This is why we train (kind of long)

"Dennis O'Connor" wrote in message
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| Ya did good when the brown stuff hit the fan , Scott... One attaboy...
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| Now, let's discuss your fuel... You never, never, never, N E V E R, go
below
| one hour of fuel in the tanks - period...

Easier said than done. When IMC, getting unexpected vectors and maybe a
hold, you cannot simply cancel and land at the nearest VFR airport for fuel.
Stuff happens -- you miss your approach, etc.

I have no objection to landing 20 minutes short of the destination simply to
top off your tanks, but that is not always an option.

Also, try getting a seaplane rating some time.