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[Pax]

That is rough, I have a very low tolerance for cold gloomy weather, thus the move to the cultural wasteland of FL.

[Crankin]

I am laughing, Pax, although it isn't funny. Those are exactly the words I used to describe the 5 years I spent in Florida. And I saw that when I was only 15 when I moved there.
I don't mind cold, but the weather has been strangely cold and then warm. And yes, the grey days can cause cocooning urges, but it's only October. Ten years ago, I would have been done with riding at this time of year, but now, I try to do at least short rides until it snows. I still have about 225 miles to go, to get to 2,500. The way it's looking, I may not make it... the last year I didn't make it, was 2005. I remember writing about it here. Then, in 2006, I rode 3K. I've had 2 other 3k+ years, but have managed to make 2,500, I think, every other year, even 2008, when I was recovering from chronic pain, etc.

[shootingstar]

Near freezing temperatures and persistent rain for several hours, is harder (for me) to deal with....vs. no rain and much colder temperatures ie. -20 degrees C.

[ny biker]

Near freezing temperatures and persistent rain for several hours, is harder (for me) to deal with....vs. no rain and much colder temperatures ie. -20 degrees C.

Both of those situations is hard for me to deal with!.

[Crankin]

The rain wouldn't be a situation for me... because I would never go out and ride in the rain, if I could avoid it! That said, I have ridden in torrential thunderstorms (my Finger Lakes tour) and other, lighter rain, and there is no part of it I can tolerate. Even if it's warmer out, riding in the rain just opens up the chance for bad things happening.

[ny biker]

I can handle light rain, if necessary, but it makes me cranky. Of course I don't like wind either. I prefer perfect conditions.

[Crankin]

Meh, we just had a power outage that lasted almost 2 hours. I had just started roasting some broccoli, and was about to start making salmon burgers. DH is at a late meeting, so was looking forward to relaxing with a glass of wine and dinner, alone. I know it's a first world problem, so I ate some of the half cooked broccoli, and when I couldn't wait any longer, I made a hummus, tomato, and avocado wrap. Was just about to get into bed and read by the light of a flashlight, when it went back on. Thankfully, it was 72 degrees today, but the temperature is going down and it's windy. That's probably why the power went out. Well, it happens so rarely, I shouldn't complain.