The day started out on a decidedly grim note. After yesterday’s delightful double birthday party for Gina and Barb, I wasn't able to get to sleep until after midnight. That, combined with Friday’s 10.6-mile run left me totally exhausted physically. The ongoing and protracted estrangement from Liah has once again left me in a state of deplorably desperate depression. With so much weighing me down, today’s planned ride at the BRP was a complete no-go. It was entirely plausible that there would be no ride today, and that this week would be a bust. I eventually retired for a midday nap, and when that also failed, I got up determined to salvage the day. I finally hopped on the bike well after 1pm and started riding. Once out and about, I couldn't help but react to the bizarre conditions. The autumn-like weather continues with upper-level instability giving rise to increasing cloudiness as the day progressed. With temps in the low sixties, minimal sunshine, and a WNW wind of 15-20, it was a chilly ride, totally atypical for this time of year. Equally unusual are overnight temps flirting with upper FORTIES! Thankfully, the ride concluded with no incidents and enough mileage clocked to make my 40 for the week. Tomorrow's workout will bring it to a successful conclusion.