really couldn't have asked for a better ride this evening. temps in the low 50s, the wind has died down. enjoyed a nice jaunt downtown (four mile round trip) to the library via a moderately traveled four lane city street. everyone was courteous. no buzzing, no yelling, no honking, no spitting, no throwing of random objects. seems like i had good communication with everyone around. found a documentary i'd been waiting for at the library and made it home before it got too dark. while cruising along a quiet street towards home, i saw a little boy and his mom in their front yard. he pointed and said "hey mom! look at the bicyclist! and all the pretty lights!" (dual head and tail lights) it was cute. kind of the same expression i get when driving by some kids in the ambulance with the lights and sirens going.