Bronwyn McManus. On an 18 acre lifestyle block for 19 years, several on the road. Wanted country living. How lifestyle blocks are used. Community spirit. Work involved, livestock. Lifestyle appeals to young families. Country schools. Access to schools and town. Teacher aid work so fits school hours. Septic tanks. Quiet environment (mainly sheep and beef area). Lifestylers and farmers getting on together. Lifestyle networks. Diversifying lifestock. Coloured sheep, goats, deer. Stocking rates on small blocks. Benefits of the environment for children. Moving on to a large high school.