Renting Excavator for DIY Pool - Excavation Complete!

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  • Опубліковано 10 лис 2024

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  • @Ekatjam
    @Ekatjam 2 місяці тому +63

    You get to do my three favorite things... 1. Work alone, 2. Work alone in nature, and 3. Work alone in nature with an excavator.

  • @revo7721
    @revo7721 Місяць тому +18

    “My whole life is one big blooper.” I felt that.

  • @alazar4161
    @alazar4161 Місяць тому +4

    "Let's just eyeball it and see what happens.?"
    This dude is my hero!

  • @lisaleeper9399
    @lisaleeper9399 Місяць тому +1

    I get so nervous when you back up to dump that stone. Can’t wait for more, your vision is amazing. I tell my husband, dont you just wanna go help him!!! I do. Haha. The rock formation for waterfall is perfect

  • @daleerhardt1799
    @daleerhardt1799 Місяць тому +12

    This project is REALLY taking shape now!! Great start to a Thursday, thanks Mike!

  • @sassafrasvalley1939
    @sassafrasvalley1939 Місяць тому +12

    Cap’n you wielded that bucket like a sculptor! I love your vision…. Keep on carving and finishing. She’s gonna be a beaut.

  • @brucehuff5566
    @brucehuff5566 Місяць тому +7

    That is coming along very well. The kids are gonna enjoy that when it's finished. Stay safe

  • @home-powersystems7782
    @home-powersystems7782 Місяць тому +8

    Captain, You are my first video of the morning, you have become a habit. A good habit. I like your work.

  • @philrodger6445
    @philrodger6445 Місяць тому +7

    In previous videos I didn't think the pool would be deep enough, but now I can see it will be just right.
    Also It seems like those two boulders you pulled out would make some great stepping stones. Love the progress!

  • @garyhorton9280
    @garyhorton9280 2 місяці тому +3

    Coming together now Mike 👍

  • @joshr3716
    @joshr3716 Місяць тому +1

    Man you are literally doing everything I want to do. I have a ford 555b that I am fixing currently. I want to do a diy pool in my back yard. Your killing it!

  • @timkd5vmv583
    @timkd5vmv583 Місяць тому +1

    Captain, this is going to look awesome. It is going to look like a CCC built state park.

  • @patrickcolahan7499
    @patrickcolahan7499 Місяць тому +3

    This is looking amazing. For a lodging, maybe consider a Yurt. They are fairly inexpensive and hold up well for year round setups. Thanks for sharing.

  • @michaelmullins1290
    @michaelmullins1290 2 місяці тому +11

    Your imagination is a great blueprint. It's taking shape nicely. Maybe a round yurt would be nice out there. Like your blueprint. Endless possibilities!

  • @kevinkenyon7045
    @kevinkenyon7045 Місяць тому +4

    Captain you have no bloopers, you just adjust to the problem and make it work! Thanks for the great content! Kevin

    • @johnF1958
      @johnF1958 Місяць тому +1

      Just "Happy Little Accidents," lol 😆 😄

  • @davemclelland9292
    @davemclelland9292 Місяць тому +4

    Canvas Cabin.......Yurt...:-))

  • @reannejarvis9464
    @reannejarvis9464 2 місяці тому +5

    Oh man the vision is shaping up well. 🇦🇺🎸⚡️🤘🏼🤘🏾💋💙💙💙

  • @FlapjackMcGee
    @FlapjackMcGee 2 місяці тому +14

    9:10 I'm always impressed by your skill, your confidence, and your level of comfort as you operate machinery. If the whole machine were rocking under me with a full scoop of dirt, I would be moving dirt so hesitantly and slowly. I'm impressed by the way you get things done and keep your projects moving forward.

    • @gregthompson5847
      @gregthompson5847 Місяць тому +3

      It's a rental 🤣🤣🤣

    • @johnunsicker7440
      @johnunsicker7440 Місяць тому

      @@gregthompson5847 DP's

    • @johnunsicker7440
      @johnunsicker7440 Місяць тому +2

      YOu get use to it. You know what the machine is like and can feel when it is too much. Then the pucker factor starts.

    • @FlapjackMcGee
      @FlapjackMcGee Місяць тому

      @@gregthompson5847 I never said it was his machine, just he's skilled and confident operating machinery.

    • @FlapjackMcGee
      @FlapjackMcGee Місяць тому +2

      ​@@johnunsicker7440 I have driven tractor and bank-out for rice and even when I am familiar with the machine, I am more cautious than a lot of other drivers (I also tend to break stuff less, not sure if that is related?)....but being more slow and careful means I would be only a fraction as productive as Mike if I were trying to tackle the same project.

  • @davidepperson2376
    @davidepperson2376 Місяць тому +1

    What a fun job Cap’n - and I am really impressed by your perseverance!

  • @alanbierhoff6831
    @alanbierhoff6831 Місяць тому +4

    Mike, How about a Yurt? They have many options like a skylight, a real door, windows, etc. and they’re more durable and can easily be insulated.
    Just a suggestion

  • @stuartdavidson5802
    @stuartdavidson5802 Місяць тому +3

    You are getting to the point where we don’t have to imagine your plans 😊 great job 🎉 but I sure do miss seeing the 755 on your projects 😮

  • @Scott.Lofton
    @Scott.Lofton Місяць тому +1

    Love the project. Thanks for the recording efforts so we can see the progress.

  • @americanpatriot2.06
    @americanpatriot2.06 Місяць тому +1

    All that dirt making a decent sized parking/recreation area right next to the pool! The further along it gets, the more the plan comes together. Of course, plans change as the vision becomes clearer and better ideas are implemented!

  • @clarencewiles963
    @clarencewiles963 2 місяці тому +7

    I’m thinking about a full time position for a lifeguard 😊

  • @richardwhite3711
    @richardwhite3711 Місяць тому +3

    @ 28:45 Wow, those two flat stones you just pulled out will look great around the top edge of the "plunge pool" as a transition !

  • @stephendalby836
    @stephendalby836 Місяць тому

    Mate, this forest pool is going to be a massively attractive feature for marketing the Boat cabin. (But I’m not telling you anything you don’t already know).
    When you started, I could only visualize a bathtub-sized plunge pool. It has developed into an awesome ‘natural’ pond in a beautiful setting. The finished article will be absolutely delightful. Such a drawcard for families with kids. So good.

  • @waynerudiger1756
    @waynerudiger1756 Місяць тому +1

    You are on to something with the glamping tent. A nice addition to your portfolio of unique rental units. Given the location I'm sure that it will be very popular. Also a quick way to start generating revenue since the other units have a lot longer lead time to habitability. Love how this project is shaping up, one of my favorites.

  • @richmiller5448
    @richmiller5448 Місяць тому +2

    I am impressed with your vision to build this pool or whatever it is. I wish I had your ability and confidence. Your videos are amazing.

  • @roberthill6393
    @roberthill6393 2 місяці тому +4

    Good morning Mike!

  • @Chris2580Ivy
    @Chris2580Ivy 2 місяці тому +5

    Hope you have a great day today, Great video as always

  • @morgansword
    @morgansword Місяць тому +3

    For me it gets harder to say something different Mike. Your crushing this build I did not see coming this well and done it with equipment best left at a scrap yard. Fine job Laddie

  • @janieweyers6230
    @janieweyers6230 Місяць тому +1

    ❤ my whole life is a blooper ❤ that should be on shirts and coffee mugs

  • @toddincabo
    @toddincabo Місяць тому +2

    👍 Looking cool. People will pay big $ to stay in a yurt, it's a bragging thing. Nice work, I sure hope you keep her rounded.

  • @garymeyers-k3r
    @garymeyers-k3r Місяць тому +3

    Honestly Cap. I think you might be crazy enough to make that work.

  • @garymessina1609
    @garymessina1609 2 місяці тому +5

    It's looking better now but I hope the admiral appreciates all the work you do great video thanks Mike

  • @tylerbarrett6652
    @tylerbarrett6652 Місяць тому +3

    So you got a little bit of grotto feature going on... THAT's cool. I don't know how you plan this out... a little bit here and then a little bit there and then all of a sudden you got something! But I'll be damned if I can figure out that critical path... I had a hard time picturing what your vision was for this landscaping feature... but now I am starting to see it. Thanks for sharing this with us.

  • @terryfromsouthcarolina4601
    @terryfromsouthcarolina4601 Місяць тому +4

    Thanks!

    • @terryfromsouthcarolina4601
      @terryfromsouthcarolina4601 Місяць тому +3

      To help recover the loss of funds from the 555 steering box😁😎👍

    • @CaptainKleeman
      @CaptainKleeman  Місяць тому +3

      Sir this is unreal. I don't have the words. Thank you.

    • @terryfromsouthcarolina4601
      @terryfromsouthcarolina4601 Місяць тому +3

      @@CaptainKleeman no worries. My heart sank as I watched the look on your face.
      Cheers from South Carolina!
      Terry

    • @alfredomarotta6604
      @alfredomarotta6604 Місяць тому +1

      ​@@terryfromsouthcarolina4601Terry you have a big heart, never seen that type of generosity on YT, Mike definitely is the one well deserved. Ty

    • @terryfromsouthcarolina4601
      @terryfromsouthcarolina4601 Місяць тому

      @alfredomarotta6604 thank you! I wasn't keen on the whole world knowing but it was part of the transaction. I don't do things for attention or fame but as an act of kindness. I'm a 100% disabled veteran that faces my own struggles. Mike works so hard at getting by. It's not that he's insane, he lives for the challenge. In that way he reminds me of myself around that age. He doesn't know something can't be done simply because no one told him it couldn't. He, like I, had a vision and had no idea how to get it done, but you set upon figuring it out.
      He is excellent at that.
      His quiet demeanor and dry humor are the crown jewels of his channel.
      His humor especially has helped me over some humps in my life in the last year. I also must credit another UA-cam channel, Puddin's Fab Shop, for helping with my depression.
      Watching either one of these guys and you are hooked. You can't go anywhere because you will miss what they are going to do next.
      The good these guys do is much beyond building or fixing things.
      Well, I've rambled on enough.
      If there is anyone on UA-cam that deserves some help, it's Mike.
      Cheers
      Terry

  • @goptools
    @goptools Місяць тому +1

    Hi Mike. I know I've said it before, but you sure do get a lot done, just working by yourself. That is a good size hole for swimming. Good idea to build benches into the side but what will happen to them when you put the liner in? Will the liner conform to the underlying shape? I guess it must. We will see when you get to that stage. Never built anything like that myself.

  • @jerryreece151
    @jerryreece151 Місяць тому +1

    I'm starting to see your vision. Looking good bud.

  • @randydobson1863
    @randydobson1863 Місяць тому +3

    Hi Mike & it's is Randy and i like yours video is Cool & Thanks Mike & Friends Randy

  • @wrstew1272
    @wrstew1272 Місяць тому

    Always a new vision when you post. Your self effacing humor is always thoughtful, and diminishes the amount of effort and detail that you have planned 😮, but those who follow your journey know better 😅. Back to the muscle power that the triple nickel provides 😊

  • @philipfleming3546
    @philipfleming3546 Місяць тому +3

    Fabulous looking pool, Capt.

  • @popmarbles6980
    @popmarbles6980 Місяць тому +4

    Glamping above the River at the "Luxury Kleeman Pool Hideaway" of the Woods.. Lets all go there!

    • @robertmorgan3670
      @robertmorgan3670 Місяць тому +2

      Let’s NOT all go there, that’s the point of the secluded spot 😂

    • @popmarbles6980
      @popmarbles6980 Місяць тому

      @@robertmorgan3670 Some day I think his rental will be the talk, with what he has going for him and his family & property. Don't you?

  • @leolarocque-v5v
    @leolarocque-v5v Місяць тому +1

    Very good video Capt Like how you work too .

  • @kevincarver9949
    @kevincarver9949 Місяць тому +1

    Hello Capt. You said the key word. Visualize. Personally I can see the project complete. For the most part. I think it’s going too be awesome. Blue lights behind the waterfall would look great. Thanks

  • @paulroxby8169
    @paulroxby8169 Місяць тому +3

    This project is going well. Thanks for sharing

  • @casycasy5199
    @casycasy5199 Місяць тому +4

    looking amazing

  • @kirksmith1973
    @kirksmith1973 Місяць тому +1

    You are one impressive human!

  • @terryrogers1025
    @terryrogers1025 Місяць тому +1

    That is looking sweet, really like the way the project is developing. I see the vision I believe, thanks for the update, enjoying being able to share the project with you.

  • @NotJustaTool
    @NotJustaTool Місяць тому +2

    The Clampett cement pond never looked so good. The rounder, the better the liner will fit. Adjust as needed. Cheers!

  • @kenfrazier616
    @kenfrazier616 Місяць тому +2

    great progress Mike the kid'o's will enjoy for years to come

    • @CaptainKleeman
      @CaptainKleeman  Місяць тому +2

      Hope so!

    • @kenfrazier616
      @kenfrazier616 Місяць тому

      @@CaptainKleeman they will even in there college years I'm sure did

  • @charlieg424
    @charlieg424 2 місяці тому +4

    Looking GREAT Mike.

  • @build-a-thingg
    @build-a-thingg 2 місяці тому +3

    Awesome what you're doing man! I'm working on something similar and you're a truly inspiration!!! Keep rocking!

  • @rsbracer
    @rsbracer Місяць тому +1

    Looking good Cap

  • @alvinrear5009
    @alvinrear5009 Місяць тому +1

    😊love your editing.

  • @robinredman5192
    @robinredman5192 Місяць тому +2

    Captain, mighty Fancy; A flashing light thingy, a beepin stick (not the profanity type), an earth pounder leveler outer gas powered machine, a cement maker twirler, and a large sccoper dooper machine. Ya got it all Buddy. It is gonna be awesome. Thanks for the vidja. John here, photographing the back-roads of Northeastern Tennessee, ya'll.

  • @raymondmusarra1927
    @raymondmusarra1927 Місяць тому +1

    looking good

  • @dougmay8924
    @dougmay8924 Місяць тому +2

    Sweet!!! LOVE your vision of the future,!Don't EVER give up my friend ❤️

  • @mikestrand3747
    @mikestrand3747 Місяць тому +3

    Coming along nice bud

  • @brentkingnwagent1347
    @brentkingnwagent1347 Місяць тому +1

    Looking good Captain.

  • @joycefuller9177
    @joycefuller9177 Місяць тому +1

    That pool is a lot bigger than I thought it would be.

  • @garulusglandarius6126
    @garulusglandarius6126 Місяць тому

    This projects looking great, excellent as always Mike 😁👍 Best wishes to you and your family, from Britain 👍🇺🇸🇬🇧🇺🇸🇬🇧

  • @everestyeti
    @everestyeti Місяць тому

    Definitely a great location for Glamping, it would be a wonderful place to stay if you're feeling burnt out. 👍

  • @priestley749
    @priestley749 Місяць тому +1

    Great job.

  • @glenlongstreet7
    @glenlongstreet7 Місяць тому

    This helps us see how large this pool will be, it is deep, nice for jumping into.

  • @patrickb5656
    @patrickb5656 Місяць тому

    Spectacular, Captain. It is taking shape. You could call it, "The Big Hole We dug, And filled With Water". I know, I know. A little bit too wordy. Shucks.

  • @mikesorg6746
    @mikesorg6746 2 місяці тому +1

    Nice work Captain! Can’t wait to see this finished it’s going to be amazing. I just found out last week my buddy has had the same vevor plate compactor as you and I needed to use it. He has had it about 5 years and I can say it works awesome and the quality isn’t skimpy by any means.

  • @michaelfularz1055
    @michaelfularz1055 Місяць тому

    Looking good there Captain Kleenman.. can't wait for you to show me your vision as you create your dream.. I like that.. doing great job!! Can wait for the next video...

  • @erniehill4357
    @erniehill4357 Місяць тому +1

    Nice work, enjoy your videos

  • @JohnSmith-tv5ep
    @JohnSmith-tv5ep 2 місяці тому +1

    Mike, it'd be pretty cool if you could've undercut your water fall feature and put the retaining wall back further under that shelf, where you could sit behind it.
    But, as you mentioned, the delamination could be an issue. The 'pit pond progress' is going well.
    Carry on Capt'n!

  • @cyndikarp3368
    @cyndikarp3368 Місяць тому

    Progress, you know where the edges of pool is going to be. Your plan is coming together & it's going to great for family & friends.

  • @dondwyer3679
    @dondwyer3679 Місяць тому +2

    Thanks, Mike!

  • @damstr8345
    @damstr8345 Місяць тому

    Those last two flat rock is perfect for your step up

  • @garysparks2681
    @garysparks2681 Місяць тому

    My imagination still can't see it. But your imagination keeps revealing more - so that's just fine. Love it. My life has been long blooper. too, and I'm 80 years old. It ain't gonna change. Love the work you do - all of it.

  • @chrishelms1967
    @chrishelms1967 Місяць тому +3

    Anyone else prepared for this project getting to 94% done.....and Mike switching direction to working on restoring a " Used Vietnam Era Helicopter I found on Facebook Marketplace"

    • @stevenmarsh5158
      @stevenmarsh5158 Місяць тому +1

      You may just be 100% right! I could definitely see that happening!

    • @FlapjackMcGee
      @FlapjackMcGee Місяць тому +1

      I would still watch with rapt attention, knowing the UA-cam revenue will be helping buy windows for the Yacht build. 😉

  • @jimclester4754
    @jimclester4754 Місяць тому +2

    Looking good, Mike! Keep digging.

  • @davidblake7998
    @davidblake7998 Місяць тому +1

    Looking good 👍

  • @tmacie2
    @tmacie2 Місяць тому

    I love the rest stops as you get in the pool, those are needed some days!!

  • @Richard-C
    @Richard-C Місяць тому

    great progress Mike,it's going to be beautiful 👍👍👍👍👍

  • @PhotoArtBrussels
    @PhotoArtBrussels Місяць тому

    That is not Bubba Dump; but Baby Dump! 🙂 All the work looks great! You are one heck of a handy-man!
    Thanks for the video Captain!

  • @michaeldurling793
    @michaeldurling793 Місяць тому +2

    At this point all I can say is, I wish I had half your energy and a healthy dose of that enthusiasm. Let me caution you regarding canvas glamping tents, they are a pain in the duppa to maintain. If left up for any length of time they develop mildew and mold and it is no mean feat to get them clean. Ask me how I know.

    • @CaptainKleeman
      @CaptainKleeman  Місяць тому +1

      I'm familiar with them. Have spent a lot of time in one. Everything involves maintenance

  • @smudger797
    @smudger797 Місяць тому +3

    🤠 plz excuse the cowboy, as its my signature, I have great difficulty using my hands due to ill healthy and cant type well. I enjoy your vids, thank you - Tim

  • @Eddie-f6t
    @Eddie-f6t Місяць тому

    Nice job Mike . The Blue Ridge Parkway is going to be very jealous . Great collaboration with Mike Simon / DP on equipment rental .

  • @kenmazer9481
    @kenmazer9481 2 місяці тому +2

    👍🏻👍🏻Awesome job Captain

  • @DeirdreHickey-nx8nt
    @DeirdreHickey-nx8nt Місяць тому

    Yes Mike, the pool is definitely taking shape. It’s going to be amazing. Keep up the good thought processes. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @user-fr5fz6vv6z
    @user-fr5fz6vv6z Місяць тому

    Boy Mike I sure love your new camera, almost gives you a 3-D feeling at times! Your projects are always exciting, keep up the good work!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @donaldtrabeaux5235
    @donaldtrabeaux5235 Місяць тому

    Keep up the good work Capt. Looks amazing

  • @fransinyard891
    @fransinyard891 2 місяці тому +1

    Good morning sunshine! I am loving how good the plunge pool is looking! Great job! Much love and respect from Henderson Ga USA

  • @michaelmcclure8673
    @michaelmcclure8673 Місяць тому +1

    The pond is really taking shape Mike . And I also have steering problems too.

  • @Crewsy
    @Crewsy Місяць тому +1

    I can’t help but think how long all this work would take if you were digging by hand.
    Every step brings your vision into better focus.

  • @rhondasweeney7271
    @rhondasweeney7271 Місяць тому

    Captain, your vision is coming together. A lot of progress and ingenuity. You have achieved quite a bit. Thank you for sharing this 🙏 ❤️ 😊😊

  • @allensharlow7763
    @allensharlow7763 Місяць тому

    It looks Awesome Mike, can’t wait to see it done with the waterfall running, and pretty blue water in it❤😎😎👍👍🍮🍮

  • @jana171
    @jana171 Місяць тому

    It's REALLY coming together in this episode... SO nice !

  • @redbloodedamerican7130
    @redbloodedamerican7130 Місяць тому +1

    Cap you have that looking amazing!!!
    🇺🇸

  • @Prodriver790
    @Prodriver790 Місяць тому

    Starting to see your vision, great so far ,kept up the excellent videos, love seeing project coming together

  • @thaddeustroyer
    @thaddeustroyer Місяць тому +2

    Long time watcher and somtimes not so smart man.... have a question, i dont understand why you glue the second course to the base course of stone instead of mortar all courses? Love what you're doing and always looking for new ways to do things, which rhis channel often provides.
    Keep up the great work and can hardly wait to see it finished.
    Thanks for your wisdom. 😊

    • @CaptainKleeman
      @CaptainKleeman  Місяць тому +2

      It's just faster

    • @thaddeustroyer
      @thaddeustroyer Місяць тому +1

      @@CaptainKleeman thank you kindly, so no advantage over mortar. Got it..

  • @jerryreece151
    @jerryreece151 Місяць тому

    Good to see the channel growth. 👍

  • @jimwhite5964
    @jimwhite5964 Місяць тому

    What a great plan…it is going to look amazing! Thanks, Captain!

  • @sydneymcconnaughhay5947
    @sydneymcconnaughhay5947 Місяць тому +2

    WOW!!!!

  • @camperman101
    @camperman101 2 місяці тому +5

    i hope that rock is supported good above your waterfall