100 Year Old Building Restoration In A Ghost Town

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  • Опубліковано 1 жов 2024
  • Hey guys! This week I revisit one of my first projects up at Cerro Gordo - the original bunkhouse. The building was built in 1913 and is home to many ghost stories up here, including my one and only ghost story.
    Thank you all so much for the support and following along with this town!
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    Mailing Address: PO Box 490, Lone Pine, CA 93545
    Thank you!

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  • @GhostTownLiving
    @GhostTownLiving  3 роки тому +200

    Hello everyone! Thank you much for checking out the video! What type of videos do you like best? Mine exploration, building renovations, hikes?, history?, let me know! Also, if you haven't watched my 11 month update, check it out here: ua-cam.com/video/zFygGNxmnpA/v-deo.html

    • @ImSafeonSite
      @ImSafeonSite 3 роки тому +1

      Is that the building with a haunted room on the right??

    • @ImSafeonSite
      @ImSafeonSite 3 роки тому +7

      I'm certain you can get the Skoolie community to help you. By working side by side with you or just help clean up areas. I know that many Skoolie owners built their own interiors and did major work from Welding, Carpentry, Plumbing, and creating their own Solar Power setups.
      If you wanted to, maybe a Trade school in the area would be interested in furthering their students learning experience, by utilizing the program they are in, on your property. and maybe the school would pay you to allowing these students to work in real world experience.
      Just a thought.

    • @KyleInOklahoma
      @KyleInOklahoma 3 роки тому +3

      What a cool life.

    • @Wafflethief1
      @Wafflethief1 3 роки тому +3

      i love them all but the outdoor hikes, exploration, and scenery is always the highlight for me

    • @willhelphingstine7494
      @willhelphingstine7494 3 роки тому +4

      Let’s do more searches under buildings and stuff

  • @Sleepy.Time.
    @Sleepy.Time. 3 роки тому +394

    ghost who turns lights on seems more friendly than one who turns the lights off

    • @nathanrecklies8106
      @nathanrecklies8106 3 роки тому +4

      Lmao😂

    • @than217
      @than217 3 роки тому +39

      My dead dad is definitely turning off lights somewhere. lol
      "I'm not made of money."

    • @emberdt7998
      @emberdt7998 3 роки тому +7

      Seems like another fire waiting to happen.

    • @AintYourChannel
      @AintYourChannel 3 роки тому +4

      @@than217 don't you dare touch that thermostat, or his ghost might take action

  • @baggeeboy
    @baggeeboy 3 роки тому +606

    Brent: I really want this to be a place where families can come and be comfortable.
    Also Brent: I don’t go there at night. It’s definitely haunted.

    • @deirdrepasko9965
      @deirdrepasko9965 3 роки тому +8

      Hahahahahaha

    • @kentclark6420
      @kentclark6420 3 роки тому +10

      Have you heard about those people who like to go around and stay in old haunted hotels?

    • @varosvlogs5661
      @varosvlogs5661 3 роки тому +2

      Sam & Colby 💯🔥

    • @BlueYiperoo
      @BlueYiperoo 2 роки тому

      Haunted like the Stanley Hotel in Colorado???? I want a video on fast forward of the Hotel getting built. Hire Skoolie builders. Seriously, hire people who have done bus builds and van builds. They know how to build!

    • @Aeoxander
      @Aeoxander 2 роки тому

      Plot twist, every murder in the town happened in the bunkhouse.

  • @temper44
    @temper44 3 роки тому +115

    The story about your grandpa was fascinating. It's obvious that he planted a seed in the back of your mind, even as you went into banking as an adult. I'm sure he would have been proud of the work you're doing now.

  • @AMSinc301
    @AMSinc301 3 роки тому +368

    "I added a padlock which only I had the key to"
    Okay that answers it. You're being haunted by the Lockpicking Lawyer

    • @simonstuffi
      @simonstuffi 3 роки тому +9

      the one and only realistic explanation

    • @zolf3141
      @zolf3141 3 роки тому +11

      It could be Bosnian Bill

    • @gabrielsantana6161
      @gabrielsantana6161 3 роки тому +1

      He's there to allert you to be more secured

    • @jasmith1867
      @jasmith1867 3 роки тому +5

      I can't get enough of that lock picking lawyer.

    • @Coracatrblx
      @Coracatrblx 3 роки тому

      the literal explanation

  • @0903tgrace
    @0903tgrace 3 роки тому +716

    “This place is haunted and I don’t go at night because I feel threatened.... enjoy your stay!!”

    • @rvsoccer5
      @rvsoccer5 3 роки тому

      @@shukracharya_ how?

    • @arcanask
      @arcanask 3 роки тому +6

      That's why people stay half a night in the Vilisca Ax Murder House. It could make some money.

    • @markwestervelt9708
      @markwestervelt9708 3 роки тому +22

      The dead cannot hurt the living ever. We the living on the other hand can. Spirits aren’t there to destroy. They’re there to guide and encourage the living to live on. No such thing as haunted. Haunted is a negative word used to sell movies.

    • @faithreturns333
      @faithreturns333 3 роки тому +15

      @@markwestervelt9708 everything you just said is incorrect! The demons and the Lost Souls are the entities or energies that are part of what's called The Haunting. They are in a different dimension than we are. There are 10 dimensions that we have mathematically proven and all are in existence at the same time. That does not mean that each entity can go from one dimension to the other as it's supposed to be because there's a fault in the system. When you use the term spirit that just means an energy that can live within a certain dimension. There are spirits that live within the five dimensions of this universe in which Earth currently hangs in space in our solar system. But there are spirits who never come to this dimension. There are spirits which are holy and of good things and then there are spirits which are demonic and dark and evil and are of bad things. Energy by itself must have a positive charge or a negative charge at one time or another. You're so worried about what is said in the 20th century in on a movie or a TV that you are neglecting all of the data that came before 17th century human!

    • @robertbandy216
      @robertbandy216 3 роки тому +3

      @@faithreturns333 can we switch dementions? I want to.

  • @Aby7799
    @Aby7799 3 роки тому +239

    A hardworking American, paying homage to other hardworking Americans who worked and shaped Cerro Gordo. Salute to you Brett.

  • @Hunt3r4567
    @Hunt3r4567 3 роки тому +536

    - "I see the bunkhouse as a great place for families to stay"
    - "Yeah, so if the ghosts want one place to hangout I think that's okay. I still don't go to the bunkhouse at night"

    • @ew6300
      @ew6300 3 роки тому +14

      Thinking the same here😁

    • @katanshin
      @katanshin 3 роки тому +27

      He means families like the Winchesters, naturally

    • @gertsgarden
      @gertsgarden 3 роки тому +20

      Some people would probably pay extra for the thrill!!!

    • @Sileff
      @Sileff 3 роки тому +22

      @@gertsgarden As a paranormal investigator we will be all in for that bunkhouse! Sign us up.

    • @BagHolder323
      @BagHolder323 3 роки тому +9

      Can we please have a video spending one night in the bunkhouse, please?

  • @anupagnawali6332
    @anupagnawali6332 3 роки тому +362

    Brett. I don't normally comment, but I've been compelled to today. I have been watching your show for 11 months now and every time you start your long monologues, I feel overwhelmed and yet at peace. I don't know if it is the quality of the words you use, the truth and conviction you hold, or just the purity and genuineness you seem to ooze. But I am soon flooded with tears and with little parts of myself I think I chose to forget for a long time. And for that I thank you. I wish you all the success, in all the ways you seem fit. Sending you lots of love and kindness from somewhere far away. Hope I get the pleasure of having a real conversation with you one day.

    • @delovelydeb1
      @delovelydeb1 3 роки тому +19

      Perfectly said♡

    • @fresquez
      @fresquez 3 роки тому +9

      So kind

    • @virgieortiz5213
      @virgieortiz5213 3 роки тому +6

      So beautiful 😍 said.For 👍 sure

    • @liabjornfot278
      @liabjornfot278 3 роки тому +4

      💜

    • @GhostTownLiving
      @GhostTownLiving  3 роки тому +103

      Thank you, I really appreciate that note. I too hope you can make it up and we can have a real conversation one day. Thank you for the support and message. Made my day!

  • @trevoronkalo6010
    @trevoronkalo6010 3 роки тому +51

    Fun fact for y’all fellow Watchers on this channel, the ghost adventures crew actually filmed an episode at cerro gordo.

  • @ScottFerreira
    @ScottFerreira 3 роки тому +1013

    Here we go! I look forward to this since I don't watch TV and this is my "weekly show" now!

    • @tnethacker
      @tnethacker 3 роки тому +17

      Same

    • @Ryanpearce97
      @Ryanpearce97 3 роки тому +15

      This has become part of my weekend routine, Wandavision, NCIS and then most importantly this!

    • @nicklewis5743
      @nicklewis5743 3 роки тому +7

      SAME

    • @thomasinajefferson9971
      @thomasinajefferson9971 3 роки тому +18

      SAME! Never even been this excited for a show when I HAD tv lol Love watching his journey. (Plus, I live close and am fascinated by the history here. My great, great, great grandpa settled most of this area. I’ve always been so taken with the photos and stories we have from him) 🖤

    • @mrkolasa.
      @mrkolasa. 3 роки тому +5

      Do videos go up at the same time and day weekly guys?

  • @thomasinajefferson9971
    @thomasinajefferson9971 3 роки тому +388

    I swear ... the editing, the camera work, the music ... I feel like this is from the Planet Earth series, it’s THAT professional. You were made for this. (And all while rebuilding your town, exploring mines, taking care of your animals, and with little WiFi. THAT’S impressive, sir.) 👏👊🖤

    • @Ksweetpea
      @Ksweetpea 3 роки тому +21

      Half the reason I'm here is the cinematography and music. I always leave these videos feeling more hopeful and inspired

    • @michi-fv2mf
      @michi-fv2mf 3 роки тому +1

      I think he has a cutter

    • @MavenFade
      @MavenFade 3 роки тому +1

      Im bot certain, but im guessing when hes ready to do another video he either edits/and uploads it at his lil shack there in the town below Gordo, or he has someone he sends it all too

    • @roxydegall3699
      @roxydegall3699 3 роки тому +3

      He is amazing in what he does, totally agree!

    • @s3corpuz379
      @s3corpuz379 3 роки тому +1

      Love it God Bless🙏

  • @miniclip886
    @miniclip886 3 роки тому +443

    You should put motion activated cameras in the bunk house

    • @hollownexus9316
      @hollownexus9316 3 роки тому +7

      Very true

    • @rianbrown3502
      @rianbrown3502 3 роки тому +21

      Imagine just having a time loop of a week of the town. That would be crazy

    • @Jamesee777
      @Jamesee777 3 роки тому +24

      And a live cam!

    • @DG-jq7il
      @DG-jq7il 3 роки тому +22

      They wouldn't pickup anything other than the lights turning on. You need someone sensitive to "ghosts" or spirits to visit and spend some time in the rooms where you suspect things happening. If there is a presence, they will feel it, and if that presence is strong enough, they may even catch a glimpse of it. And no, I am not ranking about paid mystics or Hollywood charlatans, folks truly sensitive often don't charge, and feel such sensitivity is more of a curse than a blessing.

    • @DG-jq7il
      @DG-jq7il 3 роки тому +2

      @@Jamesee777 a live would be awesome.

  • @MrJti8899
    @MrJti8899 3 роки тому +167

    From curious child to investment banker to inspiring man that owns a ghost mining town. What a journey, thanks for making it a shared story too!

  • @terrenceodgers5866
    @terrenceodgers5866 3 роки тому +41

    Having all the money in this world could not replace the happiness within you, that you now feel. I believe you to be a very lucky young man. Always interesting videos.

  • @MainstreamDB
    @MainstreamDB 3 роки тому +354

    Imagine going in the next day to a child's footprints in the dried varnish.

    • @GhostTownLiving
      @GhostTownLiving  3 роки тому +197

      Yikes! I'd rather not think of that.

    • @strange-universe
      @strange-universe 3 роки тому +18

      @@GhostTownLiving haha! one abandoned bunkhouse coming up!

    • @MichelleNardiArt
      @MichelleNardiArt 3 роки тому +17

      Actually, after he told us that story I was holding my breath for him to say when he came back there were footprints in the varnish. lmao. They turned out so beautiful.

    • @kimmyrekt
      @kimmyrekt 3 роки тому

      O

    • @joannebryan2015
      @joannebryan2015 3 роки тому +5

      @@MichelleNardiArt ditto. And if there’s one we know there are numerous more spirits around.

  • @mitchswanson2175
    @mitchswanson2175 3 роки тому +377

    Hey Brent, a bit of advice, don't put anything in the rooms that you don't want destroyed. Once you have guests you'll notice they don't treat stuff they way you would... Speaking from experience here

    • @ridgecrestwack9746
      @ridgecrestwack9746 3 роки тому +38

      Sad but very true

    • @thirtythreeeyes8624
      @thirtythreeeyes8624 3 роки тому +49

      I'd like to think if people are going to the middle of nowhere to stay at an abandoned mining town they might have a little respect for the history of the place.

    • @antonykean6616
      @antonykean6616 3 роки тому +24

      @@thirtythreeeyes8624 I agree, I can’t imagine your average joe going to visit this place. However, accidents happen and I wouldn’t leave shit around that you don’t want to get damaged. Just in case.

    • @Lavendarsblue
      @Lavendarsblue 3 роки тому +7

      Yeah when I saw the original building diagram I thought that, make a copy of it to hang, put the original in the museum

    • @GhostTownLiving
      @GhostTownLiving  3 роки тому +111

      Good point, thank you! I've learned this from my hostel in Austin. However, I do hope people making the trek up enjoy and respect history!

  • @randomvintagefilm273
    @randomvintagefilm273 3 роки тому +211

    I can't believe no film companies have reached out to you yet for a documentary. I wish I had more connections but maybe someone with money will contact you. This would make an awesome 2 hour doco or mini series.

    • @elineblind348
      @elineblind348 3 роки тому +61

      I think he's doing a fine job all by himself.

    • @randomvintagefilm273
      @randomvintagefilm273 3 роки тому +8

      @@elineblind348 of course he is, but he obviously needs more money and this would be one way to get it fast

    • @steverocks1980
      @steverocks1980 3 роки тому +8

      I´m happy that this is his independent production. Imagine what Discovery Channel would do to this place and the story. Some overenthusiastic producers would drive Brent into poor obviously scripted stories like "the goats are missing and Brent only has 1 hour left before sunset. Then he looses the keys for his dirtbike finding it right under a rattlesnake and a bunch of skorpions"

    • @sherylgifford9387
      @sherylgifford9387 2 роки тому

      I thought about that too, but think of how it would ruin the charm of Brett doing his own tours with the alpacas, and the cats . . .

    • @richcollins513
      @richcollins513 2 роки тому

      @@steverocks1980 Brent is doing a way better job of this than Giorgio A. Tsoukalos ever would.

  • @cbiz384
    @cbiz384 3 роки тому +272

    Family staying the night: “Hey Brent, can you pop on over real quick we need help with the furnace”
    Brent: “oh no sorry, it’s past dark, ask one of the ghosts to help you, anyway nighty night!”

    • @bounderchris
      @bounderchris 3 роки тому +6

      There is no such thing as ghosts, just demons pretending to be dead people...

    • @kage3069
      @kage3069 3 роки тому +4

      @@bounderchris lol that escalated quickly... Thought you were gonna say there are no such things but well it took a turn

    • @delishme2
      @delishme2 3 роки тому

      🤣🤣👻💜

    • @ragemodels
      @ragemodels 3 роки тому

      @@delishme2 😂👻🤣#ByeBunkHouse !!!

    • @bounderchris
      @bounderchris 3 роки тому +3

      @@kage3069 it’s the truth... the large majority of people who profess to be Christians don’t actually operate in the power of God but when you have faced demons and cast them out in the ONLY name that saves, the name of the ONE TRUE GOD, Jesus Christ!! You know how real they are!! If you only knew the evil that lurked around you would be running to God so you won’t ever see Hell and be tormented by those things.. sadly modern day false doctrine “Christianity” says you can just say a prayer to Jesus and now you are saved and born again but that’s not what the word of God says... you must repent, be baptized in Jesus name for the remission of sins and then seek God for the Holy Spirit... on the day He baptizes you with the Holy Spirit you will KNOW you are His and your whole life will change for the good. That will be the best day of your life and now you will look at celebrities and people who are rich monetarily and know they are poor and you are the one who is rich... not by your means but by becoming a child of God!! Praise the Lord!!!! He loves us SO MUCH!! When you feel the love of God you will know there is NOTHING or NO ONE in this world that can give you the love God has for us!!

  • @rebeccatopken6532
    @rebeccatopken6532 3 роки тому +203

    The carpet was probably put down as "insulation" against the cold. You have done a beautiful job of renovating.

    • @BeingMe23
      @BeingMe23 3 роки тому

      He said that someone said the floors were bad.

    • @paul01197070
      @paul01197070 3 роки тому +5

      @@BeingMe23 Bad at keeping the warmth :P

    • @rebeccatopken6532
      @rebeccatopken6532 3 роки тому +18

      @@BeingMe23 I'm not concerned with what he was told, probably by someone who wasn't there when carpet was laid. If you have ever lived in an older house with wood floors you would get it.

    • @rebeccatopken6532
      @rebeccatopken6532 3 роки тому

      @@lotharschiese8559 welp it would have shined had it been taken care if pre carpet😉

    • @SolidStateSoul
      @SolidStateSoul 3 роки тому

      I just hope he wore breathing protection the entire time he sanded the old paint off the floors. It's highly likely that paint had lead in it.

  • @CaptanTaco
    @CaptanTaco 3 роки тому +38

    “Bring your family to the bunk house! By the way it’s haunted and I don’t ever go in. enjoy your stay😊”

  • @jenpoi
    @jenpoi 3 роки тому +261

    Brent: I’m fixing this bunk house up for guests.
    Also Brent: I never come in here after dark.

    • @Mizz.Person
      @Mizz.Person 3 роки тому +4

      😁🤣😂🤣🤣😆

    • @Scoobylife
      @Scoobylife 3 роки тому

      hahahaha

    • @soniclab-cnc
      @soniclab-cnc 3 роки тому +2

      my exact thought

    • @geomaxa
      @geomaxa 3 роки тому +18

      so many ghost hunters will be booking up to stay there when its up and running, i bet the waiting list will be months if not years long lol

    • @noniehayes6050
      @noniehayes6050 3 роки тому +4

      @@geomaxa I agree, 100%! He could have that set as a great source of finance for the town improvements! I dont mean he would charge sky rocket amounts, but all the places ghost hunters, paranormal investigators go to film do pay a fee, and they get to stay there and sleep in one of the buildings!! Make sure Brent sees your idea, that is awesome!

  • @goodday5837
    @goodday5837 3 роки тому +65

    It would help you a lot if you found someone with Ground penetrating radar so you could discover hidden tunnels or even find water!

  • @Benson_aka_devils_advocate_88
    @Benson_aka_devils_advocate_88 3 роки тому +32

    I think it's crazy you can have a snowball fight while looking down at one of the hottest places on Earth!

  • @arxxiii91
    @arxxiii91 3 роки тому +315

    Please don't leave the original blueprints in the room...someone is bound to steal it when they stay there (Sadly...)

    • @msp.spottin6466
      @msp.spottin6466 3 роки тому +24

      i would suggest mounting it with a strong frame

    • @weirdofish9499
      @weirdofish9499 3 роки тому +99

      Just make a copy and then mount the copy on the wall

    • @annlyon.2040
      @annlyon.2040 3 роки тому +1

      Im sure it a copy

    • @alexandrehaussmann7251
      @alexandrehaussmann7251 3 роки тому +25

      @@annlyon.2040 It's not a copy! Was just there, slept right next to those beautiful original blueprints.

    • @id0stuff
      @id0stuff 3 роки тому +2

      @@alexandrehaussmann7251 Friends with Brent or just a tourist?

  • @beeestuff9819
    @beeestuff9819 3 роки тому +43

    I feel like this "episode" really caught the essence of why I love this so much.
    a really smart man once said something like "this is tickling all the brain parts".
    and brent is tickling all the heart parts.

  • @FrenchieFrench1555
    @FrenchieFrench1555 3 роки тому +16

    My daughter told me about Brent.
    In just one week this channel came on the top of my very short list to favorite channels.
    Thank you Brent and I love to discover you.

  • @Kevakazii
    @Kevakazii 3 роки тому +234

    This man has single handedly proven Gingers do have souls.

    • @archieturnxr
      @archieturnxr 3 роки тому +3

      😂

    • @grafando
      @grafando 3 роки тому +11

      It's a trick! Don't fall for it!

    • @N.a.n.i..
      @N.a.n.i.. 3 роки тому +5

      LOL he has a beautiful soul

    • @strikergamer2979
      @strikergamer2979 3 роки тому

      😂😂

    • @MsZoedog66
      @MsZoedog66 3 роки тому +1

      Ba ha ha ha 😜 Poor Brent! I dye my hair red, so be careful what you say pmsl

  • @irishsakura1
    @irishsakura1 3 роки тому +37

    My Dad is going to LOVE this episode! He talks about you as if you guys just met. I love what you are doing. I see your vision and beyond. I hope and pray it comes to be!

  • @claytonkr05
    @claytonkr05 3 роки тому +28

    I've been called to look at and do foundation repairs on old buildings like these. Anyone who says "not worth saving" clearly doesn't know the difference between true old growth hardwood of the late 19th and early 20th centuries and the soft yellow pine they build with today.

  • @General_Confusion
    @General_Confusion 3 роки тому +31

    Greetings! Welcome to the haunted bunkhouse here at Cerro Gordo. I'm too scared to stay here, but your all welcome to stay, hell bring the kids and the dog. But whatever you do, don't turn off the light.

    • @GhostTownLiving
      @GhostTownLiving  3 роки тому +19

      Basically!

    • @jennychickie83
      @jennychickie83 3 роки тому +2

      @ghosttownliving Hey Brent, are you sure no one went in through the back door after you put the padlock on the front door? Maybe someone was playing a trick on you :)

  • @keaghanbusfield4435
    @keaghanbusfield4435 3 роки тому +43

    I have never been so invested in a UA-cam series! I cannot wait to see the hotel once it is rebuilt to it's former glory.

    • @jasmith1867
      @jasmith1867 3 роки тому +1

      Right. This is like the first few weeks of a relationship. Before reality sets in and she tells you she has multiple personalities and likes fava beans and a nice Chianti. And you happen to be a census taker.

    • @jasmith1867
      @jasmith1867 3 роки тому

      @@lotharschiese8559 I wrote that reply and then forgot that I was that sick in the head.

  • @Tommyvon
    @Tommyvon 3 роки тому +27

    Brent - This channel is your museum. I've been to lots of cool museums, and i've learned a bit from each of them. But this channel is far more engaging to its viewers on its history. And being on the internet, anyone around the world can learn about it. So, thank you for this channel and all the hard work.

  • @gertsgarden
    @gertsgarden 3 роки тому +191

    Next time you’re in Darwin try and meet up with Jim Hunolt he’s the guy with the giant sculptures. He’s a great story teller and really interesting guy.

    • @GhostTownLiving
      @GhostTownLiving  3 роки тому +57

      I'll do that! Thanks for the tip. I think we have a few mutual friends.

    • @jamiegambino6406
      @jamiegambino6406 3 роки тому +5

      I watched a documentary about Darwin earlier today, what a place, total peace out in the middle of nowhere.

    • @gertsgarden
      @gertsgarden 3 роки тому

      Big Sur Folks

  • @Mr.Rogers91
    @Mr.Rogers91 3 роки тому +28

    Dude you need a pole for that roller. You’re killing your knees for no reason. It will be a priceless investment for the amount of painting you’ll be doing.

    • @GhostTownLiving
      @GhostTownLiving  3 роки тому +4

      Ahhh, an excellent recommendation. I'll get one next time I get to the 'big city' haha. Thank you!

  • @jellybean4211
    @jellybean4211 3 роки тому +14

    That was such a beautiful message at the end, really resonated with me. Thank you 🙏🏻

  • @andrewpeterson5003
    @andrewpeterson5003 3 роки тому +37

    As a person that does Harwood flooring for a living. You Sir did that floor proud!!! Great job

    • @fretlessbass
      @fretlessbass 3 роки тому +4

      you should never sand against the grain

    • @notacopnotacop1120
      @notacopnotacop1120 3 роки тому

      U know that floor looks like hell now too. Drum sander against the grain lol ouch

  • @yusufdomun303
    @yusufdomun303 3 роки тому +52

    Hey Brent , you should try Starlink satellite internet man !

    • @jordonweiss
      @jordonweiss 3 роки тому

      That would be pretty cool, although I don't think Starlink is available that far south just yet

    • @travisk5589
      @travisk5589 3 роки тому +1

      Why. He is a few hundred feet from a cell tower?

    • @evangossell1980
      @evangossell1980 3 роки тому

      @@travisk5589 He pays a few hundred for satellite internet

    • @user-de4cq6uk6l
      @user-de4cq6uk6l 3 роки тому

      he said hes trying to get it but it hasn't gotten done yet

    • @wbforsure2104
      @wbforsure2104 3 роки тому

      I’m sure he’ll be chosen when it’s available for his area. His setup is the perfect test bed for it.

  • @Markyd123
    @Markyd123 3 роки тому +1

    Out of interest how does he stop hooligans from visiting and messing the place up? How does he stop people from coming in the night ? Does he employee security?

  • @blueonblueracingnova
    @blueonblueracingnova 3 роки тому +33

    This is the only show i look forward to watching every week. This channel blows tv clean out of the water

  • @travisk5589
    @travisk5589 3 роки тому +61

    Hmm
    Meanwhile the groundskeeper is laughing his ass off.
    Brent, the torch will be passed to you one day where you will be responsible for keeping the ghost stories happening.

    • @--2
      @--2 3 роки тому +1

      I’m pretty sure he would more than one story though... atleast two or something...

  • @MCW1955
    @MCW1955 3 роки тому +14

    It seems most people want everything done for them with no effort on themselves. But as you know when you do a job no matter how small, every time you look at it, you feel pride and accomplishment. A great feeling. Thanks for another great video!!

  • @ThaBeardedGinger
    @ThaBeardedGinger 3 роки тому +132

    It would be an honor to come out there and help you. Since I got out of the service I’ve been trying to treat my ptsd by learning and growing. I would be forever greatful if I could help.

    • @ericag5346
      @ericag5346 3 роки тому +8

      I hope you find and do something to help your pstd! I know I'm so grateful for my hobbies. Good luck!

    • @jimmyz003
      @jimmyz003 3 роки тому +7

      This channel is awesome. I followed him when he first started. I will be out that way sooner or later it would be a riot to spend the day out there.

    • @WorldOfNicky
      @WorldOfNicky 3 роки тому +6

      Thank you for your service 🙏🏻 I hope you find peace and hobbies to keep your mind busy.

    • @jimmyz003
      @jimmyz003 3 роки тому +6

      Thank you for your service!!! If you ever need anything hit me up anytime. Seriously.

    • @ksweet696
      @ksweet696 3 роки тому +3

      I hope you go for it. Brent "went for it" and has no regrets. And it seems he can use all the help he can get.

  • @bryanhoward358
    @bryanhoward358 3 роки тому +13

    If you ever decide you want help there, I would 100% quit my job, donate my time for free, to help do anything needed to get this place up and going, im sure you have tons of people who say this but just an offer, nothing going on in my life to keep me grounded here, would rather do something like this thats so much bigger than me or anything going on around me.

  • @greyeaglem
    @greyeaglem 3 роки тому +21

    I'm sure your "ghost" was a squatter who got in through the back door or one of the windows. Seems I remember you mentioning in another video that you had seen someone on the premises shortly before the "ghost" appeared.

    • @joshmarks3954
      @joshmarks3954 3 роки тому +2

      Well he did go and investigate straight away and found no one in there. I’m a skeptic, but that would be creepy.

    • @heath1982
      @heath1982 3 роки тому +2

      a squatter seven miles up a mountain?

    • @emberdt7998
      @emberdt7998 3 роки тому

      Probably just a wiring issue

  • @garybizzo
    @garybizzo 3 роки тому +12

    My wife and I gave up tv for UA-cam. We look forward to the stories of Cerra Gordo, Brent, we both think you are the genuine person we have seen for some time. It comes across on your face, in your eyes and your pearls of wisdom - good on you bud

  • @melb92154
    @melb92154 3 роки тому +71

    This has got to be one of the “best” series- UA-cam channels in the whole US of A!! I am so glad to see that most everyone who comments says the same thing.I enjoy your ongoing saga of the trials, tribulations and FUN of renovating a “Ghost” mining Town with a real ghost! For being so young you communicate life like an “old soul” (that’s a very good thing!) You convey your love for what you do as if you have always been there! I am so glad to see that you are taking the bull by the horns and learning how doing the work yourself! It’s true, you do appreciate things more if you do it yourself! You have a beautiful little town and I believe you will make it a success venture in the future. Good luck rebuilding the hotel! Be waiting for next time you upload a video.

    • @WasatchWind
      @WasatchWind 3 роки тому

      It pairs quite nicely with my viewing of Thunder Mesa Studios, where a guy is building a fantasy model railroad layout inspired by the Disney parks and Knott's Berry Farm.

    • @sebastiantiao4028
      @sebastiantiao4028 3 роки тому

      ❤️

    • @WasatchWind
      @WasatchWind 3 роки тому

      @@stevenheeley5269 Who exactly is he conning??

    • @deirdrepasko9965
      @deirdrepasko9965 3 роки тому

      @ Melanie Blakley, Amen, I agree, especially the part of his having "an old soul". Well, you know, he's most likely Celtic, so that explains a lot.

    • @deirdrepasko9965
      @deirdrepasko9965 3 роки тому +2

      @@WasatchWind there's Debbie Downers in every group, just ignore steven.

  • @rjgmedia6298
    @rjgmedia6298 3 роки тому +31

    "so I ran to Home Depot to rent a sander.." Living in LA, that's like a 10 minute outing... People need to realize that's an entire day activity for you, since the closest Home Depot is what..Ridgecrest? 2 hours away? everything for you becomes an event...

  • @amyslowikgrossman835
    @amyslowikgrossman835 3 роки тому +23

    If I were retired, I would love to do a volunteer-cation here and bring a ton of supplies/materials and renovation help in exchange for the stay and hands-on history experience.

  • @pattawoo5149
    @pattawoo5149 3 роки тому +62

    My alarm goes off in 4 hours.. totally worth it tho! Haha

  • @drekoll
    @drekoll 3 роки тому +16

    Great job on the floors! They look beautiful!

  • @Paulymade
    @Paulymade 3 роки тому +4

    Just love your town . Here in Australia, we have something similar. About 250km west of Sydney, there's an old abandoned silver mining town called Yerranderrie. It's not as complete as Cerro Gordo but equally rich in history. A friend owns property about an hour away and we go up there 3 or 4 times a year it's just awesome, the more you look around the more you find. The hard work the early pioneers went through to establish this place is just mind blowing. We don't what hard work is. There isnt much about it on you tube but google or wikipedia should give you plenty of info about it. Don't forget. if you ever come to Australia look me up, I'd love to take you there. You'll relate to it on so many levels. Keep the great videos coming, love your work.

  • @jojo1308716
    @jojo1308716 3 роки тому +39

    Yay. Thanks man for being a “public” hermit!!!!

  • @mattscoggins
    @mattscoggins 3 роки тому +8

    Brent: I locked the front door! How could the light turn back on?
    Bunkhouse: Also has a back door.

  • @josephbuck6670
    @josephbuck6670 3 роки тому +95

    Look at Brent wearing his helmet on his dirt bike, looking cool and safe at the same time! You go Brent!!

    • @tanner791
      @tanner791 3 роки тому

      @@jackjones7665 ???

  • @shoutatthesky
    @shoutatthesky 3 роки тому +98

    Who else gets a little worried about Brent when he posts late?
    P.S. There are bodies buried under the bunkhouse!

    • @kahdmus
      @kahdmus 3 роки тому +4

      Haha! I actually saw no episode yesterday and googled Brent and Cerro Gordo and checked the news!

    • @thesandtiger
      @thesandtiger 3 роки тому +4

      there are many under the mine where it caved in

    • @ChunkeyMonkey40
      @ChunkeyMonkey40 3 роки тому +6

      I think there are too!!! Maybe the bodies have jeans on em

    • @renataorlandini7411
      @renataorlandini7411 3 роки тому +1

      Yes me as well..especially when he does not appear in my UA-cam feed on a Sunday. So happy and relieved to see his video today

    • @jimsum
      @jimsum 3 роки тому +3

      ironically, your theory has been debunked.....

  • @TheSyraphid
    @TheSyraphid 3 роки тому +8

    I don’t know why but the upbeat music and the excitement you had when the floors were done brought a tear to my eye. Your love for the most minuscule accomplishments is so heartwarming!

  • @kennethgeorge6412
    @kennethgeorge6412 3 роки тому +30

    I was born and raised in lone Pine currently do not live there but I think what you’re doing is so awesome if you’re ever looking for some help working around that property let me know I would definitely like to try to make my way out there see my family and do some work and exploring your property with youI love history and there’s so much of it there

    • @GhostTownLiving
      @GhostTownLiving  3 роки тому +3

      Wow, thank you! Let me know if you're ever in the area. You'll have to come up at very least. Appreciate the support.

    • @kennethgeorge6412
      @kennethgeorge6412 3 роки тому

      @@GhostTownLiving I might be in lone Pine in just a couple months I’m actually trying to move back from Utah but my grandparents still live there in lone Pine and I’m gonna go help him take care of their property they’re getting too old for itI will definitely have to come up and visit

  • @keepontruckinoutlawlife1248
    @keepontruckinoutlawlife1248 3 роки тому +38

    I'M COMING TO VISIT YOU WHEN you're TOWN IS FINISHED WE WILL SIT AT your BAR AND HAVE US A DRINK...

  • @twentiethcenturyboy6328
    @twentiethcenturyboy6328 3 роки тому +2

    Regarding the ghost story. Brent being the owner of the property and GC overseeing the restoration finds out from Robert the caretaker the contractors staying in the bunkhouse left two weeks ago??? How do you miss a crew of volunteers for two weeks?? Brent is a hands on kinda guy and he just learns that they’ve been gone for two weeks? 🤷🏻‍♂️

  • @mikesmith3866
    @mikesmith3866 3 роки тому +131

    Someone should restore that old truck to running shape.

    • @teenlaqueepha
      @teenlaqueepha 3 роки тому +29

      Vice Grip Garage has a channel and the perfect man to do so.. contact that guy lol

    • @hansjacobsen6534
      @hansjacobsen6534 3 роки тому +6

      I could do it.

    • @douglasmckinnon3994
      @douglasmckinnon3994 3 роки тому +4

      I was thinking the same thing👍

    • @maximumvalues
      @maximumvalues 3 роки тому +1

      Go for it Mike .. you say should so you should

    • @flows-edits
      @flows-edits 3 роки тому +1

      Let’s do it then

  • @DanNortonProduction
    @DanNortonProduction 3 роки тому +17

    Brent, your story at the end hit me. I spent a decade miserable with my career. I finally got the chance to get out last year and have been exploring different projects. I just started work on a YT channel for a client, and the topic harkens back to my childhood, and for the first time, I feel like I’m doing the work that I was meant to do. What you said at the end just gave me that extra confirmation. Thank you! Love your channel and what you’re doing.

    • @eskimofo9i6
      @eskimofo9i6 3 роки тому

      That is awesome! Thanks for sharing!

  • @troopahhikes.
    @troopahhikes. 3 роки тому +2

    I hope you are taking care of yourself. Your looking a bit thin. Please make sure your getting what you need caloric. Not trying to be rude, just an observation.

  • @bradishear9369
    @bradishear9369 3 роки тому +10

    Your last comments on finding yourself. I needed to hear that cause I still feel like I need to find my own Cerro Gordo self. Thanks

  • @Michael_Bancroft
    @Michael_Bancroft 3 роки тому +25

    When you didn't upload yesterday, I got worried that you were stuck in a mine shaft.

    • @jennychickie83
      @jennychickie83 3 роки тому +4

      You can follow him on Instagram. He posted there yesterday saying his video would be a little late.

    • @Michael_Bancroft
      @Michael_Bancroft 3 роки тому +2

      @@jennychickie83 Thanks, will do!

    • @jojosmith6822
      @jojosmith6822 3 роки тому

      Same here! Thank goodness he’s ok 😀

    • @Circlewisewoman01
      @Circlewisewoman01 3 роки тому

      A constant concern of mine...

  • @Mrgunsngear
    @Mrgunsngear 3 роки тому +21

    thanks

  • @dawiebotes9124
    @dawiebotes9124 3 роки тому +23

    I really want to visit Cerro Gordo one day and the bunk house looks completely rejuvenated, but I would rather sleep in a mine after that story. LOL

    • @deirdrepasko9965
      @deirdrepasko9965 3 роки тому

      Surely Brent must have a guest bedroom in his house?

  • @Hamflabagaba
    @Hamflabagaba 3 роки тому +31

    Your sentiment at the end honestly moved me to tears. It was very inspiring and I'm so glad you get to be in a place that makes you feel complete doing things that bring you joy. I hope everybody gets to experience that same feeling someday. xo

  • @fredrikdanielsson3605
    @fredrikdanielsson3605 3 роки тому +5

    Beautiful floors. I'd love to sleep in the blue room. Looks so cozy.

  • @brandynjones2781
    @brandynjones2781 3 роки тому +14

    Who disliked the video I need words with you..

  • @morkovija
    @morkovija 3 роки тому +34

    Our boy is still alive, nice!

    • @voidedgoat
      @voidedgoat 3 роки тому +4

      I was about to post the same comment earlier. At what point when he doesn't post do we send a search party?

    • @kahdmus
      @kahdmus 3 роки тому

      Thought exactly the same thing!

  • @karenpole6636
    @karenpole6636 3 роки тому +4

    Recently found your videos and I’m hooked. Sat in my warm home in Sleaford, Lincolnshire, England and I’m fascinated. You are doing an amazing job and only in my dreams can I come visit but you never know maybe one day x. Greetings from the UK x

  • @BennyNeptune
    @BennyNeptune 3 роки тому +8

    Brent! One of my favorite quotes that i feel resonates with your ending message in this episode is:
    Man is most nearly himself when he achieves the seriousness of a child at play
    - Heraclitus
    Your work is inspiring man and, although we don’t know you, we as your fans are proud of how far you’ve come!

  • @KKJ2212
    @KKJ2212 3 роки тому +24

    Love your channel and watches it every week but got a Question.
    Do you ever see the Milkway at night in the sky living that far from everything else?
    If you do it would be amazing to see that in a video😀
    Please keep making videos they are my favorite on UA-cam🙂

    • @nicklewis5743
      @nicklewis5743 3 роки тому +3

      I bet the most amazing views can be seen at night!

    • @wbforsure2104
      @wbforsure2104 3 роки тому +1

      I believe it has been shown in his vids before.

    • @Ksweetpea
      @Ksweetpea 3 роки тому +4

      Based on light pollution maps I can see online, the light pollution around Cerro Gordo is nearly zero. Amazing place for astrophotography and yes you absolutely could see more of the milky way.

    • @KKJ2212
      @KKJ2212 3 роки тому

      @@wbforsure2104 not that i have seen

    • @KKJ2212
      @KKJ2212 3 роки тому +1

      @@Ksweetpea wow sounds amazing hope Brent see this comment and make a video with it

  • @lookoutman1970
    @lookoutman1970 3 роки тому +3

    If you are wondering about the meaning of life, and your thinking about climbing a mountain to speak to a guru. Don't. Just drive up the road to Cerro Gordo and have an enlightening conversation with Brent. (Of course, if you get there and he isnt home, you might just have to climb a mountain to talk to him, cuz that's where he'll be). Keep it up sir.

  • @thomasweatherford5125
    @thomasweatherford5125 3 роки тому +18

    Can you talk about the vehicles left behind? Furniture too? Just curious as to what was left in the town.

    • @maxschon7709
      @maxschon7709 3 роки тому +3

      Great idea. the even tell stories of their own.

    • @jasmith1867
      @jasmith1867 3 роки тому +4

      OH SHIT ! Mike and Frank from American Pickers are winding up the trail.

    • @thomasweatherford5125
      @thomasweatherford5125 3 роки тому

      @@jasmith1867 - 😂

  • @lewisnaranja6924
    @lewisnaranja6924 3 роки тому +10

    Brent the only UA-cam channel worth watching by a country mile!
    Absolute Ginger god sir 🙌🙌

  • @MakingUsThink
    @MakingUsThink 3 роки тому +8

    I commend your commitment to stay busy and not be bored in a ghost town.

  • @quinnhanks850
    @quinnhanks850 3 роки тому +57

    As a person who is stuck trying to find myself you really do inspire....

  • @fritzcolburn
    @fritzcolburn 3 роки тому +5

    Been binge watching for days now. Got to say I totally feel what you said at the end. I'm pushing 50 and you're living the dream I never will. I've always felt disconnected from this world and system. Moving to a place like this has been a dream since I was about 20. Just move and drop out of this world. Guess I'll just have to live that dream vicariously.

  • @dondavis5633
    @dondavis5633 3 роки тому +4

    Dang it, Brent; you got me all hooked on these vids! Please give Tofu a smooch for me...

  • @MattiasMagnusson
    @MattiasMagnusson 3 роки тому +26

    If i ever get to the US, this is the first place i want to visit, first to see this beautiful place, and if i can help with something i would (i used to be a carpenter here in Sweden) now I'm a business owner working with programming and computer support in Stockholm.

    • @morkovija
      @morkovija 3 роки тому +1

      I hope the trend catches on in Europe and in beautiful Sweden too. Not that many abandoned things there I'd imagine. But here in Eastern Europe - plenty of interesting things

    • @matsjohansson1981
      @matsjohansson1981 3 роки тому

      samma här! efter covid så bara åk!

    • @edvinkarlsson4302
      @edvinkarlsson4302 3 роки тому

      vill verkligen åka dit också

    • @GH0--001
      @GH0--001 3 роки тому

      @@morkovija okay

    • @SunRabbit
      @SunRabbit 3 роки тому

      The thing is that we don't have anything that looks exactly like this place in Europe that I can think of, and I've been to almost all the countries, east and west. Maybe parts of the Extremadura in Spain, or the far east of Russia, but here in Germany it's just cities, woods and fields with an Alp or two thrown in the mix.

  • @xylisisvarlett3734
    @xylisisvarlett3734 3 роки тому +21

    "The ghosts own this house. Enjoy your stay"
    Guest: but im not a ghost
    "Guess what you will be if you stay here for the night :D"

  • @ultimatehaunted6026
    @ultimatehaunted6026 3 роки тому +1

    Absolutely dig your videos. Such ambition, yet humanity and awareness at the same time. Hat off to you sir!!!! I Look forward to more of your videos, thanks for what your doing and sharing. From Manchester, England 🙏🙏

  • @relevantinformation6655
    @relevantinformation6655 3 роки тому +15

    Think of that room, not as haunted, but dual occupancy 🤣

  • @mbedsor
    @mbedsor 3 роки тому +19

    "This would be a great family accommodation" continues to tell story of bunk house being haunted at night 🤔

    • @jasmith1867
      @jasmith1867 3 роки тому +1

      Add a remote controlled scream and an occasional chain dragging on floor audio.

    • @mbedsor
      @mbedsor 3 роки тому +2

      @@jasmith1867 multiple speakers playing footsteps under the floors lol

  • @Gawonii1Austencao
    @Gawonii1Austencao 3 роки тому +4

    Since the completion of the renovations, have you had anymore "Ghost" experiences?? I don't believe in ghosts, But in my research from people that do believe in their existence, claim that they don't like their stuff changed.

  • @joelsimonson6896
    @joelsimonson6896 3 роки тому +43

    You should put cameras all over the bunkhouse running 24/7 to see if you get any paranormal activity 😳

    • @LordZeebee
      @LordZeebee 3 роки тому +1

      I mean it as probably just some hiker or homeless person hiding out there for a bit.

    • @hanse81
      @hanse81 3 роки тому +5

      Great idea!
      Why don't you send him 10 GoPros and 10 memory cards, it will only set you back 5.000$ and you will be supporting a good cause.
      You can never have too many GoPros when having a channel like this.

    • @joelsimonson6896
      @joelsimonson6896 3 роки тому +1

      @@hanse81 ring cameras are perfect because they’re motion activated. And I’ll gladly donate them and yes it’s for a great cause👍

  • @krissmgvlogs
    @krissmgvlogs 3 роки тому +12

    So the ghosts in the bunkhouse forced you out yet you expect people to sleep in there? 😂😂😂

    • @lucast3006
      @lucast3006 3 роки тому +2

      I’d sleep in there!

    • @mildredjeakins5435
      @mildredjeakins5435 3 роки тому

      There are a lot of people that are into that kind of thing!

    • @lucast3006
      @lucast3006 3 роки тому +4

      @@mildredjeakins5435 I was probably the biggest skeptic to ever exist until 2009-2010 came along. It was the most miserable and terrifying year of my entire existence. I’ve never experienced anything since I moved out of that place, and I still don’t refer to them as “ghosts” because I genuinely don’t know what or who it was. All I know is that there are sometimes very strange and horrifying things that can happen, and even as a scientist I can’t even begin to come up with a plausible explanation for some of the things that happened. I also wouldn’t expect anyone to buy into these things unless they’ve lived it. Last, all of those ghost shows out there are mostly garbage in my opinion, and they give a bad name to people who have actually had these types of experiences.

    • @lucast3006
      @lucast3006 3 роки тому

      @@WarrenAAndrews what happened?

    • @lucast3006
      @lucast3006 3 роки тому

      @@WarrenAAndrews wow, sounds like a trip you’ll never forget!

  • @stjamesnolan
    @stjamesnolan 3 роки тому +12

    Oh, son of a biscuit.
    [stops errands midday for twenty minute break]

  • @Peachyt82
    @Peachyt82 3 роки тому +2

    @Ghost Town Living whats up in the Loft of the BunkHouse? Lofts often hold their own secret lost treasures of their own.

  • @kevins4229
    @kevins4229 3 роки тому +10

    Very impressive. It's nice to see someone that cares about history, and restoring it for those to enjoy for years to come. You should be very proud!

  • @tehwobewto
    @tehwobewto 3 роки тому +11

    i wait for these every week lets go!! such great content!

  • @lukimontanaro
    @lukimontanaro 3 роки тому +1

    Greetings from Paraguay Brent! You’re very inspiring. Keep at it

  • @ManiacalKiwi
    @ManiacalKiwi 3 роки тому +7

    Put a motion activated camera in the haunted room! Could be the first person to get credible footage of a ghost!

  • @sYnchr0_
    @sYnchr0_ 3 роки тому +9

    That outro speech hit really close to home. I'm - hopefully - at the start of my own path to find real purpose again.

  • @fivizzano
    @fivizzano 3 роки тому +1

    I KNOW, bit difficult to explain, that the presence in there is a good caretaker, someone who protects... whoever will be staying in the house will be welcome and sheltered.

  • @leannewithers391
    @leannewithers391 3 роки тому +20

    If you were to advertise the bunk house as a haunted place to stay, you would 100% have no problems booking it up!! So many ghost lovers out there!!

    • @GaryRoseTVandFilm
      @GaryRoseTVandFilm 3 роки тому

      It frustrates me that he seems to be in no hurry to get the place operating as a staycation. But the money could be used for the renovation and he could do so much with it.

    • @robine916
      @robine916 3 роки тому +2

      @@GaryRoseTVandFilm I believe he stated that after the fire, they had no power for quite a while in the bunkhouse.

    • @leannewithers391
      @leannewithers391 3 роки тому +3

      I have no qualms with our good old ghost town man. I think what he is doing is amazing and whatever time frame he gets this done in good on him!!

  • @travisk5589
    @travisk5589 3 роки тому +5

    Brent. Have you looked into cricket wireless. It's on the at&t towers and you can get true unlimited high speed data for $60 a month. You can then hotspot it and run buildings off of it

  • @kg7621
    @kg7621 3 роки тому +1

    God will help you i think you have a very good soul. Im very imprested what you have done in this months. Sorry for my englisch. grreetings from Germany✌