Did you know that in the past six days, the Washington, D.C., area has received over 3.77 inches of rain? Capitol Weather Gang told me so!

I’m glad the area is getting rain because apparently we are at the beginnings of a drought. However, I do have an issue with the timing of the recent precipitation, as it seems to coincide precisely with the moment that I step outside. I’m trying not to take it personally.

Last night’s commute home?  Downpour. This morning’s commute began dry, and two blocks after I left my house proceeded to devolve into a steady drizzle. The return trip seemed to promise no rain, but as I arrived on the National Mall so did my long lost buddy, the rain.

The upside of today’s afternoon commute was that, near the World War II Memorial, I ran into two hardcore commuters. Their names were Mr. and Mrs. ???? and they were riding two great bikes (with fenders, yay!).

I need to improve my blogging skills, as I was so taken with their bikes and dedication to the commute that I completely forgot to ask their names.  I quickly took their pictures and then we all rode off into the rain with hopes that we had just experienced a passing shower.

The skies did clear, the humidity cranked up, and the sun finally emerged. Hello, sun! Where were you at 5:30? I pedaled a few extra miles on the Surly LHT to enjoy the afternoon rays and then headed for home.