Close, close, so very close.  The temperature has hit the magic 60 mark on Dec. 28.  Planned for a 50 miler to Spring Valley as the wind was supposed to be between 15 and 20 mph from the SW.  Perfect outdoor biking conditions.  Now the problem.  Heavy rains from 5:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m.  Then, another round of heavy rains at 2:00 p.m.  There would be a small window of biking opportunity that would allow me my annual outdoor December jaunt.  Having checked the last three years is appears the 27th and 28th I initiated a long outdoor ride.  So, as I began my preparation I assumed the weather channel would be somewhat accurate.  Not so fast buster.  At 11:30 it was still drizzling.  To get a proper ride I needed three hours and it looked like it wasn't enough time unless I wanted to ride in a deluge! Once again I was relegated to my trainer in the basement.  Sure enough the rain subsided by noon but by two the torrents of rain arrived.  Close, so very close.  Missed opportunity so maybe one later.  Nevertheless, my Florida trip will include biking every day with the 7 mile bridge on the horizon.  Stay tuned