It's been a long few days on the bike. I started getting down in the drops for the hill I ride, and I also bought another seat and took a couple of rides to get the position set. I have to say that last nights climb was one of the more exhilirating. I alternated between the drops, and sitting up, and I have also been practicing going uphill pulling up on the pedals for a couple of strokes. Maybe last night was just a combo of mixing up the different techniques, but it was definitely a much better ride uphill.
As far as giving up hills, in my case it can't be done as I live at the top. If I want to get home, I ride up the hill. I have been known to take my truck keys with me so that I have to ride. No chance of rescue.