What next? Where do we go from here? Many people are asking that now; and that\’s easy to understand.

What next with all this COVID business? First it was COVID-19; then the delta variant; and now it’s omicron! Will it never end?

I don’t know what’s going to happen about work. Back to remote work? If it’s going to come to that, I hope my employer offers a buyout.

What next with my cycling? Is it overly ambitious to aim for 5000 miles during 2022? I don’t think I’ll make it this year; but I’m pretty close.

I’m kept busy wondering what the weather will do next. It’s been too warm for December; yesterday it was cloudy all day; and rain is in the forecast. I hope the rain is over before tomorrow!

6:30 am

It\’s full-moon time; and I got up early for a short, esasy spin on the road bike. The forecast predicted clouds and dense fog; but I hoped the atmosphere would clear just enough for me to see the moon.

As soon as I stepped outside, I saw how foggy it was; and I figured that I\’d never see the moon through all that. But since I had gotten ready to ride, I decided to go riding anyway. To my surprise, I did see the moon. It looked very faint through the mist; but there it was! Then, in another minute or so, clouds moved over it.

The hourly forecast says, rain and T-storms beginning about noon; so I should be able to get to the salvage store and back before the weather turns bad. Which reminds me, I need to pump up the tires on that trailer.

11:00 am

I made it to the salvage store and back; and was surprised at how hot I got! It was still foggy during the trip; and here and there I could see big clouds through the fog. What next, a T-storm?

Actually, it\’s quite possible later today. The high temperature will be close to 80 degrees; but some T-storms ought to cool thins off. By tomorrow morning it will be down to 55! It\’s crazy.

Today I skipped making a grab bag. The bins didn\’t have much in them to begin with; and what was there, wasn\’t anything I really wanted. I got some canned goods, and found a couple of FitCrunch bars. Of course I got some goodies to have for Christmas.

I need some things from the drug store, so I\’d better get that done before it starts to rain!

12:15 pm

Back from the store. The sun is dodging in and out of the clouds; and now that my errands are finished, I don\’t care if it rains. People who must be out and about, of course, do care!

So what next? I can try to get my heart rate zones into my new Garmin; and enjoy some YouTubes; and this evening I have to get the laundry done.

Then tomorrow, the weekly long ride. I hope it doesn\’t get too cold; and especially I hope the wind isn\’t too strong!