Driving into spring

360 miles is all it takes to drive from a dreary post winter imitation spring to the real thing.  I got up a 3 am on Tuesday and drove from Peru, NY to Cream Ridge, NJ to see a supplier and a customer.  It was raining and 50 degrees when I left and 80 and sunny on my arrival.  The trees were leafed out or blooming, the spring crop of spinach looks outstanding and summer feels like a promise, not a mirage.  Unfortunately, I had to get back into the car, drive 360 miles north to more rain and 50 degrees.  At least I have first hand observations to back up the calendar's promise.