Hello BMW--hope you made it home safely from your trip. Just wanted to update you and let you know that your trip took place during record breaking weather and conditions here in Alaska. The newspaper today said that this has been the coldest, wettest, summer on record for Alaska. As of today, we will have 27 consecutive days when it has rained, breaking the previous record of 26 consecutive days. We have not had an official blue sky, no clouds day, since April. You did very well on braving the elements, and still keeping a good attitude about the weather and problems that cropped up with the Spyder. It was great meeting you and we enjoyed accompanying you on a couple of rides. If you decide to return to Alaska, the odds are that the weather will be better next time.