[Carol]

Aloha HumbleJanitor,

The Morman Church has always taught preparedness to their members. There must be something like this located near-by you. When one is isolated and does not have the means to set everything up my just oneself, joining an existing organization/spiritual group can often work out to one's benefit as there is an instant community already there and established over the years. Church members enjoy helping new members and are often very welcoming.

Although I'm not a Morman myself, my brother is and I've always been very impressed with how organized and family oriented they are. I've visited some Buddhist monestaries which are also self-sufficient and a Francician Monestary which was self-sufficient.

Get out your telephone directory and look under organizations, churches and community groups to see what may be available in your area. That is a good place to start.

Please keep us posted with your progress.