LOL- I didnt know my way of life was a hobby... I thought it was just how us poor folks lived...
we dont do our own electric by any means- and I dont like having to deal with a well pump and such-so we are on community water- but I raise my own meat,or hunt for it, we smoke our own meat, homeschool my kids, raise acres of veggies, can everything, and build or fix what I can. I have never had a plumber or electrician on my property, and aside from a friend who is a carpenter, if something gets built we do it ourselves. of course, living like this means I dont have time for very many hobbies. but thats okay-
hmmmmm........... maybe I could make extra money by renting out a 'be self sufficiant weekend' and letting folks pay me to do my chores~! LOL