What an early spring this has been, with temps topping out in the low NINETIES last week and above average temps for most of the winter. In spite of a day that dawned gray and dreary, the afternoon brightened considerably with the sun finally making a welcome appearance around 2:30pm. I headed out against considerable WSW winds, clearing skies, and temps in the mid sixties. I was only going to do 10-15 at most, wanting to get used to being out on the road again. Things went so well, and I was feeling so good, that I extended the outing to a bit over 20. Blaze has taken up residence with us, and the big test will be coming in the next few days when I leave him home alone while I ride. Kaylee's begun a job with NY Presbyterian in their development department so is now only home on Mondays and Fridays. I hope Blaze can be managed with the barking. I do not want to unnecessarily impose upon our neighbors here in Bayside or at Roxbury Run.