Prepared for Winter

Suppose there comes a time when you must admit that the season really is over. Lakes are freezing shut. Snow covers the ground. Days are much too short. The thought of lashing the kayaks to the top of the car is enough to numb the fingers. So the kayaks are mounted on the garage wall - much like hibernation. Can't even think of doing the little maintenance things you should do in the coldness of the garage - wait until just before Spring breaks. But we can't help seeing them every time we pull the cars in or out of the garage - a reminder of where we'd rather be - if not for seasons.