update #3
well looks like Ill be back to local commutes soon. My "new" job is not working out. Employer is happy etc but there is just not enough work for me to be full time, I had them cought up in two weeks. so for now I ll be working Monday, tues wed or Monday wed Friday. I told them I would rather do 3 days straight. Ill still be car commuting with the guy that got me the job..on those days
So Ill stick it out till the weather is better and go back to finding something local so I can get back to my daily commutes...which I truly miss. As it is now, my days off I ride into town, to vist friends, go to the store, go to church. So IM back to riding my old commute2-3 days a week
but I must admit, when we had that last cold spell, I did dust off my car and when we had snow, used my 4x4 truck esp after hitting something sharp hidden in the snow and trashed a very low mile tire and tube on my bike.