I hear you jd1. During the dead of winter I've been doing mechanic work. I've been putting a rear end in my recliner. But I do get on the water about five months a year. About two and a half months in the spring and the same in the fall. I hope to kick off around Feb 15th weather permitting. I will fish until the heat runs me off or the garden tells me I'd better come on. I'll crank up again mid Sept. and fish until there's a danger of the pipes in the camper freezing.