*nod* I've read about the various winter shares. One of the reasons I love Parker is that it's like getting a free bonus winter share. I've no need for an early-winter share since my summer share lasts well into the cold season and I don't want a late winter share because then I'd never have a chance to eat all the nummy stuff I've put by. I welcome the break, really. For me, it's cheaper and more sensible to just supplement from the market as needed.

If the storm of the century happened today, I'm pretty sure I could feed myself for well over a year. :)