Week One on Our Desert Homestead | Top Priorities

[@juliedeweese2044]

I’m loving what you are doing !!

[@karend8575]

Good video. You gotta ignore the naysayers and go with what is best for you and your family! Go with the pole! Congrats!

[@copperdeserthomestead]

Thank you 😊

[@dennisnagel4422]

Sounds like a well thought out plan. Trust in the lord. Stay well.

[@CRhammerdown]

Wow what a beautiful Location hope you know you are in paradise .

[@jamesscroggins3486]

Nice update, being a former Marine and in the desert a lot , the canopy over your trailer will be huge. The river close by is so awesome

[@Snailmailtrucker]

Thank you for serving OUR Country Brother ! *FJB !*

[@TheEGA4421]

Your priorities are what you feel is best for your family. Other things are icing on the cake. Finish one project, hang out in the water while thinking what is best to do next. There will be changes...many changes, because we cannot control the weather. You are doing great. You and your husband are overwhelmed with so much going on. Do not get stressed when someone mention something and make you feel you should do it. You have the cash. Take your time and be thankful. 😊

[@awesomearizona-dino]

Wow, yeah summer can be brutal, plenty of water and shade when possible. Cannot wait for your Adventures, - Dino

[@irmafernandez2887]

Great vlog. You are coming along wonderfully. Setting your priorities before the harsh summer is a must 😊

[@dskim5848]

It is going to be a hot one this year. I think your channel will grow steady because so many are also interested in homesteading. The well share is a blessing.

[@lindahansen9395]

It sounds like you are making some important and wise decisions. The shelter cover over the trailer will be a game changer. Electricity for now a great idea. Stay in your budget. What a great water source too. Sounds like a great beginning for a wonderful family adventure.

[@docholiday4843]

Used solar panels can be inexpensive and reliable. Up near Show Low you can get tested 300w panels for 35 or 40 each.

[@alittledrycreek]

You are here and have started the homestead challenge. Praying for ya all for an easy summer. If ya all need anything reach out.

[@donnieallums4847]

It’s gona be fun building your new life . I hope you have great success with your channel and it grows with the process of building your new homestead . Make sure the boys are always aware of the rattlesnakes while they are playing . Hope you all the best . Greetings from south east Alabama ☮️❤️

[@daytonbrooks]

I think tapping into the grid makes total sense. Sounds like y'all are off to a great start. Thanks for sharing some of the dollar figures for the camper and electric permit. Fascinating stuff! 😁

[@copperdeserthomestead]

Thank you for your comment! I go back and forth on sharing numbers, but it seems like people appreciate it :)

[@rebeccawilson4301]

Thanks!

[@copperdeserthomestead]

Thank YOU Rebecca! This is very sweet 🤍 hope you’re having a wonderful day :)

[@Calif-]

Hello! Nancy from Sacramento saying hello. Just discovered you a month or so ago and subscribed. I'm 68 but living off grid as much as I can via woodstove, no use of HVAC at all, no gas cooking, I'm cooking outside for the past year and a half. Trying to learn off grid skills for about two years now. Gardening seriously and put in quite a few different fruit trees so I'm looking forward very much to following you and watching you grow, your videos are fun and serious. May God bless you, but my one question is are there any potential problems of illegals coming near you. I sure hope not many prayers stay safe.

[@copperdeserthomestead]

Good luck and God bless on your adventure. Haven’t heard any reports of illegal crossings over here 🌵

[@Sarah-xw2ff]

I love the people on here having seizures about illegals when its young white males perpetrating all the most horrifying violent crimes in the US. Look at the statistics. Illegal immigrants have the lowest crime rate in the US of all the demographics.

[@scottslinger1003]

New subscriber here. I am fascinated with homesteaders in the desert using permaculture practices. All the best!

[@blackturtleshow]

When my well pump went out I had to "well-share" for a couple weeks until I got the pump replaced. I've never used the word "homestead" in reference to my property. It's just eighty acres off-grid with a house on it. I'm developing two or three acres into a landscaped area including gardens.

[@Jo.783]

We also live in AZ, and excited to watch your journey! Just a heads up about your shelter- the wind here is absolutely outrageous. It will probably blow the shelter away, unless you concrete or weight them down. ❤

[@copperdeserthomestead]

That’s the plan thank you! We’ve been in southern NM the last 9 years and the winds can get pretty crazy over here too 💨

[@gdunton1]

New to your channel. I’ve not had a chance to enjoy a journey like you are embarking on. But, I would make one comment…”you do you”, it’s your family’s interests to care for and not our place to say go solar or not. The beauty of our country is having opportunities and you have an awesome opportunity to build a homestead. I’m envious, and I am eagerly anticipating what your journey will have in store. Your friend from Virginia.

[@jkodot]

I really liked the video, I'm glad I found your channel.

[@montanalife406]

Hello! Great video and looks like you’re in a beautiful place! Excited to see your family’s adventure unfold!

[@paulc1352]

It's nice the river is so close. Is it on your property ? Love the videos.......

[@RiverbendlongbowsOutdoors]

Doing good 👍

[@skipstein744]

Happy trails and may al your dreams come true. Onward!

[@jeffsmith6991]

The tank you showed is white. You might thank about getting a black one to keep algae from growing

[@thefiresidefarm]

I'm stoked for ya'll!

[@copperdeserthomestead]

Thanks friend!

[@RVBadlands2015]

That’s an awesome price.

[@cecilmcastle6495]

Noted a few mesquite trees. I picked a few to water and now have wind breaks, beans to harvest for flour, and trimmings for firewood/BBQ. Some of my neighbors removed all the mesquite and now wish they saved them like I did. Doest take much water

[@copperdeserthomestead]

Yes, we’ve been using our grey water on the mesquite trees. They are amazing plants! Thank you :)

[@Gogrannygo55]

Excellent!!! ❤

[@cathykillion6544]

Enjoyed the video 😊

[@theroadhome_Liz_Summers]

One thing at a time :) ... and no apologies needed for your choices!!! And there are "arguments" to be made for "grid" power vs solar, i.e. where do solar panels and the batteries go to die for example. Shared well!!! For my small home in rural NW Montana (and my RV/Jeep), I chose to be in the EcoFlow system: lithium power stations, their AC units, refrig/freezer ... and just recently their alternator charger which is a game changer for me in my transportable power solution ... and might be something that would help you but it has to work in tandem with at least one EcoFlow device. Lots of reviews of this just released item but my personal favorite is Hobotech. Best, best wishes as you navigate these first day-week-months!

[@queenbmary1]

Very exciting! How deep is the well that you are sharing?

[@Loosearrow_and_Sons]

Fun to watch your channel grow some success… looking forward to seeing the progress

[@dottiannblakemore9231]

You need ponds for watering plants. I'm putting in ponds first and swales!

[@alaenke]

Love your channel! My family lived in and around the Tucson area I the 80’s and 90’s. I’m so happy for you and your young family as you embark on this worthwhile adventure!

[@realityaskew]

We live off-grid in the desert and I'm jealous of your stream. Should make drilling a well much easier and cheaper. I agree with your decision to tap the power until you get your solar setup, but please don't put that off. Not having an electricity bill every month is great.

[@mtnlayde01]

❤

[@drillsergeant623]

Already getting sponsored 😏

[@dikbutkis2041]

I dont agree wen i got on my landnin az aps would not bring power from pole virtually on property with out a permit. It was very teisted and backwards without a structure they would not bring . U could get starter panels renegy. 2-4 100ah hour batteries a string inverter (camper prob already has) and you would have enough power for the basics ! Cost 700 two batteries 4 panels and controller 900. U can add panels and batteries as you go along and no compromise. That fridge you have prob uses so much power. I disconnected mine cuz it ate up power n propane. Got a freezer plugged into the solar power and converted it to a fridge.

[@donnam4260]

🥰👍👍👍

[@lananicolas160]

The river is a God send. Is it on your property?

[@copperdeserthomestead]

Not on our property, but about a 10 minute walk :)

[@MyFanastyArt]

Can you set a link to that website, please, and love your channel.

[@copperdeserthomestead]

It is in the description box. Thank you!

[@MileOne...]

The river, can it eventually be used for watering or are all water rights taken?

[@copperdeserthomestead]

We don’t have water rights unfortunately

[@ronpackwood8772]

👍👍✌️

[@forfreedom8110]

Why cant you just pump water up from the river

[@arlenethomas8920]

Do you realize your face and torso takes up at least half of the screen. I don’t understand why you can’t pan the camera around what we’re looking at while you’re talking so we get a better view of the area.

[@copperdeserthomestead]

Still learning and improving! Thanks for your patience