I did have time to spend on the pallet I used for a front porch playing a little banjo. And making wine from the cactus pears and wild plums. With the proper skillsets and mindset, it's not that bad. It certainly isn't the same as a suburban life-style, but I enjoyed it.
/johnny
If you fancy yourself Dick Proenneke well and good. I still think many would crack under the pressure. Ever read *Into the Wild*? Same outcome.