Desert Nap Champions — Our Dogs Perfect the Art of Sunbathing ☀️🐾
Even in the desert, life finds its rhythm — and for our furry family at **Ka-Hoon Campground and Event Center**, that rhythm is *nap, stretch, repeat.*
These off-grid pups have truly mastered the art of soaking up the sun. With no stress, no schedules, and no worries, they remind us daily that sometimes the best use of solar power is a good nap.
Out here, every day is an adventure — but even adventurers need their rest. Whether it’s Vibria, Dreugan, or one of the other four-legged members of the Colquhoun crew, they always find the perfect sunny spot for a little desert downtime.
If only we humans could relax this hard! 😂
Enjoy this lighthearted moment from life off-grid and remember: *take a break, enjoy the sun, and nap like nobody’s watching.*
📍 Filmed at **Ka-Hoon Campground and Event Center**, home of Colquhoun Entertainment.
Learn more or book your stay at
http://www.plateauhamedecolquhoun.com
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Desert Vibes, Music, and New Friends: A Relaxing Day at Ka-Hoon Campground You Don’t Want to Miss!
**Finding Balance Amid the Hustle: A Day to Relax at Ka-Hoon**
Life has been a whirlwind lately at *Ka-Hoon Campground and Event Center*! Between managing the band (*Advocatus Diaboli and the Grim Leafer Band*), running JAFO Productions, hosting campers, and connecting with our amazing members, it feels like there’s never a dull moment.
But today, we took a much-needed pause to enjoy life and recharge. Some new friends from Albuquerque came by to visit, and it was a delight to share stories, laughs, and good company. Anne even had a date, which added a special touch to the day!
Meanwhile, Brent and I savored the moment with a refreshing drink in hand. Brent even sang a bit, making the atmosphere lively and relaxed. These little moments of connection and fun remind us why we do what we do—it’s all about building community and creating memories that last.
Stay tuned for updates on upcoming events, the band’s adventures, and everything else happening at Ka-Hoon. Until then, don’t forget to take a moment to enjoy life, just as we did today!
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Behind the Scenes: JAFO Productions at a Burlesque Show – Wireless Mic Challenges & Solutions!
**Lessons Learned: JAFO Productions at the Oasis Event Center Burlesque Show**
**Saturday Night Spotlight**
On Saturday night, JAFO Productions had the pleasure of running sound for a local burlesque show at the Oasis Event Center in Albuquerque. While the event was a success overall, we faced some challenges with the wireless microphone setup due to last-minute planning and uncertainty about equipment needs.
**A Last-Minute Call to Action**
We were notified about the show just two days prior, leaving little time to coordinate details. The producer believed they had their own wireless microphones but wasn’t entirely sure. As a goodwill gesture, we agreed to handle sound for this unpaid gig, with the only request being to cover our truck’s fuel costs.
**Choosing Equipment with Care**
Given the lack of clarity, we opted to bring a basic, lower-end wireless microphone system instead of our high-end setup. The decision wasn’t made lightly: Albuquerque presents a higher risk of theft, and we didn’t want to leave expensive equipment in the trailer. The smaller, budget system could easily be stored in our cable box, reducing risk while still offering a solution.
**Challenges with Wireless Microphones**
Initially, our wireless system worked fine. However, there was confusion as someone else brought a wireless microphone, leading us to pack ours away. Shortly after, it became clear that our system was needed, so we set it up again. Unfortunately, the lower-end wireless mic we brought struggled with interference from the other wireless receiver, causing dropouts we couldn’t resolve. Ultimately, the team used the other wireless microphone to ensure the show ran smoothly.
**Hindsight and Lessons Learned**
Looking back, there are a few key takeaways:
1. **Clarifying Equipment Needs:** While we did ask about microphone requirements, the uncertainty led to equipment challenges. For unpaid or low-risk gigs, we’ll continue to exercise caution with what we bring, but we’ll push harder for clarity in the future.
2. **Preparedness for Mobility:** A wired microphone could have been a backup, but it wouldn’t have suited the MC’s audience engagement style.
3. **Balancing Generosity and Practicality:** We love supporting local productions and helping others, but we must balance goodwill with protecting our equipment investment. Without clear confirmation of what was needed, bringing our high-end wireless microphones still wouldn’t have been worth the risk.
**Looking Forward**
Despite the hiccups, the burlesque show was a fantastic experience with a friendly, cooperative team. Challenges like these are opportunities to grow, adapt, and refine how we handle last-minute gigs.
For your next event, rest assured that JAFO Productions is committed to providing exceptional sound solutions tailored to your needs — with the right equipment, every time.
http://www.jafoproductions.com
http://www.plateauhamedecolquhoun.com
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Transform Your Event with JAFO Productions: Pro Sound, Lighting & Stage Solutions for Any Occasion!
Amplify Your Event with JAFO Productions
At Plateau Hame De Colquhoun, we take pride in offering more than just a unique camping experience. One of our hidden gems is JAFO Productions, the professional PA, stage lighting, and trussing service.
The Roots of JAFO Productions
JAFO Productions grew from a partnership between Brent and Rhythm Priest Productions. Together, they provided high-quality sound and lighting for bands and venues across the region, including acclaimed acts like Tuatha Dea, Nathaniel Johnston, Wendy Rule . When Rhythm Priest Productions decided to retire their sound production operations, Brent acquired their top-tier equipment, expanding JAFO into a full-service production powerhouse.
Power, Precision, and Performance
With over 40,000 watts of PA power, cutting-edge stage lighting, and professional-grade trussing, JAFO Productions is equipped to handle events of any size. Whether it’s a small venue performance or a large-scale outdoor festival, we have the tools and expertise to make your event unforgettable.
Upcoming Events
Tonight, Saturday, November 23rd, JAFO Productions is proud to partner with Serpent Queen Productions for a Burlesque Show at the Oasis Event Center in Albuquerque. Expect impeccable sound and lighting that bring every moment of the performance to life.
Book JAFO Productions for Your Next Event
Whether you’re a band in need of a powerful PA system or planning a full-scale production, JAFO Productions has you covered. Visit our website to learn more about our services, equipment, and availability.
Let us help you make your event a true production masterpiece!
http://www.jafoproductions.com
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Ka-Hoon Plateau hame de Colquhoun
Some may notice a few differences.. We are still Plateau Hame De Colquhoun, but we will be going by Ka-Hoon, which is how Colquhoun is pronounced.. You may even notice that the Art of tiny living page has been renamed. It will become Life with the Colquhoun page. (I screwed up and gave it the wrong name, and now I have to wait 30 days to change it.
We are doing this all as it’s easier to pronounce Ka-hoon and shorter. We no longer do the Tiny living stuff, so thereno reason to keep it. We will also be making changes to the website.
We’ve had so many people contact us asking us to do more lives. We aim at doing lives a few times a week here on Facebook on the “wrong named page” Ka-Hoon Campground and on the Plateau Hame De Colquhoun YouTube channel. We hope to add Tiktok soon.
Don’t forget we have the NM 2024 Nomad Gathering in the Desert coming up and have a few more exciting events that we’ll be releasing soon! So please stay tuned, like this post, and follow us!!
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Dogs morning routine
It’s Monday already. We have a few things planned today if the weather permits.
Advocatus Diaboli is supposed to come over and rehearse. A few neighbors are supposed to come and work on a project, which can be done as long as it doesn’t get windy.
I’m still working on my crochet project. I was able to figure out a way to make 2 at once. I probably been done with 2 yesterday, but idk why I kept screwing up and had to keep restarting.
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Repairing the Hut that hosts the compost toilet.
We had a nice warm, sunny, very little wind Saturday.
Which made an almost perfect day to put the roof on the hut. We had purchased the Hut on the market place, the builder had reporpused corgated tin. The tin had screw holes that leaked. Inside the hut is a compost toilet.
We had a camper give us some commercial refrigerator sealant tubes that we used to fill the holes.
After sealing the holes, we placed a sheet of osb over the tin.
While we worked, the dogs hung outside with us, did some sun bathing, and watched.
Brent is attaches the OSB, getting the roof ready for the next step.
The little solar panel attached to the hut is for a small charging station and runs the lights inside.
A neighbor had some extra rubber roofing that we sealed with the refrigerator sealant.
While putting the rubber roof, after putting the sealant on it, a gust of wind hit, and we found out that sealant gets stringy and goes all over.
We all ended up getting covered in the sealant…
But we did get it finished and headed into town for a shower.
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Nomad Gathering registration
The NM 2024 Nomad Gathering in the Desert registration is now available on the website.
You do not need to pre register, Gare sales will be available at no extra cost. All Gate sales campsites are first come first serve.
For more information about us at the Nomad Gathering please visit our website.
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Commissioned Project for Advocatus diaboli
It’s Saturday, and the temps are 25 outside, 48 inside.
I spent most of yesterday crocheting Advocatus Diaboli commissioned pieces, I finished up the black and purple stuffy.. Now I’m going to do a few small ones before finishing up 2 bigger ones.
Brent had spent the day helping a neighbor haul a few towers that the neighbor plans yo use to make a wind mill.
We had looked into wind turbines.. The issue is (from out understanding) that they are rated for 30 mph winds, but not a constant 30. We can get days of 30 mph with gusts of 50 or more. So we decided against doing it. We hope that it works for this neighbor. If it does, it may be something we do for ourselves.
We have had a few other neighbors try different wind turbines, but they didn’t last long. Fingers crossed 🤞 it works
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Cold New Mexico morning at Plateau hame de Colquhoun
Woke up this morning, and it was cold! It was 27 outside, 39 inside. Usually, it isn’t that cold inside, but we didn’t turn on the heat last night, so probably why.
The heat is on now, and we are warming up. If you had seen the video yesterday, you saw that we got most of the Hut finished. We do need to seal the roof, but it has to be a non windy, warm day to seal.
I’m not sure yet what today’s plans are. I do know I’ll be working on Advocatus Diaboli merch, he had asked me to make. I’m enjoying doing it, but my hands aren’t. I’ve almost got the 3rd (including the example one) done. I really like the one I’m making now. It’s black and dark purple! It’s the second image, I still need to make the body and assemble.
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Ka-Hoon Campground and Event Center 