I've Been Rebuilding A Ghost Town For 15 Months!
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- Опубликовано: 18 июн 2021
- This was the busiest month yet! at Cerro Gordo! Tons of progress around the town this month. I officially broke ground on the American Hotel thanks to a lot of support, salvaged a ton of wood from a neighboring ghost town, took the scariest trip down the Union Mine yet, and a lot more!
You can follow my journey on Instagram: / brentwunderwood
Cerro Gordo T-Shirts and more: store.cerrogordomines.com/
VOLUNTEER FORM: forms.gle/2Y5U1xR8xEoqZ8vh7
Mailing Address: PO Box 490, Lone Pine, CA 93545
Thank you all so much!
If you're interested in helping out around Cerro Gordo, here is the form! forms.gle/2Y5U1xR8xEoqZ8vh7
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The voltage drop over the 700' of electical cable and connections will cause your pump amperage to rise(heat rise) and could be the cause of these issues. If you increase the conductor size and decrease the number of connections it will help deliver the correct voltage. Testing voltage under load will give you an idea if this is your issue. I would be happy the help with the formula for voltage drop over that distacne if you supply the name plate of your pump, total distance and ambient temperature. It looked like an extension cord that you plugged into in the video; if so this is almost certainly causing voltage drop over that distance. Stay safe!
Oh I so want to come volunteer. Not only do I have my own motorhome but I also come with my own tools. Not only do I know how to work on remodeling homes but we also come with my ex-wife/ best friend who does small engine repair (so does my 11 year old. BUT.... "🥁🥁🥁🥁" I also happen to be a nurse! I would really love to find out more in regards to your volunteer need and would love to bring my family out to work camp for several months. (I am also a need-to-be homesteader and have a LOT of that knowledge.)
i hope u get lots of help, if i lived closer i would definitely help out.
I wonder if the ghost move with the wood/ house?. So will you be more active in different spots now?. Sometimes spirits attach to objects or homes so just a thought!.
Can you make a video or reply to this comment about any paranormal experiences you’ve had while living there
You need one off those safety signs that says, "___ Days without a water pump incident."
5 Hours without a water pump incident.
Lol
@@grandpied type beat
that would be a good part of the intro or something
As an urbex explorer in UK. I have learned that ROY is not a name and is a English miner symbol for Rely On Yourself. Meaning beyond this point is upto you to stay safe. LOVE THESE VIDEOS
Wow awsome info
Really cool to know, Thank you, I hope Brent sees this! It's important for him to see.
I'll treat every Roy respectfully from now on
NO ADS?!?!?! THIS MAN IS A BLOODY LEGEND
Not yet
Maybe he didn't apply for monitization yet. He should apply to Adsense. He already got morethan 1M subscribers!!!
He definitely should start running some ads. It would help him tremendously and also help increase the quality of the content.
@@jenjenytc 5/5/2022 1.48M subscribers
@@JerryDLTN Yes... incredible!
Hi Brent, I am finding your channel so interesting, I was by profession a mining geologist. Back in the late sixties early seventies, I had a job researching all the tin mines of the counties of Cornwall and Devon in South West England with a view to see if it was worth reopening them. As you may or may not know that tin and copper have been mined there since before the Romans invaded England in 53 AD. We were given three years to complete the Job, firstly we looked for the spoil tips, and took samples from the tips to be analysed, it quickly becomes obvious that using modern methods a lot of ore for tin, copper, and other metals could be extracted from the spoil. Since then over these following years, nearly all the spoil tips have now been removed and reprocessed. I noticed in videos of the ghost town there appear to be many spoil tips around the area which would be worth having checked out. Looking at some of your vids taken in the mines it would appear that you could have quite a lot of copper as well. And don't forget rare-earth elements bound to be some in your mines and spoil tips.
I'm just a random guy from Ukraine who's been waiting for American Hotel to be built. Huge thanks to mr. D Sparks and his dudes for make it happen! I wish I could be a part of your team
Same from Turkey!
And from Russia
I wanna come volunteer for a week or three, I'll camp anywhere & have my own resources.
I'm highly skilled as a professional in all building trades
@@alexisstarsmith1477 i believe he can provide you with a link to sign up for volunteer work if you reply to his comment! though it might take a bit. Im not entirely sure though. I'd love to help but i live in Minnesota and that would be an expensive trip for me.
15 Months! Thank you all for the support. If you'd like to keep following this journey, please subscribe. There's lots more happening up here in the coming months, what do you want to see?
:)
Gg to number 15.
I personally can't wait for the revival of the hotel site in all it's completion & majestic beauty.
Leets goo
Hi Brent
Haven't seen this said yet so I'll say it. HeavyDSparks (the team that poured the concrete) put out four really great videos about their time at Cerro Gordo. Super high quality stuff, would definitely recommend to anyone that wants to see more about how they pulled this off.
Aw that so nice!!!!
ruclips.net/video/A8AnEtbd2YA/видео.html
There it is, excellent video HeavyD!
I've been watching Brent since the beginning, when Dave and his crew stepped in I knew his dream was going to come true!!... it's on my bucket list to visit when it's ready for visitors...
I viewed them, those guys are awesome!
keep your eyes peeled, too, because they said they were going to head back and do more stuff at Cerro Gordo real soon in a video last week.
If you clear out an air strip around the highest and flattest ground you could find, it would also open up a supply route that stol and bush planes could fly to keep the town afloat.
Be watchful of the wind shear in the canyons, the sierras have claimed many planes.
Where’s the link to the form to volunteer? I have years of experience in water transfer and water treatment in the oilfield… if you have a water source down the mountain I’ll get it to the top!
@Chris W email Brent with this info as he probably won't read all these comments. Good luck.😊
It’s in the bio look for the link - get on to it - you’re EXACTLY what he needs
Yessirrr
Buddy he left his email for talented people such as yourself to contact him towards the end of the video.
Go make Cerro gordo a better place mate!!
This just makes you appreciate even more how they built it in the 1800's...
This is one of the coolest things happening on the planet. Thank you Brent, and everybody helping this man out.
The problem with reusing construction lumber is that it tends to crack or split when you pound a nail in it. Its extremely brittle. A good thing to do is to drill holes for nails before pounding new nails in. The drilled holes have to be slightly smaller than the nail, of course.
Can he use rocks, stones from the mountain to build hotel instead of wood?
Or he could also use screws instead
@@agi5
Should still use pilot holes if the would is splitting easily.
Brent, you have a poet’s soul and your commitment to preserving Cerro Gordo is heroic, but I’m afraid your skin is going to fry to a crisp at that high elevation with a desert climate even with sunscreen You need to get yourself some spf clothing for the summer months. Try Eddie Bauer. It’s lightweight and screens out the uv rays.They even have long sleeve t’s with a hoodie to protect your neck. We want you to stay healthy up there. You are my hero, stay safe..
Do a backflip in a cave on that dirtbike !
How long have you worked for Eddie Bauer? Lol just kidding
I was thinking the same thing while I was writing the comment! Lol! But seriously, the bad uv exposure up on those mountains must be brutal for a fair skinned person like Brent.
@@p.k.carlson6646 bros got the Irish genes he’ll stick it out🛑
Yeah, he should just call a Postmates helicopter to run a new wardrobe up to him real quick.
One man's dream is becoming contagious and spreading around the world.
For those of who have been watching Brent since the beginning are just blown away at how quick the word is spreading. When Dave and his crew stepped in I knew his dream was going to come true!!.... it's on my bucket list to visit.
Guess we all have to start our own towns now.
@Precision Haze - I haven't been bored, but I do wonder what the goal is for long term. He wan'ts to be alone, so does he or doesn't he? I also can't figure out, does he own this town?
@@nunya2954 yes he bought it from the owner few years back it's private property
He wants to turn the place into a tourist spot & there are people visiting the town just not many at this point.
@@nunya2954 Watch the CNBC clip about their business plan and who invested in this.
It makes me so happy to see your dream become contagious ! Cerro Gordo isn’t a profit driven venture. No rather it’s a venture driven by dreams and nostalgia. Brotherhood bringing the high desert to life!
I smiled sooo big when i saw the trucks with all the machinery!!!! How exciting!!! Here for the journey!! Big thanks and appreciation for Dave!!!!
There should be something (a wall?) commemorating all the people who've helped build Cerro Gordo with you!
Or maybe a brick walkway and people can “buy” a brick and put a message on it! My local YMCA did it as a fundraiser and the path is cool to see all the messages!
Nice idea a wall at the bottom of the hill .....wellcome to Cerro Gordo......names of people who
Helped rebuild history underneith ect would be great bottom, middle, or top, of the hill
BREAKING NEWS: Walls are apparently "racist", try a non "racist" structure loll
@@skylerpelletier8233 why did this make me laugh
@@Seren_Moth cause you're smart and not easily butt hurt lol, honestly I give you props, but incase you haven't heard your daily reminder, "YOuRe A RaCIsT" 😊😂well there it is... now, I hope you reflect on how racist you've been today, I was extra "racist" today!! But only because Im a cis white male and I watched a factual clip of Jordan Peterson, but you know what?!? Ive decided tomorrow that Ill identify as a 12 day old tunafish casserole and get my "facts" from Whoopi Goldberg and human Lima Bean Boy "Brian Stelter", Im really hoping that I get so woke, like just the wokest of the woke. I wanna have crazy "woke" eyes like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, one gaze into my woke eyes will give you the sensation of pure lunacy and ego death lmfaoo
Never underestimate a large group of men with beards.
Hi Brent, since Cerro Gordo respectively the Union Mine seems to contain mostly lead/silver ore (galena) you should not use the water you pump from the 700 ft level of the mine for food purposes since I‘ m afraid you would in a long term view suffer a heavy metal/lead poisoning if you drink or cook with it. Stay safe, I really like your adventures, regards, Peter
I absolutely love how all the guys helping you are in such a positive mood. This channel is so refreshing. Positive vibes man.
Craig is a valuable asset to have on your team! Whew, that was so scary to watch! I think Heavy D needs a room at the hotel named after him and his crew. Amazing, amazing gift they gave to Cerro Gordo.
These nail-biter situations are hard to watch 😟
I second the room naming suggestion, though it should probably be the bar.
i am absolutely in awe of how random people, strangers, just come together to do fulfill a project, a goal, a dream. Lots of love from Germany ✨
3:09 the drone shot following you carrying the lumber with the snow is one of the most cinematic shots I've ever seen. Well done.
Words can’t describe what that dude heavy d did for you and this town. Keep people like this in your circle. That should be a life lesson for us all. When things get rough and complicated it’s nice to have people support you in one way or another. Same goes with all of your subscribers that came to work with their bare hands alone. Instead of running away all of these people came to help and lift you up. That’s amazing to me
This feels like a literal big budget T.V show I just can't believe it. Brent you are one talented guy. 💕
it is though... a big marketing gag for that holiday place in the future.
Amazon does not make better ones
To be fair one of the owners is a netfix exec. But I'm sure there's no huge budget,it's just easier to produce good looking stuff with the available equipment nowadays. Nice editing tho.
Heavy D and his crew come from TV, so you're spot on as to how these episodes have felt lately!
“Alone”, hell…you have over a million backing you.
If each would donate just $1 ;)
My question is how the hell is youtube going to deliver a play button to cerro gordo
Ye we need all to donate $1 he will be sorted then 🤞😉
shhh
@@HeroineDark It would probably go to his house in Keeler.
i love how so many of the comments are worried bout Brent, its so pure
I love how hard those men worked to help get the American hotel under way, the amount of equipment they brought, and the amount of travel they did! Such an incredible community RUclips can be. Loving every update on Cerro Gordo 🎉
Brent, Jim, Richard, and every volunteer I met this past week have forever changed me and inspired me in my own life in ways I never knew I needed. Who knew you’d find such genuine human connection in a ghost town in the middle of the desert. If you can, volunteer in Cerro Gordo. I already want to come back.
It was more than just a thing.
I'll tell you Brent, nothing but respect for Dave Sparks and his crew. Also all the volunteers and people watching this offering help or putting you in touch with people that can make things work. I feel real good for you Brent and I love seeing all the progress. I share these with my girlfriend in the Philippines and we're both very excited for you and this town.
"We got Johnny on the roof, seems like a really safe place for em!" lol
Hahahahaha
I hold my breath waiting for each episode. I am so captivated by Cerro Gordo and what you are doing with it. I keep you and all in my prayers.
Brent you need to paint your outside water tank black so it doesn’t grow algae in the sun light.
@Smocaine or paint it black ...
@@phantom6692 *The Rolling Stones have entered the chat*
UV levels at that altitude will shorten the life of the tank significantly. Best to build a small shed around it. That will also help with the algae growth. May want to chlorinate it a bit as well.
@@meat-n-taters hell no not if its drinking water, just use a cheap uv light for fish tanks
@@ChrisHillASMR that will break down the plastic tank
I'm in New Zealand, gonna get there one day.
You need a wall in one of the buildings, "I Helped at Cerro Gordo" ; Date, Name, Where your from.
Pretty much a visitor's book.
Everybody is looking for some sense of community in this lonely lonely mad world. Brent started something and a whole community followed. It’s so amazing it’s happening like this. Im beyond shocked with what Brent has accomplished. It feels like everybody is truly genuinely wants to help out and see this town be rebuilt
Brent I'm so happy to see your dream coming true. Thank god there are so many good people in this world that was able and willing to help you with you bring this place back to life again.If I lived closer and had the money I'd be cooking up a storm for you and all the volunteers and the crew. This is team work with a Capital T. Its so beautiful to see people coming together for a common goal.
I feel like this project is destined to turn into something far larger than Brent ever intended or even imagined.
It went from a tourist/museum site to a community project. I think he might have just restarted the town accidentally because if it keeps on the track it’s on now this town will boom and grow.
And that’s without mentioning the fact that some of the mines might not be dead, theirs most likely another water site and do to its proximity to Death Valley national park it works as a great stop off area and/or camping place for travelers going to exsplore the park. Plus their a bunch of other cabines outside the town that can be restored and rented out to people who want to live with nature for a few days.
And knowing Brent he will grasp at the opportunity and learn
You really don't want alot of tourists flying up and down that sketchy one lane road tho!
I hope you are recording all the names of the volunteers that are lending their support. It would be cool to have a dedicated wall, in the chapel building, where all the people that have helped bring the town back can sign their names. They deserve recognition and a place of public acclaim.
Seeing the USA at the water pump just makes me smile every time.
Me too!
A check valve on the water line before the hump would probably solve the prime issue. It'll keep that line liquid full when the pump isn't running since the water won't be able to backflow into the source
Brent seems like one of the most humblest dudes you could ever meet
Brent. The radio communication problems you have when down the mine are easily rectified. two quality Walkies, plus a small relay unit at the top of the mine. That will easily relay any signals for a few miles although I know you only want it to reach the operator!. Shouldn't cost much $ and If you get hold of a radio ham they should easily be able to help you out. I am a qualified Ham but am in the United Kingdom. Cheers mate.. Dafydd M6ULU
Your a legend mate ! Deadset
Thanks for heads up on Telling Brent that mate ,
Love from Australia brother
I have had difficulty with radios in mines. Since the shaft width is close to the wavelength and it is very rough, the attenuation is not so predictable even in straight LOS.
The fresnel zone is also highly encroached so propagation goes all screwy.
Thanks! Could you send me more info to the address mentioned in the video? I've tried a relay but it didn't quite do the trick. Would love to hear more!
@@GhostTownLiving I'm a ham based here in California, and I've set up a few different repeater stations, but mine/cave operations are an entirely different beast!
What kinda radios and bands did you try using? GMRS/FRS? VHF, UHF? For the actual ride down the shaft, you might actually be better off using a CB radio for communicating as that operates more in the HF range (11 meter wavelength/27MHz) which should be attenuated less.
Once you're at the bottom though, and you're no longer in line of sight, maybe a simple wired telephone circuit would be better.
Donde están los paisanos Mexicanos??? Que día nos ponemos de acuerdo y vamos ayudar a este camarada??? Viva México viva la raza💪👍🇮🇹🇺🇸💪👍🇮🇹🇺🇸
Craig is determined to see Cerro Gordo grow just as much as Brent is, this was one for the books, so happy you share history in the making with us❤️
Brent, your town being revived is what life is all about. People getting together and all working to help u out. Doing this without expecting anything back in return except seeing the town come back to life. Humanity at its best. We see so little of it today in the US.
And that's the same for every countries. We need dreamers, we nerd utopism
Yahoo for the Diesel Brothers. Heavy D and Diesel Dave and the crew…I mean come on..can you imagine??? Dreams do come true! 😎
Those guys get everywhere haha
First time we heard of you off Sam and Colby we all thought you were a psychopath in an abandoned city you are genuinely an amazing human being wish you nothing but the best
24:20 this guy doesn't fuck around , diesel power!!!!
dude ,,,a standard practice around here is to put a check valve every 100 ft. ,, you wont lose your prime that way either ,,,the check valve hold the weight of the water in the pipe till you turn it on
Wouldn't a smaller pipe size going up (say halfway) raise pressure
ya that would help a lot, and less stress on the pump
Damn they missed a chance to add one when they replaced half the pipe recently
They need a pump at the top pulling too if they don't already.
I was wondering as well if they are using check valves.
Hats off to you, inspiring to so many around the World.
It really makes me smile to see you happy and exited. I’ve been watching your videos since the beginning and I don’t comment but I had to comment this time to let you know that it’s really good too see you happy and exited like this. I can see a slight change in you of happiness, brightness. I believe the hotel came down for a reason. I prey you have more good luck come your way. You deserve to be happy and so does everyone els. Good luck on your Journey and rebuilding ! I’ll be watching and enjoying 😊
Thank you Dave Sparks and his crew and all the other volunteers.
Just a sanity check question: since your water pump keeps having issues, surely you have verified that it is strong enough to push against over 20 bar / 284 psi pressure? If a single pump is not strong enough to handle the entire 700 feet water column, maybe you could set up a midway tank for the water and have another pump push the water rest of the way?
Or switch to a submersible well pump if you keep having issues. Deep well pumps have a lot better head feet than above ground well pumps.
Needs to get a massive ram pump
@@gijohn2 hydraulic ram pumps? Those need a running creek/stream/river downhill to function.
I have a feeling the pump guy is milking the gig.
Brent, you should confer with a professional well driller. They regularly drill water wells 700, 800 feet or more and put in well pumps that work at that depth reliability. The technology is readily availabe to pump water from those depths. Granted the prices I have heard are around $5 per foot, 700 feet = $3500. I don't know if that is just the drilling or maybe includes the pump that brings the water to the surface.
This is definitely something I look forward to each week
Once a week isn't enough!!
If anyone is in a bad mood they need to go here and I pretty much guarantee this amazing guy will put a smile on your face. How can anyone stay in a bad mood if you’re watching this man his enthusiasm is infectious! I would give anything to be able to volunteer but I’m disabled with multiple sclerosis but I can be there vicariously through Brents videos. I love history and have bought and sold antiques for the last 54 years up until the progression of my MS. In the course of hunting for artifacts I have crawled through 100 + year old barns, under collapsed buildings, dark basements, closed mill buildings, hoarded houses + dug in old bottle dumps and have donated a fair share of found artifacts to the towns I found them in. I so appreciate your love of history and preserving Cerro Gordo I hope you can keep it low-key and not let corporate find out about you and make you ‘an offer you can’t refuse’. So the average person can go there and see what you see and take a deep breath kick their feet up and just…..take a break from the insanity of this world. Thank you for sharing You with us. Oh can you do all of us that follow you a favor….PLEASE do not go down into any of the mines by yourself! You are scaring the heck out of us! Chris
It is so great to see community working together for a common purpose!! The news right now is all about strife and disconnect ... this was truly magical to watch!!
Hey Brent! I’m all the way here in Warsaw, Poland and I just wanted you to know that I’ve been watching your videos since the beginning! You’re not alone. If I was able to come out there I would to just help shoveling dirt or do clean up lol whatever you’d need. Please keep this going! Your mission reached Poland... I think that’s pretty damn awesome!
Hey! Greetings from Wrocław, Poland also!!
Born in California and living in Warsaw for many years. Not much makes me miss the states these days, but Cerro Gordo would be a great excuse to go back for a visit.
"Got Johnny on the roof, it seems like a really safe place for him... *thumbs up*" as the building looks like its caving in haha
Those last 3 minutes have been a big motivation to find my purpose. Thanks a ton for that.
I appreciate your determination to rebuild the old time town. Very exciting journey to watch. I wish I could volunteer!
Put a buy list in your description so we can purchase items you need.
Great idea!
i have a buy list lol
Yes make a public amazon wish list also with the address to send to
Good idea!
"Roy," you know, the guy down at the "Cerro Gordo Municipal Water Department."
"John peters, you know, the farmer!"
It’s amazing to see how everyone came to get her to help love to see it restores my faith in humanity, keep it up 👍 cerro Gordo is gonna be one amazing place when your done.
Brent, you got to throw in more adds. We understand it supports the channel. Even If It's the 5 second ones just put them every 10 mins and at the beginning an end
I can't believe I just liked a comment asking for ads. But yes. We all know that revenue would go right back into the town. Let's see some ads.
Been here on this journey from the start and it’s been a great 15 months watching and supporting you and cerro gordo! Keep the videos coming and stay safe up there!
👍
Same its been an amazing journey hasn't it!? Im excited to see the American Hotel progress and see the town become more alive with every video!! Month 16 here we come!!! Ooowweeeeee!!
Me too, from London UK👍👍👍🇬🇧
"Happiness is only real when shared". -Chris Mcandless
Thanks for sharing Brent.
you need a plaque with every person that made it happen. So generations can see strangers came together to revive the town. Plus it would be nice for them to show off to the family they have.
All my respect to the volunteers who are pitching in to help rebuild the American Hotel in Cerro Gordo. Great job, guys!
Brent, I think you can safely assume and state confidently now that you're no longer alone man. There are so many people willing to help out. I myself have been nagging my wife on and off for a while, telling her I want to take a week off work and come to help you.
@A murray
Search engine optimisation?
@@apeekintime What does that have to do with the oc?
@@apeekintime this channel isn’t made for the “clicks” what are you on about! He does this because he loves it and wanted to share his progress. Not because it would give him fame
This should be picked up by National Geographic, this is what this country needs
So heart warming to see so many volunteers who share your love for Cerro Gordo showing up to rebuild her. 🥰
Brent you are a gentle soul and this is your destiny my friend. Hope to get to Cerro Gordo one day. Love your channel , take care 🏴🇬🇧 xo
Huge wins. Congrats to everyone. I feel like I’m watching history. I am.
The price of wood has led to a great recycling frenzy. Instead of rotting away, old wood is being reclaimed.
And the price of lumber is never going back down
There's no way to get that patina that old wood has
You know sadness problems come back with garbage wood bugs lots health issues depending on projects besafe use old stuff wisely
Reduce reuse recycling up cycles or new to me or old new stock either way industry terms better to be mindset though process bugs terminate or naked eye heat is usually safe lots cureing methods health risk like sleeping in 50 year gorgeous hotel that hides new coat paint still 50 years nicotine soaking casino walls to save buck 18 years of money for baby nine long months have think about it you will enjoy opportunities offered amenities
@@phillipbremer7715 you need to learn how to build a sentence. Before you worry about lumber prices.
Heavy D and his crew are a blessing to so many people !!! God Bless all of yall and Brent keep on grinding !! U are killin it !!!
I don’t agree with a lot of US things like the politics, healthcare and student debt system but I love how the people come together.
Coming together for the almighty $$$!
Nobody really cares what you don't like.
@@MegaMeaty 😂
Restoring US history is more important now more than ever. The old ways where better than it is now.
Something my uncle told me a long time ago was slow and steady wins the race, so long as you are moving forward and making some progress it’s still progress, keep up the good work from western australia 👍🏻👌🏻👍🏻👌🏻👍🏻👌🏻
1/2" Pex tubing is too small to pump water a long distance, you will have a huge pressure drop over the length of the tubing run. You need several check valves in the horizontal run of pipe to eliminate the short cycling of the pump forcing it to run every time the water drops down the pipe and has to run again to get it to the surface.
@warwick robertson this is a hell of a lot deep than 6 meters. 250-300 meters deep
Yeah, lift is a huge factor when choosing the right pump for the job. And when you're having to pull through 50ft of small diameter tubing AND lift 700ft, thats a lot of strain on a pump. That's probably why he gets not much more than a trickle at the surface and burns up pumps.
All depends on the the pump, right? So many factors involved, but pumps aren't actually pulling, they're pushing water. If the pump is properly placed, 1/2" is ideal. Placed elsewhere, 3/4" is ideal.
@@chadctaylor I'm not gonna pretend I know about choosing the right pump, I just know when you call a manufacturer to order industrial pumps they ask you a million questions and stress how important these factors are when you just asked for a simple 2hp pump that can do "x" gpm to replace the one that's lasted 10 years lol.
Are you talking about pumping water from keeler? I’ve Been thinking about the water situation / how is he going to have people staying there if there’s no water? It’s a major problem and especially with the stupid laws saying water can’t be saved from rainfall or snow - something like that anyway!!
I have almost completed my goal of watching every video during a lengthy shoulder replacement recovery! And thru every video I listen to your voice and how much it’s changed since you began! In a good way! Everything that you have learned and conquered and accomplished is also reflected in your voice. The way you are able to describe your days and how things make you feel is a gift! One of the videos I watched the other day,Indiana Jones was mentioned! And I thought you are not Indiana Jones! You are Indiana Gordo! (Yes I do have time in my hands at the moment😂) You’ve come so far and it’s amazing to watch this new life of yours unfold! I can see in a hundred years people sitting at the bar in the American Hotel having a drink while watching your videos cheering you on! Thank you Indiana Gordo for brightening all of our days living the dream!
What a fantastic video! So happy for you that it is finally coming together! You have so many great people helping and man I wish I could be one of them.
For the wood, I would suggests going with the "old for the eye, new from the inside" way. Making the bones that won't be seen from new wood and saving that beautiful old lumber for the parts that people will see. It can feel wrong but think it as saving the old lumber to the places where it matters the most.
Another idea I had when you talked about how hard it is to get lumber. Once the prices come down and things get more stable and the times calm down. You should consider building some new buildings from new lumber outside of the main village. Maybe rebuild some satellite sites to be used as cottages available for renting or just used as storage. Now now, I hear you saying that goes against what you said about wanting to use as much old lumber as possible, but hear me out. Those satellite sites you would build now from new lumber would have beautiful old lumber 100 years from now, ready to be used to restore, uphold and rebuild Cerro Gordo then. You could even just build racks to age lumber in places where there has been old building that had beautiful lumber used to rebuild something else but aren't that visible places.
You don't only need to think to rebuild and preserve Cerro Gordo for the next century, you could also think how you can help your successor to preserve Cerro Gordo the century after yours. And as you are happy to find a old building to take apart for its old lumber, your successors could be happy to find buildings that they can teardown for beautiful old lumber. While it goes against your vision, it's something you specifically don't build for yourself but you build for the visions of those who come after you.
@IcedForce - love your thinking there, pay it forward so to speak about using new lumber which will be old in the future. Also find it a very good idea to frame out the hotel with new lumber. Actually wonder if codes would even allow a new structure to be framed in anything else. Great thoughts. Really hope @Ghost Town Living reads your comment. Cheers.
It's what heavy D said. Your drone videos are just amazingly made Brent! Cheers from Norway.
Thank your for your inspiration and perspective Brent. Reminds me to keep going when things get tough in my restoration project. Biting off too much is just right to keep challenged, learning, and growing.
You 100% look like a recharged man!! I've seen job sites that didn't click as well as you guys did! Heavy D and crew, your volunteers and yourself really meshed and kicked some mountain butt!
I worked in concrete for a few years, doing large municipal water tanks and we poured everything from 25 to 300 yards - all 5 miles from a mixing plant! You all accomplished one HELL of a lot! 80 yards is serious if you're NEAR a main road with only a little gravel and a few obstacles! You should be well-chuffed with how much was completed!
Well done!
I've been watching your video since the beginning, from Paris, France. What you've done is just amazing, there's no other word. This is the most exciting RUclips channel there is out there!
It’s crazy that I’ve been following along for 14 months now! My life has changed so much and it’s been awesome to see cerro Gordo grow as well.
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Been a fan for over a year now! And now, when you start rebuilding the hotel, i really wanted to be there. But it’s on the otherside of the globe! Wish i could helped you more then just watch and like your videos!
Much respect from Sweden!
I have become hooked on your channel and one of the most awesome things is to watch you bring people together for a greater good. In our current times it seems that only the negative is emphasized and it is so disheartening. Brent, you have accomplished so much in such a short time! The commitment and bravery of yourself and others is an inspiration to everyone! During the videos when you and Johnny explore those rickety old mines, I'm pretty much holding my breath during most of them. I haven't caught up to current episodes yet. I wanted to see the progress from the beginning! Stay safe and keep following your dreams!
P.S. I am a 70-year-old woman... just to let you know that your story can attract all ages. :) Wabi-sabi !!
I love the way you talk Brent, and you with your town is on my bucket list!
Watcing from Denmark!
Brent, please wear gloves and a helmet when riding the bike. Cerro Gordo needs you and so do the cats.
Also more than one million subscribers!
Indeed. I love helmet. And my brain inside my head
so do the goats and the alpacas
my own sentiments cerro gordo needs him ,rock climbing and down tunnels is worring me
So much respect for you and all the people helping out! praying for everyone involved God bless y’all!
Ok, I'm a retired 70 year old woman with a few disabilities. I'm sure these imperfections would provide entertainment; Nobody can walk with a limp and fall down like I can, any openings? Where were you when I was younger, you are having so much fun and helping so many people by providing a purpose. Thank you.
Watching these videos with my 8 year old daughter is such a gift. I plan on marrying her father in this town in a few years. To know she watched the construction of it makes it all the more special...
That's too cool!
You've got to film the wedding and see if Brent will put it up on RUclips so we can all share in your joy
@@catzcradle better yet let him get ordained and marry them himself :)
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Of course he would!
Brent i am so happy for you man!! That smile you wear in every video has only gotten bigger with every month that passes!! Cerro Gordo is coming along so very nicely! Im stoked to see the finished product but very happy to be allowed to be part of the journey! Even if only through youtube lol. Happy trails man!!
We're all pushing for Brent, love what you said, take care, chas, uk.
Praying for your safety, endurance, health, rest, strength, quiet time with your pets and project accomplishments.
Humans can be amazing. Wish the world was more like this! Keep it up Brent and Team. 🖤 much love, from South Africa 🇿🇦
HeavyD is like a one man army! The guy is huuuuge
They have the spirit of real american heroes!
Whenever this is open to people I am going to come up and visit with the boys have a guys trip up here
The Official Headquarters of The Boys
It is open already. Just call ahead
Not just for the boys,
I’m bringing chicks
You can go there now you just need to work
Those bandages tell the story of digging. Lots and lots of digging. Unmistakable.