No ride this morning (bussed it expecting to be drinking beer after work) but last night I had a nice ride home. Dead calm air, and raining, with some light fog. I realized how much noise my tires make when I stopped and the silence was deafening. I passed a couple of peds on a street near my house and the man said, "Oh my god." From his tone, it sounded like he felt sorry for me.
Later last night, I was out in a cage and saw a guy on a MUP with an HID headlight.

Boy that thing was bright. My wife doesn't think $400+ for a headlight is a good idea. She hates me!