Winter Blahs

I enjoy Winter but when we get temperatures in the 50's and it gets cold again it loses some of its attraction. Not to mention the warmer weather brought a thief around who cut off our catalytic converter.  Sawed it right off as you can see in the picture. We got it fixed right away but it still makes strange sounds and have already taken it back to the mechanic once.

We didn't need that hit to our personal economy. And now it is cold again, and when we do get snow it is often an icy mess.. Makes it hard to get out and ride. My weight is shooting up much to my dismay. But all is not lost. Light has come to the darkness. Victory has been snatched from defeat. I have declared ice cream a vegetable.

The book is moving along well, thanks to poor weather, but taking longer than I expected. Writing not very conducive to weight loss however. Walking has taken precedent over riding. Just haven't had much opportunity to get to the gym. And can't afford to go to Ray's, though I have to go at least once before long.