I thought yesterday's auspicious start in the pouring rain, thunder and lightning and cool temp (+4 C, 40 F) was bad enough until I realized I had no rain protection on my feet (feet became very soggy 4 or 5 blocks into the ride). Then as I approached the lift bridge (up again) I realized that waiting in the rain is much worse than riding in the rain. Then I got the bike all gunked up, riding through some sand on the beach bike trail.
Nice ride home last night, though - warm and windless. This morning it was warmer than yesterday and not as wet, (light showers and dry feet).
All in all, even though I didn't stay as dry as I would have liked, both days were better than driving!