Transmission temperature fix. Greetings Brent. I have been following you since day one. I am an old mine explorer from back in the 70s. I live off grid on unplowed roads. The roads are very bad and require capable off road riggs. When you are having to pull a heavy load at very slow speeds there is not enough air flow to the transmission cooler. The answer to this is is put the truck in low range 1st gear. This will bring the engine speed up and cause the transmission to pump more fluid past the cooler. It seams counterintuitive but it will work. You have a real pioneer spirit my friend.
I remember your arrival in “slippers”. I remember the loss of the American hotel. And I have followed from the beginning your adventure which is now - remotely my journey. With many more people - volunteers and your viewers. Your video inspires me to take chances and not give up even with things don’t work out. There is always another way…thank you for your poetic voice and sincere love of history and preserving it. God speed. ❤
Same. I was stationed in Germany in 2020 and was struggling with missing family and home. Watching his videos filled me with a sense of home and nostalgia, it was really nice.
Dude, you're not even the same guy as that youngling from 2020. The look in your eyes, the way you hold yourself, and even the cadence in your voice is different. It's that personal discovery that the center of the universe is wherever you are standing right now. A fella can hear that said a million times, but there's a light that goes on inside when your soul comes to an awakening of it in yourself. Seems that light has flipped on for you.
Hello good morning , encontrarse a si mismo es tarea ardua de contemplar y de llegar, y en estos momentos donde se llega al instante de ver , sentir y crear desde la nada un nuevo camino , uno disfruta sin sentir negatividades y camina sin temores y sin desidias , enhorabuena amigo ser humano , bienvenido al camino . Saludos desde Puenteareas, Feliz y próspero año nuevo, Happy new year 😊
In March of 2020, I retired after first doing 15 years in Law Enforcement and then 22 more years of nursing at the VA Hospital in West Texas. . Covid was starting to hit hard and , as a divorced 65 year old diabetic, I pretty much became a hermit. Learning how to face retirement is tough enough, not going to work every day, but then pretty much most socializing was not a good idea. I mostly kept to myself in isolation. I started following your vlog and it gave me many hours of pleasure watching you face and confront your own new life, and you were pretty isolated, too. You learned new skills, how to cope and problem solve, and you overcame some huge setbacks. Still continue to watch your endeavors, and very proud of what you have done with Cerro Gordo. It's been a great and exciting 4 years. Keep up the good work, stay safe and healthy, and may God bless you with a wonderful 2025! Happy New Year!
Awesome we have lived completely different lifestyles I did 15 yrs in stateprison and 10 in federal I finally can say I'm retired from that lifestyle myself yet ironic that we Cross paths in something so amazing wish u the best and hope u are enjoying your new year ..
Love from Australia. I did 21 years as a cop in New South Wales Australia. I miss my job. I miss, helping those who needed help. What I don’t miss is those bully cops. Ones that think their power is endless. Solving crime became easy for me. Looking at all the evidences, like putting a puzzle together.
Your history lessons are among my favorite episodes on you channel. In my youth I was generally either "living for today" or looking to the future, not much interested in the past. As I've gotten older (almost 70 now) I've found myself drawn to the more unusual sides of history, the events that are generally not found in history books. That, more than anything, is what keeps me coming back to your channel week after week. Your adventures are an added bonus. Thank you for your dedication.
Brent - long term viewer from the start from the UK. I work as a Bridge Engineer undertaking engineering works to both existing and new bridge structures. I recently formed my own consultancy business and aspect of going outside my comfort zone is something I can really relate to especially in the need for reflection as creating something unique can bring immense pressure from within. Your words on reflecting have helped me centre myself and my thoughts and encouraged me to take time to look back and realise the success achieved and not worry about what hasn’t transpired yet. I thought the process of starting a business would help me grow and I feel it has in so many ways. Your channel and story has a lot of parallels to my journey in building a new business, highs, lows, set backs and achievements. Hope to come visit one day - just wanted to say thanks - this channel has been an important inspiration. Thank you for sharing - Darren
I used to work for a Window and Door company in Manitoba, and they bought automobile glass for their windows. That glass was shipped on a freight truck with a special A-frame on the bed that held the glass. Some of it broke in transit, but it was amazing that they bought tempered automobile glass, which they claim is better because it is laminated, instead of float glass, which does not have a coating that would prevent breaking.
What you've transformed this town into is truly inspiring, Brent. I don't think there's many people out there who would be able and willing to do such a thing. This channel is one of the most amazing and wonderful things on RUclips.
Absolutely this is my number one most watched RUclips channel over the past four years. I eagerly look forward to every episode. I think if it wasn't for maybe over exposure history channel or discovery channel should pick this up for at least three seasons when the time is right And it was stimulate tourism.
Brent and the rest of the Cerro Gordo family - I hope you all have a wonderful New Year. I love what you do in Cerro Gordo, I live thousands of miles away but this little place just keeps me going when I am feeling down - I close my eyes and this little place in the mountains comes to me and welcomes me in to let me see all it has to offer. Although I won’t get to go there, Cerro Gordo is always in my heart. Thanks Brent and all the Cerro Gordo family for being there. Thanks for sharing this gem of a place with us all. xxx
Merry Christmas Brent! 🎅🏻🎄🎁⛄️ May 2025 be your best year yet. Cerro Gordo is back to life thanks to your vision and all the volunteers. Excited for the hotel grand opening and see you soon in 2025!
I may be in a different country but have been here since the start. I am so proud of how far Cerro Gordo has come because of you, Brent, and all volunteers that have come and helped. I'm looking forward to 2025 and the new journey of getting the hotel done. Thanks for making us all feel a part of your home 😊
Got to hand it to you Brent. You've kept me engaged with your adventures since you began releasing videos. I am loving the Lidar survey work and hope you find a second access. Your Champion Spark Plug Mine was also one of my most memorable side trips of the year. Happy and safe New Year, sir. Worry about you crawling around alone.
Well done Brent! It is refreshing to see you go through your journey! Thank you so much for sharing this with us all! To be included is an honour. You have grown exponentially since starting this project! It suits you! ❤🇨🇦
People all over the world, because of YOU, live vicariously via your RUclips channel, every time you share your experiences. Highs and lows, where with you all the way, and like your wonderful volunteers, wish that we could join you all, roll up our sleeves, and share in the wonderful journey, in bringing Cerro Gordo, back to life.Happy New Year Brent.
I have to say that bold working that younger you went on has paid far greater dividends than his comfort cost. There has been times these little videos showed a nearly defeated Brent, but the amount of times it has shown an excited nearly deliriously happy man has been inspiring over these last four years. God Bless you Brent Underwood and those who work with you to restore our past as to forget it is to forget ourselves.
You seem and look healed inside out since the video of 2020. Words chosen and/or the speed of talk (and live) has calmed down and I wish your project to prosper and stay alive. All the best to you too for 2025 and beyond, Brent.
Brent, you're basically living off the grid with a few minor exceptions. The hard work you put into your mine will eventually be a great reward, I believe in a few short years you will be able to look back on all that you achieved with hard work and skill. Chasing a dream is never easy, but you, my friend, are the example of not quitting regardless of numerous setbacks. Go forward, Brent, in 2025 your reward awaits you! I see the light at the end of the tunnel you've come so far!
I ordered your book just after it was released and when I received my order my 92 year old mother wanted to read it first. So as of right now I still have not been able to read your book because my mother is still reading and rereading the book. She has stated that it is a fabulous book and she very much appreciated and enjoyed the book. Hopefully I will be able to read it next year. Thanks again and have a happy new year
I've been captivated by your channel, and I can’t help but express my heartfelt gratitude for the beautiful glimpse you've given us into your life in Cerro Gordo. Your journey has inspired me deeply. As we stand on the brink of a new year, I want to extend my warmest wishes for joy and prosperity to you and all the incredible volunteers who stand by your side. Thank you for everything you do!
What you’ve accomplished with Cerro Gordo is nothing short of extraordinary! I can hardly contain my excitement at the thought of inviting others to experience its beauty or perhaps even organizing a photography competition. Just imagine standing under that breathtaking sky, gazing up at the Milky Way, untainted by light pollution. It would be absolutely mesmerizing!
Brent, keep working to make your dreams for Cerro Gordo a reality. It's very inspiring to see the progress you've made and to think about what is still in store for you and Cerro Gordo!
I’m currently reading your Ghost Town Living book. Love the extra details I’m finding out! You are an inspiration and I’m excited to keep up with whatever you’re doing in 2025 and beyond!
Following you last 3.5 years and seen you standing up during the storms of life. This is a mighty dream, an ambitious project and you devoted your life towards it.
Los Angeles takes water from the western water shed of the Rockies, and from Northern California. Some of the water feeding Mono Lake also was diverted to LA. It's amazing to see how so much water goes to a desert city with an insatiable appetite for water.
You’ve done a whole hell of a lot of stuff in the past 4 years. There have been setbacks along the way and you’ve tackled them and continue to learn and develop new methods to make Cerro Gordo a place of historical significance that is brought into modern times. I hope to come and stay at the rebuilt hotel, help lend my skills in any way possible to rebuild, reclaim or help maintain the town. Hope you had a great Christmas and a Happy new year!
It's been a transformation for you. In so many ways you are not the same dude who first rolled in. Not many people could just jump in with both feet and manage to not just endure but thrive. Will be interesting to see the future.
Just wondering if you ever found the nature spring around mine number 22. I recall hiking with my dad and uncle back in the early 70s. We decided to take a dip to cool off.
You are LIVING. Most people are comfortably dying a slow death. I am much older than you and with zero money, but my heart practically explodes out of my chest when I see those vistas. Wide open spaces, especially with snow-capped mountains in the distance make my lungs suddenly fill to capacity, my stomach tightens, and I start crying. I live in a very cozy little cottage in a lovely place that I can barely afford, and where I know I do not belong. The thought of living in my car terrifies me, but is also pulling hard on me like a car-sized magnet. I can't see more than a week in front of me, and I have no help, but I know something big is coming. Watching your videos is like a drug...something that in a way is "bad" for me because it just increases the frustration of this unbearable stagnation, but it gives me relief in the form of hope for just a few minutes. I might just make the 9 hour trip out there to visit this summer and volunteer to do whatever is needed, just to dare myself to DO something. The car is very old, so just the trip would be an adventure. Time to shock my friends again. 🤣 Your accomplishments are astonishing. Bravo.
Give us more of your Brentness. We need you re great entertainment at least twice a week Brent. Thanks a lot for all the hard work. Perhaps you could get some help with extra vids. You have truly planted the seeds of a beautiful monster Brent. We never know what will become from the efforts we put forth do we? So many love what you have single handily put in motion. So many love to be a part of your journey. You may have as many that the value lay in the precious metals Cerro Gordo. Little did we know the wonderful rise of interest in what you have started. The spirit of what you have released into being is certainly the true gem. Happy New Year Brent and carry on growing-- to the best that can be to you in the new year.
I love your channel, Brent - been following since the beginning and really looking forward to another year of your adventures in Cerro Gordo...best of luck to you in the new year!
I've been following Brent since the beginning. The video you made in Austin and now shows how far you have come; it's just incredible and amazing journey. Seems like two different people. I think you have grown philosophically, spiritually, and emotionally. Have a great New Year 2025 and look forward to all the new experiences and adventures you will have. Thank you for sharing part of your life with all of us.
I remember your first episode ever. I was there! I bought the board game and presubscribed for the two dollar token. I'm very happy with supporting you and Cerro Gordo, watching your content and updates. It makes me feel like I'm apart of the town. P.S. It must have felt like you didn't even quarantine through the pandemic while you were there, how awesome ;). Looking forward to more video updates!
The clip of you on the couch trying to decide whether or not to go to Cerro Gordo on March 19th really caught my attention. March 19th is my birthday. In 2020 I turned 50. Thank you for the gift I never knew you gave me. Till now. I have watched all your videos and have a copy of your book. My Father and I are huge fans. I will continue to relish in your birthday gift to me. BIG LOVE!!!
I remember watching your first video of when you pulled up to Cerro Gordo. I remember them clips you presented from other videos. How fast time goes. Stay safe stay healthy
I got your book for Christmas and have been watching since the beginning all the way from the Midlands, UK 🇬🇧 You are Cerro Gordo's heartbeat and I'm excited to see the American Hotel up and running, hopefully next year! I would love to visit one day!
Wow! I love it when you drop a surprise video. Amazing accomplishments, Brent! And I love the original music popping up in several places. I cannot wait to see what next year brings. Happy New Year! 🎉
Absolutely loved the book! Listen to it twice now! Something I will keep coming back to. I think it was the right move to record it with your own voice! Thank you for sharing
Thanks for the history lessons, tag alongs and all the entertainment you have provided me from the start of your adventure, I have so enjoyed. Best wishes for the New Year, looking forward to much more.... You are indeed a rich man... Take care and stay safe, till the Next !⛏⚒⛏
The contrast between the start of your channel, just you and the dream, and now, the dream is taking place. I can't wait for the future of sero Gordo. An adventure, moments in time captured year by year.
Cerro Gordo called you. How incredible. It's hard to imagine the past 4-5 years without you, Cerro Gordo, the Silver Runs, and these videos. Here's to a great 2025 and all it has in store!
Wow as a Hiker / Backpacker from the Oregon area what you share touches the excitement one experiences when in the remote parts of a Wilderness Experience! Love it . Thank you ,God Bless you ,and I hope to visit someday . Peace and Happy New year to you all.
I loved your book, especially hearing you read it out loud. I think it was even more enjoyable cause I was familiar with various parts and characters from watching your videos all these years. Thx, Andrew
On October 20th I stood in the middle of the night with my wife and kids and watched our home burn to the ground. It was the most traumatic and painful thing I have ever experienced. Watching the American hotel become a reality has become vastly more special to me. I watch in hope tonight and look forward to the next year when my own home will be rebuilt. Thank you Brent for your vulnerability, I have felt the way you did that morning you woke up to see a cherished building gone. I am so excited to see your dreams come to life! ❤🙏🙏🙏
My folks lost their home and seven generations worth of memories in the 2017 Northern California Fires. The health and other effects have been devistating. I'm sorry for your own loss; but you're right; watching Brent and his team bring the American Hotel back to life, is inspirational.
You are amazing and such an inspiration. I've been watching you when I get notified abd it is awesome what you have accomplished. Hats off to you from Orangevale, Ca
This has been an amazing journey to watch. My girlfriend and I found you shortly after you started the channel and have been watching the last 5 years. Thanks for documenting the story. It’s a good one.
Thanks you sir for sharing these moments with us all! It’s been awesome sitting from my couch in Carson,ca watching your life’s journey in Cerro Gordo. Congrats on bringing that town back for all generations to experience. Thanks for sharing these last 4 yrs and looking forward to seeing what 2025 brings! Happy New Year out there! 🎉👏🏼🎉👊🏼
Long may the adventure continue! It'll be fun for you to someday look back onto your timeline and see how far you have come, how much you've expanded and gone deeper too. Happy New Year and all best wishes!
Appreciate everything you do Brent. It's rare to see such kind and wonderful people on the internet and since day 1 we have followed you on this journey, always believing in you. Keep being a positive and safe space for us to venture into when life isn't always the best. Looking forward to visiting Cerro Gordo when the hotel opens up. Here's to an amazing 2025!!
@@stayreal4l284 Been watching Brent from the first episode. He's had many 'vendors' up at CG, some reliable, some not. This is the first time he named and shamed one--that 👎🏻 was unusual. His predicament--weather-sealing the American Hotel before the snow drifts piled up, affecting the structural integrity--hinged on getting those windows. His reaction is certainly understandable!
I absolutely love your book! I pre-ordered the audiobook the first day it was available and probably listened to it 3 or 4 times. Plus the fact you were the reader and recorded it at the 900 level made it even cooler.
I stumbled across your channel a couple years ago, around the time I think it first started. I just tuned back in, and I'd like to say, good for you. 👍🤠 You bought some land, spent hard working hours on it to find water under a bunch of mountain rocks! So cool. God bless you and God bless America. Keep on truckin'! ✝️🪵🌲🔥🐎🌄🇺🇸♥️🤍💙
A happy and very blessed New Year of 2025 is prayed for you Brent!! May God bless you richly and abundantly! Awaiting new videos. Thank you for sharing your very interesting life!
Congratulations onto you, Brent and all of the people making the dream happen. I wish there was more I as an individual could do to support you. We love all you’ve done and I’m so glad you share your journey with the world. Looking forward to 2025! Cheers🎉❤🙏
Brent In the beginning a dream was born And trials and tribulations came You Brent stuck with it Even though you probably didn't know how hard it was going to be You branched out and got a lot of help from people around the world And you stuck with it Some day into the future you'll be able to set back and look at the creation of your dreams No one said it would be easy My dream is that your dream comes true Thanks for being you Fireman 🔥🔥🔥👍
I so admire where you were on this “project/complete change of life and lifestyle “ and where you are now and what has been achieved. So very impressive what you and those who have worked up there with you have done. Everything has improved, your delivery on the posts the quality of the posts and as always the stories and information. This channel and Destination Adventure are my two favourites, Happy New Year all, looking forward to what’s to come in 2025. 😎🍺☮️🇨🇦
I think you did very well ! You learned the hard way and didn't pass the mortal coil ! Good Luck in the future ! Hoping you have a very Happy New Year and continue to bring us very informative and interesting videos !✌
Hi Brent! I think I write something similar every time but thank you for these videos and for bringing history back to life. This is such a welcome break from the everyday world to watch these videos. And I would give anything to come up there and volunteer someday. Right now I'm working on my health but I'd love to come up there when you get the hotel built and even volunteer as a room cleaner! You're a wonderful man and you're beautiful soul is just reassuring these days.
Transmission temperature fix. Greetings Brent. I have been following you since day one. I am an old mine explorer from back in the 70s. I live off grid on unplowed roads. The roads are very bad and require capable off road riggs. When you are having to pull a heavy load at very slow speeds there is not enough air flow to the transmission cooler. The answer to this is is put the truck in low range 1st gear. This will bring the engine speed up and cause the transmission to pump more fluid past the cooler. It seams counterintuitive but it will work. You have a real pioneer spirit my friend.
Doesn't the radiator have a fan?
@@chriss4365transmission coolers are usually small passive radiators without fans but you can purchase small ones that will fit on them
@@buildingsalvagethey usually have small air to oil coolers but the majority of cooling comes from the water to oil exchanger in the radiator.
Thanks, what is your story? You live off grid but how did you get to that point?
@@That_5.0_Ranger tru that’s what my ZF6 has
I remember your arrival in “slippers”. I remember the loss of the American hotel. And I have followed from the beginning your adventure which is now - remotely my journey. With many more people - volunteers and your viewers. Your video inspires me to take chances and not give up even with things don’t work out. There is always another way…thank you for your poetic voice and sincere love of history and preserving it. God speed. ❤
i remember the video from maggie some-one-or-other saying the fire was no accident...
Same. I was stationed in Germany in 2020 and was struggling with missing family and home. Watching his videos filled me with a sense of home and nostalgia, it was really nice.
Dude, you're not even the same guy as that youngling from 2020. The look in your eyes, the way you hold yourself, and even the cadence in your voice is different. It's that personal discovery that the center of the universe is wherever you are standing right now. A fella can hear that said a million times, but there's a light that goes on inside when your soul comes to an awakening of it in yourself. Seems that light has flipped on for you.
Well said.
some get it early some get it late and some never find it.
Hello good morning , encontrarse a si mismo es tarea ardua de contemplar y de llegar, y en estos momentos donde se llega al instante de ver , sentir y crear desde la nada un nuevo camino , uno disfruta sin sentir negatividades y camina sin temores y sin desidias , enhorabuena amigo ser humano , bienvenido al camino .
Saludos desde Puenteareas, Feliz y próspero año nuevo, Happy new year 😊
Profound
Well said sir!
In March of 2020, I retired after first doing 15 years in Law Enforcement and then 22 more years of nursing at the VA Hospital in West Texas. . Covid was starting to hit hard and , as a divorced 65 year old diabetic, I pretty much became a hermit. Learning how to face retirement is tough enough, not going to work every day, but then pretty much most socializing was not a good idea. I mostly kept to myself in isolation. I started following your vlog and it gave me many hours of pleasure watching you face and confront your own new life, and you were pretty isolated, too. You learned new skills, how to cope and problem solve, and you overcame some huge setbacks. Still continue to watch your endeavors, and very proud of what you have done with Cerro Gordo. It's been a great and exciting 4 years. Keep up the good work, stay safe and healthy, and may God bless you with a wonderful 2025! Happy New Year!
Awesome we have lived completely different lifestyles I did 15 yrs in stateprison and 10 in federal I finally can say I'm retired from that lifestyle myself yet ironic that we Cross paths in something so amazing wish u the best and hope u are enjoying your new year ..
Love from Australia. I did 21 years as a cop in New South Wales Australia. I miss my job. I miss, helping those who needed help. What I don’t miss is those bully cops. Ones that think their power is endless. Solving crime became easy for me. Looking at all the evidences, like putting a puzzle together.
@@WeeJasperVetClinic The years and progressive politics have not been kind to Law Enforcement. I know how you feel, brother.
Hope this adventure never ends. Future will be bright for Cerro Gordo. All the best for 2025 Brent lad!
Your history lessons are among my favorite episodes on you channel. In my youth I was generally either "living for today" or looking to the future, not much interested in the past. As I've gotten older (almost 70 now) I've found myself drawn to the more unusual sides of history, the events that are generally not found in history books. That, more than anything, is what keeps me coming back to your channel week after week. Your adventures are an added bonus. Thank you for your dedication.
Brent - long term viewer from the start from the UK. I work as a Bridge Engineer undertaking engineering works to both existing and new bridge structures. I recently formed my own consultancy business and aspect of going outside my comfort zone is something I can really relate to especially in the need for reflection as creating something unique can bring immense pressure from within.
Your words on reflecting have helped me centre myself and my thoughts and encouraged me to take time to look back and realise the success achieved and not worry about what hasn’t transpired yet. I thought the process of starting a business would help me grow and I feel it has in so many ways. Your channel and story has a lot of parallels to my journey in building a new business, highs, lows, set backs and achievements.
Hope to come visit one day - just wanted to say thanks - this channel has been an important inspiration.
Thank you for sharing - Darren
I used to work for a Window and Door company in Manitoba, and they bought automobile glass for their windows. That glass was shipped on a freight truck with a special A-frame on the bed that held the glass. Some of it broke in transit, but it was amazing that they bought tempered automobile glass, which they claim is better because it is laminated, instead of float glass, which does not have a coating that would prevent breaking.
What you've transformed this town into is truly inspiring, Brent. I don't think there's many people out there who would be able and willing to do such a thing. This channel is one of the most amazing and wonderful things on RUclips.
Absolutely this is my number one most watched RUclips channel over the past four years. I eagerly look forward to every episode. I think if it wasn't for maybe over exposure history channel or discovery channel should pick this up for at least three seasons when the time is right And it was stimulate tourism.
I'm enjoying the ride 👍
He's just over the mountains from me 👍
Kernville
ah a fellow zachstar enthusiast i see!=)
South Lake
Thank you for bringing us along on this journey!
Brent and the rest of the Cerro Gordo family - I hope you all have a wonderful New Year. I love what you do in Cerro Gordo, I live thousands of miles away but this little place just keeps me going when I am feeling down - I close my eyes and this little place in the mountains comes to me and welcomes me in to let me see all it has to offer. Although I won’t get to go there, Cerro Gordo is always in my heart. Thanks Brent and all the Cerro Gordo family for being there. Thanks for sharing this gem of a place with us all. xxx
Merry Christmas Brent! 🎅🏻🎄🎁⛄️ May 2025 be your best year yet. Cerro Gordo is back to life thanks to your vision and all the volunteers. Excited for the hotel grand opening and see you soon in 2025!
I may be in a different country but have been here since the start. I am so proud of how far Cerro Gordo has come because of you, Brent, and all volunteers that have come and helped. I'm looking forward to 2025 and the new journey of getting the hotel done. Thanks for making us all feel a part of your home 😊
Got to hand it to you Brent. You've kept me engaged with your adventures since you began releasing videos. I am loving the Lidar survey work and hope you find a second access. Your Champion Spark Plug Mine was also one of my most memorable side trips of the year. Happy and safe New Year, sir. Worry about you crawling around alone.
I hope you being where you are , the fires have no physical affect on you. Be safe
🎉 Happy New Year Brent! Looking forward to an awesome Cerro Gordo 2025!
Brent Thank You for getting off of your couch in Texas. Thank You for being an inspiration to so many. Thank You. Thank You. Thank You.
Wifey and I will be heading out to see you on our USA road trip in 2027, cant wait to see the progress til then. All the best Brent
P&F UK
This has been such a wild ride watching your journey to today!
Well done Brent! It is refreshing to see you go through your journey! Thank you so much for sharing this with us all! To be included is an honour. You have grown exponentially since starting this project! It suits you! ❤🇨🇦
The amount you have grown as a person over the last 5 years is truly inspiring Brent!
Keep up the amazing work!
Honestly, it is beautiful how you've reawakened the place... It's no longer a ghost town! Cerro Gordo is ALIVE and THRIVING!!! 🎉
People all over the world, because of YOU, live vicariously via your RUclips channel, every time you share your experiences. Highs and lows, where with you all the way, and like your wonderful volunteers, wish that we could join you all, roll up our sleeves, and share in the wonderful journey, in bringing Cerro Gordo, back to life.Happy New Year Brent.
I have to say that bold working that younger you went on has paid far greater dividends than his comfort cost. There has been times these little videos showed a nearly defeated Brent, but the amount of times it has shown an excited nearly deliriously happy man has been inspiring over these last four years. God Bless you Brent Underwood and those who work with you to restore our past as to forget it is to forget ourselves.
You seem and look healed inside out since the video of 2020. Words chosen and/or the speed of talk (and live) has calmed down and I wish your project to prosper and stay alive. All the best to you too for 2025 and beyond, Brent.
I love every update and Ive been watching almost 5 years I think. Progress is amazing for the town and for everyone envolved. ❤❤
Hi, Brent! Brother, you are a Bright Star in a darkened world! Thank you so much not only for what you do, but who you ARE!!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
The cloak of darkness has been removed. MAGA Brother!! Jan 20 cannot come soon enough!
Brent, you're basically living off the grid with a few minor exceptions. The hard work you put into your mine will eventually be a great reward, I believe in a few short years you will be able to look back on all that you achieved with hard work and skill. Chasing a dream is never easy, but you, my friend, are the example of not quitting regardless of numerous setbacks. Go forward, Brent, in 2025 your reward awaits you! I see the light at the end of the tunnel you've come so far!
I ordered your book just after it was released and when I received my order my 92 year old mother wanted to read it first. So as of right now I still have not been able to read your book because my mother is still reading and rereading the book. She has stated that it is a fabulous book and she very much appreciated and enjoyed the book. Hopefully I will be able to read it next year. Thanks again and have a happy new year
I've been captivated by your channel, and I can’t help but express my heartfelt gratitude for the beautiful glimpse you've given us into your life in Cerro Gordo. Your journey has inspired me deeply. As we stand on the brink of a new year, I want to extend my warmest wishes for joy and prosperity to you and all the incredible volunteers who stand by your side. Thank you for everything you do!
I am so glad you followed your heart. What a wonderful adventure this has been! Thank you for bringing back the history of your new home
I'm really happy for you, Brent! It's so exciting watching you bring this rows to life!
"..... ADVENTURE IS OUT THERE.....!" AND YOU FOUND YOUR ADVENTURE.... GLAD TO BE HERE, BRENT!!!!
What you’ve accomplished with Cerro Gordo is nothing short of extraordinary! I can hardly contain my excitement at the thought of inviting others to experience its beauty or perhaps even organizing a photography competition. Just imagine standing under that breathtaking sky, gazing up at the Milky Way, untainted by light pollution. It would be absolutely mesmerizing!
Brent, keep working to make your dreams for Cerro Gordo a reality. It's very inspiring to see the progress you've made and to think about what is still in store for you and Cerro Gordo!
I’m currently reading your Ghost Town Living book. Love the extra details I’m finding out! You are an inspiration and I’m excited to keep up with whatever you’re doing in 2025 and beyond!
HAPPY NEW YEAR, 2025 will be great . Peace and Blessings to all people, all over the whole world.
As a construction worker i enjoy seeing how professional and modern the new hotel is being built. Such a great well written show. Happy New Years 🎉
Following you last 3.5 years and seen you standing up during the storms of life. This is a mighty dream, an ambitious project and you devoted your life towards it.
I was reading the chapter about Water today, Mulholland was a thief. The book is great Brent thanks for writing it.
Los Angeles takes water from the western water shed of the Rockies, and from Northern California. Some of the water feeding Mono Lake also was diverted to LA. It's amazing to see how so much water goes to a desert city with an insatiable appetite for water.
You’ve done a whole hell of a lot of stuff in the past 4 years. There have been setbacks along the way and you’ve tackled them and continue to learn and develop new methods to make Cerro Gordo a place of historical significance that is brought into modern times. I hope to come and stay at the rebuilt hotel, help lend my skills in any way possible to rebuild, reclaim or help maintain the town. Hope you had a great Christmas and a Happy new year!
It's been a transformation for you. In so many ways you are not the same dude who first rolled in. Not many people could just jump in with both feet and manage to not just endure but thrive. Will be interesting to see the future.
Just wondering if you ever found the nature spring around mine number 22. I recall hiking with my dad and uncle back in the early 70s. We decided to take a dip to cool off.
You’re doing a good job. The people before you would be proud that you’re stuck with it and stay focused.
Your year in review makes clear 2024 is the year of huge success one success after another.
You are LIVING. Most people are comfortably dying a slow death. I am much older than you and with zero money, but my heart practically explodes out of my chest when I see those vistas. Wide open spaces, especially with snow-capped mountains in the distance make my lungs suddenly fill to capacity, my stomach tightens, and I start crying. I live in a very cozy little cottage in a lovely place that I can barely afford, and where I know I do not belong. The thought of living in my car terrifies me, but is also pulling hard on me like a car-sized magnet. I can't see more than a week in front of me, and I have no help, but I know something big is coming. Watching your videos is like a drug...something that in a way is "bad" for me because it just increases the frustration of this unbearable stagnation, but it gives me relief in the form of hope for just a few minutes. I might just make the 9 hour trip out there to visit this summer and volunteer to do whatever is needed, just to dare myself to DO something. The car is very old, so just the trip would be an adventure. Time to shock my friends again. 🤣 Your accomplishments are astonishing. Bravo.
I don't know you stranger but hang tight I'm in a similar situation, all we gotta do is hold the line.
Please be safe if you do it. Think before you set out. You don’t need to get into trouble or get stranded
I love going on your hikes with you. The high desert is gorgeous and it brings back good memories
Nice recap of 2024. Great progress on the long and mid term goals. Looking forward to more episodes for 2025. Thanks for sharing.
Give us more of your Brentness. We need you re great entertainment at least twice a week Brent. Thanks a lot for all the hard work. Perhaps you could get some help with extra vids. You have truly planted the seeds of a beautiful monster Brent. We never know what will become from the efforts we put forth do we? So many love what you have single handily put in motion. So many love to be a part of your journey. You may have as many that the value lay in the precious metals Cerro Gordo. Little did we know the wonderful rise of interest in what you have started. The spirit of what you have released into being is certainly the true gem.
Happy New Year Brent and carry on growing-- to the best that can be to you in the new year.
I love your channel, Brent - been following since the beginning and really looking forward to another year of your adventures in Cerro Gordo...best of luck to you in the new year!
I've been following Brent since the beginning. The video you made in Austin and now shows how far you have come; it's just incredible and amazing journey. Seems like two different people. I think you have grown philosophically, spiritually, and emotionally. Have a great New Year 2025 and look forward to all the new experiences and adventures you will have. Thank you for sharing part of your life with all of us.
I remember your first episode ever. I was there! I bought the board game and presubscribed for the two dollar token. I'm very happy with supporting you and Cerro Gordo, watching your content and updates. It makes me feel like I'm apart of the town. P.S. It must have felt like you didn't even quarantine through the pandemic while you were there, how awesome ;). Looking forward to more video updates!
This is truly living your life with no regrets! Wishing you the very best for 2025 from Cork, Ireland
The clip of you on the couch trying to decide whether or not to go to Cerro Gordo on March 19th really caught my attention. March 19th is my birthday. In 2020 I turned 50. Thank you for the gift I never knew you gave me. Till now. I have watched all your videos and have a copy of your book. My Father and I are huge fans. I will continue to relish in your birthday gift to me. BIG LOVE!!!
march 19th 2020 struck me also as it was the day the uk govt declared "covid" to not be a HCID high consequence infectious disease.
I remember watching your first video of when you pulled up to Cerro Gordo. I remember them clips you presented from other videos. How fast time goes. Stay safe stay healthy
I got your book for Christmas and have been watching since the beginning all the way from the Midlands, UK 🇬🇧
You are Cerro Gordo's heartbeat and I'm excited to see the American Hotel up and running, hopefully next year! I would love to visit one day!
Wow! I love it when you drop a surprise video. Amazing accomplishments, Brent! And I love the original music popping up in several places. I cannot wait to see what next year brings. Happy New Year! 🎉
Absolutely loved the book! Listen to it twice now! Something I will keep coming back to. I think it was the right move to record it with your own voice! Thank you for sharing
The world needs more people like Brent! Happy New Year!
i plan on being one besides disaility adovcate
I was here for your first video and have never missed one 💚💚💚
Thanks for the history lessons, tag alongs and all the entertainment you have provided me from the start of your adventure, I have so enjoyed. Best wishes for the New Year, looking forward to much more....
You are indeed a rich man... Take care and stay safe, till the Next !⛏⚒⛏
The contrast between the start of your channel, just you and the dream, and now, the dream is taking place. I can't wait for the future of sero Gordo. An adventure, moments in time captured year by year.
Cerro Gordo called you. How incredible. It's hard to imagine the past 4-5 years without you, Cerro Gordo, the Silver Runs, and these videos. Here's to a great 2025 and all it has in store!
You Inspire Our Dreams. So happy to have found Cerro Gordo and You! Be Safe.
You brought the spirit of a ghost town back to life love what your doing your the man 💪🤝❤
Wow as a Hiker / Backpacker from the Oregon area what you share touches the excitement one experiences when in the remote parts of a Wilderness Experience! Love it . Thank you ,God Bless you ,and I hope to visit someday . Peace and Happy New year to you all.
I hope you had a Wonder Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year 2025, Brent! Hope too that your animals, cats, chickens and of course, the goats. 🎉🎉
Been watching since day one. Cannot wait to visit Brent. Your stoicism inspires me
I loved your book, especially hearing you read it out loud. I think it was even more enjoyable cause I was familiar with various parts and characters from watching your videos all these years. Thx, Andrew
I looove your videos, your energy, love and inspiration... Move on!! Its such a pleasure watching you grow with the town. Thank you for all. 🙌✨
My how time flies. Thank you so much for sharing. Have a wonderful 2025 and I will look forward to seeing your new weekly shows.
Very touching video Brent, you've come a long way & I've been there to enjoy your journey from the beginning.
Keep on living the Cerro Gordo dream!!!!
On October 20th I stood in the middle of the night with my wife and kids and watched our home burn to the ground. It was the most traumatic and painful thing I have ever experienced. Watching the American hotel become a reality has become vastly more special to me. I watch in hope tonight and look forward to the next year when my own home will be rebuilt. Thank you Brent for your vulnerability, I have felt the way you did that morning you woke up to see a cherished building gone. I am so excited to see your dreams come to life! ❤🙏🙏🙏
My folks lost their home and seven generations worth of memories in the 2017 Northern California Fires. The health and other effects have been devistating. I'm sorry for your own loss; but you're right; watching Brent and his team bring the American Hotel back to life, is inspirational.
You are amazing and such an inspiration. I've been watching you when I get notified abd it is awesome what you have accomplished. Hats off to you from Orangevale, Ca
Great review Brent. Happy New Year to come.
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Danke!
This has been an amazing journey to watch. My girlfriend and I found you shortly after you started the channel and have been watching the last 5 years. Thanks for documenting the story. It’s a good one.
Thanks you sir for sharing these moments with us all! It’s been awesome sitting from my couch in Carson,ca watching your life’s journey in Cerro Gordo. Congrats on bringing that town back for all generations to experience. Thanks for sharing these last 4 yrs and looking forward to seeing what 2025 brings! Happy New Year out there! 🎉👏🏼🎉👊🏼
Beautiful scenery--fantastic progress
Long may the adventure continue! It'll be fun for you to someday look back onto your timeline and see how far you have come, how much you've expanded and gone deeper too. Happy New Year and all best wishes!
Happy New Year Brent. Thanks for taking us all along the adventure. May 2025 be even better.
Appreciate everything you do Brent. It's rare to see such kind and wonderful people on the internet and since day 1 we have followed you on this journey, always believing in you. Keep being a positive and safe space for us to venture into when life isn't always the best. Looking forward to visiting Cerro Gordo when the hotel opens up. Here's to an amazing 2025!!
7:12 Good for you, Brent. When someone doesn't hold up their end of the bargain, it's ME NO RECOMMEND status, for dang sure.
What is the name? Jeld Wen?
@@LanceBeckmancorrect. The company is notorious for this behavior
@@ExtraMedium665 thanks. Looks like they have 3 locations. I've rated them accordingly
That callout was kinda wild to me idk
@@stayreal4l284 Been watching Brent from the first episode. He's had many 'vendors' up at CG, some reliable, some not. This is the first time he named and shamed one--that 👎🏻 was unusual. His predicament--weather-sealing the American Hotel before the snow drifts piled up, affecting the structural integrity--hinged on getting those windows. His reaction is certainly understandable!
Merry Christmas 🎄 and Happy 🎊 New Year. I hope to get up there in 2025. Your videos have gotten me back into rock hounding 👍
I love watching your videos you make like we are out there with you. I love learning about the history. Of your mine and the surrounding mines
I absolutely love your book! I pre-ordered the audiobook the first day it was available and probably listened to it 3 or 4 times. Plus the fact you were the reader and recorded it at the 900 level made it even cooler.
I stumbled across your channel a couple years ago, around the time I think it first started. I just tuned back in, and I'd like to say, good for you. 👍🤠 You bought some land, spent hard working hours on it to find water under a bunch of mountain rocks! So cool. God bless you and God bless America. Keep on truckin'! ✝️🪵🌲🔥🐎🌄🇺🇸♥️🤍💙
Just bought the hard copy of the book. I Cant wait to read it and someday have it signed by you when I come to visit in spring/summer of 2025 :)
A happy and very blessed New Year of 2025 is prayed for you Brent!! May God bless you richly and abundantly! Awaiting new videos. Thank you for sharing your very interesting life!
Congratulations onto you, Brent and all of the people making the dream happen. I wish there was more I as an individual could do to support you. We love all you’ve done and I’m so glad you share your journey with the world. Looking forward to 2025! Cheers🎉❤🙏
I love your videos! I can't wait to see what happens with the hotel. One day I want to come by and see everything for myself. It looks so beautiful.
I do, too!
Great to hear from you again. I’m so envious of this adventure that you’re taking.
Brent In the beginning a dream was born And trials and tribulations came You Brent stuck with it Even though you probably didn't know how hard it was going to be You branched out and got a lot of help from people around the world And you stuck with it Some day into the future you'll be able to set back and look at the creation of your dreams No one said it would be easy My dream is that your dream comes true Thanks for being you
Fireman 🔥🔥🔥👍
Thanks!
I'm sure you've heard it before, but you're awesome man. Keep up the good stuff, I hope it's as wholesome as it appears.
I so admire where you were on this “project/complete change of life and lifestyle “ and where you are now and what has been achieved. So very impressive what you and those who have worked up there with you have done. Everything has improved, your delivery on the posts the quality of the posts and as always the stories and information. This channel and Destination Adventure are my two favourites, Happy New Year all, looking forward to what’s to come in 2025. 😎🍺☮️🇨🇦
Everything I know about mining, I learned from Brent
I think you did very well !
You learned the hard way and didn't pass the mortal coil ! Good Luck in the future ! Hoping you have a very Happy New Year and continue to bring us very informative and interesting videos !✌
Thank you so much for sharing this journey of yours!
Hi Brent! I think I write something similar every time but thank you for these videos and for bringing history back to life. This is such a welcome break from the everyday world to watch these videos. And I would give anything to come up there and volunteer someday. Right now I'm working on my health but I'd love to come up there when you get the hotel built and even volunteer as a room cleaner! You're a wonderful man and you're beautiful soul is just reassuring these days.
I love your updates!
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