Sean,
I fully intend to stay around. I enjoy this forum. Through it I have already re-evaluated my needs and refined what equipment I really need and want.
I searched a long time before I bought my first tractor(444 IH). But, the 444 and all the equipment I had was too large for my current needs. I have no need for hay balers, rakes, mowers and wagons any longer. A 25-30 HP, 4X4, loader tractor will do just fine.