Sorry to hear about your hip pain. I know what that's like. I have had both hips replaced, one about 7 years ago the other 5 years ago and I have been pain free ever since. It was the best thing I have ever done, but not something I would wish to do again in a hurry. I would love to see some snow at the moment, we have just had our hottest November on record and it's not really even summer yet. How hot is it going to get I wonder?