Too bad I'm 6 years late... Single permasteading ladies in their 40s, if you need manly help, let me know. I'm available. I'm totally obsessed by the idea of permaculture homesteading, never been lucky in corporate slavery, due to my Asperger's. Concerning my credentials. I grew up in a Ukrainian village, we grew and preserved most of our food, and food for our animals, like 2-3 cows and 2 goats. Also, I'm a carpenter by trade, a woodworker by passion. More aboit me on my FB page. Just look for Serg Downshifter.