Thank you Mango, Bernadette, & Atalose...you all have very good points. The noise and pollution (in addition to cost) are def. important factors. Think I'm going to hold off and pray about things. I guess deep inside I know I am also trying to get that "quick fix", and to find a way to not "be around" as much when he is home, because it is so awkward at times. Granted, he may be going to AA quite a bit. And I have my own reading/meetings to attend. One thing I found is an inflatable boat with good reviews. And forgot there's a place to rent a canoe not too far away! Nature for the win!