"Open window" season, where folks have their car windows open due to the warm weather and so decide to shout stuff at the bicyclists they pass, has been mild for me so far. Since the last post, I only have had one verbal encounter. It was rather civil. I lost the flag to the bike trailer I use. It blew off in the wind, and when I returned to find it, it was gone; perhaps someone picked it up. So Open Window Guy says quite gently: "You need a flag for your trailer." (we were stopped at a light). I told him it blew off a few days ago. He waved, the light changed, and we parted ways.

I can handle encounters like that.

Other incidences were simply friendly toots from friends and neighbors who I recognized and waved at.

Other than the consistent right hook maneuvers by inattentive motorists, it has been peaceful. I like it!

I can even prevent the right hook from happening by taking the turn lane if I have to. So, even that situation isn't so bothersome as it could be.