It's a January Thaw!

I have been remiss in my blogging duties lately.  I'm not sure how it happened.  I got busy at work, and then I just sort of forgot about this blog.  My computer at work broke and I got a new one that didn't have all my passwords saved as "cookies" or whatever they're called.  I couldn't remember my Blogger password.  I came up with some other good excuses for not blogging, but I can't remember them offhand right now.

However, today something exciting happened that reminded me that I used to write silly things here about riding my bike.  After two colds months of making my lonely commute into downtown from Milwaukee's westside, I finally saw another bike commuter this morning.  I was thrilled.  I felt like I had run into an old friend.  Well, I guess, some old friends you don't want to run into.  That's why they have fallen into the "old friend" category to begin with.  So let's just say that seeing another commuter this morning was like running into an old friend that I actually wanted to see. 

After this brief encounter, I thought to myself, "Gee...it sure would be nice to see more people out cycling."  I don't want to sound preachy, but now is a really good time to get your bike out for ride if you've spent the past couple of months hiding indoors.  Predictions indicate 30+ degree weather for the next week.  The city streets are mostly clear of that white garbage (some people call it "snow") that fell out of the sky last week.  It's really quite pleasant out.  Take advantage of it.  It will be cold and miserable again soon enough.