It is a harrowing tale, at least for this landlubber, and it can be found here.
Keep in mind, this is a 75 year old man!
As for myself, I'll do no such adventuring.
I'll just wait for spring to come for sure.
The temperature has climbed to the 70's this week and the robins have landed once again.
Still, it is only the 8th of March and the Weather Gods have fooled us before.