I know these long-form videos are a lot of work for you, Chris. But I really enjoy seeing it all come together, all 51 minutes worth!

I always like the phrase, “We’ll burn that bridge when we get to it.” Perfect for so many iffy situations!

Throughly enjoyed that long video, I’m truly impressed with how much work you get done in a day. Excellent planning, adapting to conditions and being able to run all these machines so effectively is a real skill. 👍

Barney’s new paint job looks great! He sure came to work. He’s earned an LD18 sticker.

Worked alone all day, still ran all 5 machines you have on site. Never ceases to amaze me the skill you have across the various machines.

That’s what I love about your project’s/ videos Chris, whenever you start something, I think “ how the hell is he gonna do that” & then you just go ahead & do it, thanks Chris, keep em comin 👍

Dawns here ☀️

The camera shot with the clay coming down like a waterfall was well done. Thanks for going to the trouble to find a unique viewing angle, Chris.

It's like being a part of the team the way you include us in the project. Love being along for the ride and seeing how it's done right. I had not noticed the length of the video till I was reading others comments.. I too know it's a lot of work on your part to give us this view into your work. I, like all the rest, appreciate your efforts very much. Thank You Sir!

You made a huge difference all on your own today, Chris !

Wow, looking up from the bottom of that hole and seeing how small the skid steer looks, really gives you an idea of just how deep that hole is. Great shot! Keep them coming Chris. Love them all, Alan

Your knowledge of soil and clay composition is what really sets you apart! You give your customer a high quality product!

Chris, I am an artist that paints landscapes and many other things, but watching you with your excavator at hand makes me think, you too are an artist, for you start a job, you see the end results as you are working the very same as a painter, so I perceive you as an artist, have always enjoyed the show, please keep em' coming, thanks...

Chris, being a one man show today shows how versatile you are with all the equipment. A very difficult job to say the least. Thank you for bringing us along for the ride, from virtually every angle. Many thanks. Super job.

Great camera angle of the SkidSteer pushing clay into the pit. Movie quality. 👍

Digging up old overflow pipes is like a box of chocolates, you never know what your going to get.

Well...that was the best "ONE MAN BAND" I ever saw, Chris! 🤣 A lot accomplished! The segment from the excavator loading the haul truck was TOPS. Gave us the OPERATOR'S PERSPECTIVE, appreciated! 👍 Glad you were doing those side hill dumps...they look tricky. 😳👏

Wow, Excavator, Dozer, Skid Steer, Compactor, and Haul Truck .... had my popcorn out and watching the master in action.......

Adding the haul truck is a game changer for your business.

Putting topsoil back is a foreign concept to most home builders around here. Kudos to Chris for doing it right.

You are a dynamo on all those vehicles, if this were an All-star game in baseball you would start at every position -RESPECT!!

You get more done by yourself in one day…then most full crews. Once you’ve taken that mental pic of the end result in your mind, it’s like you’re alway thinking 3 steps ahead, and then just grind til the jobs done. You are a true pond building Jedi!

Wow! Google driving me crazy with all the ads. Looking good Chris.

I enjoy these videos that show the entire process of repairing or building pond dams. Also videos of the complete process of preparing and installing overflows are my favorite. Also an hour long video is not too long😊. Your narrations are very informative, even though I’m not in your field of work, I’m a retired Mechanical Engineer.

Unbelievable Chris, you are definitely the Michaelangelo of operating excavation equipment and molding clay and dirt into a strongly built pond damn. I highly doubt that there's anyone for a couple of hundred miles around you who comes even close to as talented as you are at your chosen profession. Forget those fake unreality tv shows. Your vlogs are WTF better and far more fascinating to watch. And no mind-numbing long commercial breaks. Thanks for the pleasure after a long day of schedules at the Miami VA.

The world is you sandbox you lucky devil. Every little boys dream playing with his Tonka trucks and equipment!!

Talk about multitasking Chris takes it to a whole different level

I got wise to weather people a long time ago. I don't listen to him. I open my blind in the morning and see what the days like and go from there. 👍👍🙂🇨🇦

Now that’s what is called a days work. Good job Chris.

Chris can switch gears from one machine to the next and decide how he going to do that part of the job at the same time. Getting some with those skills is hard. Thank you for video you did all this work and probably edit that night.

Man you truly do make the best excavating videos on YT, that mud hole never stood a chance against the #amibucket, gonna look freaking awesome when your done, thanks for sharing everyday Chris, 💪🇺🇸

Great work for a (supposed ) rainy day. And by yourself running all the different equipment. It's coming together.

Man Chris, you got a lot done today. You're the hardest working man on KZfaq.

A cool beverage and a long letsdig18 video. Can't beat that. That mud hole took a lot of work to dig out but it looks 100 times better than it did. That dam could hold an extra 10 acres of water now.

I love your in-cab camera point of view in your excavator!!!!! It’s so interesting and fun to watch!!!!

I love watching you operate all your machinery but I think what you do with the skidsteer is my favourite ..

It is amazing how much work one man can get done in one day.

All this great work, and you still throw in new camera angles.😃 Very cool. 😉Fine work Chris.😀 Thanks for it.🙂 Be well.😊

The Pond Master excells at solving problems and can operate the excavator, skidsteer, compactor and dozer - he does not show us, but I bet he cleans windows too!

Still the best one man show on YOU TUBE!!!!

Thanks for making my Monday a better day! Your videos make me want to watch the next one as soon as possible. Great entertainment!

Woah! 60fps! Oh I'm diggin that buttery smooth video Chris!

Really enjoyed the video. And the icing on the cake it getting to see all the vehicles waiting the the maestro to continue creating another symphony!🤩👏

When you climb down in the ditch it really gives a perspective of how much dirt you are moving.

You got quite a bit done by yourself Chris, Got everything set up for the next day anyway, and that's a big jump with all that already out of the way... Man, that was a good shot of the skid steer when you was pushing off that dirt !! Great as always , Have a Great Evening !! And on too the Next...

Nice, long video. Thank you. It really is nice, especially for people like me who quit watching all the "reality" BS shows on satellite tv.

It's astonishing the amount of work you can get accomplished in a single day. I deeply appreciate the 51 minute video of which I watched every second at normal speed. Thank you, Chris! Man that Dam is going to be beautiful!! VERY WELL DONE, Sir!!

GREAT VIDEO. RETIRED 77, USAF VFW. ARMY OF ONE TODAY.

I was wondering how you were going to fill that hole in. You really put a lot of thought into your process.

Weather Man? I rely on my weather rock, F'in rock outside the window lets me know accurate weather every day. If its wet its raining, white it snowed, etc. Damn work coming right along.

Give a good man the right tools (machines) and look at what he can achieve in a day, Nice one Cris, That makes loading a bit easier when you can get above it, An enjoyable 51 mins, Thanks Cris.

Watching you work the skid steer down in the cut made me think of Wall.E. lol. That whole portion of the deconstruction & rebuild was fascinating. Sir, you are one hard worker and fun to watch.

Thanks for a great video Chris and you had some fun with Barney to boot!

Man that is crazy when you moving the dirt into the cut, a long way down. :) The road is going to be interesting for the haul truck. Thank you and have a wonderful day.

For a one man crew you got a lot done today. Enjoying the video of this project. Nice progress!!

Your so nice when you are explaining how Fubared some of these old re re redone ponds are. Most people would be looking for someone to blame😂

Awesome video Chris, even by yourself, you still got a lot accomplished brother! Good job my friend, thanks for sharing! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👌🏻🤙🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸

Awesome watching folks do things correctly. Thanks Chris

Chris Wow that is alot of dirt moving 😳 and the hole where the overflow was what a massive hole I can only imagine what that looked like in person. Doing a Awesome job as always. Thanks for the video and Take Care Brother. Until tomorrow have a Blessed night

If every subscriber to this channel does a shot every tome Chris says “Pond Dam” , two things will happen: 1. There will be a worldwide Whiskey shortage and 2. There will be over half a million more drunk people than there were a day ago! Poking fun, but loving it!

You operated 5 machines and did more than 5 guys!! 👍👍👍👍👍🤣 Seriously, you do awesome work. I learn something new every time I watch your videos.

Chris needs a Disney character modeled after him. Like Killers from Atlantis... You have disturbed the dirt!

A steak dinner and a LD18 epic vid - priceless!

That sure looks like a huge dam repair in order to get those old drains replaced. Now your going fancy on your dam repair so it will end up closer to perfect.

You are a Master at your craft! Amazing work!

A ton of work completed in a short time. This dam is really looking good.

Looks like Barney is a really great asset!! I love it! Makes you complete with such a big project like this.

I listened to you saying make the slopes mowable when I made my pond dam. I can comfortably run my tractor in lines parallel to the water edge over the whole dam.

I know I'm not the only one hoping Chris would ride down the hill of dirt he pushed down with the skid steer.

I gave up watching television almost 100%. Chris and his content and a few other channels on YT can't be beat.

Im always glad to see your channel come up. And amazed what you can do while I sleep on the other side of the planet. Now coffee and cereal with the best reality show.

Man Chris I have to admit this job has been pleasant to watch. This was a huge job, heck you might be buying more equipment lol.. laying all kidding aside this job is really showing your expertise. I know one thing I'm a Ole man but if I ever hit the lottery I'm gonna buy me some land build a big lake, and I don't know what state it will be in but if I have to haul all your equipment myself and pay your motel expenses plus your regular pay it would be well worth it knowing that you hired the absolute best man for the job. I'm really going to hate seeing this job finished

Thanks for another Letsdig18 power nap.

Hello all from the UK, cheers for the videos Chris. 👍👍

I have a thing about redoing things that weren't done right the first time. All too many people want to save a buck and cut corners, not realizing that the buck they saved will cost them thousands of more bucks down the road. I have turned down countless remodel jobs because something wasn't done right the first time. What a shame. And when you've had enough of that rain, send it back to Colorado where it should be, hahahaha. You are definitely a one man show!! Love it!!! Be healthy, stay safe and many blessings, Morgan

This was a really good episode. It showed your process and progress very well. Ive said it before and I know I’ll say it again, you do great work!

"Eaaasy there, clod of dirt" cracked me up. Got the skidsteer ballet going on in that hole. That machine looks like fun to run!

Almost done almost complete can hardly wait see what it's gonna be

Amazing video!!! Luv seeing all equipment working and ur experience hopping from one machine to another. Blessings and prayers for your safety. When u dived over edge with skidloader, skipped heartbeat here.

I’m interested in a video of a full line up of all the equipment you own. You’ve come a long ways and I look forward to all your new videos

If you have any footage of the truck being repainted me and 568k subscribers would love to see it . Very enjoyable video and nearly an hour long , good stuff Chris . 👍👍🇬🇧

I enjoy watching your videos. You were the first I subscribed to on KZfaq. I've been going back and watching some of your projects from 3 to 5 years ago. You do great work . Just wish I could see more even if it's time elapsed.

3:43 I loved this hand sign. :)

Chris I would like to say I have been a long time follower an I would like to meet you in the future you remind me of exactly myself growing up. I watch everyday and if you ever happen to be coming to Alabama an maybe as far as Oxford or Anniston let me know an I will meet you. I appreciate your time and enjoy all of your videos.

Looking good Chris.........sure hope the hydraulics don't get stuck on the skid steer while you are teetering on that high ledge!!!

Hell yeah a 50min video

Awesome video!!👍👍😎

Coming together Chris. I'm starting to see what you could see when you looked at what was there before you started. Going to be nice.

Enjoy watching you transform into a nice beautiful landscape. I noticed when you were digging out the old pipe I seen some 8x8x16 blocks they must have had the pipe sitting on them thanks for taking time doing the video

Chris, watching that skid steer action needed some orchestrated music. That was great!

Preparation, preparation, preparation,= production, one can clearly see why your projects go as well as they do, I admire that young man. The haul truck not only looks nice , but seems to operate well also, having access to a truck like that has to speed up the process . Thanks for the ride along.

This is the way Chris builds a dam //, builds a dam, builds a dam , so early in the morning. 👍🥰

51 minutes of enjoyable content THANK YOU

Hey Chris, tell the boss to give you a raise, and if your the boss you know what to do. Great video

Great video love watching you move dirt It's awesome how much you get done with the skid steer They should have you on promo video for the skid steer

The wide angle on your lens really made for a dramatic shot from down in the mud hole. Yep, the clay looks a lot healthier than the topsoil... I always enjoy the usually-efficient planning and "shifting gears" when the plan goes sideways. Kinda like an archeological dig on some of these projects, eh? lol

I do appreciate all of the work that you put into making a good video. You already have a lot to think about and then you add to it by making sure we enjoy.

I agree with others... You work long days every possible day & still manage to put out great videos with great content.. hats off to you sir.

so excited for another video

You got a lot done for it just being you on the job this day. I’ve never done any dirt work with a dozer and I’ve never operated an excavator but I’ve learned a lot by watching your videos. I’ve done some light dirt work with tractors but that don’t compare to the equipment you use.