The farmers can thank me for this morning's rain, which I practically guaranteed when I took off my fenders for the season.

I took a roundabout route to work today so I could ride most of it on the American River Bike Trail. Silent but for the plap-plap-plap of the rain and the zzzzzzzzzz of the tires on wet pavement. Just one other rider on the trail and just one other bike on the rack when I arrived at the office.

I walked in to the building and there was a young woman waiting for the elevator. I said good morning and she gave me a bemused smile.