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BrainStorm Acres helps you find old and new approaches to solve modern homesteading problems. Have an idea? Send it on. Have a problem? Let’s try to find solutions together.
We may not be experts, but we know a thing or two through the University of Hard Knocks!
Irene and Henry have been living off grid full time since 2005 on a 43 acre off grid homestead in the high desert of Northern Arizona. Situated at 5280′ elevation, we enjoy four seasons of beautiful scenery and weather about 60 miles south of the Grand Canyon.
We grow most of our green beans, peppers, yellow beans, tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, squash, garlic, and herbs. Specialty crops like asparagus, sun chokes, and lavender are supplemented by foraged foods including wild ground cherries, prickly pear, and other native plants.
Electricity is made using solar panels and one 400W wind generator. We power our buildings in two groups: Irene's studio by itself, and house infrastructure: house, greenhouse, and workshops.
We may not be experts, but we know a thing or two through the University of Hard Knocks!
Irene and Henry have been living off grid full time since 2005 on a 43 acre off grid homestead in the high desert of Northern Arizona. Situated at 5280′ elevation, we enjoy four seasons of beautiful scenery and weather about 60 miles south of the Grand Canyon.
We grow most of our green beans, peppers, yellow beans, tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, squash, garlic, and herbs. Specialty crops like asparagus, sun chokes, and lavender are supplemented by foraged foods including wild ground cherries, prickly pear, and other native plants.
Electricity is made using solar panels and one 400W wind generator. We power our buildings in two groups: Irene's studio by itself, and house infrastructure: house, greenhouse, and workshops.
Equipment fail and delayed Wednesday show 😟
Sorry folks, Wednesday’s show will be delayed
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Visiting The Lt General Tom Stafford Air And Space Museum In Weatherford OK
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After many years driving past this unassuming location, we finally did it! Visiting The Lt General Tom Stafford Air And Space Museum In Weatherford OK Henry and Irene have been living off grid full time since 2005 on a 43 acre off grid homestead in the high desert of Northern Arizona. Situated at 5280′ elevation, we enjoy four seasons of beautiful scenery and weather about 60 miles south of the...
A Few Inches Of Rain
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Arizona has had some very severe weather including tonados! Climate and weather conditions where we live are highly local - we might get 2 inches of rain, but just a mile away it's dry! We had A Few Inches Of Rain Henry and Irene have been living off grid full time since 2005 on a 43 acre off grid homestead in the high desert of Northern Arizona. Situated at 5280′ elevation, we enjoy four seaso...
Our Longtime Friend Gets Recognized For Decades Of Research And Teaching: Urtatim Laureling
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As in real life, so historic re-creation groups can sometimes overlook very substantial resorces. Our Longtime SCA Friend Gets Recognized For Decades Of Reseatch And Teaching: Urtatim Laureling. Attended by Dukes, Counts, Baron, Baronesses, and the best of the SCA, our friend of 25 years gets recognized by our group. Henry and Irene have been living off grid full time since 2005 on a 43 acre of...
A World-Wide Award: Pelicaning At Pennsic
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World Wide Awards in the SCA (Society for Creative Anachronism) are given to the bes of the best. A pelican is awrded for continuous, significant service within the SCA community. On average, it takes seven years of service to be considered for such an award. Recieving a service award is a challenge, especially when the service is given to marginalized parts of or group. Henry and Irene have be...
Our Biggest Sales Event - We Set Up At Pennsic
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2,400 miles onme way Our Biggest Sales Event - We Set Up At Pennsic Henry and Irene have been living off grid full time since 2005 on a 43 acre off grid homestead in the high desert of Northern Arizona. Situated at 5280′ elevation, we enjoy four seasons of beautiful scenery and weather about 60 miles south of the Grand Canyon. We grow most of our green beans, peppers, yellow beans, tomatoes, on...
Last Leg Driving And Set Up For Sales
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2400 miles Last Leg Driving And Set Up For Sales at an SCA event - Pennsic Henry and Irene have been living off grid full time since 2005 on a 43 acre off grid homestead in the high desert of Northern Arizona. Situated at 5280′ elevation, we enjoy four seasons of beautiful scenery and weather about 60 miles south of the Grand Canyon. We grow most of our green beans, peppers, yellow beans, tomat...
We Continue Going East!
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Weather breaks somewhat and We Continue Going East! Henry and Irene have been living off grid full time since 2005 on a 43 acre off grid homestead in the high desert of Northern Arizona. Situated at 5280′ elevation, we enjoy four seasons of beautiful scenery and weather about 60 miles south of the Grand Canyon. We grow most of our green beans, peppers, yellow beans, tomatoes, onions, cucumbers,...
Issues Beat Into Submission: On The Road: Western NM To West Texas
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Issues Beat Into Submission: On The Road: Western NM To West Texas Water System failure, rain, and communications failure! Henry and Irene have been living off grid full time since 2005 on a 43 acre off grid homestead in the high desert of Northern Arizona. Situated at 5280′ elevation, we enjoy four seasons of beautiful scenery and weather about 60 miles south of the Grand Canyon. We grow most ...
On The Road To Pennsic
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After A Major water system failure as we were literally getting in the truck to leave, we're finally on our way! Henry and Irene have been living off grid full time since 2005 on a 43 acre off grid homestead in the high desert of Northern Arizona. Situated at 5280′ elevation, we enjoy four seasons of beautiful scenery and weather about 60 miles south of the Grand Canyon. We grow most of our gre...
Repairing Minor Casting Imperfections
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Not all castings are perfect. Repairing Minor Casting Imperfections Henry and Irene have been living off grid full time since 2005 on a 43 acre off grid homestead in the high desert of Northern Arizona. Situated at 5280′ elevation, we enjoy four seasons of beautiful scenery and weather about 60 miles south of the Grand Canyon. We grow most of our green beans, peppers, yellow beans, tomatoes, on...
How Irene Casts Pewter Silicone, soapstone molds, and sand casting
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Last Second Casting In The Studio: How Irene Casts Pewter Silicone, soapstone molds, and sand casting Henry and Irene have been living off grid full time since 2005 on a 43 acre off grid homestead in the high desert of Northern Arizona. Situated at 5280′ elevation, we enjoy four seasons of beautiful scenery and weather about 60 miles south of the Grand Canyon. We grow most of our green beans, p...
A Cheap Part Delays Our Business Travel
Просмотров 101Месяц назад
Sometimes "minor" issues cause delays: A Cheap Part Delays Our Business Travel Henry and Irene have been living off grid full time since 2005 on a 43 acre off grid homestead in the high desert of Northern Arizona. Situated at 5280′ elevation, we enjoy four seasons of beautiful scenery and weather about 60 miles south of the Grand Canyon. We grow most of our green beans, peppers, yellow beans, t...
Weather Happens: despite the weeping andewailing, and you should have FEW surprises!
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Every year people in Arizona get surprised by "unforecast minsiin rain." Look around, there are many tools to help you avoid ugly surprises. Henry and Irene have been living off grid full time since 2005 on a 43 acre off grid homestead in the high desert of Northern Arizona. Situated at 5280′ elevation, we enjoy four seasons of beautiful scenery and weather about 60 miles south of the Grand Can...
First Time Exhibited Artist Tess Hartford
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Tess Hartford, a friend for more than 30 years finally lets the public into her interpretation of the natural world around her. We were there when she first collected leftover paints from her cellar and created magnificent murals in several of the rooms at home. I was privileged to attend her first ever opening on a recent trip. First Time Exhibited Artist Tess Hartford. Henry and Irene have be...
How We Stay Cool In The Northern Arizona Desert!
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How We Stay Cool In The Northern Arizona Desert!
Too Darned HOT!!! Over 106 Today Without Air Conditioning ...
Просмотров 103Месяц назад
Too Darned HOT!!! Over 106 Today Without Air Conditioning ...
Irene Makes Matched Bead Necklaces And Rufous Decides To Eat A Bit
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Irene Makes Matched Bead Necklaces And Rufous Decides To Eat A Bit
How To Make Old Fashioned Bread Pudding
Просмотров 95Месяц назад
How To Make Old Fashioned Bread Pudding
Car Problem Complicates Homesteaders Plans!
Просмотров 1052 месяца назад
Car Problem Complicates Homesteaders Plans!
Prepping Roast Beef For Freeze Drying
Просмотров 902 месяца назад
Prepping Roast Beef For Freeze Drying
Unexpected Off Grid Complications Cause Major Medical Equipment Problems
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Unexpected Off Grid Complications Cause Major Medical Equipment Problems
Starting A Business Using Our Freeze Drier? What's Involved???
Просмотров 1182 месяца назад
Starting A Business Using Our Freeze Drier? What's Involved???
White Chicken Chili For Travel: Freeze Dried
Просмотров 442 месяца назад
White Chicken Chili For Travel: Freeze Dried
Seeing A Bit Of Solvang And SpaceX Launch
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Seeing A Bit Of Solvang And SpaceX Launch
Us that the way are off grid. Take care and have a wonderful day guys
I hope you get the equipment failure fixed.
Thanks Bryan. I just received the part I need. Now an hour or two and it should be ready to be back in service. How are your pigs? Take care.
O no Friends, hope it is an easy fix
Hiya Jan. I just received the parts to repair this burnout oven. There is also a broken wax injector I need to fix.?The fix is very easy, but the part I need is on back order. So I get to drill new mounting holes in 2-3 weeks. Sad to say, I have another wax injector to repair. Three pieces of equipment that failed within days of each other. 😳. Have a great day. Take care.
That's impressive. Thanks for taking us along with you guys. Take care, and have a fantastic week ahead
Roger it was simply amazing! We’ve driven by for decades it seems, always when it was closed. This year Irene planned for us to stop. So glad we did. Lots of one-of-a-kind bits of flight and space history. Thanks for coming along. Take care.
Love a good war museum!! And cause I'm into the paranormal...I am left wondering if its haunted or not?? LOL!! Also was the cello/violin music the 2 Cellos?? Love those guys!! Cheers!!
Hiya! They definitely had obligatory war things associated with aircraft. The small size of modern nuclear weapons is scary! Love the two cellos, but no it wasn’t them 😟. Have a great week. Take care.
Felt like I wanted to play the bongo drums on my computer desk!! LOL!!
Not much sound out of a computer desk … how about a plastic bucket? More resonance! Take care.
Wow wow wow friends, is that some of the original models of the Wright brothers, if so I learned something very valuable that some of their inventions are preserved in a museum, if you say yes, it will be very very special
Jan there are a few bits and pieces of the original Wright Flyer flown at Kitty Hawk. It wasn’t a big plane so pieces of the original fabric covering are distributed across several museums. The full scale model is made to the original using the same type of wood and cloth. The original wooden frame was recovered in 1985 and is on display in Washington DC. The tree gliders that the Wrights built before the powered airplane were disposed by the Wrights since they weren’t interesting to them. Sad that the original engine does not exists: the crankcase was broken, but the camshaft and other remains bits were loaned to an exhibit in New York City and were lost. Have a great day Jan!
Some well needed rain, however that was a gully washer - looked like some hail too! Ow the rainbows were beautiful.
Yep. Right on all points! Based on erosion evidence, we had a larger dump of rain while we were gone. Still, not the biggest we’ve seen! Have a great day. Take care.
I wish we go some of that rain. It just bypassed us completely. But we haven’t hit 100 in a few days and when it does this week it will be in the low 100’s all week. Which will be nice. I’ll be able to work Ryu, which isn’t good. I love working Ryu and keep him on top of his service dog jobs.
Ugh, we had days of dry lightning swirling around our place while a few miles away had at least a little rain. We did have a huge downpour while we were gone, but nothing for several weeks. But the rain we got footage for included lightning within 1/4 mile of our house! Training for Rufous has been lagging - our fenced yard is overgrown. All of our weed whacking equipment is down 😟. The electric trimmer died right before we left and the gas powered string trimmer starts but quits. Ugh! Have a wonderful day! Take care.
Lots and lots of RAIN! Great for the homestead gardens!Ending up with an amazing RAINBOW! Cheers Henry and Irene!
Our pleasure! We had 1.1” during that storm - much needed. We’re still way behind. Have a great day. Take care.
Love the free water. I just hate the muddy roads for days. Take care and have a wonderful Sunday
Same here. Bullock was dry a day later, but we might have had a lot more rain than most of the ranch. Have a great day. Take care.
I wish we would get a rain like that. We need cooled down plus the crops could use a drink. It's supposed to be 97 today with a heat index of 109. I'm going to be busy keeping my pigs cooled down with keeping there waller holes full of water so they can take a mud bath to beat the heat.
Oh no Bryan! We’re in the mid 70s now but not for long. Yikes! 109! Good luck with the pigs. Time for something me ice? Take care.
Whaoo that is a beautiful rainbow Friends
It was gorgeous Jan. And, it was totally unexpected. Have a great day. Take care.
A bit damp 🌧🌧
Steve we were relieved when the rain showed up. Days of thunderstorms but no rain had us on edge. Arizona had many fires caused by lightning. No w southern Arizona has flooding from monsoons and a few tornados just to liven things up! On the good side, our temperatures have broken at least for the next week. Have a great week Steve. Take care.
I wnjoy these event many years ago. Thanks for sharing, and please have a fantastic weekend guys
@@rgarizonahomestead2729 it’s sometimes nice to look back. Our main road is dry despite the heavy rain we had the last several days! Have an awesome weekend. Take care.
What a show Friends, Irene you will soon be the one to receive all that medals if you not already, well done
Thanks Jan! As you guessed, Irene received a Laurel some years ago. She was recognized for metal working (surprise?), but also for a textile weaving technique called tablet weaving. She’s a truly remarkable artisan!! Have a great weekend. Take care.
Now I want a rainbow head dress!! LOL!!
You can do it! Of course some colors are really tough to create - but fortunately we can’t see them because they’re outside our vision range 😂😉. Take care.
This is very Kool! Mr. Garry here and I like this!!!
@@gbltheolechurch5acrehomestead thanks!
Looks like all ate having fun time. Take care and have a wonderful day
Thank you! You too!
Felt like I was watching Game of Thrones!! LOL!!
Funny that it is a kind o game of thrones, but no script! Have an awesome week. Take care.
I'm here supporting you 😁
@@bryansloesshillshomestead4523 😁
That was very interesting Friends, I guess it is a type of concert of happenings in the history and nothing to do with real current cultures, here we have many real time culture gatherings
Jan, you got the image about right! The SCA tris to recreate a medieval type of culture. Some is more accurate than others. You might have noticed that the people are mostly older - in their late 60s or 70s. This is unusual because the people at this event are a good cross section of the normal current population. This very small gathering had a high opercetage of old people because the person receiving the award was in her mid 70s and had provided service for more than 25 years! Take care friend!
Enjoy your leftovers and your ice cream!
All the leftovers were eaten and the ice cream was delicious! Take care.
Good Day Henry and Irene! Hope you do very well at The Sales!
I hope so too! And as it turns out, we had decent sales. Take care Garry!
Looks like a good time if thats your cup of tea. I hope your sales are good and you make lots of money.
Us too Bryan. Still have to catch up 😟. Take care.
This was super awesome friends, the sleeping tent give that holiday effect, and Rufous seems to know stay with Mom and Dad, super cool atmosphere, glad you made it safe there
Thank you 🤗. We were very happy to be there, but we had a lot of rain! Take care.
I hope you guys have a great time. Take care and have a wonderful week ahead
We had an awesome time. Have a great week. Take care.
As the second-in-command said in 1066, at the Battle of Hastings, "Keep an eye on that one Harold!" 😂
😁😂😆🤣👍. It’s terrible when some none is educated …. Thanks for the giggle Steve! Have a wonderful day. Take care friend.
@@BrainStormAcres I'm here to please LOL Wishing you a successful event, guys x
😃🤔. Thanks for the good wishes!
Driving looks scary in America!! LOL!!
It is sometimes a challenge! Take care.
I'm glad you got there safe. Have a fantastic event. Hope all goes well and a safe trip home. Take care and have a wonderful weekend
Thank you! You too! Take care.
Cool beans how do you get thoes steaks out of ground?
We pull them out by hand - sometimes we have to hit them sideways to loosen them up. Every once in a while we use a crowbar and some blocks! Sometimes very hard work! Thanks for asking. Take care.
*Thank you for sharing this video. Wish you good health. Full **7:58*
Thank you! Take care.
Last time I was in that area, I was on a road trip with my old partner on our motorcycle Stay safe and have fun at they event
@@rgarizonahomestead2729 motorcycle in the weather we had would be nice - but the rain could be brutal! Thanks!
What's the little pond for behind the truck stop? Is it a sewage pond?
@@bryansloesshillshomestead4523 you know, we haven’t really checked it out that close. No smell. No aeration. So, probably a retention pond for storm water. Take care.
I've been to that Loves in Clinton! Drive safe!
@@ErnieHatmaker it’s one 1️⃣ f the more the interesting Live’s stops. Even the west Live’s in Amarillo is getting hemmed in by new construction. Used to be wide open too!! Take care.
Yuck!! Wind turbines!! We have them here too!! Not my cup of tea!! Hope your having a good trip!! Cheers!!
@@uppanadam we’re seeing tons of wind turbine across the panhandle region of Texas. Tons of solar farms all over the place. Newer installations put the panels up higher so farming can still be done underneath. Kind of a cool idea. Cows sure like some shade! Take care.
Thanks Irene, I catches the Dallas off-ramp, cool
@@jankotze1959 we got a few small fans 😁👍. Take care.
Enjoyed the view on the road trip home.
Glad you enjoyed it! Take care.
It is always great to get on the road and see different areas for change of pace. Stay safe and have a care trip
@@rgarizonahomestead2729 thanks! Will sh the weather was better! Take care.
love the veiws
@@suburbanhomesteaderwy-az Sandi we drove through a lot of bad weather! Glad we could get some shots. Came close to driving through Wyoming. 😟didn’t make it though. Take care.
Good to see you guys back online!! Nice road trip!! Hope the person is okay who's car got caught on fire!! Bet that will cost her a pretty penny!! Bout to go into town too book my bus ticket up too Iron Knob!! Will be taking my camera with you!! So you can see the similarities between my country and yours when I upload next month!! LOL!! Cheers guys!!
@@uppanadam the past few weeks have been a challenge. Poor weather limited our ability to film during the long drive followed by communications “challenges” that complicated uploads until late last night 😟. We did see the driver of the truck that burned. He was fine, but standing quite far away. Have a great trip! We’ll be waiting to watch your show. Take care.
Nice scenes, good to see you, I like to pause on the road signs, looking for familiar areas or city's
@@jankotze1959 hi! We try to capture some road signs so people can see where we are. Sadly poor weather hurt our ability to get good pictures. Not many miles of our travels were good for filming. Lots of poor weather in the way. Have a great week. Take care.
*Thank you for sharing this video. Wish you good health. Full **14:25*
@@quangmientayvlogkenhgiaolu3079 you are welcome!
artichoke is miracolous
Love it!
I follow the weather, but not to an extreme. Just check on local weather each day to see if its going to be extremely hot. That way I know I have to keep water holes filled to keep the pigs cool. Also make sure all the animals have plenty of fresh water for drinking.
Hiya! We look further out in the future to avoid bad surprise ... Take care Bryan!
When you say cheap. You must mean poor quality. $250 isn't cheap.
BOTH! The $250 counted all of the PVC fittings that we returned since we didn't need them. The pressure switch was about $35! Take care Bryan.
Seems like you may have a lot of rework. I guess everything can't be perfect every time.
Too right!
I found it interesting. I like the hammered effect.
Yeah, Irene really likes to hammer! Take care Bryan.
Talk about being behind. I'm going to try and get caught up on your videos.
We're WAY behind too!
What kind of texture is your greenhouse originally before the aluminet
@@ryan-x3e our greenhouse is covered with clear greenhouse poly. When we recover in a few years we may use a less transmissive poly since we’ve found that most veggies that we grow do not need the intensity of our sun here at 5280’.
Good luck in Pennsylvania.
Thanks!