Sean, why don't you ask a friend to help. I enjoy introducing friends to the hobby by telling them they get to taste good beer or mead before, during or after---or all of the above--- with a designated driver of course, if they'll show up for a few hours to help bottle. If they have a good time and you like their company, have them over next time you brew. I have friends that ask me on a monthly basis, "when are we brewing again?" because they know they are going to have a good time. They might work alittle for it, but they'll appreciate your dedication and the results of your hard labor. I like when they ask the same questions I used to when I started as they are eager to "know the secrets". Motivated yet?
If not, go have your beer and chips and read again until your motivated. Even if you decide to keg it, you don't always have to have brew work all to yourself, right?
