My new biking buddy.  He couldn't ride today as he had to keep an eye on the worms
 

Busy, busy, busy.  In addition to the grand parenting duties in Glen Ellyn and sons birthday in Carbondale, my outside rides have been drastically reduced.  Also, it was a windy week so the bulk of my rides were inside.  The good news is that today was a perfect biking day.  Temperature ranged in the mid 70's with a little wind at 10 miles per hour.  Eureka lake was my destination as the lovely Veronica suggested we dine on sandwiches and drink.  As is the nature of things, after a photo op from the above pic, I began my trek back to Washington.  At the east end of the lake is a sharp but short climb.  I usually get up to  speed to traverse the climb.   Everything was going to according to plan but I spied our van stopped at the corner before the climb.  I was wondering why  Veronica stopped so I attempted to pass her.  Just as I began to pass, she began making a right turn into my path.  Wouldn't it be interesting to have my third hit by vehicle be from my own wife.  Luckily she heard me yell and stopped the turn.  Asked why she was there she said she wondered what was taking me so long to catch up.  How ironic that if she hits me, our friends would contend she did it intentionally and they would have no problem with that.  Ha, Ha.  The house that has the worm sales were having a family gathering in their driveway and I had a quick conversation about the worm business with the wife which is why I was delayed.  She asked if I would post the above pic on their website so I did.  Anyway, another great day to ride bike in central Illinois.