October 10, 2014 Melancholy Mama

An Autumn wild rose bush

Fall colors arriving in the canyon
to our south.

Wednesday 10/8. Today began 55 and overcast.  The grey skies hung around til about 3:00 pm when blue gradually began taking over from the western horizon.  Our high for the day was 69, which is about 15 degrees above average.  Warm Autumn beginnings are always nice, as long as season does eventually cool down.  It is supposed to do just than on Friday, with possible rain over the weekend.

It seems like there are a lot more fir needles on the ground than usual.  Not sure what that indicates, if anything.

Had a very nice visit with our friend yesterday, but she is a self-confessed city girl.  It is interesting, and sometimes frustrating, to be with people who are so focused on their own small world, that they listen but don't hear and look but don't see the rest of the Universe.

Today was just a day off to get JB ready for his trip tomorrow and take care of last minute details.

Thursday 10/9.  It was 54 and clear this morning when we got up at 7:00 am.  We actually left on time at 8:45 to be sure that JB was at the airport by 10:00 am for his 10:55 flight.  Very hard to say goodbye.  I wanted so much to be going with him. . .

I did a big grocery shopping and was home by 1:00 pm.  The gold, orange and red are in full bloom now in the canyon and all the small draws.  So beautiful.

Put the groceries away and read the newspapers.   JB called at 6:30 pm to say he had arrived safely at Sandy's and the flight went all as scheduled.  I had a light supper, after which I watched a movie and ate ice cream, while feeling sorry for myself.  Am allowing that for tonight, but no longer. 

Friday 10/10. This morning is 52 with clear skies.  I plan to do a lot of splitting today.  That tree we took down was 67 feet high (not including the 2-1/2 ft. stump) and about 74 years old.

Thought for the day: The future will soon be a thing of the past.  George Carlin