Thanks everyone for the responses and thoughts. I do have a mirror on my bike but should get one for my helmet. That way I can have plenty of rear views. Just in case I miss a view like yesterday!

The only place to ride around here are on the main roadways. The towns around my area are spread 40 to 60 miles apart with only farmland between. My town has only 3000 people and is too small to bike around unless you are out for a casual ride with the family. My husband, one other guy and me are the only road cyclists in our whole community!

I can really relate to the the feeling of seeing things a whole lot different and appreciating things more. Last night I couldn't sleep, kept thinking about how fast life can go and thanking the Lord for keeping me around a bit longer! I have never had the earfull of hay yet but will watch out for that one! I am also going to get some of those gatorskins, they sound like good things.

Thanks again for the welcomes and thoughts. They are appreciated and is it nice to get my thoughts out to people who understand why I am out there biking on the highway! Most people think I am crazy around here.This situation may have proven their thoughts correct though