more lattice luxury

Defiantly continuing to not study the theory of lattices and try my luck at inventing the right pattern, I might have had some success with a growing diamond pattern. Seems like the key is vertical growth. So, back to the regularly scheduled program.
Watched the fireworks in new haven last night. It got pretty cold and there were some interesting folks around. A defiant child on our left, coupled with one who was crying like some warning siren quietly but consistently for about 3 hours. Some kid behind us who is a hotshot. His class was the smartest one to graduate highschool, and he's managed to bang some freaks at college. His friend got with 5 at once! Riding a bike through a crowd isnt really fun or something I suggest. The fireworks were good though!
Before the main show started, we could see about 10 different displays going on across the harbor above some trees. It was an interesting warmup.
I really like riding a bike around in the city, but mostly when the traffic is really really sparse. It could be just that I like riding on pavement and being used to walking, it seems like I'm making GREAT time! You are supposed to ride like a car, in traffic. Sometimes at red lights you can sorta sneak across the crosswalk like a pedestrian. My butt is getting more used to a bike seat.