I do this a few times a year
http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/....es/happy19.gif Bottom line is that it is a hobby. Its ment to be FUN. If its not fun, then take a break and do something else.
For the last 6 months I have been mucking about with microscopes. It actually ties in well with Astronomy, because its something you can do when its cloudy, and requires very little setting up. (apart from getting samples)
I find astronomy a pretty challenging hobby, but I love that it has so many levels of difficulty. Sometimes I try to aim a bit higher than my ability or equipment will allow, and I get frustrated and give it a break.
The number of times Ive thought 'I would love to go out and have a look', but that will require three trips to setup the C8 and HEQ5, and then wait an hour for the scope to get settled - I often just give it a miss and watch top gear :-)
Ive just got myself a 90mm refractor, and simple Alt-Az mount, so Im thinking that will help...