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I think the fact that you've seen so many different scenarios posited from the facts you presented points to the ambiguity of the situation. Better to not disturb "Farmer Bob" at all, than to add so much complexity to the situation that you're forced into making split second life-changing decisions. As a CHL, the better part of valor is to avoid difficult and complex situations if at all possible and be prepared for the unexpected. Rule number 1 should be to never place yourself in a position where trouble can easily find you. Rule number 2 is when trouble does find you anyway, recognize it early and move to escape. Rule number three is when all else fails, shoot for center mass and don't stop shooting until the threat is neutralized.

I think the problem with this situation, as you describe it, is that once guns are drawn and fired, all bets are off. For sure it's going to the grand jury, and you could easily be charged with a crime. I think it's equally possible that the homeowner could be charged, since you made it clear that you meant no harm. But, in the end, someone is going to end up with holes in them, and that's never good for anyone, especially in the country where help is far away and you could bleed to death before it arrives.

Of the suggestions that have been made, I think calling 911 is probably the most sensible. I think you would have been better off just leaving a note on the car and not disturbing the property owner. Waking someone up in the middle of the night will cause unpredictability at a minimum and may end in a life threatening or even life ending encounter.