Death Valley Rock Stars: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love My Driveway

[@GarrettKoval]

Sarah, you and your sister are both gorgeous. Happy to see her appearing in more videos.

[@bisleyblackhawk1288]

👍🫶🏻👍🫶🏻👍🫶🏻

[@mrlovespread2006]

love how you build relationships with the community and how eager they are to help. we need more people like that.

[@garygrasselena]

Hello, SJ ,another excellent presentation. Your death valley lifestyle videos are the best. Stay safe and cool, gg

[@waterboxer87]

You share all your western United States travel experiences, but my favorite videos by far are the Death Valley Life videos.

[@richwhitaker1506]

Wonderhussy definitely rocks. Always enjoy these updates. Quail chick was testing it's range when it was swooped up by well meaning human. Those chick's are independent little cusses. Use some of that level area at the top of the driveway for a solar array. Be a hedge against future power outages. But first get out on the road for your Summer adventures, Sarah. ❤❤❤

[@shawneeGoes]

That’s what small business is all about! I love them 😊

[@stevegiblin270]

Those puppies were awesome I hope the bird survives nice friends who are decent people!😊❤

[@ebc371]

I love this sound of your voice talking to babies❤😊🤙🥇💘👅

[@samhardy2038]

Sarah, Will be 105 degrees here in Nashville Sunday. It’s not even summer yet!

[@lisameyer7757]

I'm surprised more people didn't mention the petting zoo and all the animals on the farm. I wish I had money cause I would buy that place in a New York minute. It would be a complete labor of love! Your farmer friend looked a little sad and stressed out. I hope he is ok. I've always wondered about working in a desert environment and making it more livable for many species. When Wonderhussy and her friend Ross talked about the mines and how cool they stay my imagination went wild with the possibility of all the animals hiding out in the mines/caves to live cool in the hottest months. All the folks in the desert have such a fun place to be creative.

[@ToriLynnH]

You're always so positive.

[@curtr5162]

A day in the life of the wonderful Wonderhussy. Good stuff!

[@brettreynolds4428]

All that free sunshine with no solor ….a small window ac can run off as little as 500 watts .😅

[@GarrettKoval]

A 500 watt window unit ain’t cuttin it in Death Valley bud. Would neeed a couple thousand watt system minimum just to power her heat pumps I’m sure. And assuming she’d have to pay someone to install, that’s an easy 10-20k minimum/low end all said and done. Realistically full size house system for her, including battery bank, would be like 35k maybe if she could buy and install everything herself, but that’s just not practical. I know this because, I live off grid, and built my own solar system. Yes, they do make AC units that even run off just a few hundred watts of DC now, but that is genuinely not practical in her scenario.

[@brettreynolds4428]

@@GarrettKoval I was just talking about getting a couple hours of some relief until the power comes back on. Not a whole house . I live in south Florida . Have a small window unit I put in a small bedroom for when the power goes out after storms and such so I can sleep . Humidity is my issue. Last hurricane I was without power over 3 weeks . I give myself options. I also have solor … little baby ac I have pulls under 500 watts. .

[@russellzauner]

Solar works on light not heat, heat is bad for solar panels; drops their efficiency a LOT and can make them completely stop working. What you want is wind and solar both and if you know it's gonna be super hot with no wind then thermoelectric generation is a thing. Also 100% people need to use both layers of the cooling paint, especially in the desert (one layer reflects one spectrum of heat from entering and the other allows one spectrum to leave into space, resulting in the painted spot actually being *cooler* than ambient).

[@brettreynolds4428]

@@russellzauner glad you told me , I’ve been putting my panels in the oven 😂

[@GarrettKoval]

Laughed at these responses. Guess we’re all arm chair experts here. I personally keep my solar panels in an oven as well. Solar efficiency may degrade up to 20% from heat, but the same panels don’t stop working from heat. Complete myth. Drive around the Mojave desert or anywhere in the desert in the world. There are mega watts worth of solar installations out in the deserts. Heat does not cause solar panels to stop working.

[@EveningShadeLori]

Those puppies are going to be some really beautiful good dogs-wish I lived closer...They remind me so much of my white german shep. I had him 12 years until a year ago. Great job on the driveway guys!!!

[@DJ-yp4kc]

That's one purdy Driveway Thanks for Sharing Sarah

[@BrianPetersen-l2w]

Great results from a well run local company.

[@georgealvarez8967]

Hello over there, when you do make the obvious choice to add or have a backup generator aim for duel fuel (propane and gas) and I suggest emphasis on propane. Remembering the propane last years compared to months with gas storage. Very easy solution and I'm certain your friends can help you choose the right size. Best to you.

[@Michelle-li7fl]

Get a duel fuel Generator but don't use the gas, only use the propane. Gas junks up the engine.

[@victoriabaker4400]

​@Michelle-li7fl yup that would be the real ticket. Although, the size they'll need, they make a lot of propane-only machines.

[@richardrichard9953]

The Best thing we did was to book a night at Villa Anita. Jack and Carlo were great hosts. We met Sara and her sister as well as a few locals. No phone. No Tv. Just people hanging out and talking. Jacks a great cook. Made us Dinner and Breakfast.

[@pismorichy]

Huell would be Sooooo proud of you . I miss him but I have wonder hussy. ❤

[@jacksrbetter1870]

Howdy Sarah! Try to stay cool.. Thanks again for taking us along!

[@garywilson1688]

I keep trying to fast forward because I'm short of time but can't do it. Thanks a lot, Hussy! Now you made me late!

[@friskydingo5370]

I live in the desert as well get yourself a portable swamp cooler for inside. It works super well together. The swamp cooler uses very little electricity and can be run on the jackery in an emergency they usually are around 120 watts or less. The air-conditioning will work less and save you a lot on electricity.

[@johneason6540]

The puppies are gorgeous ❤🎉

[@Big824John]

Sarah, if you and your sister are there for the long haul, you need both a good backup generator installed, and also a water softener.

[@Wesley-uo3rn]

Thx for the awesome video. Life's a dance.

[@jocelyne4325]

what sweet handsome guys!

[@gbmoves7902]

What a nice driveway you have my Dear.

[@c.s.mcleod7383]

13:35 Excellent color tones!

[@mtacoustic1]

I retired from the MT Dept of Transportation. It's great to see you document the process of building good, serviceable roads. Most people just take this for granted. If you lose power often, check out a Generac auto generating unit. Of course, native Americans and pioneers got along just fine without A/C for many, many years!

[@oscaranderson1822]

What a herd of puppies.. !❤

[@heathercarrozza7973]

We might take one if they're still available...

[@heathercarrozza7973]

How do we reach you about the puppies?

[@joewenzel5142]

27:09 definitely a chuckwalla. Had one next to my house as well. They like to hide amongst large rocks.

[@awesomearizona-dino]

puppies soo cute, and Eliza cameo+ too.

[@briang70]

Good looking out for the locals. Nothing beats free advertising.

[@realnikonlover6207]

118 degrees in Death Valley this week. Stay cool. WOW!

[@lhollybow]

47.8 Celsius ( the temperature gauge the rest of the world uses ) . Or real frickin hot by anyone's standards.

[@Jesus.X]

That's nuts it is hotter than vegas or phoenix.

[@keonikaig9247]

❤❤ Awesome people ❤❤

[@tomfrye9037]

Last power outage we had here didn't last more than a few minutes. They seldom do...but during last winter I had to run the generator. That one lasted for a couple of days....and nights. I wouldn't take that animal farm in trade for that generator. It sat for probably 3 years. I poured gas in it, found the battery was dead, but it started on the 2nd pull of the manual start rope. Got lucky buying that thing. I wish I was wealthy, I'd help Sarah and Eliza glom onto a nice propane powered generator for their digs. Around here, we call that gravel "state rock". That's because the state buys a lot of it to keep these country roads up. Anyway, 3 loads seemed to do pretty good in that application. Eliza did a great job on the diagram...and the boys did a great job on the delivers and spreading the road rock out. Box scrapers a great. My landlord and landlady came home a week or so ago with a puppy. The landlady is learning the hard way that puppies can be little brats. Sometimes, when this pup is told to do something or not to do it, she actually argues back. The little stinker... Looks like Ross will be working on that old compressor for a spell. But...he'll git 'er done if he can get the parts...and some of them can be made. Thanks a bunch for the update, and much love from down in my neck of the timber.

[@douglassexton1513]

Dogs make great riding partners.

[@patcaribou]

It'll be interesting to see how that new culvert works during a monsoon.

[@someguy9778]

I think you made the right decision. Normally when it says 11:30, it's hours AFTER that. Time for a backup generator for the Casita! 😀

[@jimmyneck2854]

God bless Alex and his love for animals!👍🙏 and you cannot be living out in the desert without a generator for backup it's just common sense

[@Texasishot105]

Hi ❤️ From Blistering Hot Central Texas!!! 🔥

[@rogerhare7886]

Morales Construction Family are aces. You keep finding new cool friends.

[@kathrynzendner9929]

Greetings from Oregon, cool weather, beaches, amazing waterfalls!

[@Hukahey]

So just letting you know I stayed at a Vegas Hotel in April and have just booked again in August and it is just the best place with the nicest people and you should stay there BUT please do not tell anyone ha ha. it’s called The Ahern and is close to Fountainblue but free parking no casino and I haven’t paid more than $80 for a night. Ron Ahern is a lovely guy and well the food is awesome and Effie the hospitality manager is a hoot. Absolutely the best place in Vegas but please don’t tell anyone!! 😎 Oh and $4 coffee and for an Aussie who loves good food and not getting ripped off I will make this my home away from home.

[@briangarrow448]

When I was a young man I worked in construction, traveling across the country and living in motels in places near my workplaces. It always tried to stay at smaller, family owned and operated motels. The service was better and the rooms were perfect for a single guy. A few of the best motels would give us construction workers a discount if we were regular guests. I was a new apprentice and the older guys gave me tips on where to stay for the best deals. They also told me that if I caused any problems for the owners, they would personally hunt me down and beat the living crap out of me! Good times with great people! There’s nothing better than driving 18 hours from one power plant to another and being able to check into a clean, inexpensive room that was close to the job.

[@scottoworn]

85 degrees was so cool in Phoenix after 120 outside.

[@mannybravo237]

Oh, now you're tuggin' at my heartstrings🥲🥲🥲. I hada put my Annabelle to sleep last Nov. She was a white/cream pit/Alaskan huskie. I want them all! So adorable

[@moniquemc4553]

Omgosh I wish we could take a dog right now. They are so beautiful 🥰

[@exil3dlivecom]

SARAH! Invite that good hard working Morales family over for dinner! Would make a good upload! They look like good people!

[@mikeviall811]

You are so cool. I saw that talent!!! Good on ya, Sarah!!!

[@jimForgottenHinterland]

My wife and I got a backup generator for our house here in the mountains. Within the first six months of having it, it clocked 47 hours of use. Then, SCE came through and re-did all of the power lines and we have not had a power outage now in 1 1/2 years! We also have a smaller gas powered generator if the natural gas one doesn't work. It also has come in handy. Looking forward to your next adventure!

[@chuckbrasch4575]

Fantastic job on the new driveway... Those guys did a good job. I guess it will look great from 'Google maps' sat. view..... Your little lizard friend is a Desert Iguana, (Dipsosaurus dorsalis) one of your local 'natives'.. Take good care of him.

[@stogashawn4724]

Always having fun and staying cool! Hot weather is ok you need to build a concrete rock swimming spot with solar powered hot springs?

[@mango8918]

Wonderhussy...Is it just me or don't you ever sweat? I would be melting and drenched. Great video. So many interesting and talented people.

[@greenbird3850]

Take care of your DOGS!!!

[@rundbaum]

omg, 'death valley in june,' that sounds so romantic!! holey a eff . . .

[@jwfinley7808]

Its part of the food chain also!

[@johnholcomn8560]

Love the farm hand.

[@steveschritz1823]

“In the middle of nowhere, On the edge of death Valley” - sounds like a couple lines from a song LOL

[@JanisLC]

I love the farm.. how fun! I hope whoever buys it takes great care of those little cute animals like Alex does . And yay! A new driveway! I love where you guys live .. it so suits you! I can’t see you anywhere else. You’re so lucky too to have your sister there.. she’s a really great asset .. I hope she loves it there as much as you do. Thanks for the video.. really love when you do the “at home” videos. 😊 Love seeing all the improvements around there.. love the finished driveway!

[@Bayan1905]

Here in northern NY we're going to get that heat wave next week, in the 90's but we're getting the humidity to go with it. Even the mosquitoes will be sweating.

[@bustardrichard]

Wonder Hussy, you are an Oasis in the middle of deathvalley, and though I might never get there, I feel blessed watching your videos

[@Bluegastank]

Ha ha I can relate I used to watch your channel 8 years ago when I lived in Huntington Beach and it was nice and cool and I relocated to Bullhead city and love it here but sometimes the power goes out when it's 120 out but at least we have the river! Stay cool out there!

[@texaslonestarrider]

Very Cool! 😎

[@williamoberlander7932]

Tractor Supply. Had the best Generator. For the price. Dave from Dave's R.V life U Tube! Made a nice video!

[@Horselattice]

What is Polymeric Joint Sand? In the past, many professionals who built patios, walkways, driveways and other outdoor hardscaping projects, would rely solely on torpedo sand, silica and other similar materials. The sand would get swept into the joints of pavers to enhance the interlock ability of the stones or pavers that were used to create the project. Paver stone sealer would typically be applied to the pavers to harden the top layer of the joint sand, making it resistant to weeds, insects and seasonal water washouts.

[@skyepilotte11]

Thx Sarah... nice work on that driveway ... Emilio and Arturo are great workers. Cute puppies, hope the remaining ones find a loving home. Ross is really acquiring a g food collection of antique mining equipment.

[@StephenEsler-xe3op]

Nice I guess what it is😊 is what it is living down there the driveway looks good until the tide comes in again

[@karnubawax]

Looking forward to your first feature film... "Pahrump Needs Women!"

[@michaelturner8913]

Pro moves are the best moves

[@frankconti6591]

Gurl’ , you’ve been living, way out there !!!☀️😜☘️🎭🙏🏼🎥🎈✝️👁️🍿

[@thehoofersclub]

4 months of June gloom in Ventura County sucks. I'm ready to hike in triple digit Death Valley heat come July as I do every year. Triple digit heat is Devine!

[@thehoofersclub]

​​@JIMMYCRACK-mu3ooOnly the fat and unhealthy can't hang hiking in triple digit heat. Also those who are on a salt restricted diet are weak for the heat. I'm training for the Death Valley marathon next year that starts in July, 135 miles. Sign up if you can hang.

[@kplante7881]

Nice one… now a generator! Thanks for sharing!

[@gordbaker896]

I hope your guys were 'well paid'. Real guys don't mind sweaty girls!!!. Very nicely done with the right materials and equipment.

[@kc0lif]

cute llama. hairs up.

[@dfrance1951]

Ok, not only do you travel and show us the world, but we get to learn how to create an artistic driveway. Those guys are very good at what they do. Make you want to move to Death Valley. Now I can see why you are happy there as you have everything and more to keep you busy and some great people to associate with. Better than the big city. For Sure! So Jealous.

[@jwfinley7808]

Any place is better than a City

[@thishappyhousewife9341]

Oh my God the puppies❤

[@daveharris2884]

Nice to see your Death Valley family is doing well.

[@markal6004]

Driveway looks much better.

[@janetceniza8091]

You need a small generator, perhaps a Honda - a good one is $1500. plus or minus. When our power goes out in our home in Cebu, we just pray that it will be back on within 12 hours.

[@lektwik]

You can start small building a home solar power/battery bank system and build on to it as you go. You already have some experience with this on the road. First milestone would be having enough to power a refrigerator, Starlink, and one small room air conditioned. California has great tax incentives and net-metering laws that help alot.

[@prokastinatore]

I'm pretty sure that "Wonderhussy" loves all films of Quentin Tarrantino! Just to mention .....

[@FASKY2788]

Always a pleasure to see and learn from you. ThanX! Fasky

[@russellzauner]

If you go to Glass Butte Oregon you can gather 250 lbs of obsidian a year for free. There are many hot springs in the area - all amoeba-free.

[@Stan_L]

Great video! Thanks for sharing.

[@paulchristopherriley7503]

i would have thought that you would have a community nestled in the side of one of those mountains we see in the background where the weather would be much cooler and you cold fly back and fourth to it in ultralight air planes. May be i am just not thinking streight. All the best to y'all Wonderhussy!

[@ralphcrosby4051]

Thanks for sharing your adventures you are blessed with some awesome friends stay safe 🎉

[@ksr1177]

Another great video and those puppies are sooo cute. Thanks again.

[@13699111]

Thank you Wonderhussy I enjoyed all of the people places animals in this great video

[@michaelturner8010]

You are kick ass, I love your channel, wouldn't be as ? Without you 😊

[@nuggethead7614]

It’s been close to 100 here in the Bay Area near San Francisco.

[@Toltecgrl]

Wow your driveway looks Fantastic! They did a great job!!

[@proteusnz99]

Amazing skills some people have with heavy machinery, manipulating hydraulics with the facility other people use knives and forks. Good to see the WH philosophy in play, treat people decently, friendly, and the world works better. Good suggestions on the solar array, with all those photons raining down, might as well put some of them to work.❤😊👍

[@annabellegettingwell1531]

Nice driveway! You are sure helpful to the locals in the area. Keep up the good work can’t wait to see where you’re headed next.

[@62heliman]

Nice.....

[@davidcreager1945]

You should still get solar panels for your house ! With a generac generator for backup.

[@TomTobin67]

Sarah's sister is a cutie.

[@KeithPorter07]

Omg get out while you still can! Love you girl be safe.

[@TheWalnut47]

Thanks Sarah Jane, once again, for another great episode. By the way, summer has arrived here in Cornwall, UK. The temperature is 16 Centigrade, or 61 Fahrenheit. 😎

[@FalkorsTale]

Send one to me in Oregon! Any of the boys, please.

[@Jesus.X]

That's a lot of puppies