Quote Originally Posted by colorado hack
I'll make the drive into the city 5 days a week to be left alone and have the space to do what I do...
Ain't that the truth? I've lived in Bailey for 22 years. Yes it was a bit of a drive to work...and still is for the wife. But when we bought our first house it was way cheaper here than in the city. Not so much now.

And...not an HOA in sight.

I can pee off of my deck and walk around in my underwear if I choose to. I can park my car/RV anywhere I want. I can shovel/plow when I get around to it. Nobody tells me when/what color to paint my house. I take care of my trash bill. I shoot a reasonable amount when I feel like it. Something goes wrong it's up to me to fix it. Nobody comes up my drive uninvited unless they're driving a UPS or FedEx truck...or something with "Sheriff" markings on it. Property taxes for house, 30x40 shop and 16 acres is $1600.

That's why the wife and I put up with the drive.