terrific pix- thanks.

Haven't checked out the bike path to see if it is clear of snow and ice and so have been taking the road route into Boston in the am. It's pretty direct and mindless. Most of my thoughts are occupied with watching for cars pulling out and the occasional jerk pushing to overtake me when there is not enough room. The bike path is way more contemplative. Watching the geese, the rowers, the skyline of Boston with the sun in the east and the mist on the river. It was about 22F (5.5C) again this morning. Felt very cold at 8pm as I left one location downtown for another- had to use the face shield of my balaclava. Left my rehearsal at 11:00p and despite an offer of a ride home- in a car with a bike rack- I pushed home into a light NE breeze and it actually felt warm. Solved my stinkin' hands problem by washing my gloves and remembering I had thin glove inserts that I'd bought specifically for the purpose of being able to remove them and wash them occasionally. They're also good for locking/unlocking the bike as the temperature moves into the teens and single digits. Noticed that winter has truly set in because my cable lock has to be pryed out of it's coil. I love that first warm day in the spring when I realize it's like a rope again instead of a tight spring.