 👕 (You're going to have to hire a wardrobe and makeup crew to stand at the ready, just out of frame, seeing as you're uploading multiple videos a day. Besides, they could also reset the 📷 positions so you can accomplish more with what time you have. There are only 24 hours in a day.)
Too bad there isn't a horizontal tilt on the e55's blade. I was just wondering how you cut the hill to get it level without moving the blade when you turned and started using the bucket. Nice job, bud.
Hey mike, great video. I am also looking to rent a mini excavator (although mot for trial making, got a couple culverts than need replaced). For comparison sake, can you tell us how much they charged for the use of the machine per day? Thanks!
A machine like that is about 100/day when rented for a week, at least in my location (SC) that's about normal. Much more if you only need it a day, bit less if you go an entire month.
Shaping Up Quite Nicely!!👍👊
I suddenly just saw visions of Ron Howard staring at me as you were talking in the first minute. You morphed into Opie Taylor. But I caught every word you were saying, and as always, it's beneficial. Thanks again. (btw, I'm a fan of Ron Howard and still watch Andy Griffith.)
I can't tell you how timely this series is for me. June of this year I bought 200 acres of forest for family recreation and hunting. I have elevation changes of 100 feet and more throughout. I need to get my tractor down into the hardwood drains. I've been struggling with just how to go about it. I've seen your other E55 videos but this is a really applicable use to my project. Thanks for all you do Mike and family.
Exactly our situation! Have a 43 acre plat waiting for closing and we're there too. I'm a runner, and will lose the state park 2 miles away, and these videos just let me know there's hope for a running trail around the square. man, am I glad I found this series!
I've really enjoyed not having click bait titles. While I'm not a regular subscriber, I bing sometimes, and the descriptive titles and numbering really make that much easier.
WOW!! Nice shirt, bet the wife bought it for you :) Great video
Bringing back childhood memories of building trail's through the woods to ride our bikes/ mini bikes and building forts...
Your music selection was spot on. Thanks for everything you do. What you and Melissa are doing is the number one thing in my bucket list and your videos have become my favorites.
NIIIIICE shirt there Mike; like any of your loyal subscribers give a sheet!
Liked how u kept your machine level u r a operator not just some one that running it there is a difference
ENJOY EVERYTHING THANK YOU AN THANK YOU FOR TAKING ME ALONG TELL HUNTER HELLO
"So I'm going over to the house and get some "ribbing"." Your house sounds like my house when I'm on a project! I love it!
“I love it when a plan come together.” Colonel John “Hannibal” Smith
We had a large pine tree growing right next to the driveway on our property. We called that spot "Tight Squeeze" after the town in Virginia. After two years, we cut it down. When we cut some trails on our property, we're sure to find another spot to name "Tight Squeeze".
Does look nice there Mike, our days have been 100 + degrees here, and very smokey, makes it hard to have fun in my woods.
Ouch thats hot
Mike good trail making video, I have a suggestion for you, when you are through buildings you’re trail, how about putting down some Road Cloth and then covering it with three-quarter inch unwashed gravel ??? This should give you a good solid trail that would not be muddy when it rains or snows.
Good video Mike , always enjoy watching and figuring then seeing what you actually do. You have it together, so the saying watch and see really does work. Thanks for sharing and keep up the good work.
Nice looking trail Mike! I definitely want to get back to my trails now, but lots of food plots to tackle first. Thanks for the project updates. Kapper
Good morning, Morgans. Love it! Loved the music too.... i think it's called, "Dance of the Excavator" 😊
Love that music, especially when you were in the shadows of the trees with a shard of sunlight breaking through. Spot on. I think you should make the track circular so you can you for your runs in the morning 😀. Cheers. Rob.
on the shirt thing Mike, you are wearing the same shirt that you are wearing in video #57, which ironically you suggest to watch in this video. This just can't happen again. LOL. awesome videos and awesome channel Mike, keep it going.
love your guys channel.
well, as long as he is wearing a shirt, and pants, and all the rest, I do not care that is is the same as another video.
When you gonna teach Melissa how to run a tractor? Double teaming the machines knocks out projects like this in short order. And she can start putting together a tractor wardrobe to boot! Who doesnt appreciate a lady with machine skills?!
Good job Mike. Since the shirt has become an issue, I'd like to point out some things I look for in a good shirt. I must categorize it as to a Sunday go to meeting shirt for dressing up, a causal but nice shirt for going out to eating shirt, and then the work shirt. My work shirts often evolve from the causal older shirts. Preferable it is large enough to allow for plenty of movement and the tail should stay inside the trousers. I like the western style with a collar to protect my neck from the sun and two pockets large enough to accommodate whatever. For summer wear, I prefer short shelves and cotton. Heavier shirts for winter and colder days. So, after I settle on a good work shirt, I'll wear it for years with many washing. I find myself wearing the same 2-3 shirts repeatedly. Wear one, wash it, wear one other and wash it. How many shirts does a guy need? I notice the job more than the shirt. Keep it up.
...Gold :)
Could you also create or make a drag for the UTV? something that would give a quick groom of the trails but would be a lot faster than the tractors? Something you could hook up and blast up and down to give a quick groom. I know you mentioned maintenance in the last trail video. Just a though! Awesome work though!
Put the cAmera in the cab. We could see the progress! Good work.
Nice shirt today👍It represents the same company I worked for a few years back.👍
I found some good bluegrass on you tube ( The Best of Bluegrass of all times greatest hit)
Melissa will be happy about the shirt good video Mike enjoy them a lot
Looking good!
Like the trail so fare some of place it a little tiltty , you will notice it wen your on the tractor .
Great video, maybe work on the turning of your tracks, use both, just opposite, and put your boom down an coordinate the track turn. Still I am learning a lot, and can't wait to continue building my trails on a new swampy location I just got paid off.
Another good mini video! Wish I had more time to be in the woods! #WorldsOkayestFarmer
Nice 'shirt' Mike !
Mike, I'll bet you could save a lot of time if that Bobcat had come with a 6 way blade, I don't know why they aren't more common. Good luck.
Sun shade mix that trail for erosion control,also gives "woodlot curb appeal".
You made it look easy
Hey Mike . It looks good
Great Video! Enjoyed the change in music.
Hey Mike ... nice shirt!!!!
I could not imagine a better way to enjoy such a beautiful summer Saturday in the woods. Nice 👕 (You're going to have to hire a wardrobe and makeup crew to stand at the ready, just out of frame, seeing as you're uploading multiple videos a day. Besides, they could also reset the 📷 positions so you can accomplish more with what time you have. There are only 24 hours in a day.)
Question?? Are you going to seed the new road or rock it, to keep it from washing out the next big rain??
What, no plaid! if I see pink I'm outa here! the front blade really does a good job.
really love the music
I’m enjoying these videos. Have you thought about cutting in some drains (estimating where the water will flow)?
Good song (Darius Rucker Wagon wheel)
Nice shirt! Had to comment as I see others have also too
Getting it done
Nice shirt Mike.
all this daily content is nice-you're spoiling us!
Nice shirt. Compliments your complexion very well. Maybe next time you can coordinate your hat as well. 😂🤗🤗🤗
lol
great vid your wife will be proud that u changed your shirt..,after running that machine have u thought bout buying a small used one..
Great video. Do you think a trenching bucket would be better for scraping and minor digging for a project like this?
Dude! Nice shirt!
A small roadgrader would be nice after you get done would be nice
Hi Mike you're going to have to do like I do I have all white t-shirts nobody can tell the difference except for when I get all new ones
Looking fresh in that shirt mike
That machine looks to be well worth the money huh Mike........lol
i was looking for a building you are constructing ON the trail!
I would like it if you would talk over your video and explain a little more your techniques you use and why. If that makes any sense
thats more editing time and mikes too busy ha ha
Too bad there isn't a horizontal tilt on the e55's blade. I was just wondering how you cut the hill to get it level without moving the blade when you turned and started using the bucket. Nice job, bud.
Are you going to put down crusher run or just leave them dirt?
Just dirt
Different shirt, same hat. I won't tell Melissa.
Hey mike, great video. I am also looking to rent a mini excavator (although mot for trial making, got a couple culverts than need replaced). For comparison sake, can you tell us how much they charged for the use of the machine per day? Thanks!
This one was 425 for weekend
dear Melissa , please excuse Mike for his shirt a day jokes!! remember he is only a guy!
Steelers VS Vikings Super Bowl Mike. Lets make it happen.
You're welcome Melissa. Have a good week. My HS 40th reunion next weekend. :)
Are most of these tall straight dark trees oak or sugar maple?
Dark bark are the red oaks, the others are mostly maple
Per Hour or Day?
Per Weekend
What? No plaid shirt. What's the ribbing about?
never ran a mini does the blade tilt or angle
Some do, not this one though
Should have just kept the other shirt on just for spite!! Lol!!!
Maybe he knows someone, otherwise i had to pull my pant legs up your lucky you wear shorts. Or as my wife says when she buys something it was on sale.
What does it cost to rent that piece of equipment?
Melissa Morgan did you drop a 0 by mistake? :-)
A machine like that is about 100/day when rented for a week, at least in my location (SC) that's about normal. Much more if you only need it a day, bit less if you go an entire month.