Back on the Streets

 

Pelican Over the Loxahatchee River Bridge
Tequesta, FL
January 25, 2025

I managed a short 12-mile bike ride yesterday afternoon. The weather warmed enough, into the mid-60s, for me to risk life and limb on the streets. As an aside, the risking part was very real as I nearly got hit by a motorcycle which blew through a 4-way stop--and I was in the pedestrian walk way (which is allowed in Florida) with the right of way. The biker only smiled when I yelled at him to get his attention so that he wouldn't drift into me as I slammed on my brakes. 

I am amazed at how out-of-shape I have become after the Thanksgiving-Christmas-New Years holidays. Too much wine and the snow/ice kept me from exercising. 

As can be seen from the image of the pelican, it was a pleasant day, although the winds got strong at times. 

I believe we are headed into a more seasonal stretch of weather, which means highs in the mid-70s and lows in the low-60s--kind of like today is supposed to be. 

It was six years ago, this week, that Chris and I were vacationing here in Florida and we purchased the condo in which we now reside. I remember the weather wasps bad as this past week has been--that's why we decided to, just for fun, look at some condos. And then we bought one.

-- Bob Doan, Tequesta, FL