Day In The Life: I Own A Ghost Town

In this video, I take you through a typical day in my life up here at Cerro Gordo. Living here since early 2020, I've developed a pretty regular irregular routine!
You can follow my journey on Instagram: / brentwunderwood
THANK YOU!!
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I moved to Cerro Gordo in March 2020 because of the pandemic and to relieve our longtime caretaker so he could be back home. I've been here ever since. There have been ups and downs, but I feel I am learning a lot and becoming a better person.
Follow along on this channel for more from the town. I have no plans to leave and will continue making videos to update the progress on all the projects!
The town was originally established in 1865 and by 1869 they were pulling 340 tons of bullion out of the mountain for Los Angeles.
The silver from Cerro Gordo was responsible for building Los Angeles. The prosperity of Cerro Gordo demanded a larger port city and pushed LA to develop quickly.
The Los Angeles News once wrote:
“What Los Angeles is, is mainly due to it. It is the silver cord that binds our present existence. Should it be uncomfortably severed, we would inevitably collapse.”
In total, there has been over $17,000,000 of minerals pulled from Cerro Gordo. Adjusted for inflation, that number is close to $500,000,000.
It’s been a wild ride so far owning a ‘ghost town’ and we’re having a lot of fun figuring out what to do with it.
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#CerroGordo #GhostTownLiving #Abandoned #Offthegrid

[@GhostTownLiving]

What video do you want to see next?

[@trnews-lb6ev]

Ahh bro its nearly 3AM uk

[@daylajake]

A Halloween video considering the deep history/creepy nature of the town at night.

[@CameronHarris]

Is there any silver left in those mines???

[@connorclarkdesign]

Depending on the light pollution, adding in some awesome astrophotography timelapses would be cool. A really awesome technique to learn as a photographer, and I bet it's stunning up there! Make sure to pick a day when there's no moon, best time to shoot!

[@trnews-lb6ev]

@@CameronHarris their will be millions or dollars worth their.

[@FabianSalomonsson]

You should get a metal detector and go around Cerro Gorrdo. Imagine the finds!

[@umop3plsdn]

i'd totally watch metal detector vids even if he finds nothing

[@antoniovaldez9837]

Nails

[@hams47]

Probably a lot of junk but definitely some coins and other cool stuff

[@amogus7277]

bolts, nuts even

[@matijastular7759]

Oh, that's Great idea, that would be a Very interesting video 👌👀🎥

[@daylajake]

If possible, I think a Halloween video on the history/creepy nature of the town at night would be really cool.

[@spg3331]

yes

[@Gameday2159]

I want to hear more ghost stories!

[@relevantinformation6655]

👍👍

[@billhester8821]

Dear dear dear

[@GhostTownLiving]

On it!

[@nicholash.7656]

22:20 ; It is a practice cartridge for a 40mm 'High-low propulsion system' aka a 40 MM grenade launcher. Its solid inert aluminum, so people can practice without blowing themselves up. Plus a solid slug is cheaper and easier to produce without all the explosives, primer, and other fun stuff they'd have to put in there. That's a neat (modern) find!

[@OldFartsStreaming]

just a tip, to prevent fires pick up glass and bottles you find in the wild especially in the dry brush as they can act like a magnifying glass.

[@michaelhudecek2778]

Wow what a great suggestion!!!!! I never even thought of this!!!

[@robertcronin6603]

Never thought of that - great observation!

[@AineMacDermot]

Get yourself 3 things for your kitchen: 1. Crockpot slow cooker, 2. Instant Pot Duo Crisp + Air Fryer 3. Grill... doesn't have to be anything fancy, you can even build a wood fire in a charcoal grill. These will make meals way better, especially when you run low on propane. If you can afford it, there's an invention called Zero Mass Water... it makes clean drinking water from the air, and you can plumb that into any kind of water tank or storage tote or whatever. Also, cheap solar lights can make your trip to the outhouse a little less eerie.

[@GhostTownLiving]

Noted! I appreciate that. My friend gave me a smoker recently (Trager) and I've been using that to make big amount of meat to eat for days.

[@jamesk9408]

@@GhostTownLiving Yo the traeger is the best and it’s so brainless, everything that goes on there is perfect. I have one and my family uses it all the time.

[@nda3413]

An air fryer is really versatile and can usually replace an oven (in my experience) for smaller goods

[@AineMacDermot]

@@nda3413 Yes, exactly right. The Instant Pot I mentioned has both the regular pressure cooker lid AND the air fryer lid, both are removable. So you could pressure cook, say, a frozen chicken breast, swap lids to the air fryer lid, and crisp up the skin as if you baked it in the oven... in less than 10 minutes. There's a ton of videos for recipes & how-to's right here on KZbin. 🙂

[@kylelottridge8939]

@@GhostTownLiving Really research Zero Mass Water before even thinking it'll work. The channel Thunderfoot has a video breaking down the math on it.

[@daranadine7711]

If you find small pieces of newspaper that aren't museum worthy you could put it in little frames and sell them online. I would absolutely love to buy a 5" x 7" framed part of CG!

[@stan9155]

Good idea, I would want the dynamite instructions ;)

[@Erock927]

This is an excellent idea

[@jerryraidersnation3306]

I would buy one too, it is a good idea!

[@DrewShah]

True; I’d be down for a one of a kind piece plus a good way to fund the rebuilding of the American hotel

[@faetherflye]

Yes!

[@ElementGames]

33:44 i see potential for the world's most epic zip line

[@ekstraepost7975]

holy shit, yes

[@glenwilliams7683]

Me too,I thought I'd comment on that one!

[@cillacybin2151]

Thats what I saw and some slag heap surfin

[@FrenchieFrench1555]

That's a good idea!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@mixedlollies7117]

Great way to destroy the tranquility he is speaking about....go by some land and do it...don't dream or expect others to do what you want...do it yourself...

[@jennarhodes2724]

I love that your ghost town low-on-supplies meals are basically exactly what I prepare as a college student

[@didigarcia1127]

Right, not a college student, but I basically eat like that, everyday. Except not as much, and that would be dinner. I am a pescatarian though, so maybe he's missing meat.

[@joannewirtz-ryan9381]

You need to make a feeder to hold the hay off the ground for your goats. Goats are suseptible to parasites that come out of the environment, when you feed off the ground and the hay touches their poop, the worm larve in the poop can contaminate the clean food and infect them. You should also be checking the lower eyelids of your goats every few weeks. This is called a FAMACHA check. Look it up if you don't know how to do it. If their lower lid is light pink or white inside they need to be dewormed. If you don't keep an eye on this, they can die from anemia from the parasites. Both of these are pretty important to do if you want to keep your goats healthy.

[@dan_golbean]

Sounds pretty dramatic

[@ambererickson5089]

@@dan_golbean dramatic????sounds factual/knowledgeable actually.

[@goldlionmax]

Thank you for in case I somehow end up taking care of goats!

[@michellebehr7669]

Thank you!

[@julianneh.wathne]

Thank you!!

[@elzbthlncstr]

you should definitely consider turning one of the more run-down buildings into a greenhouse! it would be a super nice way to get produce even during the winter months

[@apexalaska]

You need a lot of water to grow produce in the desert, and his only source is a small seep 750 feet underground. It would be pretty irresponsible to build a greenhouse.

[@imiloa.]

Israel makes deserts green by capturing the water in the air, which is what a cleverly built greenhouse would do without frying the plants. It can be done. Naysayers be damned.

[@vaeaeaeaentastic1641]

My first thought, when I started watching his videos. I'd probably start with a mushroom farm in the mine. Champignons don't need any light at all to grow. But I don't know, which conditions they need in terms of temperature and humidity and how much power would be needed to power it.

[@e.j.2578]

@@imiloa. you can only capture moisture in the air if it's a humid area. Cerro Gordo is dry desert.

[@alaric_]

If the watering system is even half-smart, it is doable. - Using tubing that go straight to the plants or their roots so that only the immediate vicinity of the plant is wet, he can use much less water when compared to just spraying the water willy nilly everywhere. Add timing system that drops water little bit at a time so the water doesn't go to waste. - Use only flower pots or similar (plastic is better, allows evaporation only from the top soil) that have minimum size possible for the roots, too large pots means he would need more water to keep the soil moist. - Select the plants with the water usage in mind so avoid the most heavy water using plants. - Also, rainwater is one option but he has not utilized it as he has had an aim for clean drinking water and rain water cannot be used for that (he has stated this in one of his videos). With out filtering at least. So if he would put rain gutters to the roofs that drain into a large tank, he could drastically increase his usable water reserves.. We have used this to reduce using water from our well. - Seal the greenhouse decently so the evaporated water doesn't immediately get lost to the outside air. Imo, actual purpose built greenhouse is better for this reason. I would at least try with some small scale experiment, then decide after seeing how it goes. Obviously without some serious effort, he could't go self-sustainable with it but it would at least increase his food variety. The climate is so harsh at winter that i highly doubt if growing anything during winter is possible. Lack of light is not the problem, it's the cold. With enough cheap electricity perhaps but he has only limited access to electricity. Greenhouse would definitely be possible but could require more work It is up to him to decide if the effort is worth it...

[@sineadkearney1635]

*records himself walking off into the distance up the cliff* *now has to walk back down and up the cliff again to retrieve the camera*

[@lawman2k9]

Or sit the drone down, get the walking-away footage, then fly it over to you...🤷🏻‍♂️😜

[@Lot_2023]

Wow, yeah........I've never seen that done before in KZbin videos. Thanks for mentioning it.

[@judgehastheword9069]

That is a life time dream. So awesome to live out in out ghost town. It would be hard for me being in a wheelchair. In 1993 lost both my legs above the knees at my job , I was only 29 years old. I would like to go up there an hang out with you. I can get around better then people thank I can. When it comes to off road, I have My Can-am X3 XDS Max Turbo R. With it there is know place I can't go. I always say God do things dor a reason I believe it 100%. I have my RV an trailer to hail my side by side. Your so lucky to live out there. I wish I could go into a mine . Before my accident I went into caves it was great. When you get this all done I would like to come visit with you bring my drone get so awesome shots. I plan on going to Utah out at Moab to ride an camp. I have started watching all your videos last week only have like 5 left. Be safe watch out for Bigfoot. LOL.

[@jricherts99]

just started binge watching this, this guy seems like a very good soul and a nice man I wish him the best of luck and hope to visit one day

[@januarioqueiroz3122]

Me too!

[@miriamsudlow3946]

@@januarioqueiroz3122 me 3!

[@justc7682]

Yes it would be nice to see the town

[@Lilhoney314]

Same

[@davidpeacock1666]

Same, watching each from the beginning

[@MrBlah674]

Man, this type of living is what I think everybody in 2020 wants a taste of. You have a true piece of heaven and I can see why Cerro Gordo has captivated you!

[@rickmoss7040]

Right!???! I was thinking, I wonder if he would mind if me and my family moved out there to live, and become his ‘employees’....what an awesome life with a few resources added to what he already has. Lucky man, to be away from ‘society’ today....been thinking a lot of Alaska myself.

[@BigV24]

agreed. simple living and being self-sufficient. a nice community feel as well. my only worry and always has been about moving remotely is just being able to get adequate medical care in emergencies (not for myself necessarily but my family).

[@lmAIone]

The reason we all want to live like this is because there is way to many people on this earth.

[@8990p]

Hey! Let’s quit reproducing and adding to the issue then 😁

[@toyoscio]

@@lmAIone Exactly

[@jakobc96]

The 40mm is a practice round from a grenade launcher. That's a pretty cool find.

[@s.marcus3669]

I'm now officially addicted to your channel! I know what I would do if I were you: I'd be planting trees for both shade and windbreaks and I'd also begin construction of tourist cabins making use of all the rocks!

[@eastonscott988]

The community you've built around this channel could easily crowd fund a water tank for the back of your truck, or a lowboy trailer with a water tank.

[@ElectricityTaster]

he should also look into catching dew or fog.

[@saltylelele]

@grażyna pies Well, I'd have to assume that any water around the place is not exactly that safe, considering it is a mining town.

[@bappo456]

I know there is power to the town but he did say there have been power outages so maybe a solar station or windmill to generate some backup power in cases of an emergency.

[@cwf081166]

@@saltylelele Especially a lead mining town.

[@yaykruser]

@Esco Moz he could also sell all the scrap metal he finds, depening on how far the next scrap yard is. I always start salivatin when he stumbles across some...

[@Hurija1823]

*Has a whole town to himself * "There's only so much space here, I eat at my desk" 😂😂❤

[@mynamejeff8401]

It’s only 4 buildings

[@Neros_Neckbeard]

@@mynamejeff8401 i don't mean to be a jerk, but you realize you don't have to eat in a building? :p its 500 acres

[@Alphae21]

@Reina silva i

[@Alphae21]

@@Neros_Neckbeard i

[@Alphae21]

@@mynamejeff8401 i

[@federov100]

Love those quiet moments in the desert. This video has reduced my chronic anxiety. My doctor wants me to watch it once a day.

[@geraldmartsy2165]

Brent: "I have 500 acres" Also Brent: "I eat at my desk because there's only so much space"

[@DustyPotato]

You make 40 minutes feel like 5, I just can’t stop watching!

[@michellecastano770]

Same. I want more! Can't wait for the new uploads.

[@nhess8590]

Agree .... it’s 3am . VA Beach . Laying on uncomfortable floor at daughters house. Helping family move in morning . Glad to be a part of the great Ghost Town adventure . Get chickens !

[@jessyjohnson3919]

Go over there u kno he want u too plus he ain’t gettin any V in ther so u never kno....

[@DustyPotato]

Jessy Johnson Do you even English?

[@ItsJustChloe12]

Samee

[@thecoteshow]

Nothing depressing about those meals at all in my mind. When I go backpacking I always try to eat the best thing that I have in my pack first. No sense in saving it, that way you will always be eating the best thing you have in your pack. If the best you can make is beans, rice, and eggs......then you are still eating the best food you have. it's a good mental trick for practicing appreciation

[@azphaltx]

And you can do alot of delicious stuff with not many ingredients. Minimalistic food tastes was better than any gourmet stuff if you put some heart in it. Most of my Camping Trip meals just consist of Ramen with some Veggies and Eggs. Its great!

[@greenhouse3505]

@@azphaltx I'd like to know where the chooks are. A must have for an isolated lifestyle. ;)

[@stevesyncox9893]

Yah mahn. It all be in da perception.

[@Aiden-ov7gj]

For the first time I'm so glad KZbin recommended this channel to me

[@redguitar69]

Did I a lot of climbing setting up new routes in lone pine Bishop area it is so peaceful and quiet. I was there in a time when I needed spiritual healing and speaking to God it was amazing and still is and those moments will live with me forever never to be forgotten!

[@speedpig513]

Hey brother, my name is Andrew and I’m doing a trip through Death Valley this weekend. I’d like to stop by and leave a care package for you. I really admire the things you’re doing for the history of the town for generations to come.

[@nxcturnal3613]

U should release a video of u going to death valley and delivering the care package

[@markcayton2046]

That's a really nice thing to offer! That's how people should treat each other! Awesome

[@mel_streetz2372]

Check out his patreon, one of the levels offers a day trip to the place. Maybe something your interested in!! Definitely a day trip I would like to do,,,,,,if I wasn’t so far away.

[@likaboss302]

@acorn13 did you end up stopping by?

[@chrisroyer713]

Curious, were you able to stop by?

[@runeklok]

Please be care with the space heaters, I'd rather not repeat the American Hotel.

[@shaunmilor]

yeah that made me nervous too..I've seen them fall over and not shut off

[@guitarfreak342]

He's not kidding, I had one burn down my caravan. Not a fun experience. I'm just glad my cat wasn't in there.

[@troy.h.]

Was thinking the same thing. My family and I had a barn/shop burn down along with puppies inside due to a similar device.

[@MissionFreiheit]

THIS. Please, don't use this type of space heater. My family owned a 16th century castle here in Germany and it burned down to the ground completely, 30 years ago. Couldn't be rebuilt. High power draw + old wiring + cats that like to snuggle up close to warm things & could tip it over = bad idea.

[@bry5813]

I was concerned with that as well, maybe he could look into getting one of those solar-powered generators? I saw a portable one that wasn't outrageously expensive. A lot of van lifers or RV people use them. Then he could get a safer heat source and not worry about faulty wiring either. Just an idea for a solution.

[@andreabarucco1674]

It’s astounding how you approach every problem, every day, how you always sound positive. I wish you the best and I’ll keep following 😁 It keeps company while I’m drawing portraits

[@deborahpena6892]

You are truly bless I’m 70 and I wish I could could have gone there when I was young it is so beautiful I paint and would loved to live there

[@lorireckler3345]

Just found your channel...binge watched until 3am yelling at the TV, "Stop" "No, don't go that way", " Watch out", "You're crazy"...seriously claustrophobic grandma here! So suspenseful!!! 😳😳 Can't wait for you to find those Levis, though! 👖👖

[@j4sper208]

Why does he want to find Levis? Is levi orogionaly a miner brand?

[@steezgoblinsack365]

@@j4sper208 levi’s were originally worth 50 dollars which would be today’s 600,000 dollars becuase they were made of a mixture of denim, cotton and a synthetic that has since gone instinct

[@benjaminlampp6605]

All those walking away shots.... He has to just go back and get the camera, lol. I always think walk away shots are funny from a practicality perspective.

[@toyoscio]

Why?

[@emilyfreas5768]

I always think the same thing! "oh cool shot - bummer he's gotta backtrack however long! "

[@SAS-312]

Survivorman too, dude is out there alone with all that camera equipment. Every shot of him is walking away/walking by mostly.

[@shamicentertainment1262]

haha I think the same thing. It still looks great though and I don't think it takes away from the immersion of the video

[@gappuma7883]

So what? it’s part of the whole process

[@andrewhickinbottom1051]

So, so cool! You live a fantastic life - thank you for documenting it!

[@BlueEternities]

The way you value this experience really makes watching your journey absolutely amazing. Never lose your sense of wonder my friend. It will never stop offering you what you need to continue to enjoy this beautiful universe we've been dropped into for a time.

[@ZedWinz]

Anyone else oddly obsessed with him and his content?

[@lucyfry2209]

Me! Watching from Auckland, New Zealand. Stumbled across it a month ago and love it. So interesting. 👌

[@EmilyDiaz83]

Such good content! And oddly relaxing!

[@melanie-gk4kk]

Bet them ancestors of Cerro gordo are smilingover upon you. Stranger to stranger I’m honored to witness your path.

[@gerardcowan155]

Me to this is so cool and should have more recognition than it does but it's better this way cause the quality stays up but I'm so intrigued by and blessed to watch the journey

[@cristian-ionutapostol8018]

I bet that cook is frowning tho. xD

[@Rickie_Speed]

My ancestors are smiling at me imperials. Can you say the same?

[@jerenmyers9608]

He burnt down their bar, if anything they would be trying to get him out

[@markman63]

the founder of the hotel is not smiling upon him

[@rhysrhys7437]

Can't wait to visit, I live 5 hours south and would love to help out with the new hotel or any other project. I have construction and art skills and would love to be a small part of CG's amazing history.

[@Luke-tg9jy]

This channel is really great to watch during these times, glad I found it. Thanks!

[@Andrea-us2fl]

Do not leave cats alone with dangerous stuff like heaters or within cables proximity, please. I don't want you to lose any more stuff or houses, or the cats and you to be hurt. Take every precaution, mate! And keep it up, love your videos

[@Meiya009]

I came here to say this. Your comment should have more traction.

[@tmstaves]

I agree!!!

[@7MKultra]

I dont think separating the litter is a good idea either.

[@Hemuli]

Andrea .

[@FatesxofxthexDead]

You all need to realize how cold it gets were he is. At the age the kittens are at the cold could kill them for sure. It's responsibility and in the sense he's dammed if he does and dammed if he doesn't. Saying that however, the heater will keep them alive moreso than if he didn't have one in there

[@timbo7123]

Him: - Well, half the gang... Me: *sweats nervously* Him: - The other half is in a different house. Me: - Fhew.

[@jameshallam3221]

Then just happens to find a load of bones under some slabs

[@Lorkus]

STOP, IN THE NAME OF THE LAW

[@patricianoftheplebs6015]

He didn’t say they were alive.

[@llorylloyd]

I learned of this channel via Nate and Kara... I was concerned because why separate the cats.. The truth was the gang is all here... Because I think the other kittens croaked... Why watch Nate and Kara's video when they visited and it only shows the 2 black cats and gordo the grey cat... Hum something's fishy... If they died just tell us... It happens

[@Pokeman79797]

@@Lorkus.

[@Ciliaz]

Hello from Sweden! What a great job you're doing in the ghost town! It is so interesting to see the progress. Keep up the good work! We will keep on following your updates 😊 thank you for interesting videos 😊

[@z_dog7739]

I have been binge watching these vids! this has inspired me to go look around my family property here in the mountains of Virginia! Your content is great and keep it coming!

[@lollie-fo4ej]

just be careful about how you leave the glass fragments around uncovered, especially in the drier areas. you don't want shrub fires!

[@grayhatjen5924]

That's a really good point.

[@tatchik77]

For real, good thinking!

[@chascarpenter5006]

Dont forget that animals can cut there feet on them too, pick them up or put the broken pieces somewhere safe.

[@casperjlouis4767]

The way he interacts with the animals is so wholesome

[@mikehillman8892]

Your calm helps keep me calm sir. Thank you i appreciate you.

[@Krulle37]

Your channel, your ghost town, everything your doing is amazing. Found it yesterday and been bingeing every video since then. Good luck and keep it going man

[@multifayzer8130]

Drinks coffee. Starts slapping the table.

[@jconk777]

GOAT TIP: Once your goats know where to sleep and find food, you can let them roam free during the day and shake a can of sweet feed to put them to bed. They spend all day eating any bushes or grass/weeds that are around.

[@MrMxm13]

it seems there's too many predators out there

[@N0N4M30]

@@MrMxm13 that’s why he needs to get sheepdogs there are plenty dogs in shelters who could help him out

[@schwags1969]

The ultimate lawnmower.

[@wrenchaholic_]

@@N0N4M30 or become a tasty treat for a mountain lion. I don't think a pissed off pit bull would do much damage. Well to the lion.

[@martycarlson4503]

@@wrenchaholic_ burro or two could take care of them

[@ahooten1313]

That’s a 40mm “203” round from either a m4 with the 203 launches or a MK19 or maybe from a c-130

[@shaykie4889]

Dino Dad nailed this. The blue is called a "blue body" and is used for most practice rounds (ammunition) to provide a realistic firing experience for the trainee. The other training round is an orange "paint" or powder round that works almost like a paint ball that shows the trainee the hit markers. I am actually surprised to see this on your video, especially if it is a military training round and they are striking your private property. Contact the nearest Air Force Base (or which ever service you have knowledge of training nearby) Range Safety Office and tell them what you have found so that they can adjust the limits. If it is a one off thing, no big deal, but if more training rounds hit your property, this could be a potential hazard for you.

[@mattwatson2713]

@@shaykie4889 for sure speak to your local land ordinance guy

[@IAMVIBRATIONMUSIC]

You are living your best life. Thank you so much for sharing your life with us. This video has really impacted me in a positive way. Exploring is the best!

[@hunterb8465]

Its a 40mm grenade (not a rocket), the practice rounds are called "Cheeto Puffs" cause the make and orange cloud when they hit something

[@skynat247]

That's not a chalk round, is it? I thought chalk rounds were completely frangible.

[@joebauer8365]

Correct to some degree. They're from a MK-19 launcher. The rounds that come out aren't chalk and have a small "explosive" every 6th ? round in the belt. (Which is why some of them look different than the others). Not trying to be a dick and be "that guy" that corrects everything, I just hold the MK19 close to my heart because it was my assigned weapon overseas.

[@skynat247]

@@joebauer8365 I wonder how MK-19 rounds got all the way out there, then? The terrain doesn't look ideal for driving vehicles on, except maybe something with tracks. Do they mount MK-19s on helicopters?

[@joebauer8365]

@@skynat247 Not a clue man. The rounds can travel pretty far so i wouldn't be surprised if they were shot from a road nearby. Never seen one mounted on any aircraft, not to say it hasn't happened lol but just never seen it.

[@xXSteeLVenomXx]

40mm can come out of a 203 or a 320 launcher

[@joshtonry4291]

An idea for your coffee, use the 700 foot mine depth as levels of darkness on your coffee, have the mine map on the packaging? Just ideas, love your videos.

[@noonespecial1285]

great inventiveness imagination

[@hedgestr]

Hey Brent, love your videos, ethos and commitment to documentation. It makes my sunday settling to down to watch them. Would be really interested to see how your Day In The Life changes throughout the seasons as I assume this has a pretty big effect on life. Keep doing what you're doing!

[@davebarber9510]

Love what you did love what you do admire you total respect love the history and you in charge of ressurecting it all content forever Looking forward to your adventures 👍

[@annakocol7116]

Alone in “my” ghostown. What a flex. THIS IS A POSITIVE COMMENT!!!

[@Grahamvlogs802vt]

such a mood

[@rylee6662]

Frrr

[@barry_kelly]

What's a flex?

[@rylee6662]

@@barry_kelly It basically means to show off something. Like if u got some new shoes and ur flexing them Ur showing them off. U get it now?

[@barry_kelly]

Rylee yes, I get it now. Thank you.

[@yeticusrex1661]

38:41 - That is the planet Mars just above the Full Moon, because I know a lot of people are going to ask. That video was shot on Friday evening, October 2nd, 2020....I remember watching the Moon and Mars rise from my jacuzzi that night. Mars is very bright this month because opposition was October 13th, which also means it is closest to Earth since about 2.5 years ago, therefore it is about as bright as Mars can get when viewed from Earth. Very cool.

[@GhostTownLiving]

Thank you!

[@groc4513]

Very interesting, noted.

[@Trestin13]

I noticed that too! Loved seeing that moon/mars rise

[@MichelleNardiArt]

Yes! I wonder how many of us were observant of the moon and mars rising at this time.

[@VpFpv23]

I noticed it too my brother pointed it out when we were night golfing. California was super smoky and you couldn’t see anything in the sky the only thing visible was the moon and the planet Mars

[@MrVikingsandra]

This was definitely one of my fave videos cause it answered a lot of questions I had in my mind 👏🤩 Can't stop watching...Can't stop, won't stop 😄

[@benstark4578]

I have been a subscriber to the daily stoic since about the beginning of the stay-at-home orders and an avid follower. I found this channel about a week ago and have been going thru all of the videos. It's awesome to learn that Brent work for the daily stoic!

[@veraaxoo]

planting seasonal gardens would be more of a top priority for me.

[@danielvandalfsen5662]

Groasis Do a search on youtube

[@ordyhorizonrivieredunord712]

Not easy to grow food there... You need lots of water in such a barren and rocky place. 💚 💕🌼🍀🌷🌷🌷✨🐱‍🐉✨🐱‍🏍🎡

[@danielvandalfsen5662]

@@ordyhorizonrivieredunord712 kzbin.info/www/bejne/l2TKhqCfdth5iNE There are similar homemade alternatives. It's cheap and extremely water-efficient. It works on any type of soil with or without rocks

[@noonespecial1285]

greenhouse any one of the buildings. repurposing is great

[@ordyhorizonrivieredunord712]

@@noonespecial1285 You read my thoughts yet it doesn't solve the water carrying problem. goats are good on desert bush and eat the same as horses. If he could find a vein of water that would be sufficient around the house he could start a patch of squash and sunflowers... etc. First you need water... if enough could be pumped from the mine the place would get a little greener.

[@otda3675]

Brent man, u NEED to post the Patreon link in your “About” tab and in the descriptions of ur past videos before u made it, people may want to support u just finding you for the first time on those videos, trust me, u will see a big increase in patrons I guarantee it

[@ericwilkinson9447]

Wow I cannot wait to see your town.. I have lived near the coast all my life and I love the coast but I've always had a yearning for places exactly like what you have.. i love adventure.. I will definitely put Cerra Gordo on my bucket list

[@percboi3000]

I’ve been catching up on your videos the last couple weeks and I have to say this is a personal favourite. So interesting to hear about your day to day thoughts and how your thoughts change after starting a project like this. Very insightful, keep up the good work brother.

[@glennbrown1961]

You do realise that when you find smaller pieces of paper in a mine they have probably wiped someones antique butt! Cheers from Tasmania. (Quite a distance from Cerro Gordo!)

[@colinmccomb7873]

😂😂😂

[@julianneh.wathne]

Omg ewww

[@johnbaptiste6497]

True and speaking as a career underground miner ... If you see 'drift snakes' on the ribs, those are just petrified dust covered turds. haha. FNG's.

[@glennbrown1961]

@@johnbaptiste6497 as long as they aren't moving, if they are, get out .....bad air! Cheers Mate.

[@johnbaptiste6497]

@@glennbrown1961 My guy, those turds dont move, they stay frozen in time and covered with a few inches of silica dust after a few shifts due to blasting the face and oversize at the end of shift. And, theres no bad air in a modern mine, we have intakes that move so much air theres a constant breeze. If air isnt moving, you have a issue as it means intake is down usually to freezing during winter, which takes it from 60 degrees to 100 something within hours during winter. Not fun and if it doesnt more for to long and they dont fix it, then you evac the mine.

[@85675]

If you want to be self sufficient you should eventually get solar panels so you can reduce paying the electric bill.

[@BuckJones1909]

And reduce your need for propane & space heaters. With the amount of sun you get solar panels would be ideal! Realize you can’t do everything at once, “One step at a time”.

[@thebaddestradish9678]

And not disposable plates, cups and utensils

[@JamesStephen710]

@@thebaddestradish9678 a possible reason for the disposable eatery is because of the lack of water. It’s hard to wash and clean things when there is very limited water. But once he gets the water situation fixed, quality of life should improve 10 fold.

[@lonestar227]

Absolutely!

[@noonespecial1285]

the cheapest flex are best

[@VictorVerstraeten]

I love your videos dude, you're a great guy. One day i'll come and visit you, but until then i'll keep watching your video's and following your amazing journey and progress! Keep it up bro! Best regards from Belgium

[@nabinnyc]

hands down one of the best episodes. so chill. thanks for sharing!

[@steveross7394]

I would feel like a 7 year old kid again running around that place, exploring everything! So beautiful...

[@ZephirumUpload]

"Dinner's really depressing right now" Me: eating a bag of chips for dinner

[@Sleeplessin2012]

Backpacker in Costa Rica for a month & ate eggs rice beans & sometimes gallo 2 meals a day. Lost 10 lbs

[@lucast3006]

I know. I’m eating a bag of Twizzlers and Chex Mix....and I’m not even complaining lol

[@freedomforever1962]

You are what you eat. 😄

[@LVNDALF1]

Love the videos man, the history of that place is pretty amazing. There’s a certain kind of beauty with the silentness of the desert setting. Knowing that hundreds of years before that area was bustling with the thought of people trying to make it rich. Crazy how time changes things!!!!

[@gutterspikedrivesfar3458]

Just discovered your channel recently. You're making such awesome content! What an adventure you're on...totally inspiring 👏

[@robertmoore203]

next you should try to metal detect the land. I do as a hobby, it is fun and you find some awesome stuff. You would be pleasantly surprised at what you find. Love the videos keep up the great work. would love to come and visit but I live in NY state.

[@AineMacDermot]

Yeah, I've been saying the same since his first few videos. Not just for the silver and gold, but for tools, guns, knives, coins, household utensils etc. I doubt it's all been picked over because everything there isn't totally destroyed by people... so it's a good place to start metal detecting.

[@BritFireOnYoutube]

This would be neat!

[@williamh.7705]

Yeah all those old buildings he would find mass stuff I bet. Old coins?

[@napoleano2748]

That's what I was going to suggest :) Besides, maybe he'd find some gold^^

[@1991enduro]

Wud be good considering he lost alot of goodies in the saloon fire

[@terrywhite2258]

Be carful with floor heaters and cats!!! You/we/no one wants to see ANYTHING to happen to those guys or another building loss brother! Stay safe and be smart!

[@devilshaircut9]

Buy a space heater witha Ceramic element not a red coil element

[@ambermandic84]

He mentioned in another comment that he's removed them and is looking into other options. That made me nervous too!

[@noniehayes6050]

@@ambermandic84 He did? This vid is pretty recent...

[@ambermandic84]

@@noniehayes6050 yeah, he responded to a similar comment on this video

[@prezzeruk4054]

Don't know how i found ur channel, but i love wat u are doing!! The solitude, feeling of being cut off in ur own little world, really gels with me!! Be careful down those mines!

[@markhuntley9588]

You probably won't see this but I want to thank you for saving the town the history and most of all the kitties and goat's. Hang in there dude. We are watching and we love and appreciate it all.

[@joepilato9412]

A note about your sledgehammer swinging form: You'll be able to swing harder for longer and be less prone to injury if you pick it up with your right hand right below the head (and your left hand exactly where it is) so your hands are at opposite sides of the shaft as you lift. Then as swing it up and the head approaches the top of the arc, allow your right hand to slide down and simply let the falling weight of the hammer do the work--all your right hand does is throw the hammer into the air then aim where it lands. You definitely don't want to throw your back out up there, bud!

[@RichardAmmo1]

And wear gloves, so you won’t get blisters!

[@godbluffvdgg]

@@RichardAmmo1 Yeah, you might not be picked at the beauty contest...lol>..gloves are for girls, unless you're handling shit or garbage...wood, stone, steel; bare hand it...A man should have calluses (former blisters)...

[@devilshaircut9]

+1 Well said JP

[@ianmoffat4459]

huh huh. You said "shaft"

[@1v1MeClubPenguin]

@@godbluffvdgg ooookay buddy. what is this the 20th century

[@Frost87112]

found you by accident, then i realized we could be best friends if only i wasn't an stoic loner myself, then i felt kinda jealous because you found what i would call paradise haha

[@noonespecial1285]

ditto

[@tompo7467]

I’m loving watching your vids during this covid nightmare.....perfect escape. Thanks man.

[@misscharmaineX]

My favourite video so far 🤦🏻‍♀️ Just nice to get to know you a little bit and what life is like behind the scenes. You have a life that most of us can only dream about. Bless you and everyone that visits. I hope I recover and make it there some day.

[@JReed305]

Have you thought about getting an armature radio license? Having a hand held 2m radio with you when you are cruising around could be a handy thing if you get into trouble. Nothing else it's another means of communication.

[@cwg1313]

When you go in the mines, do people know your plan for the day? With all that old dynamite in there a collapse could happen. Hopefully Robert or your other buddy would know where to come find you. Be safe Brent love seeing what you’re doing. Would like to come visit Cerro Gordo someday.

[@sharonmalone8312]

I love your videos,they are the best of the old mining towns,I have ever seen. Good job!

[@sharoncarbury]

Watched you a few times from Scotland and all a can say is Wow well done I'm totally amazed and shocked but enjoy your videos well done x

[@ButcherrBaby]

Can confirm. Schats Bakery in Bishop is the best. Always a destination when passing through on the way to Mammoth.

[@n.s.6921]

I second that!

[@LouFiasco]

Fell in love with that spot. Wife is Dutch and was totally in awe when we drove past back in 2016, and that bakery stayed in our hearts forever. We are so much food there. We wanted to go back this year but had to cancel the trip due to covid. Fml

[@marklackie2854]

We call those “40 mike mikes” in the military. They are shot from a Grenade launcher called a M203. Probably some grunt in training. Been there done that lol. They make a satisfying “thunk” when launched.

[@dethadder0]

That's actually a round fired from a MK19 automatic grenade launcher not a M203. Same size round but higher velocity. Were you Army MP? Last name is familiar.

[@sgtkyle3508]

@@dethadder0 I was just gonna say the same...good ol MK19 rounds

[@littlegrabbiZZ9PZA]

@@dethadder0 Don't the MK19 rounds have a longer case, so you don't accidentally put them in a 203 and blow your fingers to hell? At least the ones we Krauts use in our GMW (like an MK19, but more H&K) are like that.

[@dethadder0]

@@littlegrabbiZZ9PZA Not sure if that is the reason, but they are 53mm in length while m203 are 46mm.

[@realaxtrap5098]

Nah that's the Fortnite gun

[@louisfaure2955]

You are such an inspiration, what your doing is of imense value to the memory of not only Cerro Gordo but of the mines and miners that contributed both materialisticly and spiritually to America. In one day I wached 8 of these videos.

[@sanad7770]

Hi, Thank you so much for all your videos. I have enjoyed them all so very much. Your bravery, resourcefulness and joy of living is an inspiration. I pray you will be blessed even more , every day.

[@OgamerNL]

I like it how you just can grab Tofu and it'll just calmly keep on munching while in your arms haha

[@andrewoswald6270]

Brent, I'm in South Australia and I've got watching your vids for a while now. One thing I have learned is that it's ok to live a life that is different and not where you though you'd end up. I run a wildlife sanctuary, but I'm supposed to be a tradesman. I'm in awe man, I love the history and your efforts to preserve it and bring it out. If I ever get to visit you it would be a dream, I love the place. I'd love to explore and help you. I'll stay tuned, all the best mate. Andrew.

[@JamesBond-lj6ms]

Cant wait for the next video. Been binge watching these for the last 3 days

[@doncatchpole7370]

Great project. Looking forward to your next video

[@kazemizu]

The kittens are like, “dad’s back!”

[@donnellcarlson8365]

But I thought that there were 7 kittens. Now it seems that there are only 3.

[@kazemizu]

@@donnellcarlson8365 they live in another house

[@kazemizu]

@Jess Yess no idea. For a more even distribution of pest control??

[@greenhouse3505]

@@kazemizu Just an educated guess. But he may have separated the males and females as cats mature sexually at only 3 months. Probably a good idea until he gets them fixed or finds homes for one of the sexes. The last thing I think I'd want, is the potential of 7 (3f & 4m) to become 30+ feral and incestuous cats within a year. As I said, just a guess. But I suppose I'll find out as I keep watching. KZbins algorithms only brought me here today. So lots of catching up to do on my end. =D

[@jonathanschreiber6053]

I think the better question is why he didnt film the other 4 cats that he supposedly sill has. Imo he has "gotten rid of them" as the farmer planned initially

[@caroldantas46]

The more I watch this channel the more I fall in love with it all! (greetings from Brazil!)

[@haroldishoy2113]

Hello Brett, I hope you don't consider the solitude and remoteness of the town to be a bad thing. You are leading an amazing life and have a fantastic opportunity to save Cerro Gordo. Thanks for taking us along on your day activities and thanks for introducing us to your pets. Let me encourage you to continue because your efforts are positive and so very important so the past is not forgotten. Strive on!

[@freshforreal2302]

Bro get a dog, it would litterally become your best friend.

[@nikismajesty]

Yes so his dog can look at ghost

[@kingofkings2934]

Right! A morning hike in the mountains with out a dog just feels wrong

[@kalocals3212]

Absolutely a great idea!

[@agbag8185]

@@nikismajesty there's no such a thing.

[@agbag8185]

@@kingofkings2934 yeah, like in the movie or sumthin.

[@ricardopatacho6059]

He is soo much more confortable talking to the camera now, love to see it

[@malleriandchloeupsyndromel4791]

I was thinking the same thing! And the camera skills have improved so much!

[@Country_Girl63]

When I lived in the mountains, I loved my one-on-one time with God. That sunrise was beautiful!!

[@chriscanterbury8647]

Your story telling and insight/breakdown of everything on a personal growth level is second to none. So many people need to hear this / don't know they need to hear it. You are a treasure brother, keep up the amazing work. Simple thing people stuck in the city can do is hunt, fish, hike, camp ect. We all need this to stay sane

[@bobbymartin5183]

I don’t know why but when he said rise and shine while looking at the dresser, I really thought he was gonna open the drawer and all the cats would be in there

[@cobralyoner]

me to 😂😂😂

[@MCbowin]

Would love to see a Night in the Life at Cerro Gordo! I imagine it's gotta be a whole different atmosphere at nighttime. Keep up the great vids!

[@vexy5026]

Yeah I think to would be calming but then again I'd be trying to find spooky stuff and seeing if there is ghosts.

[@devilshaircut9]

The mine's 200 level is a pretty scary place !

[@Wutang3737]

I’m sure others have already pointed this out but you’re right on with that grenade round that you found. It’s a dummy round often called a Cheeto bc it produces orange smoke instead of exploding. It’s more than likely from a 203, an underbarrel attachment of an m4 or m16 rifle

[@brentyoungens22]

This property looks like it would make some amazing mountain biking trails! Love the content