Speaking of which I trust yours are all in good order. The season fast approaches. :p

Don

PS : Believe it or not the banner ad. top left has now switched to ' Energiser Ultimate Lithium ' . :D :D

Pete,there must be a list we can compile,I will add "fair weather bikers" to the group.This suits my hubby,but never myself.
Having said this,I do take in Stephens query,albeit it is the first time I have heard it mentioned,re storing cameras.

Mike,you can take some amazing shots in the late winter afternoons,esp when frosty and the sun is setting,also in the late mornings,lots of frosty cobwebs etc.
If you have no family at home for Xmas,then you have all the time to spend taking photos.Shots of local street decorations etc,New Years eve in your local!!!,could be a classic.
I ,personally,am one of a very sad breed who do not like Xmas,I never have done even when a child,but New Year is special.So pick a bright cold winters morning,Mike,and I bet you will find some great shots.
A memorable one on this site,is Saphire's shot of car lights zooming off along a snow covered track,anyone remember this shot?,brilliant.
So,Mike ,you have no excuse for not taking shots in the winter season.:D

The best way to store is equipment is to wire-brush it first to remove loose dirt and then a blunt knife for stubborn dirt. Finally, a liberal coating of WD40 (with extra squirts into moving parts) and store in dry shed. This should see you through to spring - it works every year for my mower.

:D You forgot the dipping in sheep dip to keep the munchy crawly things at bay.