First day of summer, June 21

I guess summer begins today, and when you think of summer, you think of blue skies and sunshine. I wish the weatherman could make the fog go away!! Maybe later, today?
Last night was another restless sleep. I woke up at 1:27 This is getting earlier each day. I used to fret when I would wake at 4:30 and be bright eyed and unable to fall back asleep. 1:30 is just too early. I tossed and turned and at 3:47 I was going to come down and work on the computer; I actually sat up making the attempt to get out of bed and thought, perhaps I will try one more time to fall asleep. It worked and I slept until 6. Must be age and hormones. Mind you, last night Bob was restless too and understandably so. At one point I said to him "how do the riders on the Tour de France sleep"?.... I figure with the exercise we get that we should drop off from exhaustion and sleep peacefully!! If I can't settle down in the comfort of my own bed, what am I going to do for the 62 days on the road????
Last night was the weekly ride with the Quick Chicks. I met up with Carole and she mentioned that she wanted to have an easy, peaceful ride so was going to set off before the others. I just wanted a nice pace, so offered to go along. Dorothy joined us as well. We did the Model Farm, Hammond River loop and as we were coming along the McKay Higway I hollered back "want to do Stockfarm and Elliot Road?"...I was only joking but they were in agreement, so I guess I had been taken to task and off we went. It was misty and foggy and when we turned from Elliot Road back to the Highway the wind was quite strong in our faces. It turned out to only be a 29 km ride, but it was pleasant and it is always great to be out on the bike.
We arrived back at Bikes and Beans shortly after the other group and hung out in the store. Iva played hostess whipping up and serving latte and expresso. I chose an ice cream instead. Marci was busy helping some of the gals choose accessoriesfor their bikes. Great idea to be starting and finishing the rides from the store as it must ge a bonus for them and a help to those who can't get out during regular hours. A win win situation for all.
I received two pledges on line yesterday. One from an old friend, Nancy Floyd and another from Kevin Ball. Thanks so much. Kevin is a cyclist who has limited use of his legs so drives a hand powered bike. He set off for a cross Canada tour last year but became seriously ill and ended up back home in hospital. We will keep him in our thoughts daily as we attempt to do this trek. I also received cheques from Jean Foster and Barb Phillips. Thank you.