I am surprised by some of the responses given here. When i read the first post he made it quite clear that he knew what he was doing and the risks involved with taking that particular route. Yes I learned on a buddy box and I am glad I did. I was a 13 year old kid with no idea what I was doing. Kennel here is a grown man using his own money on his own land. Some of you guys need to lighten up and just be happy we are still able to draw people to our hobby. Especially in this economy. Is the buddy box the better way to go? Maybe. but I think determination and patience is probably more improtant than having a buddy box. Good luck Kennel I hope it works out for you!!