Lynn, I too have a monster
Tend to ride her all year round, tho strangely Late Oct to Xmas is more a local pootle at w/ends, rather than the mileage done the rest of the year. (we also catch up with non-biking mates about now)
I too hate riding with the wet leaves/frosty white lines etc - but if you can pick a route in the open - I find I relax much better.
Come January I'm starting to cover more miles again......regardless of the frost (as long as it isnt hissing down!)
Charlotte