I would imagine at some point in all this you'll have to find some form of long distance transportation.

In the long run, a horse is a better investment. When a car breaks, you have junk that you have to pay to haul away. When a horse breaks, you at the very least have leather. If you need a new car, you have to buy one. If you need a new horse - well, horses build new horses all the time, wink wink nudge nudge.

But yeah, learning how to drive would probably be a good idea. And bike - that may also come in handy sooner rather than later.

Thanks for all the advice - it really *is* good advice, too.