Yes, Yes, Yes.  Outside rides two days last week.  Very windy both days so the second day was a 35 miler to Magnolia.  Wind was from the SW at 20 plus MPH.  Now for the better news.  Usually on rte. 89 north, the road is rampant with semis and farm implements.  The average number of semis passing me is between 12-15 along with the usual tractor, back hoe, or other John Deere farming machines.  Yet on this particular day I only had ONE, that's right ONE, semi and no farming vehicles.  However, as it was a Saturday, the auto traffic was vastly more than usual during the week.  After the ride all body parts were in fine working order including the hip, and repaired knee.  So, all in all, rewarding outdoor riding.  I looks like the season has started and am looking forward to another century soon.