Well, I didn't ride Thursday and I've been so busy getting ready for a wedding today that I didn't get on here and report.
It was raining Thursday and I had a cold so I didn't feel like riding.
Friday, however, (I still have the cold) but I felt pretty good . When I stepped out on my back patio it was a beautiful morning. The half moon was bright in the sky. I could see every star and the air had that autumn briskness that just makes you feel good. I had a great ride. I saw several other bike commuters, but none close enough to speak. Just flashing lights in the darkness.
When I got to work I got one of those "I think it's great that you are still riding your bike this late in the year" comments from a co-worker.
The ride home was even better. It felt like spring...hard to believe that it was raining just yesterday. But then, I do live in Oregon.