I have to say, though, that sometimes I find the whole hut idea rather tempting.

Heh. I feel that way about twice a week. One of my favorite lines is from Firesign Theatre's "Don't Crush That Dwarf, Hand Me the Pliers". I refer to it every time I'm confronted with the pressures of the modern lifestyle:

"So is that what you're gonna do- re-enlist?"
"Heck, no. I'm going to cut the soles out of my shoes, live in a tree, and learn how to play the flute."

Tony Fabris
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