It used to be like this: Los Angelenos would disappear between xmas and the new year. Those who stuck around (why would you leave? How could the weather get any better?) got the freeways all to themselves. I was convinced my theory still held true until i reached the 110 today. Traffic around downtown. And those poor souls travelling east on the 10. Stuck in their usual morass. But for a few hours today, and 5 out of 6 (405, 101, 134, 210, 10 west) freeways, i zoomed nicely along enjoying the scenery and the space.