we are dried up for the moment, too. Got a tractor with a broken tie rod arm in the woods. (don't ask!) Of course every nut and bolt is set up. had to drill out two siezed set screws. You know, the usual. Will weld the arm back together today. Only going to be in the mid-20's today so I wont put the thing back together for a day or so. Besides, got a bunch of lawyer crap to do today regarding my father's estate. Been almost three years but I am finally seeing a light at the end of the tunnel. 

The land acquisition thing is a tough one. Do you blow your life savings and buy it, (and get to pay MORE taxes) or do you let it go and end up with a bunch of crappy P.I.T.A. city-slicker neighbors. Tough decision. Good luck.