[juanbenae]

thom what years did you work for CDF? I was in san benito/monterey ranger unit 87 thru 90.

sunol, just north of fremont is the area i am reading you want to look for, either that or livermore. livermore would be like pleasanton descibed above, but more cowboy-ish. you would find it easier to find the acres you desire. i know a few that board horses in the bay area at stables because they can not afford the property to keep them at home.

i would recommend you two make a trip out to see if its what you desire.