Great weather for riding. The humidity (from Katrina's outer rain bands) is gone and the temperature will be ~90F (32C) later today.
The ride wasn't as pleasant as usual. I have an aunt and a few cousins in New Orleans. I spoke with a cousin last night who said everyone made it out of town and they have been staying in a hotel in Houston, TX since the day before Katrina hit the Gulf Coast. Problem is - they have nothing to go back to.

Thinking about them sure put a damper on the ride.