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Life in the Desert.

Yesterday Friday morning started out nice, we planned to mow and start cleaning on the 10 acres. But as soon as we went outside a 40 mph wind hit, blow off a heavy tarp (actually is a big pool cover) we had spread out to dry off to be folded up and put into storage. The tarp took out a few poles along the way. We rushed and got the tarp secured, (thank you Advocatus Diaboli for helping!) couldn’t fold it due to the winds. The high winds stayed until into the evening. Which meant we got nothing we had planned to do done.

Today, it probably won’t be as windy. But we have errands to run to get things ready for a private event tomorrow.

This is why it takes us forever to get anything done.. But the dogs got some playtime before the winds hit!

Life of living off-grid in the desert…

We are now a week away from Happy HORRORDAZE “Axe-Travaganza” !!

For more information about Plateau Hame De Colquhoun and Advocatus Diaboli visit the Facebook pages and/or the websites.

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Late night visitor

We had a visitor come ring the doorbell in the middle of the night. Think she was a little late for trick-or-treat but then again we live out in the middle of nowhere. Part of living in the desert only the cows come and visit.

#Plateauhamedecolquhoun #artoftinyliving #modernpioneerism #desertlife #DesertLiving #cow #cattle #blink #freerangecattle #beefcows

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2024 Nomad Gathering in the Desert

Mark your calandars!! The 2nd Annual NM 2024 Nomad Gathering in the Desert is scheduled for May 10th to 12th !

We are working on the schedule of activities, if you’d like to host an activity please contact us.

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11 more days until Happy HORRORDAZE live stream concert!

Only 11 more days until the Happy HORRORDAZE “Axe-Travaganza” . A free live stream by Advocatus Diaboli and the Grim Leafer Band !

A variety show filled with parodies, originals, maybe a few covers and bunch of laughter!

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“A dark and macabre entertainment experience. Sell your soul now. Who wants to die with virginity of never seeing the show?!
A variety show of music, humor, and all-around good adult fun to be had by many.
Parental Discretion is Advised, so don’t bring your parents!”

For more information about Plateau Hame De Colquhoun and Advocatus Diaboli visit the Facebook pages and/or the websites.

#horrordaze #happy #concert #plateauhamedecolquhoun #musicinthedesert #desertlife #desertlifestyle #offgridliving #artoftinyliving #homestead #modernpioneerism #musician #jafoproductions #concertnight #axetravaganza #merrychristmas2023 #dustynail #AdvocatusDiaboli #livemusic #facebooklivestream #alien #movie #camping #generalstore #venue #youtubelivestream #livemusic #grimleaferband #yule #Christmas
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2 days of sun!!

2 days of full sun, Advocatus Diaboli and the Grim Leafer Band , JAFO Productions are taking advantage of these days and doing some rehearsals.

I am not musically incline, my job is making posts, graphics, work on the websites and social media. I can’t say I’m the best especially at social media part. It’s hard to figure out what to post. When I don’t post traffic drops to the websites, Facebook etc. But I also don’t like to spam.

Lol…Maybe some day I’ll get fired and let someone that knows what they are doing handle it.. 🤔…😀😉

But anyways don’t forget about the Happy HORRORDAZE “Axe-Travaganza” on Dec 16th at 3pm!!

For more information about us Plateau Hame De Colquhoun and Advocatus Diaboli visit the Facebook pages and/or the websites.

#horrordaze #happy #concert #plateauhamedecolquhoun #musicinthedesert #desertlife #desertlifestyle #offgridliving #artoftinyliving #homestead #modernpioneerism #musician #jafoproductions #concertnight #axetravaganza #merrychristmas2023 #dustynail #AdvocatusDiaboli #livemusic #facebooklivestream #alien #movie #camping #generalstore #venue #youtubelivestream #livemusic #grimleaferband #yule #Christmas
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Respecting people for who they are.

We had something come up recently, due to that situation I’d like to share a little bit of my story.

I lived outside a little town called Browerville in Minnesota.  I grew up poor, and we didn’t have much. Due to this, I was bullied my whole time in school. Called names, kicked, hit, spit on, told i was stupid,  told I was so fat couldn’t fit through a door, or chair, stunk, they made sounds and act as if the floor was shaking when I walk down the hall.
I shut down, quit talking, taking care of myself, as there was nothing I could do that made it better, no matter how hard I tried.

To this day, it still affects me (I’m crying just writing this), and I still hear those same people saying those things to me. It has taken me a long time to realize they were wrong.  Wrong for doing that,  wrong about who I am.

Moving out here in the middle of the desert, living off-grid in the West. Where law is very limited. I have learned to stand up for myself, that money, material things, beliefs, sexuality mean nothing. What is important is respect.

Respect people for who they are, let them make their own choices without ridicule. To live how they choose to live.

#plateauhamedecolquhoun #Artoftinyliving #modernpioneerism #bullied #bully #respect #name-calling #school #Browerville #Minnesota

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Traveling New Mexico

Sunny Saturday Dec 2 morning. I am a member of a few RV groups, so many times in those groups I read about Rvers traveling across country and trying to find routes around New Mexico due to their fears of crime here. It’s sad really as New Mexico is beautiful, and full of so much history! There are many safe places to stay, and see.

The reputation of the state (some based in unfortunate truth) is shocking, while others just ignore the SW or believe we are south of the boarder.

Coming to our land can be a little unnerving for sure as it’s so desolate (15 miles from town) but don’t let it or the news intimidate you.
It’s really glorious.

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“Plateau Hame De Colquhoun is located on the southern point of the West Mesa by Bosque, New Mexico off I25 just 41 miles south of Albuquerque. A place for fun and relaxation, star gazing all year long. Visit our website for more information.”

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Only 15 more days until Happy HORRORDAZE “Axe-Travaganza”

Only 15 more days until the FREE Happy HORRORDAZE “Axe-Travaganza” live concert with Advocatus Diaboli and the Grim Leafer Band !

The show will be streaming live on Facebook and the Artoftinyliving YouTube channel!

For more information about us Plateau Hame De Colquhoun and Advocatus Diaboli visit the Facebook pages and/or the websites.

#horrordaze #happy #concert #plateauhamedecolquhoun #musicinthedesert #desertlife #desertlifestyle #offgridliving #artoftinyliving #homestead #modernpioneerism #musician #jafoproductions #concertnight #axetravaganza #merrychristmas2023 #dustynail #AdvocatusDiaboli #livemusic #facebooklivestream #alien #movie #camping #generalstore #venue #youtubelivestream #livemusic #grimleaferband #yule #Christmas
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Creating Sage Sticks

Chilly Thursday morning.. I did take advantage of yesterday’s cloudy, windy day and made some more sage sticks. I got about 1/2 lb of sage done. I’m hoping to replenish enough to add the sage back into the Dusty Nail General Store . We also give each camper one sage stick in their welcome packet.

When we lived in Minnesota we used to harvest the sage ourselves and roll it. While I was visiting MN Sept 2022 I harvested and brought some back with me. But have used all that up and now rolling what a friend had harvested for us. (First time rolling something I didn’t harvest and dry myself)

Each sage stick is the size of a cigarette, with hemp string.

Sage has many benefits its good for killing airborne bacteria, helps control mosquitoes and other insects. Known for cleansing and area of negative energy.

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Honor pay at Dusty Nail General Store at Plateau Hame De Colquhoun

Rainy, cloudy Thursday morning. We finally the store Dusty Nail General Store set up. We been brain storming on how to utilize the sore while campers are here, as none of us really want to go sit inside waiting. Not all campers want to purchase or look which is fine with us. The answer was so simple we don’t know why we hadn’t figured it out before.

We have set up the store as honor pay, campers can go in at their own convenience and purchase items if they choose. We ask them to write down their purchase as some items belong to neighbors.. Hand made purses, eggs (we only add if know we’ll have campers).

So far it has worked out good. Yes we risk theft of items, but we’ve done the honor pay during festivals and found they work quite well. We also only add a few of everything.

I do not have sage sticks out, as I need to make some. Which means me taking time to do it. Maybe something good to do on a rainy cloudy Thursday….