Caught on Camera: Our First Months Off-Grid and an Unexpected Visitor!
When we first moved to the desert, every day was a new challenge — and a lesson in staying prepared. During our early months at **Plateau Hame de Colquhoun (Ka-Hoon Campground and Event Center)**, we installed a security camera before heading into town, knowing that trips weren’t quick and our belongings were left vulnerable.
Not long after, that camera paid off. We caught a visitor on video trying to walk off with something that didn’t belong to them! Thankfully, we had chained the axles of our trailer, and it was empty at the time — that same trailer later became what we now call **The Hut**, our compost toilet.
It was one of those off-grid moments that reminds you why preparation matters. Every experience — even the tough ones — helped shape who we are today.
Now, as we celebrate **five years off-grid**, we invite you to join us for our **5th Anniversary Open Mic Night** on **Saturday, October 18th**. Come in person, stay for a night or a weekend, or tune in live from home on our **Colquhoun Entertainment TikTok** profile.
Life off-grid isn’t always easy — but every story, every lesson, and every bit of resilience makes it worth it.
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“When Cattle Cause Trouble: Seeking Solutions Without Sacrificing Views”
Remember when the free-range cattle paid us a visit, and we thought we were safe because they didn’t cause any damage? We were wrong. They broke a few solar motion lights, bent a few poles, damaged solar lights, and even broke a new security camera we recently installed. Despite setting up alarms to deter them, they seem undeterred now. We need to find a new solution, but we’re not keen on putting up an ugly fence. We prefer the views without one. They even knocked over and broke a limb off the stump that many visitors come to and leave a little something. To learn more about the stump, please visit the website. If anyone has suggestions, we’d love to hear them! We don’t mind the cattle; we just don’t like the damage they do. They are welcome to come close and hang out; just stay away from the solar panels, cameras, poles, and stump.
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