August 15th: The first Autumn leaf fell, a bright burgundy leaf from a plum tree.
September 5th: Termination dust fell on the mountains in the early morning hours, marking the official end of summer.
September 9th: First Autumn frost. It was very crisp this morning and the frozen ground yielded interesting smells for Claire and Kate (our weekend guest Irish Wolfhound). Week by week you can feel the thermostat being turned down, frosty breath staying until later in the day and arriving earlier each evening. Brrr!
The next marker for winter is the first sticking snow - we are on track for an earlier arrival date this year which reminds me that my next trip to the feed store better include the purchase of Claire's red mittens! and a snow shovel! and more candles! and a camp stove just in case!
Last year was such a delightful winter with Claire; I am looking forward to this year!
Hmmm....It feels like Christmas already. Think I will listen to Luciano Pavarotti's Christmas Collection!
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