I would be a 10 on the idea. But do not go to USA. The ying yangs at the border crossing are not worth the stress.
Way to go on the idea Paul. I joined your site as I am planning the same thing way up in Canada north of North Bay, On.
Saving up for 100 acres as it will just be me for a while. I tried it out with 14 acres and it was too small and in no time had bad neighbours.
My current base camp is in Niagara Falls where I finally got rid of the criminal gas company, cable jems, and no more cell/home phone. I am down to free tv, free email, and free wifi. The only bills are Mort, Insurance and the hydro and water.
I enjoyed your experiments with electric heat. The the rocket mass heater is a true jewel going to build one this summer inside my home. I have a five year plan to pay off my truck and solar/wind and pump equipment that I am storing up in the garage.
Way to go all. Back to nature for this guy. Today's society is a total failure, so I will start my own country. Bobville.