We moved from Northern Arizona over two years ago after twenty years in the high desert. Factors that drove our decision were: 1) probable lack of water (re-drilling well), 2) county interference in our plans for the homestead, 3) inflow of blue-state voters. Our present location is a five acre homestead on Sand Mountain in Alabama. Two ponds, no requirements for building permits, conservative/self-sufficiency values dominate. Oh, and 25%-30% Hispanic population for diversity.