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Oil Change for the Generator
One of our most important chores, since it keeps us running.
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Відео

How we get Water
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This is how we get water to our off grid property. I'm open to alternatives if you have advice for me on this one.
Bioreactor update
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Now that I'm pulling the tubes out it's getting exciting!
Making a Bioreactor Composter
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I took a course from Jack Spirko about making this bioreactor composter and here is the video of me (trying) to build the thing by myself.
The Counter Economy
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Today we're talking about trading what you have for what you need.
Storing Wheat
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We're working on food security over here.
Morning Off Grid
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Join us for a rainy June morning doing some chores.
Get Chopping #offgridlife
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When it gets cold we've got to get chopping around here. #offgrid
We Have a Thief
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Thieves. They taunt you, they take from you, they show you your weaknesses.
You need a truck #offgrid
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For hauling trash, hauling water, hauling anything...when you live off grid - you need a truck.
vlog 2 Meet Moses
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Homesteading with a toddler. It only takes 10 times longer to get a chore done.
vlog 1 Meet Eva
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A painfully awkward attempt to begin documenting our journey
Walking Onion Update
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Now that we're mid-spring the walking onions are looking awesome. Come check them out.
On the Hunt for Walking Onions
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Spring 2024. We planted Egyptian walking onions two years ago and hope to find them walking this year.
Day 6: Sacred Valley - 6.4 - Ollantaytambo Megaliths on the Mountain
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Sacred Valley - Exploring the Megaliths atop Ollantaytambo. How did such massive stones get up this high? In the trapezoidal wall cut outs we hear some evidence they might be hollow. Also, a geiger counter shows the megalithic stone is radioactive! Let me know your thoughts! Thanks for watching. Music Credit: ua-cam.com/video/e5WKgLTUNPg/v-deo.html
Day 6: Sacred Valley - 6.3 - Ollantaytambo Hike to the top
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Day 6: Sacred Valley - 6.3 - Ollantaytambo Hike to the top
Day 6: Sacred Valley - 6.2 - Ollantaytambo Ancient Stone and Local History
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Day 6: Sacred Valley - 6.2 - Ollantaytambo Ancient Stone and Local History
Day 6: Sacred Valley - 6.1 - Ollantaytambo Water Features
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Day 6: Sacred Valley - 6.1 - Ollantaytambo Water Features
Day 5: Sacred Valley - 5.6 Best Effort at Night Sky below the equator
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Day 5: Sacred Valley - 5.6 Best Effort at Night Sky below the equator
Day 5: Sacred Valley - 5.5 Hotel Pakaritampu
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Day 5: Sacred Valley - 5.5 Hotel Pakaritampu
Day 5: Sacred Valley - 5.4 Pisaq Market and Cui
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Day 5: Sacred Valley - 5.4 Pisaq Market and Cui
Day 5: Sacred Valley - 5.3 Pisaq Complex
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Day 5: Sacred Valley - 5.3 Pisaq Complex
Day 5: Sacred Valley - 5.2 Quick View off the Side of the Road
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Day 5: Sacred Valley - 5.2 Quick View off the Side of the Road
Day 5: Ccochahuasi Animal Sanctuary - 5.1
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Day 5: Ccochahuasi Animal Sanctuary - 5.1
Day 4: Tipón - 4.8 - Shorter footage from Tipón
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Day 4: Tipón - 4.8 - Shorter footage from Tipón
Day 4: Tipón - 4.7 - Extended footage from Tipón
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Day 4: Tipón - 4.7 - Extended footage from Tipón
Day 4: Huaro Museum - 4.6 - Ancient Technology Evidence
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Day 4: Huaro Museum - 4.6 - Ancient Technology Evidence
Day 4: Where Wayqui was Discovered - 4.5 - Elongated Skull Baby
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Day 4: Where Wayqui was Discovered - 4.5 - Elongated Skull Baby
Day 4: Andahuaylillas Museum - 4.4 - Wayqui Elongated Skull Baby
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Day 4: Andahuaylillas Museum - 4.4 - Wayqui Elongated Skull Baby
Day 4: Inti Punku - 4.3 - Sun Gate Slideshow
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Day 4: Inti Punku - 4.3 - Sun Gate Slideshow

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @gottagift
    @gottagift 6 днів тому

    My wife asks "How does she keep the thing from coming off of the thing?"

    • @windyhomestead
      @windyhomestead 5 днів тому

      @@gottagift I love your wife. Lol. Just need the right size thing and then the thing stays on 😂

  • @danteerskine7678
    @danteerskine7678 7 днів тому

    I did a 30 min oil change for first break in, then proceeded with the second 5 hrs oil change, repeated this process until the generator reached 30 working hours. Notice that every time I did that, I strictly used mineral Diesel engine oil and drained the oil while it was still hot. But now that my generator is cleared of these metallic debris, i either fully drain the oil while the generator is off or I use a manual pump. In one way or another, my generator is already cleaned from the inside. My Total generator which is a Chinese brand recommend changing the oil with monograde engine oil or multigrade 10w40, 15w40 every 100 hrs but due to the lack of oil filter, I reduced that interval to only 15 hours, that means more oil change as the oil turns dark very quickly.

  • @jimtetro3769
    @jimtetro3769 14 днів тому

    Eva, As a fellow ID off-grider I would suggest you purchase 2 funnels: one large for your wqste oil container and a smaller one with a narrow, long funnel to be used to re-refill the generator. Would be a mininal cost but would make oil handling eaiser, and cleaner. Wish you well.

    • @windyhomestead
      @windyhomestead 14 днів тому

      @@jimtetro3769 Not sure why I hadn’t thought of that, but thank you! Awesome tip. I sure appreciate the help, thanks again. Take care.

  • @leesmith5419
    @leesmith5419 14 днів тому

    The reason why your thermometer is not reading is it's probably not deep enough in the compost pile to pick up the heat

    • @windyhomestead
      @windyhomestead 14 днів тому

      @@leesmith5419 thank you for the help! Appreciate it.

  • @bubbaredneck75
    @bubbaredneck75 15 днів тому

    yep...harbor freight gennys say that every 40 hrs u change the oil. when i was full time on it that ended up every 5 days. if u position the ratchet where its gunna loosen on the down stroke u should b able to just hit the end of it w yer palm and it should give. many a busted knuckles pulling up on it like that.

    • @windyhomestead
      @windyhomestead 14 днів тому

      @@bubbaredneck75 Great advice on the ratchet! Thanks again friend.

  • @George-ck6qw
    @George-ck6qw 16 днів тому

    Good job!!! You got it done and thats what counts!!! In the future you could hook up a 12v pump (run off your truck) with a drinking water quality hose!! The lenth will be shorter because you eont need gravity!! good luck and keep up the good work!!!😊

    • @windyhomestead
      @windyhomestead 15 днів тому

      @@George-ck6qw I appreciate you taking the time to watch and share tips. Your kinds words are encouraging. Thank you.

  • @SomeSnowboarder
    @SomeSnowboarder 16 днів тому

    Howdy, I just found your channel and am a new subscriber. I am planning on turning 5 acres in Arizona I just bought into a ranch. I noticed you do not have any shorts... my shorts have by far been my most viewed. I try to think of some of my shorts as commercials for the longer videos. Shorts would help you get more views. Also a microphone with fur on it, under $30 would cut your wind noise. my ranch is going to be very windy too in the high desert. you look like you are off to a great start, ill be heading out to my land in the fall.

    • @windyhomestead
      @windyhomestead 15 днів тому

      @@SomeSnowboarder thank you for the helpful tips! I’m excited for you to get out to your spot. Let me know how it goes. Thanks for taking the time to comment. Take care.

  • @bubbaredneck75
    @bubbaredneck75 16 днів тому

    yup....if u have a skill that u can barter w neighbors for something they have or do that u dont its a real bonus. my backgrounds been construction and firearms yet 1 neighbor is a full time farmer and the other is a cattle rancher. weve traded countless things in the 5 years ive been homesteading down here in southern arizona.

    • @windyhomestead
      @windyhomestead 15 днів тому

      That's awesome; making a solid network with your neighbors and fulfilling everyone's needs at the same time. ...Wow, Arizona! That might even be rougher than where I am. How's your water situation there?

  • @bubbaredneck75
    @bubbaredneck75 16 днів тому

    nice start.....i usually put a little less grain(rice whatever yer putting up) and will throw in say a thing of salt, box of individual packets of fast rising yeast, big thing of garlic in a tub of pinto beans etc. whatever u could use to help make whatever u plan to use the bulk legume for.

    • @windyhomestead
      @windyhomestead 15 днів тому

      I love that idea! Thank you for sharing :) And thanks for the kind words.

  • @jimtetro3769
    @jimtetro3769 16 днів тому

    I am also an off grider in the Idaho panhandle. Welcome to the life style. You have a lot to do and learn. I want you to be a successful you tuber; working on your camera skills will help. Also, mentioning your name and the area you are in would be a good personal touch. Wish you well.

    • @windyhomestead
      @windyhomestead 16 днів тому

      Thank you for the helpful advice. I will work on improving my camera skills. Including my name in each video is totally something I should have been doing already. Thanks again!

  • @bubbaredneck75
    @bubbaredneck75 16 днів тому

    wow...thought the wind was horrid were i am. thats crazy. might wanna look into a wind turbine or 2. saw the solar panels.

    • @windyhomestead
      @windyhomestead 16 днів тому

      Ha. Yes, the wind is peachy out here. I did look into wind turbines, but i couldn't find any rated for over 80 mph (that are not commercial). If you know of any please let me know! Thank you for taking the time to watch. I appreciate your commenting.

  • @stevo6926
    @stevo6926 17 днів тому

    I enjoyed watching your videos. Looking forward to seeing more content. Howdy from Texas.

    • @windyhomestead
      @windyhomestead 16 днів тому

      Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment. Howdy back from Idaho :)

  • @oscarverduzcojr.5687
    @oscarverduzcojr.5687 17 днів тому

    Hi, just came across your video. I must say you’re a very brave woman. Do you have any videos on your solar system? By the say I’m Frost.

    • @windyhomestead
      @windyhomestead 16 днів тому

      Hi Frost. Thanks, so much, for the kind words. It means a lot. I don't have any videos about the solar or electrical in general. I will work on making one!

    • @oscarverduzcojr.5687
      @oscarverduzcojr.5687 16 днів тому

      @@windyhomestead Hi, sounds good. Hope you’re staying cool. Be safe.

    • @windyhomestead
      @windyhomestead 16 днів тому

      @@oscarverduzcojr.5687 you too. :) Take care.

  • @terrye6196
    @terrye6196 17 днів тому

    If you have a well planned for the future, I'd just continue the same way until then. However if this is going to be your water source for the long run, I'd consider installing permanent (buried) PVC seperate water lines from your high point down to each of your storage tanks. For maximum efficiency (speed) the pvc pipe shouldn't be smaller than the biggest outlet valve on the IBC tote. Also any hose(s) that you would then use should also be larger than the garden hoses. In addition, one small bit of advice if you do put in permanent piping: Make sure that you cap the inlet side to make sure that no critters move in between filling operations. Just had an additonal thought: Is there any reason that you don't have the two tanks inter connected? It's the same water isn't it? If you want, we could start an e-dialogue and I'd be happy to send along more ideas once I know a bit more about your plans and setup there. (s) TerryE (Arizona)

    • @windyhomestead
      @windyhomestead 16 днів тому

      Thank you for the awesome ideas! Your input about using something larger than a garden hose makes a lot of sense. I am so grateful that you took the time to share details with me! Thanks, again.

  • @joannehiggins3018
    @joannehiggins3018 22 дні тому

    Very proud of you. Don’t know how you do this alone girl but you are like Bioreactive Super Woman!!

    • @windyhomestead
      @windyhomestead 21 день тому

      That made me cry a little bit. Thank you so much for taking the time to say that. It means the world to me. Love you.

  • @joannehiggins3018
    @joannehiggins3018 Місяць тому

    Love this - you are an amazing woman and mom and Lord knows i can't even keep a cactus alive so good for you!

    • @windyhomestead
      @windyhomestead Місяць тому

      Thank you! I'm so happy you watched :) How have you been? I hope things are going good!

  • @davidwilson7625
    @davidwilson7625 Місяць тому

    Beautiful humility…this feels a privilege to share, warm feelings to you and yours……Scotland

    • @windyhomestead
      @windyhomestead Місяць тому

      I am humbled that you took the time to watch and grateful for your comment. Best regards back to you in Scotland :)

  • @deliowa
    @deliowa Місяць тому

    Hello from se Colorado farmer USA

  • @davesmith4089
    @davesmith4089 Місяць тому

    Good luck with the generator cover. I can't imagine 2 hr drive to store. I have a long 5 minute run to Lowes if I take my time. Planning must be number 1 on your list. Please keep us informed with your blog. Seeing the other side of the country(In Virginia) makes me want to do some traveling and feel the breeze on my face. You have started off well on your journey. Hope your week is full of nothing but boring stuff...lol.

    • @windyhomestead
      @windyhomestead Місяць тому

      Thank you, so much, for taking the time to watch. I appreciate your kind words. Hope you get to feel that breeze on your face soon :) Take care.

  • @khadijaElAoufi
    @khadijaElAoufi 3 роки тому

    Tthes is juste hypothesis..the destruction is here the civilizations vanished the cause we dont find it but Islam say that GOD DESTROY EVERY ANCIENT POWREFUL CIVILIZATION QURAN order muslims to ho and see the destruction and damages I'm monuments of every culture in the world because the were pagans and dont beleive their mesagers of MONOTHEISM from the real GOD how is ONE and most powerful one Read QURAN what God say about ancient powerful civilization hiw was violent and unrighteous and even the forme of cataclysm and destruction do to decide callopse to punish them and devine revenge

  • @crispy870
    @crispy870 4 роки тому

    Going thru your vids...amazing, thanks for sharing. Im a Megalithic addict..

    • @windyhomestead
      @windyhomestead 4 роки тому

      Thank you, so much, for taking the time to watch :) I think I might have the same addiction!

  • @Nineteen1900Hundred
    @Nineteen1900Hundred 4 роки тому

    I hope you go on a new adventure soon

  • @mikewa2
    @mikewa2 5 років тому

    They are blocks that have the external surface softened so that they fit together perfectly, that's why they bulge just like its a marshmallow. How they soften the blocks is the big question. In this video you can see some of the blocks have their surface spalling, that's the outer skin that forms immediately after the softening has turned to solid. My guess is that it's heated like in a microwave type of manner where molecules are heated to a precise temperature to where the rock surface can be manipulated into the required shape.

    • @windyhomestead
      @windyhomestead 5 років тому

      mike wa Thank you for your thoughts! I agree, they absolutely seem to have been softened. Now, if we can just figure out how 😃 Great insights, sir. Thanks, again!

  • @bishalrajput6665
    @bishalrajput6665 5 років тому

    Let's wake up together

  • @Nineteen1900Hundred
    @Nineteen1900Hundred 5 років тому

    The knobs are on megaliths all over the world! A complete mystery. Probably a side-effect of the strange techniques used to make the stones, which we still have no idea how they were made. The "Atlantean" culture that may be responsible obviously knew ways to manipulate stone in ways that are totally unknown to us.

  • @Nineteen1900Hundred
    @Nineteen1900Hundred 5 років тому

    Something to do with Surface-Tension on the fountain, I think.

  • @Nineteen1900Hundred
    @Nineteen1900Hundred 5 років тому

    So mysterious.

  • @Nineteen1900Hundred
    @Nineteen1900Hundred 6 років тому

    They're hollow?! I never considered that before...

  • @Nineteen1900Hundred
    @Nineteen1900Hundred 6 років тому

    Yes it was definitely softened somehow. It blows my mind that humans from 12000 years ago knew more than us about stone.