I have no plans to hibernate this winter despite the cold of snow. I was digging until the snow came, and now have switched to water detecting as of new years eve. Went to the main beach on Lake Michigan and was chest deep when I realized I apparently drew a crowd of onlookers, some taking pics or video. My friend was watching from shore and someone asked if she saw the nut job in the lake. She said yes, she was with me. Lots of fun though! Learning a few things I didn't count on like ice buildup on my scoop handle being slippery, and about finding targets in murky water.