I just realized you're in coastal SC. How are you and your family doing? We've been watching the Weather Channel coverage for days of the eastern coast with all the rain y'all have been getting. Our hearts go out to y'all. Thank goodness you're starting to get days of sun and no rain.
Don't rush, take as much time. Whenever is fine with me. You've bigger things to think of than collecting gum balls.
If you're not able to collect any til next year, that's ok and it is very understanding.