buddy in NYC lost his battle with cancer during the storm. services today. bummed a bunch of us can't be there. will plan a memorial bash sometime when everyone can be together.

ended up scoring slightly used Sidi Diablo boots for the price of my old messenger bag and $40. little close in the left toebox with midweight wool socks and liners, but have different size feet and have to suck it up. water/wind proofness will be worth it.

avoiding eating too much, even after my ride, because the local Chinese place makes their own dumplings on Saturdays. will eat all the steamed dumplings.