warming up

it got to the mid 20s today!!!! apparently its the warmest day since anzac day (april 25). unfortunately the warm spring weather usually means strong winds. i went out this morning in the 60km/h winds (on my bike) because i thought the winds would only get stronger in the afternoon. it took ages to bike the 2km to the shops and back. the poor dog was freaking out all morning because the wind is the scariest thing ever. she finally calmed down when i turned on the vacuum cleaner (which she's usually scared of but i think she preferred that sound over the wind-- she kept close to it as i moved thru the house). fortunately the wind died down a bit in the afternoon so she had a good sleep. i wish i'd gone to the shops in the afternoon though.