I Refused to Make Two Trips! 😂 One-Trip RV Hauling at Ka-Hoon Campground
Sometimes being lazy actually means making more work for yourself! 😂
I absolutely despise making multiple trips, so when I needed to haul things inside the RV, there was no way I was making two trips. I decided to load myself up and get everything inside at once.
And surprisingly? It wasn’t even that bad!
What Was I Carrying?
This wasn’t exactly a tiny load. I was hauling:
2 shower bags
5 gallons of water
Everything in ONE trip
From outside into the RV
Why make two trips when you can just carry everything at once? 😂
The “Load Yourself to the Maximum” Method
There are definitely two kinds of people when it comes to carrying things.
Some people make one trip, realize they can’t carry everything, and go back for the rest.
Then there are people like me who look at everything that needs to go inside and think:
“I’m getting ALL of it in one trip.” 😂
I would much rather load myself to the maximum and get it done than walk back and forth making multiple trips.
A Quick Look at Everyday RV and Off-Grid Life
This is just a very short glimpse of everyday life around the RV at Ka-Hoon Campground and Event Center.
Off-grid camping comes with plenty of little everyday tasks, from hauling water to moving supplies around the property. Sometimes the simplest things turn into their own little adventure.
Do You Make One Trip or Multiple Trips?
Now we want to know what YOU do!
Which One Are You?
Team One Trip: Load everything you possibly can.
Team Multiple Trips: Carry a reasonable amount and go back.
Team “I’ll Figure It Out”: Somehow carry way too much anyway. 😂
Leave a comment and tell us which one you are!
Watch the Short Video
Check out this quick clip from Colquhoun Entertainment and see the one-trip haul for yourself!
Experience Ka-Hoon Campground
Ka-Hoon Campground and Event Center is located in Central New Mexico and offers an off-grid camping experience surrounded by the mesa landscape.
🐉 A Dragon Came Out of Our Solar Panels?! AI Fantasy Meets Off-Grid New Mexico
Sometimes life at our off-grid home in Central New Mexico gets a little… mythical. 🌵☀️🐉
We decided to turn our real solar-powered surroundings into something completely unexpected: an AI-generated fantasy video featuring a colorful dragon emerging from our solar panels, surrounded by vibrant imagery and symbols inspired by the ancient cultural landscape of New Mexico.
The result is a wild combination of New Mexico desert scenery, solar power, off-grid living, fantasy art, ancient-inspired symbols and original music.
And while the dragon isn’t real, the place that inspired it absolutely is.
🌵 AI Fantasy Inspired by Real New Mexico
Our home and creative space at Plateau Hame de Colquhoun LLC sits in Central New Mexico, where we live an off-grid lifestyle surrounded by the unique landscape and character of the Southwest.
The video combines:
🐉 AI-generated dragon fantasy
☀️ Real solar-powered off-grid living
🌵 New Mexico-inspired imagery
🔥 Colorful fantasy visuals
🏕️ Off-grid camping
🎸 Original music
🎤 Live entertainment
📺 Livestreaming and creative projects
It’s a little bit of technology, a little bit of imagination, and a whole lot of New Mexico.
⚡ Life Off the Grid
Solar power is a real part of our everyday life.
Instead of simply showing the practical side of solar energy, we decided to let our imagination take over. What if something ancient and mythical could emerge from the very technology that helps power our off-grid life?
That’s where the dragon came from. The colorful AI imagery turns an ordinary piece of our off-grid setup into something magical and unexpected.
🏕️ Ka-Hoon Campground & Event Center
Our property is also home to Ka-Hoon Campground & Event Center, an off-grid camping and event destination in Central New Mexico.
Visitors can experience a different side of New Mexico — one that combines rural surroundings, creativity, music, camping and community.
Whether you’re interested in:
Off-grid camping
New Mexico travel
Events and entertainment
Desert scenery
Music
Creative experiences
Getting away from ordinary campground life
Ka-Hoon is a place built around doing things a little differently.
Colquhoun Entertainment brings together our music, livestreams, creative projects and entertainment.
Our goal is to create an ongoing place where people can discover original music, unusual ideas, New Mexico-inspired creativity and live entertainment.
👹 Advocatus Diaboli & The Grim Leafer Band
The music featured with this video comes from Brent Calhoun — Advocatus Diaboli.
Brent is the vocalist, songwriter and producer behind Advocatus Diaboli and the Grim Leafer Band, creating original music that accompanies many of our creative projects.
Our Morning Mirage livestream brings conversation, music and entertainment directly from our New Mexico location.
Morning Mirage airs Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at 10:30 AM MT.
It’s part of our continuing effort to connect our off-grid life, music and creative projects with people watching from around the world.
🎶 Music in the Desert
Music in the Desert brings live music and entertainment from our off-grid New Mexico location.
Music in the Desert is scheduled for:
Tuesday nights
Thursday nights
Saturday nights
The livestream is available on TikTok, with in-person opportunities at our campground as well.
🎤 Melodious Karaoke
Every Wednesday night, we also bring you Melodious Karaoke.
Whether you’re camping with us or watching online, karaoke is another way we’re turning our off-grid location into an entertainment destination.
🐉 Is the Dragon Real?
No — the dragon is AI-generated fantasy.
But the solar panels, the off-grid lifestyle, the New Mexico surroundings, the campground, the music and the people behind the project are real.
That’s what makes this kind of video fun. We can take something completely ordinary from our daily life and use technology and imagination to transform it into something people wouldn’t expect to see.
So the next time you look at a solar panel, remember…
You never know what’s hiding inside it. 🐉☀️😂
🌵 Experience Our New Mexico World
From Ka-Hoon Campground & Event Center to Colquhoun Entertainment, Advocatus Diaboli, Morning Mirage, Music in the Desert and Melodious Karaoke, we’re building something that combines camping, music, entertainment, technology and off-grid New Mexico living.
Follow along as we continue creating, performing, camping, livestreaming and occasionally letting a dragon loose around the solar panels.
Sandstorm Hits Ka-Hoon Campground in the New Mexico Desert
A sandstorm hit Ka-Hoon Campground, and we were caught trying to make it home before the storm arrived. 🌪️🏜️
We saw the New Mexico desert weather moving in and tried to beat it back home—but the storm got there first. We didn’t make it in time.
Within a short amount of time, the peaceful high-desert landscape around Ka-Hoon Campground was being swallowed by blowing sand and dust.
We Tried to Beat the Sandstorm Home
Living in the New Mexico desert means paying attention to the weather. A beautiful day can change quickly when strong winds begin pushing dust and sand across the landscape.
When we realized the sandstorm was moving toward Ka-Hoon Campground, we tried to make it home before it arrived.
Unfortunately, we didn’t make it in time.
Sometimes, you simply can’t outrun the desert.
The Storm Arrived Fast
The storm moved in quickly, bringing:
🌪️ Blowing sand
💨 Strong desert winds
🏜️ Dust across the landscape
🌵 Reduced visibility
🌫️ A dramatic change in the desert atmosphere
This is one of those moments that reminds us that off-grid living isn’t always peaceful and predictable.
Real Off-Grid Living in New Mexico
Ka-Hoon Campground is located in the New Mexico high desert, where weather is part of everyday life.
Our experience includes everything from beautiful sunsets and quiet desert nights to wind, dust storms, sandstorms, and rapidly changing weather.
That’s part of what makes off-grid living so different from living in town.
You experience the environment directly.
There is no hiding from the weather.
Sandstorms and Dust Storms in the New Mexico Desert
New Mexico desert storms can create dramatic conditions in a surprisingly short amount of time. Strong winds can lift loose dust and sand, creating a wall of blowing material across roads and open desert.
For anyone traveling through or living in the high desert, changing weather conditions are something worth watching closely.
Our sandstorm at Ka-Hoon Campground was a perfect example.
We tried to get home before it hit.
The storm won. 🌪️
Life at Ka-Hoon Campground
Ka-Hoon Campground is more than a place to camp. It’s our home and our off-grid campground and event center in the New Mexico desert.
We share the real experiences that come with desert living—including:
Off-grid living
Desert camping
New Mexico weather
Sandstorms and dust storms
Desert wildlife
Campground life
Music and events
Life away from the city
Sometimes the desert makes the plans for you.
Watch the Sandstorm Hit Ka-Hoon Campground
Watch the video and see what happened when the sandstorm reached Ka-Hoon Campground.
We tried to make it home before the storm hit—but we didn’t make it in time.
🌪️🏜️ This is real New Mexico desert life.
Have You Ever Been Caught in a Sandstorm?
Have you ever experienced a sandstorm, dust storm, haboob, or extreme desert weather?
Tell us about it in the comments!
Would you have tried to make it home before the storm, or would you have stopped and waited for it to pass? 👇
A sudden dust devil, or desert whirlwind, swept across Ka-Hoon Campgroundin New Mexico, heading directly toward the Dusty Nail and a nearby camper encampment. The swirling column of dust moved across the property before passing through the area.
Thankfully, nothing noticeable was harmed.
What Is a Dust Devil?
A dust devil is a rotating column of air that forms near the ground, usually on hot, dry days. Dust devils are common in desert environments because the ground can become extremely hot under strong sunlight.
The process begins when the sun heats the ground unevenly. The surface warms the air immediately above it, causing that hot air to rise quickly. If there is some existing rotation or wind interaction near the surface, the rising air can begin spinning.
As the rotating air column strengthens, it can pull dust and loose particles from the ground upward. This creates the familiar visible whirlwind or dust devil.
How Is a Dust Devil Different From a Tornado?
Although they can look dramatic, dust devils are not simply small tornadoes.
Most tornadoes develop in association with powerful thunderstorms and involve a rotating storm system. Dust devils generally develop from surface heating and localized atmospheric conditions, often underneath otherwise clear or mostly clear skies.
Their size, strength, speed and lifespan can vary considerably. Some are small and disappear almost immediately, while stronger ones can travel across open terrain and kick up substantial amounts of dust.
A Whirlwind Heads Toward the Campers
This particular dust devil developed in the New Mexico desert and moved toward the Dusty Nail, appearing to head directly toward a camper encampment.
For anyone camping or living in an off-grid desert environment, a rapidly moving dust devil is definitely something worth watching. Even when one doesn’t cause damage, the combination of strong swirling winds, blowing dust and loose objects can create a dangerous situation.
Fortunately, this whirlwind passed through without anything noticeable being damaged.
Just another unexpected moment in New Mexico desert life. 🏜️🌪️
Have you ever seen a dust devil this close to a campground or campsite?
Rain in the Valley: A Peaceful New Mexico Desert Monsoon Experience
There are moments in the desert that remind us why we chose this life.
Sitting high on the mesa and watching rain fall across the valley below is one of my favorite things. The New Mexico desert may be known for its dry landscape, but when the monsoon storms arrive, the entire valley transforms.
The clouds roll across the sky, rain curtains move through the distance, and the desert comes alive.
This is off-grid living in New Mexico — finding beauty in the quiet moments, appreciating nature, and sharing the journey from our little piece of the desert.
Watching Rain Fall Across The New Mexico Desert
From the top of the mesa, every storm creates a different view.
The valley below changes as rain moves across the landscape. The smell of desert rain, the sound of thunder in the distance, and the peaceful atmosphere create a moment that is impossible to recreate anywhere else.
Living off-grid teaches you to appreciate things many people overlook:
The first drops of rain after a dry season
Storm clouds building over the mountains
The beauty of the desert landscape
Quiet moments away from the noise of everyday life
The connection between nature and simple living
New Mexico Monsoon Season: When The Desert Comes Alive
Many people imagine the desert as endless dry land, but New Mexico’s monsoon season brings incredible beauty.
Rainstorms bring:
Dramatic desert skies
Cooler temperatures
Changing landscapes
Wildlife activity
A renewed feeling of life across the mesa
These storms are a reminder that even in harsh environments, nature finds a way to thrive.
Off-Grid Desert Living at Plateau Hame De Colquhoun
Our journey is about more than just a location. It is about creating a place where people can experience the desert, music, and nature.
From the mesa views to live performances, Ka-Hoon Campground and Event Center offers a unique New Mexico experience for those looking to step away from the ordinary.
🌵 Want to experience the mesa, live music, and desert skies in person?
Visit our website to learn more and book your campsite:
The Monsoon Arrives: First Real Rain Hits the New Mexico Desert
After months of extreme heat, dry conditions, and the relentless New Mexico desert sun, the skies have finally opened. The first real rain of the year has arrived at Plateau Hame De Colquhoun, marking the beginning of monsoon season on the mesa.
For those living off-grid, rain is more than just weather—it is a moment of change. The sound of rain hitting the desert, the smell of wet earth, and the transformation of the landscape remind us how powerful and important every storm can be.
This is the beginning of our monsoon journey as we document the storms, the calm between weather systems, and the way the desert comes alive after rainfall.
The First Monsoon Storm of the Year
The first major storm of the season arrived with powerful energy. Dark clouds rolled across the New Mexico desert, winds moved through the mesa, and much-needed rain began falling across the land.
After weeks of intense summer heat, the cooler air and rainfall brought a welcome change. The desert, which can appear quiet and still during dry periods, begins to transform when the monsoon arrives.
During monsoon season, we experience:
Dramatic desert storm clouds
Powerful rain and changing weather patterns
Cooler temperatures after extreme heat
New life returning to the landscape
The challenges and rewards of off-grid living
At Plateau Hame De Colquhoun, every storm becomes part of the story of living with the land.
Watch the First Monsoon Storm
Experience the arrival of the first real rain of the year as the New Mexico monsoon begins.
In this video:
First desert rainfall of the season
Storm clouds moving across the mesa
Off-grid living during extreme weather
The beauty of New Mexico desert storms
A Break Between Storms: The Calm Before the Next Wave
After the first storm moved through, we entered a brief break between storms.
The desert became quiet again, but the skies showed signs that more weather was on the way. These moments between storms are some of the most beautiful parts of desert living—the cooler air, the changing clouds, and the anticipation of the next rainfall.
Monsoon season in New Mexico is unpredictable. One moment the desert can be dry and still, and the next it can be filled with thunder, wind, and rain.
This constant change is what makes desert life so unique.
Watch the Break Between Storms
Join us during a peaceful moment between storms as we watch monsoon season continue across the New Mexico desert.
Living Off-Grid During Monsoon Season
Off-grid living means being connected to the environment around us. Weather affects our daily routines, solar power, outdoor projects, animals, and life on the mesa.
Rain brings challenges, but it also brings appreciation.
Every storm reminds us why we chose this lifestyle:
To experience nature firsthand
To protect and preserve the land
To build a community connected to the desert
To appreciate the simple moments that many people never see
Music in the Desert: Original Music From the Mesa
The soundtrack to this desert journey features original music by:
🎵 Brent Calhoun 🎵 Advocatus Diaboli 🎵 Advocatus Diaboli and the Grim Leafer Band
Through Music in the Desert, we share original songs, independent music, and stories inspired by life experiences, creativity, and the landscape around us.
Follow the Monsoon Journey at Plateau Hame De Colquhoun
Continue following our off-grid desert adventure as we document:
🌵 New Mexico desert living ⛈️ Monsoon season storms 🌧️ Rain in the desert 🏕️ Off-grid campground life 🎶 Original independent music 🔥 Music in the Desert performances
The monsoon has arrived, and this is only the beginning of the desert transformation.
Colquhoun Entertainment Update: New Shows, Off-Grid Music, Paranormal Comedy & The Future of Music in the Desert
A New Chapter Begins at Colquhoun Entertainment
Something exciting is happening from our little corner of the New Mexico desert. 🌵✨
Over the past few months, Colquhoun Entertainment has been evolving, experimenting, and discovering what connects most with our amazing community.
Many of you have noticed changes happening with our livestreams, and we wanted to share what’s next.
Our focus is continuing to grow around:
Original music created by Brent Calhoun — Advocatus Diaboli
The Grim Leafer Band
Behind-the-scenes music production
Life inside our off-grid desert studio
Unique entertainment experiences you won’t find anywhere else
Thank you to everyone who watches, shares, comments, and supports this journey. Every view and interaction helps independent creators continue building something different.
Music in the Desert: Original Songs From the Off-Grid Studio
Our flagship livestream, Music in the Desert, continues to grow and showcase original music from:
🎤 Brent Calhoun 🎸 Advocatus Diaboli 🎶 The Grim Leafer Band
This show features original songs, creative performances, and unique productions created from our off-grid music studio.
One of the latest songs featured is:
🎵 Sanctuary of Intricacies
By Brent Calhoun — Advocatus Diaboli and the Grim Leafer Band
A journey through sound, imagination, and storytelling, Sanctuary of Intricacies represents the creative vision behind the music being built here in the desert.
From songwriting to production, every song begins with an idea and becomes part of a growing musical universe.
Behind The Scenes: More Than Just Off-Grid Living
When we started sharing Behind the Scenes: Off-Grid Living, we discovered something important.
There are many incredible creators sharing their off-grid lifestyles — but for us, this isn’t a performance.
This is simply our everyday life.
Living off-grid means adapting to:
Desert weather
Solar power limitations
Changing schedules
Nature’s unpredictability
Building creativity with limited resources
Instead of making off-grid living the main focus, our behind-the-scenes content will now show what happens behind the entertainment:
🐍 Rattlesnake Encounter in Off-Grid Dog Yard (Real Incident Report)
🌵 Introduction
It’s been an eventful week at Colquhoun Entertainment & Ka-Hoon Campground & Event Center, reminding us that off-grid living is unpredictable, raw, and always full of lessons from nature.
🐍 The Rattlesnake Incident
For the first time since living here, a rattlesnake entered the dog yard—an area with constant human and animal activity.
The snake was found:
Curled beside a dog water bowl
During an extreme dry period (less than 1 inch of rain all year)
Likely searching for water in harsh desert conditions
Unfortunately, for the safety of our animals, the snake had to be dispatched.
🐶 Dog Exposure & Immediate Response
Two dogs encountered the snake.
Initial Response
Immediate physical checks for bite marks
No puncture wounds found on either dog
No visible swelling at first
Even on Lurch, no bite marks were ever identified.
⏱️ Delayed Reaction in Lurch
About an hour later:
Swelling developed around face and neck
Dog remained:
Alert
Responsive
Eating and drinking normally
Veterinary consultation suggested:
Likely dry bite or very low venom exposure
Monitoring at home was appropriate
Bring in only if symptoms worsened
Thankfully, Lurch is now:
Fully recovering
Back to normal play behavior
Showing significant reduction in swelling
🐕 Vibria’s Outcome
Also bitten
No visible symptoms
No behavioral or physical reaction observed
Fully normal throughout recovery period
🌿 What This Teaches About Off-Grid Living
This incident reinforced important homestead principles:
🐭 Environmental Balance
Cats help control rodents
Lizards naturally reduce insect populations
Clutter reduction limits hiding spaces for wildlife
🐍 Wildlife Awareness
Snakes are part of the ecosystem, but:
Human activity areas must be managed carefully
Water sources can unintentionally attract wildlife
💧 Key Change Implemented
Outdoor Water Bowl Adjustment:
Dogs still have 24/7 indoor water access
Outdoor water remains available during the day
Outdoor bowls will now be emptied each night
Purpose:
Reduce nighttime wildlife attraction
Prevent repeat snake visits near living areas
🐾 Animal Instincts & Learning
Observations:
Dreugan (older dog): recognized threat and avoided snake
Vibria (2 years old): limited reaction, no symptoms
Lurch (newer dog): inexperienced with rattlesnakes, hardest lesson
This highlights how experience plays a major role in animal survival instincts.
🌵 Final Thoughts
Living off-grid means:
Sharing space with wildlife
Making quick decisions under pressure
Learning from every encounter
Most days are peaceful—but sometimes nature reminds us that survival is a shared system, not a controlled one.
Behind-the-Scenes Off-Grid Living With Colquhoun Entertainment
If you’ve ever wondered what off-grid living is really like beyond social media highlight reels, you’re invited to join Brent and Melodie Calhoun for a raw and unfiltered look at everyday life in the New Mexico desert.
Every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at 12 PM MDT, Colquhoun Entertainment hosts live behind-the-scenes discussions about off-grid living, homesteading, camping, music, and community building.
What Makes These Livestreams Different?
Many people see finished projects but rarely see the work, challenges, and unexpected moments that happen behind the scenes.
These livestreams focus on:
Real Off-Grid Living
Desert Homesteading
Self-Sufficiency
Community Building
Camping Life
Music and Creativity
Alternative Living
No scripts. No filters. No manufactured drama.
Just real people sharing real experiences.
Ask Questions and Share Knowledge
The livestreams are designed to be interactive.
Visitors can:
Ask Off-Grid Living Questions
Share Their Own Experiences
Help Others Learn
Discuss Homesteading Projects
Explore Alternative Lifestyles
Whether you’re experienced or just getting started, everyone is welcome.
Learn About the Muinntir Membership Program
Community is an important part of the off-grid lifestyle.
The Muinntir Membership Program offers additional opportunities to connect with the people, projects, and experiences that make up life at Ka-Hoon Campground & Event Center.
More Than Just Off-Grid Living
Conversations often include:
Music Projects
Camping Opportunities
Desert Living
Sustainability
Freedom and Self-Reliance
Community Events
Every livestream is different because every audience brings new ideas and perspectives.
Join Us Live
If you’re looking for authentic conversations, practical off-grid knowledge, and a welcoming community, join us live and become part of the discussion.
🌵 Off-Grid Living at Ka-Hoon Campground & Event Center
Welcome to the real world of off-grid living, desert homesteading, live music, and community connection hosted by Melodie and Brent Calhoun.
At Ka-Hoon Campground & Event Center, life is built around freedom, creativity, survival skills, and gathering people who want something different than mainstream living.
Ka-Hoon Campground and Event Center 