Great weather, about 13C with light wind and lots of sun and dry roads. Made a quick stop at the bank to make a deposit for my landlady. At a stop a nice older guy in a van pulled up next to me, I was in the left turn lane, and complemented me on wearing nice bright colors and being really easy to see... I told him that anything I can do to stand out when on the road, I will gladly do. He then mentioned that the police do the opposite, dark unis with little reflective bits, dark bikes with black bags, makes them hard to see. I said well, maybe they think they are disposable... we both laughed, the light turned and I moved on. Shortly thereafter I was taking the lane on an uphill blind curve with little shoulder and must have impeded a cager in some way (no more than 10 seconds to enter and exit this curve by bike, in a car it is not noticeable) because I got a courtesy honk and an assertive pass. Passed her at the stop sign 50 yard further down the road.
Two nice motorists at the same intersection this week... must be something in the air... or the nice weather just means they are less afraid to roll down their windows. I'll enjoy all the positive interactions while I'm getting them, but I know the circle of life will complete itself here on LI.