I'm always copping stick from everyone for the lack of mileage on the ODO. I might hit the 9K mark tomorrow!
Don't worry about that ... I doubt it is out of proportion with most people (obviously there are some extreme exceptions).
How is it up your way Bettie/Jukie?
Haven't noticed ... I have been out of the news loop. We can see smoke haze out over the ocean, but I am not even noticing the smell (typically hits as the day cools down).