[luckydude]

It is a lot of work. We've got a saying in the mountains: there is no need for a gym membership :)

But there is some satisfaction from learning how to run a tractor, fetching fresh eggs from the hen house, etc.

I lived in San Francisco for 19 years before I moved here, I like it here fine. Very little in the way of neighbor problems.

It may be an age thing, I remember when I was in my late 20's going backpacking with a friend who said "when I have enough money I'm going to buy 40 acres in the shape of a square and put a house dead center." I remember thinking why on earth would you want to do that? Then I had neighbor problems and the light went on.

I like it but you are absolutely right, it's not for everyone.