Update 3/15
As we stepped outside this morning it was immediately obvious that the cold front had passed through and that warmer weather had finally reached us. Ramona served a delicious egg casserole for breakfast, and later we loaded up the tandem with all our gear in preparation for departure from Mertzon. As we said our goodbyes to David and Ramona and rode off at 10:30 AM, we could feel the push of a tail-wind, as the wind had shifted to the south. We made excellent time, arriving on the outskirts of San Angelo by noon and at the location of the Celebration Church by 12:30 PM. Our hosts, Steve and Debra Lawhone, had invited us to join them at the church for a barbeque, and there was quite a spread of food. Debra is the daughter of Richard and Mary Ann Partney of McCamey, and she obviously learned about West Texas hospitality from her parents. 
She and Steve were the perfect hosts, setting us up in a local motel, inviting us over to their home to meet their children, and hosting us at a local restaurant for dinner. We are still amazed at the good fortune we have experienced in McCamey, Big Lake, and San Angelo. Although this was not a rest day, we feel fairly rested, only having covered 33 miles. Tomorrow's weather forecast is for continued warming, with favorable winds out of the southwest, so we're looking forward to another good day.