Got about a mile into my ride this morning, when I looked down and realized I had forgotten my water bottle and coffee thermos!

I would have been miserable without my water bottle. My co-workers would have been miserable if I didn't have my coffee!!

Turned around, went back to the house to get them - much to the alarm of DH who, it seems, completely missed seeing them on the kitchen counter right beside the coffee maker, from which he had just poured himself a cup.

So, about 15 minutes late, into what was already a late start for me, and I was reminded - yet again - at how much quieter the streets are a 7 a.m. vs. 7:30 a.m. I can't wait for summer and it's lower traffic levels.