I've played Harvest Moon every weekend since my little rant, and my withdrawal has been satisfied.  Recently, I bought a cow and a sheep, and I ventured the mines to only make it to Level 93 of the second mine.  Only 107 more levels to go!  I need plenty of reinforcements to get to the bottom.  I'm going to use the Watering Team of Harvest Sprites more often because watering all of those crops is draining.  This game is too much fun, and I am totally addicted!