R Draft wrote:i'm a single dad in the hill country. (daughter is sixteen now) and i too am looking for companion to have a homestead with. Or at least share the sentiment and compare gardening notes lol ... maybe you could share with us the latest in your search or a life update. For me, here recently, it's all about surviving the hottest days of the year and getting ready for fall 
Hello!
Yes definitely all about surviving the HEAT down here! I will say we have been fortunate as it hasn’t been as brutal as last summer!
Well an update… still a single stay at home mom, I work from home currently, researching and planning my fall/winter garden, still haven’t met anyone.