Begin rant:

Assorted species of oak are second only to palms here in Central Florida. And it's acorn season. They get shot out from under the car tires. I get pelted from above at the slightest breeze. Knocks on the helmet are startling beyond measure. Acorns accumulate in the gutters, oh, heck, the entire bike lane can be covered in them. They plug roadside drains flooding the bike lane. Macerated acorns and morning mist create an unholy slime.

Enter squirrels.

Useless cousins of rats can not seem getting enough of them, darting into the traffic to pick the freshest one, sometimes at the cost of one's life (OK, from a rider's perspective - the more the merrier). But....Squished carcasses are rotting away - although they are picked regularly, even couple days can do damage. Besides, even fresh entrails are not the most esthetically pleasing way to start stressful workday.

Thank you for letting me vent

End rant

SF