George, keep repeating those 2800 feet, and you'll be at 5600 feet climbed before you know it!
It won't be long until the mountain roads here are either closed because of snow, or are unsafe because of black ice. Getting the climbing in while we can.
Having moved to So Cal from Buffalo, NY, I'll always remember the first ride I did in Los Angeles on Christmas Day. It was 70+ degrees and unlimited visibility. I couldn't believe the good fortune of being here.