Thanks for the tips! I'll make an intro, and see about adjusting those dates. The land is 25 acres, so not huge, but plenty for a small homestead, and all ours. The real win is that we're at the end of a long private road, and have at least a mile in any direction between us and the closest other people (in most directions, more than that). Location-wise, we also put a lot of work into picking our spot... we spent years looking for land, and found a plot that's alone, but not isolated. We can get to a gas station in less than ten miles, and can be in a major town in about 30 minutes' drive. You and several others who've asked questions have given me ideas for posts... I should really put up a couple posts about picking a location, our resource management systems, etc. Thanks!