thanks for the encouragement Rob.
funny how easily acclimated we become. the temp around here has been between 15-25F the last couple of days and it feels warm to me. I think being outside everyday on the bike allows the body to adjust. It certainly feels warmer than when it hovered near zero with really strong winds.
The Charles River has a nice wind blown coating of ice. I ride home at night and love the stillness. All the geese have gathered at an outflow pipe near Watertown Square.