Around these parts (central Illinois) bars are making money, farming isn't. It's all about what the grain is used for and by whom.

I haven't drank since 1991 and I have a brown thumb, my air plant died and my silk flowers wilted, so bars and farming are out for me.

P.S. Nice set of tools, JC. Much more reliable than the Makita junk I've had to replace over and over. (and don't even get me started about Sears Craftsman.)

Never be jealous of anybody, Junior. Most of these folks you see with 'stuff' don't 'own' a damn thing, they're just 'renting' from a mortgage or finance company. So whether you have a little or a lot, long as it's YOUR name on the paperwork, title, deed, reciept, etc., that's all that matters. 

Careful there, John, you don't strike me as the Harley riding, pickup truck driving type, bro.... 

Had a farm before (GA), raised a few cows, some corn and tobacco but considering the time and work involved (especially after the Mexicans started charging more), didn't make much off of it. I still live out in the country but now I just have a big ole yard, medium size house and a little ole garden to tend to. 

Soooo, If you've worked hard, saved your pennies and maintained a good credit rating, with property prices plunging 60%, 70%, 80% (U.S....don't know about the rest of the world) from forclosures and 'motivated' sellers and 3-4% loans, if there was EVER a prime time to buy a home, property, etc., THIS is it but it won't last forever....