Welcome to steemit @owleye! It's nice to meet another like minded steemit citizen :) I relate to you in a lot of your philosophies and your choice to simplify your life to get back to whats important. I gave up my lush suburban life and have been wwoofing the last 2 years and now I am ready to start a homestead with @idyllwild. Coincidentally I am moving toward the cascades next month :) Looking forward to reading some of your upcoming posts :)