Wow, time really does fly.  Update--my two favorite people when visiting Florida have now passed.  Two rides with Fred and Sue from Key Largo to Key West among numerous other visits always hi-lite our visits to that state.  Fred died four year ago and now his beautiful wife passed last Saturday.  Waiting for the announcement for Sue's funeral arrangements as Ronni and I will be going to Florida when we know for sure.  In the current environment, deciding whether to fly or drive is still up for discussion. With Trumps war, the cost of gasoline is over $4.25 per gallon.  Flights have increased 20% so either way will be expensive.  Going nevertheless!!  

Now for biking news.  While I am doing most of my biking on my trainer inside, I rode another 35 miler to Magnolia as the outdoor weather was conducive to achieve this distance .  I always start out with doubts that I can navigate over the 10% plus grades but am still able to do so.  Given that my repaired knee now has good days and not so good days, my goal for biking this year will be to do a century to Champaign.  Time and conditions will tell!!  Stayed tuned