Oh wow, you live in Minnesota? I have relatives there! I'm off in Illinois, currently dealing with the fact that summer just /immediately/ died. I do agree though-- Daylight Savings Time needs to go by now. There was a point to it years and years ago, but right now all it does is mess people up. At least it managed to be pushed to start after Halloween instead of before, now, but I'd definitely prefer it just being stopped, at this point. I didn't know it actually kills people when it happens, but it does make sense now that I think about it. A lot of tired messed up schedules and it getting dark far too quickly.
The cider thing though? That is definitely cool. I can understand wanting to go fresh with that. Cider tastes best when fresh. But ahaha yeah a different forum, but I wanted to at least say something in response.
That's entirely understandable though that you won't be doing too much until you get your stuff done and sorted out. Good luck with it, okay? I know gardening can be pretty intense on a person, so don't over-do it. (not looking forward to when people have to start shoveling snow, too)