Snuck another ride in

It was 42 degrees when I took off around 12:30. Had to get some sunglasses, so I hopped on the bike to get in another ride before the snow starts to fall and stick. It continued to warm up, and so I took a nice 40 mile jaunt and grabbed a double expresso.

I parked right on the main drag. I picked up my coffee and sat down at a counter near the large plate glass window to watch my bike. As each car passed, the brake lights would go on and the driver would gaze out at the bike.

Man, I am going to miss this!!!

Where did the summer go?

It is 36 degrees centegrade outside, and the sun setting low on the horizon. Windchill at 55 mph, based on the new calculations is 19 degrees (used to be 3!). Its been way too long since Kermit (my Kawasaki Nomad) and I took a ride - over a month.

So I focused on completing a few chores; winterizing the lawnmower, reorganizing the garage so my wife can park inside, covered the camper snuggling in for the winter. And then, late in the afternoon, I bundled up and went for a ride.

Surprisingly, I was not cold. I image that the clothing was a major factor. But probably as likely is the enthusiasm that poured through by veins. I did not ride long, maybe 45 mins - an hour tops. But it was refreshing to my soul and attitude.

This winter is going to try my patience, being a long gap between between rides.