Not to be a cynic, but my first thought would be 'how do you know the equipment will be there the next time you go to play?'

Funny you mention about the freezing weather ... I had an opportunity (if I wanted to go after it) for a steady Saturday night gig in a really nice restaurant, but I didn't push for it because 1) at this point in my life I really don't want a steady Saturday night gig, and 2) the place is about 45 minutes NORTH of where I live, and with Winter coming I did not want the hassle of the cold and snow ... just getting old, I guess ...