Where is home?

Yes, I rode to work today.

I came in a little later then customary. I had an early morning visit with the periodontist. I'd hoped it would be my last, but it seems he'd like to see me at least one more. Oh well.

When I did get to work I parked next to the nice red Fly150. Hmm, I wonder if someone has a story to tell?

It was another beautiful Spring day here in the Lou. It can't really be February can it?

Perhaps it was the warm temperature, but these contrails reminded me of a dragonfly.

The days are definitely getting longer.

That said, it was still dark and the stars were shinning by the time I got home.

And where is home?

Home is where the Symba is.

• 53F/12C and sunny for the ride to work.
• 59F/15C and a little bit cloudy for the ride home.

If The Sky Could Smile

Yes, I rode to work today.

You may have noticed that I really like clouds.

On the ride into work this morning.

Walking from the motorcycle parking area I stopped to take a picture. A co-worker came up next to me and said, "If the sky could smile, it would look just like this."

• 42F/6C with some clouds for the ride home.
• 56F/13C with maybe a few more clouds for the ride home.

Another

Yes, I rode to work today.

Another really warm day here in the Heartland.

I walked to the cafe for lunch under a blue sky, but it had clouded over by the time I'd finished eating. The sun played hide and seek the rest of the day.

Today the Post-Dispatch published a gallery of photos of how things looked on this day back in 1982. You can click here if you'd like to take a look. Thirty years ago there was plenty of snow.  Today plenty of clouds, dry roads and spring like temperatures. Life is good.

• 52F/11C and a few clouds for the ride to work.
• 64F/18C and a whole lot more clouds for the ride home.

A Minor "Van Winkle"

Yes, I rode to work today.

This can't really be January can it? More likely I pulled a minor "Van Winkle" and slept until Spring. This was definitely one January day that having to stay inside was most un-fun.

This was morning-time.

And...

This was lunch-time.

And...

This was homing-time.

As I was taking photos a cyclist stopped near me. At first I thought he was concerned about upsetting my picture. But, soon it became apparent that he, too, was going to take a photo of the sunset

Yep, ye olde photo of someone taking a photo.

The someone taking the photo in this case is named Joe. He, too, commutes downtown. We chatted for a moment or two and then went our separate ways. Once again, I had the opportunity to shake someone's hand I probably wouldn't even have met if not for riding my Symba.

• 39F/4C with a few clouds for the ride to work.
• 63F/17C with a lingering sunset for the ride home.

The Morning Brought

Yes, I rode to work today.

The morning brought blue sky and sunshine.

But, by lunchtime the clouds had moved in. Still the sun did what it could to brighten the day.

The rain and snow and whatever stayed north of us. We just got the clouds.

It was the same three riders in the parking area today as yesterday.  I did notice something different about the Piaggio Fly 150.

It seems to have lost 100cc's.

• 32F/0C with a few clouds for the ride to work.
• 40F/4C, overcast and while not quite as dark as last evening for the ride home, it was plenty dark enough.

Three Riders

Yes, I rode to work today.

I rode in the rain.

The gear.

I wasn't the only one who rode. That's Deputy M's bike.

When I came out after work the Kawasaki was gone, but Deputy D's Fly150 was there. Three riders in the parking area on January 26. I don't remember that happening before.

Hi-Vis. I wonder if someone could see me as far away as Wisconsin?

• 35F/2C with light rain for the ride to work.
• 40F/4C and mist for the ride home...in the dark.

The Rains Had Come

Yes, I rode to work today.

While the ride in this morning was dry, by mid-morning the rains had come.

I've mentioned before that I like to ride in the rain. Walking in the rain? Not so much.

There is a sandwich shop in the lobby of the building at 1010 Market Street. Getting there isn't much more than crossing the street. I like this space. It is simple and on a chilly, rainy January day it is warm, green and inviting.

It rained pretty much all afternoon.

And, it was still raining when it was time to head home.

Yes, I did get to ride in the rain.

Notice there is no longer fogging happening between the lenses of my helmet. Thanks to electrical tape the leak has been sealed. Much less costly than buying a new visor. I don't think it looks too bad.

The evenings have been getting noticeable lighter, but...

tonight it was definitely dark when I got home.

• 32F/0C and overcast for the ride to work.
• 35F/2C , light rain and dark for the ride home.