I think only being in the Faraday Cage (hee!) detracted from the day's pleasures. I do love a good storm, and that was a doozy. But not while driving. In the 'burbs. Of Clark County. *shudders* And I got lost! So all my cycling-instead-of-driving for weeks and weeks was undone by one stupid rural detour.

Sometimes I hate having ZERO sense of direction. One little bit of stress (like driving in that storm) and I am utterly and completely disoriented.

Your day sounds fab--that particular loop is a goody! Oh, and speaking of Sûr La Table, did I mention that roseambr and I have signed up for S's chocolate class on December 6? At least, I hope it's one of S's classes. But it's chocolate, so we're goin'.