I Made It!
Little less than 2 hours to make the trip from Concord to Castle/Atwater/Merced Airport and back. The flight was uneventful and quiet. I guess everyone is home watching the Superbowl as there was very little air traffic. 
Though a little hazy up in the air, it was beautiful flying weather with no turbulence to speak of. I can’t wait to do it again!