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It's amazing what happens when you strip someone of their daily conveniences. They flip out! Don't get me wrong, I like them too and hope to keep upgrading my systems so that they are more convenient as well. But I like the fact that I can make it, do it without. I think it gives me confidence to face other obstacles with a can do attitude.

They do indeed flip out! It would be funny if it wasn't sad on some level. Finding a reasonable balance is the challenge. You're doing a great job of exploring what options are workable and which ones have less 'return on investment'.