I love it all, it makes you get that "its great to be alive" feeling, everyday.
the only drawbacks are:
the headaches I get from sleep deprivation

The pressure that it puts on the wife and family

The withdrawal that comes when it is really over and I need to get back to work and catch up on all that was put on hold.
For me it is over when the last scallop goes into the icy bucket
Fall is the best.