I have read and heard of several instances when you have no choice but to bully the controls. But it is not often that I have to forcibly fight with the forces of nature, but when the occasion does arise, it concerns me a little. For an example, yesterday coming into land I had a some gusty winds on final, also a cross wind. The flying into ground effect, leveling for a second, and then smoothly bringing the nose up did not work for me. Instead I had to keep that power all the way, use the rudder to keep it straight, and at the same time make sure I land on the upwind wheel first. I also had to bring the nose up abruptly since she would not respond to my usual speed of bringing the yoke back. The issues that I am concerned has a lot to do with technique and how much we have to deviate as a result of gusty conditions, excessive cross winds etc. We all have our personal minimums and it is one thing to not venture out if the winds are not within our personal limits, but when the time does arise and when the unexpected does catch you by surprise...