Tony, I grew up in Chicago's western suburbs, so I know how you feel. Fortunately for me, my folks had both grown up in rural environments and taught me how to enjoy and appreciate Nature.
After working many years in lousy jobs and crazy hours, my wife and I decided that there HAD to be a better way to live! Our income took a big hit, but we wouldn't go back for anything! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />