Thanks for the kind words buzzman He is home until next March when he gets deployed again. Most likely back to Iraq but there is a chance he could be going over to Japan which is where he wants to go. My parents are coming down this weekend to get him so he can spend some time at home.

Had a nice ride in this morning. Didn't want to get out of bed but I made good time in after leaving late. Lots of traffic out there but I did see a few other commuters, more than usual. Higher gas prices and warmer temps are bringing out the bikes. I think this summer when prices are sky high more and more people will be riding bikes