You might see some comments here from ELL.  Although we've never met, I consider her an "internet friend."  I found her blog during my home search and we considered buying her old place.  It was a bit far for Amanda to commute, and we're happy in Shapleigh now.  Anyway, the Red Pony Farm blog is truly worth reading.  It's a touching human experience, not the raw meat I dish out here.  http://redponyfarm.typepad.com/