Raleighdon (DH) called a ride for today; around lake washington, about 50 miles. I reallly did not want to do it. I got up to fog. He left at 7am and rode to the start (Logboom park) and the plan was that i would meet him there. The closer I got, the worse the fog got. There was NO WAY I was riding a bike on roads in that fog.
So we met at honeybear bakery and there were only 2 other riders. no, make that one. One of the two just came for breakfast and socializing. so we were 3 and i didn't want to go. We agreed that i would drive to Logboom and if the fog didn't look any better, i would go home.
At logboom, the fog WAS better; so i decided to ride.
it was very cold (for me, very is below 40) and i was hot and cold at the same time, complete with foggy glasses.
it was a torment, if i pulled them away from my face my eyes teared up, when i pushed them back into place , they steamed up so either way i couldn't see.
The other two riders thought it would be amusing to ride through a snooty part of Bellevue, Beaux Arts neighborhood. (I thought we were going to an art gallery, little did i know!!!) I met my second 14% grade hill of the day there. as our friend put it, the hill that won't quit giving. I was mostly hot by then, with fogged up glasses. When we got out of there; they asked me; did you enjoy the view??? (sigh, WHAT view??!?)

we were in Bellevue when we saw Eden's team go by; of course, she was towards the front.
IN renton, we stopped at a coffeeshop and I drank wonderful hot chocolate. at mile 32 Raleighdon said; you can ride home (3 miles) or continue around the lake with me (20 miles) no brainer!!!
i turned left with my leaden legs and sauntered up our sweet little 4% grade one mile hill to home.

35 miles .. and SUNNY!