Today the sky was so full of smoke due to the Az, Nv CO, Ca and NM fires, we couldn’t see any of the mountain ranges. Or maybe they just disappeared?
How do we sleep while our beds are turning, how do we sleep while our world is burning….勞
#artoftinyliving #modernpioneerism #wildfiresmoke #mountains #plateauhamedecolquhoun
Worked on building a shelf for all the batteries. Each battery weighs 140 lbs. We had planned on building a shelf, but we found a metal shelf that’s supposed to hold up to 5000 lbs. Temps up in the 100s we try to work early mornings, and the evenings.
#artoftinyliving #modernpioneerism #deepcellbatteries #SolarBatteries
Modern Pioneerism is not easy! There are days we’re ready to throw in the towel. We miss be able to take a shower when ever we want, not have to worry about running something as simple as a fan at night. As it could run the batteries down.
Being able to have a night of music without having to complete with an generator. Having to go outside to the bathroom, even in the middle of the night. Miss the feeling of going camping as we camp 24/7. Having space for yourself.
But even with all these, We love it! We continue and we grow. Soon we’ll have enough solar, room, to make some of those i mentioned to get better.
#artoftinyliving #modernpioneerism #offgrid #struggles #homestead
While sitting up here on the mesa Plateau Hame De Colquhoun it’s raining in the Rio Grande Valley.
Today we went and got more supplies for the solar build, waiting for the arrival for the new container. We take a night off, Brent sings and we relax! First time since moving here we’ve actually had a place inside to hang out. Though the space is full of solar.
#artoftinyliving #modernpioneerism #singing #rain #solar #riograndevalley
Running off grid on a smaller 3500 Watt solar setup means running a minimum of electricity at night. With some weather type cooperation we hope to fix this soon! We have the 8k system in staging mode, although as well tomorrow we are going to look at another 4 k system to supplement. Can’t ever have enough solar power and it ads to our options of the intention for the land.
Wouldn’t that be nice….樂
#artoftinyliving #modernpioneerism #offgrid #solarenergy #solarsystem #ladronepeak #Belen #bosque #newmexico #tinyliving
States we’ve all been to since last October 2020! We have rules for the state to count.. We most stop, get out of the vehicles, sight see or buy something for it to count. Driving through non stop doesn’t count. States we’ve been to before October or fly to doesn’t count.
We are hoping to fill most of the map up. Idk how can drive to Hawaii?!
We have many projects to achieve, but much of it is weather dependent. Forecast is showing rain for the next couple days. Which means we wait it out, don’t run much for electricity due to lack of sunlight. Once the new solar is up and finished, and new container is delivered. We’ll be able to do more of the work that isn’t weather dependent. But until then here we sit…
#artoftinyliving #modernpioneerism #weather #forecast #projects #solarsystem #offgrid #homestead
We had hopes of starting phase one build of the solar. But to start we need a clear day (to run power tools on the small solar, or generator) without rain. The weather shows rain for the next few days. We headed to town get few things at #walmart, while there we seen these couple of Prairie Dogs! #prairiedogs #cuteness #newmexico #Belen #artoftinyliving #plateauhamedecolquhoun #modernpioneerism
Our projects and future goals for Plateau Hame De Colquhoun!
Projects
1. 8kw 48v Solar system consists of 16 panels. 12 200ah batteries. We have bought the lumber for Phase one. Though we are going slow at this with hopes lumber prices will drop.
2. Music studio/Library
The blue moon container is going to be an Music Studio and Library!
3. Kitchen, sitting room, guest sleeping area. We bought the container for this and should be shipped within a week or two! Video is of the soon to be Kitchen!
4.Water system. We get water delivered 1000 gallons at a time. The water is stored in 4 350 gallon IBC toted. We plan to plumb the totes to run into a well pump(We have sitting in box in the container).
5. Shower, we are planning on building an outdoor shower next to the hut!
Future projects hopefully
1. Stage- we hope to build a stage in front of the Blue Moon Container. A place where we can hold concerts plus many other events!
2. Scenic deck atop the blue moon container will be a place to hang out and enjoy the views!
3. Plant Trees and gardens.. We have trees available to us, but before planting we need to get the water finished! Gardens we are hoping to use compost for the soil.
4. Prickly pear/ Juniper Jam.. we plan on harvest and making jam, to sell to those that come camp or visit.
These are few things we have planned so far, we have few other projects in the works.
Today we harvest Mesquite Beans #mesquitebeans that we’re using the beans to make Desert Coffee. When you book at Plateau Hame De Colquhoun you have option to order a morning cup of fresh preculated desert coffee $5.00 for 2 cups. Until this harvest is gone..
Desert coffee is caffeine free, we harvest, roast and grind the beans! Very tasty and unique flavor! Just bring your favorite additives (honey, sugar, milk).
#artoftinyliving #modernpioneerism #coffee #desertcoffee #coffee #hipcamp #airbnb #mesquite
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