I’m getting back to normal; sort of. It’s wonderful to ride again, even if only a little bit.

Some activities do still bother my hand; but it’s hard to keep myself from doing things! The buckle on my helmet‘s chin strap is still a big problem; and holding a bicycle left-handed while squeezing the brake lever is probably too much stress for that hand.

The weather seems to be trying to get back to normal for March. The forecast is for falling temperatures throughout the day; and 100% chance of rain. At 10:00 am the sky looked pretty dark; but I wanted a few things from Walgreen’s. It wasn’t raining yet, and I was getting restless from being indoors; so off I went.

I packed along the poncho in case it started to pour along the way; and before I reached the store a few small drops were falling. This continued as I rode back home; and just after I got myself and the bicycle indoors, the first real shower hit. Soon afterwards, I heard thunder.

It looks like this will continue for the rest of the day; so I might not get out on the bike again before tomorrow. Oh, well — at least I rode a little; and I don’t have a 2023 mileage goal to meet. If I did, I would be getting very antsy!

I’m debating whether to try a trip to the salvage store tomorrow. The round trip is about 10 miles; and naturally I’d have a load on the way back home. The rain should be over; but there will be a fairly stiff wind. As I’m rather out of condition now, battling a headwind will be harder than usual.

I’m not Irish; but I’m wearing my shamrock pin in honor of St.Patrick’s Day. But I’m glad I’m not at a parade — in this weather, it wouldn’t be fun!