JGW,
You done said a mouthful, my friend. The grass is always greener somewhere else no matter what your pasture looks like. My Mom always told me to "bloom where you're planted" and in many ways I think she was right. I'd love to get "up North" to your country to do some fishing sometime but it amazes me at the people, bird hunters especially, that think I live in paradise right here in South West Oklahoma. And, you know, I do. For the most part I do all of my fishing, probably 95% of it, within 90 miles of my house. And no, my wife doesn't have the wherewithall to do any of the things I mention in this thread. I fish way to much to be wealthy enough for her to do any of those things mentioned. I just thought it would be a fun way to get you all to help me build my fantasy house and grounds.
Robert