We Bought an Abandoned Airport | Risked our Life Savings

I found this abandoned air-ranch listed on Zillow while we were walking around a used auto part flea market. I showed the listing to the wife but the wife wasn't hearing it! How could she be so mean? I had just bought her a hot dog. She calmly explained: "We don't have the money and it's in the middle of nowhere!" I said: "It just dropped to $399K from $1M!" It was a Sunday afternoon and I was feeling impulsive so I told her I would buy her Mexican food if she just rode along with me to look at it. I said let's just look at it from the road, just for fun, and we we definitely wont buy it. She reluctantly agreed while she looked up Mexican food restaurant reviews on her phone and I drove in silence to avoid messing up the deal.
Four hours later we were on a dirt road in front of a barbed-wire fence. I opened the door of her little black Jeep and let the wife out to get a feel for the area. We didn't dare cross the fence for fear of being shot (you don't do that in the desert!). So we walked the perimeter and she made no expression of happiness or dismay at me. I kept my mouth shut and we drove to get her a Chimi and me some tacos. We drove home and I didn't push the issue.... much.
The next morning she woke up and said "I want that house!" I called my realtor (my brother's wife) and asked about a showing. The news was bad, the selling agent was booked-up since the price-cut and didn't have a showing for at least a week! She mentioned that it would most likely sell this week since her phone was ringing off the hook. The wife and I looked though the listing photos again and I picked up the phone and asked Liz (my realtor) to make a cash offer. I knew the property was in disrepair by the photos and no bank would want to finance it. The selling agent called Liz and said she had an opening for a showing later the same day. It was noon on Monday and the showing was at 3. A quick check of maps showed the drive-time to be just under 4 hours.
The Uniden R3 (Link in the description) showed no Smokey Bears as it hung in the windshield of the Jeep by it's freshly spit-wet suction cup. We were flying at exactly the speed limit towards the ranch. I had a 3 hour drive and that was good, I needed the time to think. See, I knew that a cash offer gave us an advantage in the offer pile. The only problem was we didn't have the cash! It was just the wife and I in the Jeep, the wind noise was terrible as was the hum of the KO2s threatening to send their tread into orbit.
We got to the front gate, my agent couldn't make it to the showing (stupid Liz, she had 45 min notice) so we were going to meet with the selling agent. Already at the gate was another black Jeep, in the ugly Jeep was a guy and gal waiting for their showing. It turns out we had made good time. We drove a quarter mile down the road to wait our turn while the two crooks wandered around my house! I hated them! The wife told me to calm down, I picked up a handful of sand and let it run through my fingers.
When we saw the stupid black Jeep pulled out of the drive way it was our turn. I thought about selling my Jeep because they just aren't cool as I drove up to the house. The realtor was great, we walked the property and we saw it needed ton's of repairs. Well, this should probably be a video of it's own. Long story short we sold our Jet-skis, my Pathfinder, cashed in retirement, and used whatever money I had from selling my business and we closed... this is that story, enjoy!
Uniden R4: amzn.to/4aK8FxY
/ herbomatic

[@MattsAwesomeStuff]

Herb, I've never had so much second hand happiness for someone. I let out a deep sigh and felt like everything was just right. I don't believe in any kind of mysticism but there is something heartwarming about two puzzle pieces clicking together. You and this property are perfect for each other, and it just fell into place all of a sudden. I don't know that jealousy is the right word, but, this is multiple dreams of mine that probably won't get realized in my life, stacked into the same event: It's property you own outright, it's land out of the city, it's offgrid, it's already developed and livable but rundown and needs restoring, it has an airport, you already have an airplane and a pilot license, it's private and remote, and you have a wife that shares your dream and is along for the right. This is like the Arizona version of a sailor buying a private island. Lots of people think about it, but you actually got there. When I was watching this, I was thinking about what I presume to be the years of nose to the grindstone and sacrifices you made working on your business, the burnouts, the stress, the choice to avoid luxury and save money instead, all of that. And how you walked into a trading post and exchanged that wagon of goods for this land. Looking around at all that it got you, it's incredibly satisfying to see a quite literal representation of what your hard work got you. This, is because of that. You used to have one thing, and now you have this new thing. And you earned it first. You deserve this.

[@jackmacjr]

Hey guys you might want to invest in some wind turbines and some extra backup batteries then you will never need any grid power also harvest all of the rain water that you can that will help . I will try to come up with some more ideas congratulations !...!...!

[@Melicoy]

15:00 Are you serious? New house, you cheers and you didn't drink. Not good :( Better fix that fast.

[@FJB-TRUMP2024]

Pretty freaking cool

[@joeglennaz]

Oh my gosh, those light fixtures crack me up man these people I don’t even know what they were thinking with the light fixtures, and I didn’t know what to say about that

[@ianmarsden8568]

You said it all for me. Thank you.

[@ForgotAboutBrian]

In all seriousness, though, I've never been this happy for someone I've never met. Congrats guys.

[@mmars4032]

I never could understand people building walls so thin back when it was cheap to heat/cool. Now a two-foot-thick wall to the outside is needed to reduce the energy needed to live in a space. The wind is your friend as you have more than enough power to build/repair anything you need! Love the support that you are receiving from the posts on KZbin! I am too old now to do anything like what you are doing so remember to think ahead to retirement with a body that can no longer pick up that heavy object so you can enjoy what you have been able to do!

[@richardphelan8414]

Me too I'm in my 80s I would be right at Home there in my 30s or 40s

[@stephenreese5921]

Pick a room and finish it until it is done. Then pick another room and repeat!😊

[@snekulcire]

For both YT content and you guys, the new place has plenty to keep you busy. The bomb shelter was what brought me here, but the unique combo of comedy, storytelling, and knowledge-sharing is what has me watching everything you post.

[@captainamerica4532]

Glad too hear you both and the Dude are well, keep up the great videos

[@mwolrich]

Herb has a great way of making fun of any situation, or issue.. plus, where on the KZbins are you getting butt shots like this? lol

[@EvilDeadFan11]

I'd have to say I also came here for the bomb shelter vids, because why not? Now an airstrip? I'll be eagerly awaiting each and every new episode.

[@BTCxyz369]

The best looking automatic gate opener I've ever seen 💘

[@johnware6272]

"Blue"

[@anotherdave5107]

The tall redhead option is extra.

[@Caintuckee64]

#1. There are "enough" rattlesnakes there, that one needs no explaining. Don't relocate, your dog may thank you later. #2. Buy a semi-auto .22 rifle and take it for frequent walks. #3. Use the grader to make a fire barrier around your home. Those are my top 3 starter tips.

[@tn65s]

Also get a trailer to haul pallets from town every trip.

[@Smokkedandslammed]

A .22 rifle and maybe a .45 pistol. Or a 1301 just to simplify carrying multiple guns lol

[@kith00000]

and setup auto turrets for the cartel when they are smuggling illegals through your land.

[@TLBF]

The grader last moved from sometime 3/21 to 8/23. That's child's play for someone like Diesel Creek to get running again! The airfield isn't that old either; certainly not WWII related. It was put in sometime between 2003 and 2007.

[@user-pi6ws8ws5m]

I always go out and am always armed at my very rural place .At minimum a concealed handgun.

[@jondavidmcnabb]

You are gonna want to buy a good condition skidsteer or excavator. You will definitely want a bunch of clean IBC totes and a damn good plan. Welcome to self reliance!!!! THIS IS GONNA BE EPIC!!!

[@loisthomas115]

Happy for the both of you enjoy your off grid independence.

[@hrdknox2000]

I lived in Arizona for a while in my early twenties. I was, in many respects, jealous of the new place. I was already thinking to myself, "Watch your ass for rattle snakes!" The bomb shelter vids were what brought me to your channel. But this looks like a really awesome adventure ahead! Can't wait to see your progress!

[@HerbOMatic]

I remember your comments from older vids. I almost stepped on one the other day, they can be quite when they are cold!

[@manolisgledsodakis873]

@@HerbOMatic They can be quite what? Quite dangerous? Anyway, I think you are both very brave. You've taken on quite a challenge but you have a good starting point with a house that's just about liveable and a solar electric system that seems to work. (I'd like to see more of that system but I recognise the inverters.)

[@networkcrasher]

@@manolisgledsodakis873 he meant 'quiet' as in not rattlin

[@bethewalt7385]

​@@manolisgledsodakis873real certain he meant quiet

[@bertclements]

Thanks for sharing! Also, thanks for not killing the snake. You've gotta an amazing wife! Most women would divorce you for buying that place out in the middle of nowhere.

[@rss608]

Started our "dream" in 2002.. across the valley from you. straight out stockton hill rd. same thing just a long time ago. No airstrip but took us 10 years to complete. suggest trapping mice, packrats right away to prevent waking up with a Rattler in the bathroom!!!! good luck!!!!! Need to get some Bayer Tempo for the bugs. start March and spray about every 6 weeks or so and you will be able to control the bugs and ants....Takes a while to get use to the "chores" that are needed to survive in the desert but once you get them down you won't notice them anymore until you get sick and can't do them any more... and so the adventure begins...

[@scottfoster2487]

Kingman True Value is a awesome hardware store. Welcome to the wind belt lol Congratulations. Best get a tractor with a loader since the washes will flood in the winter and you will be own your own for repairs. Getting the road grader going if possible is a must start project. Next time us far more caution,That is a mature Mojave Green rattle snake they have a lethal venom,both a nero and hemo toxin in the venom.

[@beebop4333]

F the snakes

[@richardphelan8414]

Yup the worst of the worst for snakes out your way

[@user-pi6ws8ws5m]

Herb if you want to warmup the house use the air tite wood burner in the other room with the door on it ,All your heat is going out the chimney in the pretty little open fireplace .

[@user-pi6ws8ws5m]

Hey Herb time to smoke another cigarette .

[@phoschnizzle826]

Nice! I gotta admit, trading a turd-infested bomb shelter for a derelict air ranch is definitely a step up. Plus, you got the sneaky tunnel back to the shelter if you need it. A nice place to let the Mooney run free.

[@sharoncherry]

For spiders get some peppermint essential oil and mix with some water and spray around the inside and outside of the house. For Ants cinnamon works or spray Windex. You will need to buy wood or buy a kerosene heater. Maybe you could open an airstrip. You could sell metal for scrap to buy wood for fireplaces/stove.

[@warwizard2870]

I just subscribed. I'm in a somewhat colder place, but also off grid. 9 Miles N Willow Airport AK 61.89°N 150.11°W (Elev. 144 ft). I moved out here two years ago. I have only 12.45 acres, but have TREES! Yeah all it has is trees. Well after two years I have 36 solar panels on sun tracking mounts, 3 shipping containers (Two insulated and set up for living in) And a big hole for my large log cabin with underground basement. Lots of work. I am 68 and wish you all the best wishes. I am going to recommend a wind turbine that rotates vertically, that puts the large heavy thing on the ground and needs no rotating mount to take wind from any direction. I saw your 15 solar panels on the roof of the house. Az like Tx gets a lot of thunderstorms with lots of blowing dust, rocks, hail and the ocasional unhappy critter. That being said the winds are frequent and can be quite strong, you may get a lot of dust blowing into your house. Get yourself a magnet and check your blown in dust to see if you are getting any magnetite in your dust, it is murder on computers, I can advise on what steps to take to keep your computers working if you are getting conductive and magnetic dust getting blown in.

[@dezrataz]

My wife and I almost bought property at the base of that hill at the end of the runway. As soon as I saw the thumbnail I knew exactly where it was. Congrats on the purchase (because if I knew it was for sale I probably would have got it) I can't wait to see what you do do with the place!

[@charlesurrea1451]

You could put a whole new spin on Airbnb. I carry a UV flashlight for scorpions at night because they glow! Are you considering making this a working field again, maybe a repair station? Maybe offer different types of air tours! A few things about rattlesnakes: There's 13 types of rattlesnakes. They are territorial cannibals and if you found one baby there are more not far. A 3 gallon garden sprayer + 1 gallon straight ammonia (not pine sol or cleaners), top off with water. This will drive snakes out from everywhere. Buying a distressed property really is the way to go these days. Not so much for the greedy flip for profit BS, but it really is the only way that a family can afford to buy anything these days. Sweat Equity has a bigger reward than anything else

[@onmyworkbench7000]

That soft spot in the floor is probably another underground *_BUNKER!!!_*

[@alfredhatch3719]

Or a graboid tunnel 😊

[@iGame3D]

@@alfredhatch3719 Real life pro tips are always in the comments

[@gregstandish6439]

Extreme Congratulations to you and your wife on the new purchase! I really find it interesting how you take on these fixer upper projects and use your talents and knowledge to not only repair them, but record it while entertaining and teaching us viewers. I truly hope and pray that your generosity and ability to connect with viewers rewards you financially and mentally going into the future. Thanks Herb and Wife.

[@cvzphotography]

Beautiful view from the living room. Congrats on the purchase. Excited to follow the journey.

[@RHEC1776]

You should totally keep that height chart or take it off and send it to the old owners or one of their kids. I will pay for the shipping if you decide to.

[@j.sargent9172]

We kept the one out of my childhood home, and put it in the new house. Definitely a cool thing to receive in the mail, if you had left it behind.

[@factorzr]

That's a bad ass place! Looks like lots of future content that I'll be looking forward to seeing!

[@HerbOMatic]

Thanks, I'll see you in the next one, no shortage of stuff to fix and film. I got a lot to learn.

[@TurboTitan840hp]

​@@HerbOMatic congrats on your purchase! I get the vibe that this airport was used for drug smuggling. Out in the middle of nowhere, a drive from Phoenix ( "the gateway of freight") the airplane was also abandoned. Normally a homeowner would have sold that... Glad you found the snake, before it found you 😬

[@kylewilliams9907]

This is awesome. I love that place. And thank you so much for not killing the rattlesnake

[@thisolesignguy2733]

haha, I was waiting for "Y'all come back now, ya hear?" at the end. Great job getting the ranch! It looks like it needs a little love, but it has good bones. At least it's not completely run down, it just needs some TLC. If you guys want to keep the rattlers away, try planting some wormwood around the house. You can also plant garlic or onions, but wormwood will grow in draught conditions. You can also plant clove, it works. What I always did back in Montana was to mix lime and dried hot peppers or peppermint together and sprinkle it around the house. make sure you wear gloves and face mask...its not fun to have it blow back at you...not that that ever happened to me 😏 I wish you guys well and I hope to see lots of videos on fixing the place up! Also to see you fly your plane to there!

[@HerbOMatic]

Dang, that's the line I was thinking of! Too late now, on the next one! I can't wait to take the mooney in there. I'll have to do a video about snake cures. I'll look wormwood up, I'm a city boy so I got a lot to learn!

[@mwolrich]

@@HerbOMatic Here’s an idea for a future video, a list of projects, and priorities.. that will keep the KZbinrs interested. One on my list is getting the hanger doors fixed or replaced, preferably with an electric opener, and along with it, cleaning out the hangar.. will be important to get the Moony in their, for emergencies and supplies, though Kingman doesn’t sound far away.. next might be that grader, you’re now in charge of air strip and road maintainance ✅

[@joeglennaz]

Guys, you have these tiny little camping pumps to blow up your mattresses you should look into them. I’ll try and get you a link. I just saw KZbin video about them.

[@bryanirwin5473]

@Herbomatic What a score! Life seems to go a bit slower off-grid. I can't wait to see what projects you have lined up.

[@juwe9516]

Welcome to the Airport ranch and the beginning of your adventure. Relish and enjoys the ride.

[@GrandsonofKong]

Congrats!! Will admit, I'm kind of jealous too. This is the kind of place I would have wanted when I was younger. Out in the middle of nowhere and and decent distance from folks. Exciting times for you guys and look forward to a bunch of video's of your adventures and repairs and hidden surprises out in the desert..

[@matthewpeterson3329]

I have been watching since nearly the beginning, and subscribed almost immediately due your funny approach to everything. This new adventure should yield some awesome content. But even if you decide not to film and share, I am totally stoked for you guys and this new chapter in your lives. Congrats!

[@kameljoe21]

Solar is cheap these days and to live in a place like this requires a lot of solar to be happy. It looks like there are a lot of buildings and a lot of TLC to do to this place. Lots of building means extra water storage. Need lots and lots of water! Lots of equipment as well. I hope there is a Diesel generator as well. Firewood is going to be super fun. Keep in mind that the city can provide so much free wood that one has no clue what to do. Pallets can be a good source of firewood provided you just cut the slats out. Stacked firewood can be wonders good. Lots of hidden stuff out here as well. I am sure there is a lot of hidden stuff out there! Enjoy!

[@mattnoyes7729]

Wow, so cool!!! What a massive leap of faith. Huge amount of work everywhere, but endless possibilities!

[@TRS-Tech]

Congratulations to you both, I'm sure it will take some adjusting to but you have a fantastic place with so much scope. I hope you are both deliriously happy in your new home. 🙂

[@rickinmi]

That place is stunning! So happy for you. You'll have some fun getting through that wash during monsoon season!

[@RobertForslund]

Congrats on your new land! That view is pretty spectacular, and with some elbow-grease that place will be a slice of heaven, rattlesnakes and all! 😁👍

[@HerbOMatic]

I wonder how bad the snake problem is out here. I haven't seen another one yet...

[@RobertForslund]

@@HerbOMatic Well, I think you'll be fine as long as you are aware of them. I have no clue how bad the venom is from those rattlers but maybe consider having some serum or something ready at home just in case? Do be mindful about your pets, dogs tend to stick their noses where they don't belong so maybe you might consider something for them too if help is a bit away? 🤔

[@MrJest2]

@@HerbOMatic I've lived out here for several years, and never seen one. I think that place just had an opening and was a nice impromptu shelter for a bit - just find and fix the "holes", and you'll be fine. I recommend good high tough leather boots for hiking around in the scrub as you clean up the place, too.

[@Adones09]

Congratulations! As a YT'er, that's a content goldmine. Remember to have fun.

[@captainobvious9188]

I’ve been away from your channel for a while, this is so cool. I’m in my 40s with teens outside of Vegas, you should organize some volunteer days or something. I’ve seen it with some other rural project YT’rs. I think a lot of us would probably enjoy coming out and helping out. This is something a lot of people want, but being in the right time and place with a wife onboard is totally something else!

[@edwardeno1314]

How blessed you are, that place looks beautiful.

[@Jolclark]

I guess I'll continue to pace my floor trying to figure out where the poop go

[@githice]

most likely to an underground waste disposal sewer tank

[@ClayinSWVA]

So run to the store and pickup some canned goods, water and a good shotgun to fend off the raiders. You might want to find a trailer to haul behind the jeep for all of the supplies that you are going to need to bring in. Starlink is a must and you will probably want to add some new fork truck batteries and panels to that solar system. Have a professional take a look at it.

[@stephensimpson5283]

Oh this is awesome. Can't wait to see what you guys get up to on this ranch!

[@captnawty7966]

What an awesome view out any window. Congrats.

[@Arkine13]

I believe it's a Mojave rattler, a favorite food for King snakes...just a thought.

[@jptucsonaz8503]

Congrats on the new place. That looks like some beautiful desert with the mountains & such. Before I continue, of course it has an Arizona room. They are all Arizona rooms, being as all the rooms are in Arizona! Yeah, 1st business, have the exterminators in to take care of the pests before you move any of your stuff in! 2nd - get a video system w/night vision so you can see &track night critters, esp. those 2 legged kind. Some trail cams too. See what types of wildlife you have. Nice job of not killing the snake & putting it out where he or she belongs. It'll get big & fat while keeping down the pack rats & such. Since you're off grid - Nice!!! To heat & cool the place and since you have the space, you should look into a Ground Source Heat pump for heating & cooling. Higher up front cost for installation, but pretty cheap on power & cost down the road. With the winds, you might want to consider adding real working heavy duty shutters on the windows to protect the glass. Are you keeping the current place? Are you moving the bomb shelter, or building a new one? 😆 Was that a radio tower base I saw? How tall is it & does it have any ham radio (not cb) or TV antennas attached? That major wash is going to be an issue when it runs, as you'll be trapped behind it for days waiting for it to dry. See, you'll need a bomb shelter/cellar to store extra food. It will be nice to see the runway. Hopefully it is in great shape. Speaking which, you got the grader too? If so, very sweet! Look around, maybe there's a hidden loader & backhoe too. That would awesome. Yes, it will be nice to see the progress on your new adventure.

[@BigBoyTank]

You’ve been blessed and your days will get better with every day that passes..we’ve been off grid just around the corner from you guys and even with the weird sht that goes on we will never move back to the city.

[@hansvantonder3369]

Congratulations on the new purchase, or shall I call it, new adventures. It sure is pretty out there, going to love every this journey!

[@TheJimbodean67]

“Oh I’ve got lots of people interested” wink wink nudge nudge say no more. Realtors lol. Nice compound, I mean ranch, let the cult of Herb begin. Even came with an old V-35 bonanza. Interested to see what future videos will bring, congrats to you both.

[@aboveitall9600]

Dr. Killer….Really have to know what you are doing or you will end up as a lawn dart. Unforgiving

[@normd5776]

From the listing it looks like it also comes with an Ercoupe also. So, SCORE.

[@TheUpgradeSolution]

@@aboveitall9600 it also killed music that one day.

[@dusky007]

I've never clicked on a video quicker. Let me know when you the international flights are scheduled.

[@spider8604]

This is so amazing, i want to see everything yall do with the place. What an avdenture.

[@wandaspinney6568]

Congratulations! 🎉 I love your new home. Can't wait to see how your going to restore it.

[@kencramer1697]

Why am I picturing Cleetus McFarland flying in for a visit? I would love to see you opening the door to a loud "Hell Ya brother!

[@EvilDeadFan11]

Yeah I'm subscribed to both for a long time now. I'd like to see that some day.

[@MrJest2]

There are actually several KZbinrs who would appreciate the "Air Ranch" property, and a few more close enough to drive in... a future collab could be entirely possible, if they wanted to...

[@mc4906]

This channel is awesome. It doesn't need to be stunk up by Cleetus.

[@SaltyNationalist]

How bout a visit from a feller tuber who owns his own Blackhawk??😮😮😂😂

[@tburda823]

@@MrJest2 Aviation 101 came to mind since Josh and Chelsea used to live in Kingman if I'm remembering correctly.

[@atmazee]

Congratulations! Next project: Windmill Generators

[@ScottArmas107]

“That’s a haboob, and these are…” 😂😂. I’m use to lookin at bugs on the window but I subscribed after the laugh from that.

[@cliffdodson9409]

Very cool and great view of the mountains. Happy for you guys.

[@benj180]

Genius move buddy! Can see endless amounts of content for the channel! You are both going to be pretty busy for the foreseeable future! Happy for you both

[@garyonnen7634]

Hell this looks like fun. Thanks for bring us along.

[@larryjackson8675]

Theres no way a place like that does not have a bunker!! Loving this change of venue and video style. Down to earth and dig watchin you two didlin around and only on butt cha cha cha. Though you still got it herbo. Mrs herbo should be fulltime gate opener for obvious reasons. Better get your truck lifted for the drives coming deep water monsoon to come across your road. Just love you two

[@joegrabowski6011]

I'm new to your channel and it looks like is a great time to go on a adventure with the two of you!! Looks like someone has worked Hard at getting a fly in retreat or something of that nature !looks as though there's plenty of room with 150 AC . I'm looking forward to seeing the rest of your Airport and the surrounding countryside ,I have been around that area quite a bit and some interesting things are out there to see. The two of you sound like you have what it takes to deal with the one of things that come with off grid lifestyle ! Best of luck in the new adventure!

[@ckbne]

Giddyup Guys, Jeallous for the adventure. I see wind turbines, wells, bitumen landing strips and runway lighting in the future. Enjoy every minute of it.😀

[@JavaMan2000]

What a fantastic off-grid adventure you will have. Congrats! Can't wait to see you fly in there, commute to the big city for supplies

[@billybike57]

Congratulations on your new property! Looking forward to see your upgrades!

[@james1787]

Congratulations!! The views are amazing! What an adventure it will be. Glad to see you guys got the snake safely out. He’ll be out there catching critters.

[@HerbOMatic]

I saw some Kangaroo rats he can snack on.

[@fillg]

Dude that place is awesome! So happy for you guys. If that's the kind of place where the poop go, I'll be climbing through my toilet pretty soon

[@HerbOMatic]

Good luck, bring a bar of soap with ya.

[@chefbobbysponge3833]

You guys should consider filming a horror film there before you fix it up

[@joehill2172]

Very cool property. I'm so happy for you two. Looking foreward to the fixer up videos with your great sense of humor. I wish you guys the best.

[@MrLangDog]

I just stumbled upon this video and I am jealous and excited to see what you guys do in the future!! New sub!!

[@johnnyrocco]

When God gives you wind, he's telling you to build a windmill.

[@rustcorrosion5553]

Well I guess we'll never see the bomb shelter finished

[@naikrovek]

here's the thing though, maybe he can afford to have both places? that's optimistic but it's possible.

[@timderks5960]

Who says this place doesn't have a bomb shelter, either now or in the future? ;)

[@andrewsneacker1256]

@@timderks5960 Why would it need bomb shelter in the first place? xD

[@Haegar]

@@andrewsneacker1256 I think out there they call the bomb shelters their tornado shelters ;)

[@josephderusso1678]

Can’t wait for the new adventures

[@the-witness8811]

I can't wait to see what you both get up to there, fixing up the place! If anyone can do it, the ol' Herbo-matic sure can.

[@ferebeefamily]

Congratulations on the new location. Thank you for the video.

[@JasonStPierre]

Dome on, call it a spaceport.😆

[@Calamity_Jack]

Add a plushie E.T. mascot and it can be an intergalactic spaceport.

[@brucevallee5623]

That place is awesome. Once you fix it up to make it feel like your home and put a little water on the lawn she will green right up. You have your own hanger now. No power bill yeah..looking forward to the new ranch content. Congratulations on your new home 🎉

[@Brianna-dk9bz]

How much do I like that you locked the door in the middle of the desert :) New subscriber! I like your sense of humor for sure!

[@Ladybassguitarplayer]

Just found your channel! What a great adventure you have in store! Wow. I am excited to watch the progress. I have rattlers around my place. It would be very helpful if you bought snakes tongs, at least three feet long. 🙂

[@Bolli1983]

Tidier than your old workshop, nice.

[@HerbOMatic]

Hey!

[@elizabethturel78]

Well, new subscriber! Looking forward to your journey. So jealous of your coming adventures. I’m toooo old now, but when I was young we had a place in the mountains between Prescott and just south of Mayer. That place was a dump. You have something to work with. We had our own aircraft, we flew everywhere. Your place reminds me of that old show from the 50’s; Sky King. His ranch was called the Flying Crown Ranch and his old Cessna 310 was named Songbird. I know you two are too young to remember this show, but it was kind of all we had with just 3 tv stations in the 50’s. Thanks for sharing🤗

[@bengtkorswing5279]

Looking forward to following your new adventure. God bless and protect you.

[@Targe0]

You'll want to look into planting a lot of desert tresses to help grow a wind break. It will also help to eventually retain more moisture in the soil and will help with cooling the area in summer. Plus, some good desert tress have edible fruits.

[@andysimkin5200]

Did you find the secret nuclear bunker yet...

[@benvolio28]

Learned they call Florida Rooms, Arizona Rooms in Arizona. Crazy world we live in.

[@HerbOMatic]

Lol! Better than those Texas rooms.

[@scaredsilly1982]

It's a Gorgeous Desert place! Actually Gorgeous! I'm So Excited for y'all

[@joshuaprince898]

Wow, what a dream property!! That place is amazing! I'm so jealous I can't stand it, lol. Seriously though, be careful where you stick your hand!! I got bit by a black widow on the knuckle grabbing a gas can out of my shed in Texas. It was not a fun experience. You guys are a good little jog away from a hospital and there are venomous creatures everywhere. Looking forward to seeing some great content out of the new ranch! Congrats!!

[@fritz1990]

Awesome chunk of property. Time to put up a couple of darwinian turbines to supplement your power supply with wind.

[@2AToday]

The video description is the best thing I’ve read on KZbin, ever.

[@pushrodperformancegarage]

Congratulations you guys!!! This is so cool and the possibilities are endless!!! So glad this popped up in my feed today!!! And it’s great to see you guys making videos again!!!

[@HerbOMatic]

Thanks man, I've installed some Aeromotive stuff in a car or two as well.

[@pushrodperformancegarage]

@@HerbOMatic you have more shop space now than any guy could ever dream of!! Would love to see your old Ford make its way onto the channel at some point!!

[@cathyszabo1318]

I used to live out that way. We were off the grid in Hackberry. That part of AZ is so beautiful. Watching your videos brings back old times for me.

[@the_lost_navigator]

Many People have started with a lot less - and some leave marks full of memories behind... I see potential everywhere. I just think you should hook up with 'Low-Buck Garage'. You won't miss the City soon. Envious. Respect.

[@bryanirwin5473]

I can just imagine the chaos if he and James start collaborating.

[@JonMarinello]

Herb, I got to say I’m blown away! 🎉

[@HerbOMatic]

Thanks Jon, I couldn't believe we were able to make it happen. A little cash poor, but what are you going to do?

[@marinigrey4913]

DUDE, YOUR FUNNY.... I LOVE THIS SITE ALREADY... THANK YOU WIFE FOR SHARING HIM WITH ALL OF US....❤❤❤. MUCH LOVE AND GOD BLESS YOUR NEW PLACE...

[@So-CA_NV_AZ82]

Cool place, gotta love that AZ landscape. Congratulations Herb 👍🏽😎👍🏽

[@colindodd2862]

The land provides 😂😂 You are hilarious

[@insideoutsideupsidedown2218]

Hope this airport has a fallout shelter

[@Bullfrogerwytsch]

I hope it doesn't so we get to see herb make one.

[@insideoutsideupsidedown2218]

@@Bullfrogerwytsch that would be cool as well

[@fieldlettuce9820]

I was looking for land RIGHT in your area for a while! So, this is exciting to see a video of the area. We decided on mountain property just up Stockton Hill Rd. Just a few miles west of you! Good luck on your adventure! And we're excited to start and document ours on our KZbin channel!

[@bobegan2121]

I like it. Especially what was cut off just after you mentioned the haboob!!!!! My friend and I almost bought some land in about 1981 or 1982 just by the top of the hill where you can just see the outskirts of Kingman on the way to Laughlin just like what you have. It had water rights and it was all the way off of the road that went from Laughlin to Kingman. Now, 40 years later, I truly Wish that we had purchased it. 17:04

[@gorak9000]

It's a good thing you have that poop wormhole so you can go back and forth easily

[@gorak9000]

Wow, and a piss jugs reference... this channel never disappoints! If that is a piss jug, it's got to be pretty fresh - they tend to go pretty dark pretty quickly. How do I know? Did my dad have a piss jug in the garage behind the door because the bathroom was too far 50 steps away in the house when I was little? Hard to say...

[@robertd6925]

13 years in the desert taught me one thing. F@#K THE DESERT!

[@InMyBrz]

Dealing With the wind and blowing sand would drive me crazy, everything it will be covered with sand eventually

[@user-ht1xu4gv2u]

​@@InMyBrzwatch out for. UAPS. And. Skinwalkers...any native indians nearby..get. Backstory

[@MrStupidHead]

@@InMyBrz prolly better than shoveling snow. or pumping water.everyplace has its encroachment of nature.

[@VadoVoodoo]

Got to admire your optimism! Looks like a great project, subscribed from the UK!

[@HerbOMatic]

I was willing!

[@Sockem2ya]

I've been watching since the start of the bomb shelter 3ish years ago. I'm excited to see what you do with your new airport! Especially since I just started my AMT career. You make great videos. Keep up the work!

[@pafr6096]

Lots of potential = LOTS of work. Enjoy the adventure.

[@HerbOMatic]

I told the wife it's a life sentence.

[@thecriminal0105]

That aircraft fuselage garage is awesome I want one in my property!

[@awheezle]

I am so here for this! What an amazing piece of land. Reminds me of central Otago here in New Zealand. Except there’s nothing here that can kill us lol. Looking forward to watching your progress here.

[@ANoss13]

I’m excited to see what you do with this property!