McGrath, we did talk to her before getting the camper, and said we would talk some more if she was really opposed, after seeing the thing. She skipped that part and went to the authorities. Tone set.

Kat, I too am amazed that they can tell us what we can have in our own yard, under the guise of "protecting property values."

We were planning to sell this BIG house as soon as the youngest is out of school, and take off after the sunset with our instruments aboard. This may hasten the decision to move, although "retirement" isn't possible yet.

I just want something simple with a huge square room for jams, a large backyard for all my distant friends' campers to park occasionally, a couple of bedrooms (one for the occasional kid coming home) and a big kitchen with couches. And acoustic musicians for neighbors!