53,240 Dirt Bathtubs: My Odd Desert Irrigation Technique

1 year ago
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I want to dig 53,240 Dirt Bathtubs on my property to create a reliable water source for the local plants. Yes, it's an odd desert irrigation technique, but the plan seems solid... if the excavation equipment decides to cooperate.

I can't thrive off grid in the desert without assuring a food supply. Grass gets turned into animal protein. More water - more grass - more animal protein. Trees will eventually follow the grass.

To determine the effectiveness of my dirt bathtubs, we must patiently await the arrival of the upcoming monsoon season. There should be a large increase in greenery around the bathtubs later this summer.

After getting frustrated, covered in dirt and sunburned, I learned a lot. It's always a blast learning new skills, especially when they're challenging!

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👉 The biggest constraint to building more dirt bathtubs is time and manpower. What if I could excavate the dirt bathtubs remotely with drones?

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👉 In case you missed the previous episode, here’s a shortcut https://youtu.be/_rVQlWoO3fA

The US/MX Border Crisis Hits Dustups
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⏱️ Timestamps

00:00 Intro
00:25 My desert jacuzzi
01:05 These are the roads
02:14 Why I don’t buy heavy equipment
02:50 This is so not good
03:57 Mission failed
04:49 Caterpillar's common problem
05:55 Bringing in the cavalry
09:27 What I learned from this experience
11:34 The L-shape berms conclusion
12:33 A possible irrigation solution
15:01 What I want to “prove”
15:33 Explaining
16:23 My friend’s suggestion
17:43 For you: A call to adventure

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💡 Useful Resources

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