Talk about getting caught red-handed. This morning I went for a short ride; and somehow forgot to put on my left-hand glove! I was almost a half-mile from home by the time I noticed; and I expect I’ll have some red — or, at least, pinkish — skin as a result. Trying to minimize such unfortunate results is one reason why I kept the ride short.

I didn’t have any sunblock with me; and for a fact, I don’t like sunblock on my bare hands while riding. It makes them too slippery. Incidentally, if you’ll be doing any holiday riding with children, don’t forget about kids’ sunblock.

The weather is very warm for December (mid 70s today!); and if it gets any warmer, I might want a Mission Cooling Neck Gaiter.  I guess we can blame El Niño for that; and possibly also for the rain we’re expecting tonight and tomorrow. We could even get T-storms tomorrow night; so I hope Santa’s sleigh has lightning protection.

I skipped the salvage store today; I still have too much stuff on hand. And imagine what riding to and from the store would have done to my unprotected hand! I would have been caught red-handed for sure.