Best winter ever!
I've never in my life (70+ years) seen anything like it!. Warm all the time. Even night time temps hovering near zero, and very little snow. The fields are currently bare, with only a little snow in the ditches.
I just noticed, St Louis is about 16 hours nearly due South from my place; and I bet it's warmer up here this winter, lol.
I'm 70 now so retired last fall. I got nothing but time from here to the grave; so patience is my middle name. Feel free to PM me, I made some room in my inbox.