Air temperature 26 F, near calm, clear sky. Roofs white with frost, thawing in patterns as the sun hits them. Doves are game birds in some areas, and considered a delicacy. Coo-ahh coo coo coo.
If we achieve the warmth offered in this morning's forecast, I intend to get the mountain bike out and wake up disused muscles. A few miles only, but prelude.
Three miles plus on the bike, moderately pleasant. No red-wing blackbirds claiming the pocket marsh at this time. Will stretch out into longer and yet longer rides as the weather allows.