Things you love about autumn?

[kittygrrl]

My favorite time of year. I love the crisp air and the changing maples. What do you enjoy about it?

[kittygrrl]

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[Orema]

I love seeing the trees turn colors in the fall. There's nothing like seeing a tree go from green to orange or rust.

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[clay]

Cooler temps.

State Fairs & Carnivals

Leaves changing

Pumpkin soup & pies

Longer nights

Apples...crisp, juicy, & sweet!

[A. Spectre]

Great thread. Thank you!

The beginning of Spring, smelling the trees and plants getting ready to come to life in aromatic greens, yellows and reds. Hmmm, analogous of Fall, isn't it?

EXCEPT, in Fall, we are all slowing down, taking a deep collective breath and ready for introspection, ready for rest.

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[CherryWine]

Autumn is by far my favorite season.

I love the contrast of the vibrant yellows, oranges, and reds of the leaves against a bright blue sky. I love the way the crisp, cool air is invigorating. Sweaters and hoodies. The smell of burning leaves. Cuddling up with someone special to keep warm. Halloween. Pumpkin flavored goodies. Football. Taking walks through the crunchy leaves.

Now, if we could finally get some of those cooler temps down here. :)

[C0LLETTE]

busy busy busy squirrels....they know what's coming

[MsTinkerbelly]

I love the cooler temps....oh wait, it will be 95* today and 102* by Saturday.

Oh, and it's the BEGINNING of fire season, after fires all summer. :fireman::firetruck: Yeah, I love the fall.

[bright_arrow]

Pumpkin donuts.
Watching the colors change.
The smell of bonfires in the air.
Thanksgiving turkey and pumpkin pie.
Freshly fried apple fritters with vanilla ice cream.
The crunch of leaves underfoot as you hike through the forest.

[kittygrrl]

Pumpkin donuts.
Watching the colors change.
The smell of bonfires in the air.
Thanksgiving turkey and pumpkin pie.
...
The crunch of leaves underfoot as you hike through the forest.

I love almost everything on your list, especially the donuts!!:hk11:

[Talon]

How it all dies....and then renews.

[Barb42]

I enjoy wearing hoodies & walking in the woods , fires by the water...

[Gráinne]

Football
Getting back on a routine after the summer
Looking forwards to the holidays
Cooler weather
Changing leaves
Fairs
Making my chili when it's cool enough
Apples

[Keep Smilin]

Autumn Colors
Visiting orchards
Bon fires
Warm sweaters
Long walks
Homemade chili
Making fall treats
Holidays
Fall decorating
Warm Apple Cider

[SirenManda]

Hearing the wildlife outside of our apartment building. I sometimes sit out on the patio and watch squirrels carrying things around like construction men do. It was amazing watching the leaves turn and drop. Seeing season changing is still new for me, in Alabama it was winter or summer. Never really a long between period like here.

[Blade]

I love everything about Fall! I love everything everyone else has mentioned so far PLUS!
Fall has the best camping weather
VFD and local churches and schools BBQ fund raisers
Fall festivals
Car shows
raking leaves and other yard work
Winterizing all of the gasoline powered equipment
knowing I won't have to mow for months

yes I could go on and on

[Jesse]

Here on the central west coast of Florida, Fall is anything but flamboyant! Just the same, there are subtle hints if you look hard enough.

There is more of a sea breeze, especially at night, so it is a couple of degrees cooler.

Apples, pears and citrus are coming into season here, so the prices will drop and the fruits will be much more abundant soon. FL Avocados too! :)

Daytime temps start to slowly drop too. I look forward to 70's temps instead of high 80's.

Watching the squirrels, who are busy with their cheeks packed full and still trying to fit another piece in.

The grass slows it's growth so it only needs cutting biweekly! YAY!

Being able to actually open a few windows in the late evening for a few hours.

Soon it will be cool enough to grow some herbs and a few veggies.

Best of all, it will soon be cool enough to camp comfortably without ac! :byebye:

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[Syr]

Hunting season!

[RockOn]

decreasing temperatures ... and them my favorite season follows ------>>> WINTER

YAY WINTER!
;)

[*Anya*]

I would love autumn if we actually had one in the greater LA area.

Upper 80's again today.

Another heat wave.

[kittygrrl]

cocoa w/marshmallows
knit hats
frost on the Halloween pumpkin

[candy_coated_bitch]

Pretty much all the things have already been said, but hears my list:

-the changing colors of the leaves
-the crunch of fallen leaves underfoot when you walk, and how they smell
-pumpkin muffins
-drinking hot tea again, of all varities!
-pumpkin spice chai especially, though
-cooler weather
-cozy clothing like hoodies and sweaters
-leggings and boots with dresses and cardigans
-Halloween and Thanksgiving
-autumn walks

[theoddz]

Oh wow, what's not to love about Autumn!!! It's my absolute, most favorite part of the year and always has been. Mostly, I think, it's because I'm at my most (physically) comfortable state, overall. I don't do heat (or humidity, either) very well, as I have an endocrine problem that causes my body to not regulate the heat well and I easily get overheated. I also get heat rash (always have, even as a child) and heat exhaustion. So, for me, it's a welcomed and joyous period of being physically comfortable.

I love the Autumn colors and smells, too. During the 5 years I lived in Maine, I used to really enjoy being out in the wooded areas during the Fall months. The woods take on a really earthy smell and at night, the smells of people burning bonfires and wood fireplaces fills the air.

When I was a kid, growing up in Savannah, Ga., we'd have oyster roasts and "low country boils" in the fall evenings. Those were great times, when I had my health and lots of good friends and we had so many great, great times. We'd go out into the salt marsh and dig our own oysters, then dig out a hole in the ground, where we'd start our fire. When the fire burned down a bit, we'd then lay a sheet of 1/4 inch sheet metal over the fire pit, shovel those oysters on top and then cover them with water soaked burlap bags to steam. When the oysters were ready, they'd pop open and we'd load them with shovels onto newspaper-draped picnic tables and dig in!!!! I've never enjoyed raw oysters, tho many folks do, but I can eat my weight in steamed, baked or fried ones!! :eating:

Autumn is also the best, very best, time for sleeping!! I can soooo get a good night's sleep during the Autumn months!!

Oh yeah.....FALL!!!!! :winky::thumbsup:

Bring it. :cheer:

~Theo~ :bouquet:

[Bèsame*]

Lets add...

All the different varieties of squash
Candy corn
pears!
Carmel apples
Cooking inside, the smells of the kitchen
Being able to go out and sit by the fire
Blooming mums!
Porch lights coming on earlier
Seeing pumpkins in the neighborhood

[clay]

.....<snipped>
When I was a kid, growing up in Savannah, Ga., we'd have oyster roasts and "low country boils" in the fall evenings. Those were great times, when I had my health and lots of good friends and we had so many great, great times. We'd go out into the salt marsh and dig our own oysters, then dig out a hole in the ground, where we'd start our fire. When the fire burned down a bit, we'd then lay a sheet of 1/4 inch sheet metal over the fire pit, shovel those oysters on top and then cover them with water soaked burlap bags to steam. When the oysters were ready, they'd pop open and we'd load them with shovels onto newspaper-draped picnic tables and dig in!!!! I've never enjoyed raw oysters, tho many folks do, but I can eat my weight in steamed, baked or fried ones!! :eating:

Autumn is also the best, very best, time for sleeping!! I can soooo get a good night's sleep during the Autumn months!!

Oh yeah.....FALL!!!!! :winky::thumbsup:

Bring it. :cheer:

~Theo~ :bouquet:

Theo...I so miss those oyster roasts, too! In Beaufort, though.
I make "lowcountry boil" OR "frogmore stew" often! Nothing like lowcountry.....best place in da world!!

[homoe]

EVERYTHING :cigar2:

[SirenManda]

I took this today when I was checking the mail. Changing seasons is truly beautiful to me.

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[cinnamongrrl]

oh my....

what DONT I like about fall??

I love the smell...the crisp air...

crunchy leaves...I even like to rake them up!

apple and pumpkin EVERYTHING...

apple picking

fall festivals

Campfires/bonfires

waking up with a mist all under the colored trees..

hiking...even more so...

sweaters! hoodies! extra warm blankies on the bed!

baking...fall makes me crazy for bakies!

fewer bugs

seeing new migratory birds

all of nature is preparing for the long slumber of winter

:bunchflowers:

[storyspinner70]

My absolute favorite time is dusk on an autumn day. I live in the mountains so there are fireflies and frogs and crickets and all kinds of night sounds. It's cool and dark is falling and you can just sit outside and soak it all in.

[gotoseagrl]

A Cali girl finally being able to find the yellow sweet potatoes at the store. I've been waiting!

[kittygrrl]

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[kittygrrl]

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[kittygrrl]

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[Jesse]

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[PaPa]

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[Leigh]

The cool air, leaves changing color, hot chocolate, knowing it's getting closer to my two favorite holidays: Halloween and then Xmas :-)

[TheHinduPose]

Horse chestnuts
When we were kids we'd know the exact location of every horse chestnut tree in the massive local park we played in.We knew when they were ready to drop and what we couldn't gather from the ground we'd try and either knock off from the branches by hurling sticks or climb the trees and occasionally be able to reach and grab them.
These little gifts from nature still still excite me.
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[PaPa]

Attending football games and having hot chocolate and your stadium blanket to keep warm while watching the game....

Another of my favorites which I did today was bought two pumpkins, roasted them and the seeds, and tomorrow I will puree it and make pies, custard cups, and some pumpkin muffins or cookies.

Locally they are also selling chestnuts, beautiful mums, and the fruit farms are selling their crops of apples. I bought a couple bushel of apples last week (or was it the week before?) and made up some apple dumplings, canned applesauce for winter and a couple apple crisps.

The brisk air motivates me and helps me get everything done. The leaves changing color like I posted yesterday is all over around me now. Sunday drives to see the mountains afire with color is amazing!

Yesterday and today was the apple butter festival where local vendors sell their wares. A woman I went to high school had a stand to sell her canned goods and knitted/crocheted crafts. Another sold her tackle/leather stuff that she makes for her store as well as jewelry.

Amazingly enough Fall is that time of year when members of our community come together for shared time such as these. It is nice to see faces of those I have not seen in years and meet new people along the way.

Fall is definitely one of my favorite times of the year.

[kittygrrl]

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[Zimmeh]

I miss living in Michigan and seeing the leaves change. What I love about the Fall here in Florida, is that the weather starts to cool off and you can open your windows.

Zimmeh

[Roman]

The forest path that I walk everyday always looks different. It's like a different journey every time :)

[kittygrrl]

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[Greco]

cool crisp runs over crunchy leaves
changing colors fireplace with early fire

Scarfs, eventually...Virgos Libras Scorpios and Halloween

Greco

[Rockinonahigh]

The fall is the changing of the colors if you will, the air is crisper and cleaner.
The many colors the leaves change to, as well as watching the animals adapt to the up coming season. One thing I miss most is riding through the woods and feeling the peace of it all. We use to have a pasture in the front of the place that had oak trees so I would get the leaf blower and pile up as many leaves in piles as I could then sit back and watch the horses along with the barn pets have a ball playing in the leaves. being it was the first fall for the weanlings it was all new to them...watching them discover a new way to have fun was priceless.

[Glenn]

No more mosquitoes!

[kittygrrl]

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[kittygrrl]

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[candy_coated_bitch]

I had my first pumpkin muffin of the season today! I can check that off my fall list.

[Gemme]

I had my first pumpkin muffin of the season today! I can check that off my fall list.

Next, try pumpkin bisque. Sweet but not too much and warm and creamy. Delish! Stop & Shop sells it.

[kittygrrl]

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[kittygrrl]

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TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Cook: 35 min.

MAKES: 4 servings

Ingredients

1/3 cup chopped shallots


1/4 cup chopped onion


1 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot


1 tablespoon canola oil


2 tablespoons all-purpose flour


1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth


1/3 cup apple cider or juice


3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons canned pumpkin


2 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 teaspoons maple syrup


1/8 teaspoon dried thyme


1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon


1/8 teaspoon pepper


Dash ground cloves


1/2 cup heavy whipping cream or half-and-half cream


1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract


Additional heavy whipping cream, optional


Fresh thyme sprigs, optional

Directions
1. In a small saucepan, saute the shallots, onion and ginger in oil until tender. Stir in flour until blended; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until golden brown. Gradually stir in broth and cider. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
2. Stir in the pumpkin, syrup and seasonings. Return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from the heat; cool slightly.
3. In a blender, process soup in batches until smooth. Return all to the pan. Stir in cream and vanilla; heat through (do not boil). If desired, drizzle individual servings with additional cream and garnish with thyme sprigs. Yield: 4 servings.

[kittygrrl]

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[kittygrrl]

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[A. Spectre]

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[MysticOceansFL]

Out with the old ,
In with the young and new.

[Talon]

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[cinnamongrrl]

I really miss Halloween in Salem, MA....

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[Angeltoes]

Haha... Talon, I can't watch. I've become such a baby about the super scary stuff. I used to have more nerve. Not sure what happened! Though I have been known to enjoy a sunset walk through the cemetery in the fall. ^_^ I think it can be quite romantic in a way. Look at these statues from the Woodlawn Cemetery in NY. The inscription reads: "kissing beyond dreaming, beyond death, forever in stone, if not in flesh.."

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What else? I love pumpkin flavored everything in the fall. I'm especially fond of my pumpkin soy lattes. I celebrate Thanksgiving in a way but without calling it that. I won't celebrate it without an acknowledgement of the true history behind the holiday. And of course, I love the glorious colors.

[kittygrrl]

evenings are earlier, twilight seems more beautiful

[homoe]

evenings are earlier, twilight seems more beautiful

I have to agree, I don't mind it getting dark earlier, I think it's unnatural to still have daylight at 9 pm!

[jools66]

Every time I see a pile of leaves, I have to just kick them so they fly everywhere lol.
I know pretty childish, but fun all the same.

[GeorgiaMa'am]

I love the way the light seems different in autumn. Fading afternoon light seems to say, "Get inside! Bake some cookies! Wear your toasty warm bedroom shoes!" Glowing front porch lights are cozier and more welcoming: "Come inside! There are warm cookies here! You can warm your feet by the fire!"

[kittygrrl]

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[Orema]

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[ksrainbow]

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[IrishAmazon]

Warm sweaters tall boots and leggings, snuggles under covers and with a sweetheart and pupps.

[kittygrrl]

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[cinnamongrrl]

Football

Hot drinks

Cider

Apple everything

Pumpkin everything

Leaves changing

Crisp air

Layers

Fall sunsets

Fewer bugs

Root vegetables

Needing extra blankies on the bed

And

Football... :)

[cork1961]

But even more... the smell. Reminds me of running through the woods as a kid, playing war...

[homoe]

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[A. Spectre]

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[TL1]

The temperature
No snakes (maybe that depends on where you live)
No lizards on my porch
Have to go with the changing leaves also
Holidays to look forward to
Time change (extra hour of sleep)
I always feel more energetic in the fall also

[kittygrrl]

apple pie baking on a cold autumn afternoon
homemade chicken noodle soup
love of pumpkins
morning dove song

[kittygrrl]

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[anotherbutch]

Sleeping with the windows open... I gotta have fresh air!!!:farmer:

[homoe]

Sleeping with the windows open... I gotta have fresh air!!!:farmer:

CAREFULL something don't come crawling in that window and end up in your bed..........LOL

[Jesse]

Autumn? What's that? Lol!

[kittygrrl]

Autumn? What's that? Lol!

Jesse- everywhere you see these!

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and

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[kittygrrl]

Balls
1 cup.+ Jif or Skippy Peanut Butter
2 Tbsps. honey or maple syrup (according to taste!)
1 cup. (Quaker) oats
2 Tbsps. wheat germ or ground flax seeds
2 Tbsps. (Mounds)coconut
1/4 tsp. Vanilla
pinch sea salt

Topping
cocoa
finely crushed cheese crackers
coconut
shaved chocoate

In saucepan heat gently the peanut butter, and honey. Til warm and mixed together well-

In bowl mix well oats, wheatgerm/flaxseeds, and coconut-

Combine dry and wet ingredients together. Form balls and roll in cocoa, coconut or (finely)crushed cheese crackers, shaved chocolate. Store covered in refrigerator for one week. Great for on the go breakfast and snacks :hk11: Happy Autumn!

[Medusa]

EVERYTHING!


cuddling
flannel
fireside chats
electric blankets
cocoa
more snuggling
pumpkin-flavored everything
the colors of rust and gold covering everything
more cuddling
fuzzy sweaters and blankets
the excuse to hide in bed for days at a time
cool, crisp nights under the stars
more cuddling
cuddles
more cuddles

[CherryWine]

What's not to love about autumn? I even love the word "autumn"...the way it rolls off the tongue. It's probably one of my favorite words.

For some reason, my heart always feels a little more full during that time of year. There is a little extra pep in my step.

I'm so ready for autumn. Bring it on. :)

[MitchM42]

Every time I see a pile of leaves, I have to just kick them so they fly everywhere lol.
I know pretty childish, but fun all the same.

You are the yard mans nightmare. :hamactor:

[MitchM42]

Crisp clear air. Beautiful Blue sky. Halloween. FOOTBALL! What's not to like about it!

[dark_crystal]

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[Wrang1er]

The crisp air, the smells, bonfires, the colors and football.

[Smiling]

The smell of a burning fire
Colors, of course
Crisp air

[Lyte]

Mostly... it's cooler and a lot less humid! What a blessing!

[Allison W]

Temperatures that don't make me melt.

[clay]

That crispness of the air!

Leaves changing colors.


The new apple crops (in my home state)

State Fairs...where you can enjoy the sights/sounds/smells of a country fair ( cotton candy/funnel cakes/steak sandwiches/boiled peanuts/cider)

Wiener roasts around a campfire

Bonfires & marshmallow roasts

Oyster Roasts

[kittygrrl]

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[kittygrrl]

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[newdaynow]

This...............not one of them :blink:

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[kittygrrl]

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[Kätzchen]

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[Blade]

Everything
Less sweat
Long sleeves
Light jacket
Put up the tennis shoes and break out the boots
Everything

[gotoseagrl]

Too many things.

~ Goodbye triple digit heat.
~ Turning leaves
~ The smell outside
~ Baking ... like sweet potato pie & pumpkin/spice flavored goodies
~ Watching spooky things for Halloween
~ Halloween!
~ Cuddling in the blanket
~ Fall color palette

[kittygrrl]

enjoying-
raindrops on bare branches
cocoa
chicken noodle soup
lemon sugar cookies

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[Bubala]

the sound of leaves falling....

I miss the city, I miss the seasons.

[C0LLETTE]

When you live in a climate where there are 4 very distinct seasons you learn to appreciate each of them as they move one from another...though I'll confess Winter isn't my fave but I do love the end of it. Each is it's own natural miracle and each cycle obliges its own adjustments from you.

[CherryWine]

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It's finally here. :)

[kittygrrl]

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[catlady]

I love how I get to find pretty nature presents on the floor :) Especially acorns. And I can just feel the magical air. I am excited for Samhain-Halloween. I also have a lot of cute clothes for the cooler seasons like my trench coat.

[easygoingfemme]

Cool but not cold sleeping nights.
That sweet spot of the perfect fresh apples.
Sweatshirts
Colors in the trees.
Campfires at night in my back yard.
Halloween.
Dinners in the crockpot because it's cool enough come dinner time for a hot meal.

[Gayandgray]

Halloween and that's about it. I'm a Summer time kinda gal!:jester::jester:

[kittygrrl]

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[cinnamongrrl]

Chestnuts!!

A bounty of beautiful chestnuts was strewn upon the forest path..I took plenty and left plenty more for the critters.

:)

[femmeandstrong]

Food...scents...tea...cider...
Open windows...
Photography...
Books to read together...
Wearing a sweater... a thin one lol...
Blustery days...

Remember... Winnie-the-Pooh pooh said...
" You're always stronger than you think and more courageous than you know."

[CherryWine]

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[Shystonefem]

Sweater Weather

Football

Foliage

Apples

The beach (no tourists)

Bonfires

Did I mention football?

Fireplaces

Lack of sweating

Too much to list

[homoe]

Even the fact that it signals winter is just around the corner!

[Jesse]

While we see an extremely small amount of foliage change here, and even less of a temperature change, what we do get with arrival of fall is an abundance of fall/winter crops starting to show up in the markets. Winter squashes, the big ass Florida avocados, carambola (star fruit), eggplant, various peppers and a fresh crop of tomatoes. It is the beginning of our citrus season as well, what's left of it anyway.

I also look forward to some of the local fall festivals, and the knowledge that we only have a couple more months of hurricane season left.

[MsTinkerbelly]

Warm days, cool nights.......

[kittygrrl]

http://pentaclepress.files.wordpress.com/2011/08/mabon1.jpg

[femmeandstrong]

http://pentaclepress.files.wordpress.com/2011/08/mabon1.jpg

took lots of shots like that from living in New England for 15 plus years...
fall is lovely...

[Bèsame*]

Our backyard fire pit. We enjoy sitting out back, relaxing, discussing our day. Sometimes a drink or a snack is being enjoyed as well. And ahhhh....the sound of the trains passing.


http://www.orvis.com/orvis_assets/prodimg/5C551PC.jpg

Hurry cooler evenings!

[kittygrrl]

http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/94/58/0e/94580efa36cee9e6c195942a1ae540af.jpg

[Brisa]

beaches without crowds of people

photography

fall foilage

apple cider donuts

[FireSignFemme]

carambola (star fruit)

Thanks did not know this, only knew it by its more common name - love having stuff to look up. :glasses:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carambola

[femmeandstrong]

soups... apple baking recipes... cider donuts... kicking up leaves ...or cacti lol..
cosy evenings outside at a firepit... good books... hobbits in the woods lol

[Bubala]

Rains... Melancholy of autumn rains... The darkness that comes with it all...

[Chad]

I love the milder temperatures in Texas these days.
I can actually get out of my office and take walks during the day without melting.


:dance2:

[homoe]

Cool gloomy rainy days where you just roll over and go back to sleep!

[nanners]

The changing colors, the cooler weather, but a really sunny warm day now and then, making chili, enjoying the wine harvest, wearing jeans again, planning for the holidays, baking more, getting out the flannel nightgowns, bonfires, and fresh apples!

[cassiopeia67]

The cooler temperatures, are so nice. I love the chill in the evening air, sipping tea while in my pj's, snuggling up below my duvet, the leaves changing colors, baking all my apple and pumpkin recipes, wearing my favorite sweaters again, sleeping in a cool bedroom (I don't sleep well in the heat).

[Brisa]

Fall festivals, pumpkin recipes and leaves changing (but i hate the cold)

[Liam]

The smell of leaves that have fallen to the ground, cooler weather, pumpkin bread and pumpkin pie, and sweaters, these are just a few of my favorite things about Autumn.

[Bèsame*]

I was noticing the long late afternoon shadows that Autumn brings...

http://l7.alamy.com/zooms/5695ba8f591248a2a328dc278d5aaaaa/long-shadows-of-of-trees-in-a-autumn-forest-illuminated-by-the-golden-ccapw9.jpg

[kittygrrl]

http://stream1.gifsoup.com/view4/3828626/falling-leaves-o.gif

[candy_coated_bitch]

Pumpkin muffins and switching to hot chai. Colored leaves that fall on the ground and crunch under my feet.

[Bèsame*]

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/236x/f2/d5/79/f2d579f15d2a938522ac2410e5eb7b4d.jpg

[homoe]

https://encrypted-tbn3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQKYKjBFMXJGcfVOD7eNftAZUnAXZw94 fCjOMMZ3t8j0qCI3s318A



When I was a kid growing up in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, we had something similar to caramel apples, but the coating was dark red, tasted delicious, and of course had the crush peanut coating. Anyone else have these?

[Wrang1er]

https://encrypted-tbn3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQKYKjBFMXJGcfVOD7eNftAZUnAXZw94 fCjOMMZ3t8j0qCI3s318A



When I was a kid growing up in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, we had something similar to caramel apples, but the coating was dark red, tasted delicious, and of course had the crush peanut coating. Anyone else have these?

Those are candy apples. I always get one at the fair.

[kittygrrl]

this morning windy and cool..getting ready to go out and rake my very favorite autumn leaf-maple..i will love working under a maple leaf canopy but a sad too..the leaves are beginning to fall which means :woodchop: very soon!

[kittygrrl]

http://www.orthopedicspecialistsofseattle.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Fall-leaves-and-Rake.jpg

[Wrang1er]

http://www.orthopedicspecialistsofseattle.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Fall-leaves-and-Rake.jpg

I love Autumn but hate the raking. It's my least favorite yard job. I need a backpack blower! I would enjoy that.

[Shystonefem]

Today it is almost 80 degrees, leaves are falling and everything is perfect!

[Orema]

1YlGnXlbeUg

[kittygrrl]

The leaves are almost gone..just a few left. It always makes me a little sad to say a last goodbye to the last leaf I see fall.

[kittygrrl]

I love Autumn but hate the raking. It's my least favorite yard job. I need a backpack blower! I would enjoy that.

Wrangler rake or blow them into your garden plot. It makes a lovely mulch that keeps out weeds during early spring breakout.

[RockOn]

It used to be cooler temperatures.

Now it is "Mr. C.H. Noshoulders" goes into hiberation. YAY!


C = Copper


H= Head


Same about Mr. R. Noshoulders too!

[kittygrrl]

https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3774/13725457014_75205f6ae5_z.jpg
it's cold today..to try to get my mind off things I'm taking an online drawing class..it looks interesting and bound to put me in a happier frame of mine..at least for for now..(f)

[A. Spectre]

http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z169/emmiedownunder/Animal%20Animations/Autum-Wolves.gif

[kittygrrl]

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hbmTK7itf3c/TyQL4tUKY7I/AAAAAAAAmX0/4RGiyyApoVc/s1600/Maxine+0012.jpg

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-luTc_URuUws/UdIHU6ght-I/AAAAAAABfxE/qMeIOacbfNY/s900/Maxine+0015.jpg

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_Nr-8NPnJH0/TyQL292ztlI/AAAAAAAAmXc/J6CHxQDyMXY/s640/Maxine+0009.jpg

[CherryWine]

38 days left until the first day of autumn!

https://s6.favim.com/orig/151021/autumn-collage-fall-tumblr-Favim.com-3459546.jpg

I'm ready. :)

[kittygrrl]

lots and lots of marshmallows!http://www.lovethispic.com/uploaded_images/280355-Hot-Cocoa-With-Marshmallows.jpg

[Greco]

Everything. Crisp coolness...fireplace lit
up in the evening...long runs in the desert early before the snakes come out
to warm themselves...hot green tea...kissing her cool skin before heading
out to work...love Autumn.

Greco

[MsTinkerbelly]

What I love most about Autumn?

It's not Summer any more!

[kittygrrl]

http://40.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mavt3uIk2e1r363pgo1_500.jpg

[kittygrrl]

autumn diy-https://hearthandvine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/wild-grapvine-wreath-table.jpg?x92531

[Katniss]

long runs in the desert early before the snakes come out to warm themselves.
Greco

I just don't even know what to say to this. :|

You do realize the late Lewis Grizzard was right when he stated there is only one kind of snake? The dreaded copper-headed water rattler. I guarantee you if I saw a snake the run would be long (and fast). Sort of a sprint-marathon.

Katniss~~ Before snake: :marketbicycle:

After snake: :fastcycling:

[Greco]

Katiniss...too funny...there's not much water around here, but will keep it
in mind when I move to a place where there is water...no, we just have
the garden variety desert rattler...which frankly no one wants to meet
either...smiling...Greco

I just don't even know what to say to this. :|

You do realize the late Lewis Grizzard was right when he stated there is only one kind of snake? The dreaded copper-headed water rattler. I guarantee you if I saw a snake the run would be long (and fast). Sort of a sprint-marathon.

Katniss~~ Before snake: :marketbicycle:

After snake: :fastcycling:

[kittygrrl]

it's almost time for-http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2446/4073024972_bd2f1e0f1c.jpg

[Femmewench]

Katiniss...too funny...there's not much water around here, but will keep it
in mind when I move to a place where there is water...no, we just have
the garden variety desert rattler...which frankly no one wants to meet
either...smiling...Greco

Yet another reason running isn't good for you. In southern California, it's cougars.

[Greco]

Femmewench, I'll certainly remember that when I visit San Diego...thought these big cats were found only in Northern California? Well, thanks for the warning though think San D may be too crowded for them. Like your sense of humor!

Greco





Yet another reason running isn't good for you. In southern California, it's cougars.

[Gemme]

Not. Sweating. My. Ass. Off.

[Blade]

The smell of wood burning in people's fireplaces wafting through the air outside

[kittygrrl]

this is my wonderful time of year-splitting wood feels amazing-http://image.shutterstock.com/display_pic_with_logo/41/41,1131990845,1/stock-photo-wood-splitting-axe-and-a-chopping-block-724669.jpg

[kittygrrl]

fall...oatmeal raisnhttp://www.joyofbaking.com/images/facebook/oatmealcookies.jpg

[homoe]

E V E R Y T H I N G...................

[justkim]

The colors... the smells... everything...

[hopelessromantic69]

My favorite holiday...Halloween!! Going out and doing fall photography. The crisp night air blowing through the bedroom window while cuddled up with my love (once there is a "love" to cuddle with lol)

[RockOn]

Time to start putting a second pair of "work outdoors shoes" at the back door.

Is that a leaf or a landmine?
(landmine: pooch poop) ... can't be sure where it is anymore. :(

[Chad]

Cooler temperatures, summer is too darn hot in Texas.

Lost Maples State Park is beautiful in the fall. Anyone want to go with me this year?
https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/lost-maples

[Femmewench]

Cooler temperatures, summer is too darn hot in Texas.

Lost Maples State Park is beautiful in the fall. Anyone want to go with me this year?
https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/lost-maples

Aside from cooler temperatures, leaves changing color is the best thing about fall for me. There is a scarcity of those kind of trees here in Albuquerque. I want to walk among the trees and hear leaves crackle under my feet. I'm a child of the Midwest and I really miss fall leaves the most.

There are also electric hookups at this state park, so I'm game. Is it worth driving 670 miles?

[Femmewench]

Not. Sweating. My. Ass. Off.

If sweating was actually reducing the size of my ass, I wouldn't mind so much. Sadly, it's the back of my head which starts sweating now and I can't afford to lose any grey matter.

[Femmewench]

The smell of wood burning in people's fireplaces wafting through the air outside

And on a special day, it's pinon.

[Chad]

Aside from cooler temperatures, leaves changing color is the best thing about fall for me. There is a scarcity of those kind of trees here in Albuquerque. I want to walk among the trees and hear leaves crackle under my feet. I'm a child of the Midwest and I really miss fall leaves the most.

There are also electric hookups at this state park, so I'm game. Is it worth driving 670 miles?

Yay! Fun time. :)

[Bèsame*]

https://i.pinimg.com/736x/b3/b9/37/b3b93782240caea46e3fddfe2e4d6f75--fall-begins-october-quotes.jpg

[Bèsame*]

https://i.pinimg.com/736x/2b/b1/58/2bb158086cdf0fb2857e41aeac63c394--words-about-nature-nature-words.jpg

[Genesis]

http://bakingwaltitude.files.wordpress.com/2013/09/image-1-21.png

[kittygrrl]

i love wearing Autumn colors-http://68.media.tumblr.com/b22a8eefdda570891dbb3db27625aa53/tumblr_mq9kmc6fg51qm0irho1_540.jpg

[~ocean]

the scent of pine trees ~ crimson and clover ~ the amazing colors of nature's art work ~

[FemmeDivine]

wood fires <3

[BullDog]

Fall foliage! That was one thing I did actually love about living in the northeast.
Ah it is the best place in the world to be for that, and I really am a fall foliage nut. Here where I am now in eastern New Mexico fall is not that much different than summer. It is in the 80's instead of the 90's pretty much every day. I can't complain though. Gorgeous sunsets all year round and only a short winter.

[Sweet Bliss]

cooler mornings and evenings.... collecting seeds.... cleaning house, getting ready to hunker down and cook soups/stews....

[kittygrrl]

http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mdd085aYS41rdqxwao1_500.jpg

[kittygrrl]

I really love her-http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-33HMT61eSQY/UOrxwQAuyLI/AAAAAAABDqw/W_IOqPBYiwA/s1600/Maxine+cartoon+0004.jpg

[justkim]

you can taste fall...it's right there on the tip of my tongue. The way the leaves crunch under your feet. It's not so much a crunch but more like a scrunch where you still feel the life in the leafs. Not like the feel or sound they make when the moisture has left the leaves later in the season. Where we're moving to in just under a week will give us a full on performance filled with beautiful and vibrant colors that can only be found in hills of Oregon. Our new little town even has numerous walking paths that are protected by old oak trees and Oregon grape trees/bushes that turn a brilliant shade of red. Hoodies and loose fitting yoga pants become the clothing of choice. Oh fall how I love you.

[Orema]

Apples... I love them year round, but especially in the fall.

https://i.pinimg.com/736x/3a/75/58/3a7558c8c9d3cda1d172326e1b8f38d1--apple-orchard-autumn-fall.jpg

[justkim]

You should head over to St. Helens on hwy 30, heading to Astoria. They are the Original Halloween town from the movie. Watch the movie (pay attention to the landmarks)then head up to see it for yourself in real life. It was one of the things we found out about that little town when we were looking to buy a home. From what we have heard the town square is truly a sight to see during the Halloween season.



My favorite holiday...Halloween!! Going out and doing fall photography. The crisp night air blowing through the bedroom window while cuddled up with my love (once there is a "love" to cuddle with lol)

[CherryWine]

This morning felt so much like a perfect autumn morning that I had to stop and hook myself up with a pumpkin spice latte on the way to work. Now I just want to go play outside. :)


http://gifrific.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Gorilla-Rolling-Around-in-Leaves.gif

[Genesis]

https://scontent-sjc2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/21369211_1953564681567714_4257596489960958943_n.jp g?oh=eb0a5d5c611d350d02676eaa14497234&oe=5A4CC86C

[IrishAmazon]

The leaves are starting to change. Soon it will be cool enough for hot sandwiches and soups.... andI will to be able to light a real fire in the fire place!
Snuggled up with the dogs a blanket and a book or yarn on the sofa.

When fall comes around everythig feels cozy and homey.

[Kobi]

The cooler weather is nice. The end of tourist season is nice. The end of hurricane season will be welcome. But, the best part of autumn is this:


https://i.pinimg.com/564x/d2/8c/11/d28c118b1616f5acd6cf903c97fe1f71.jpg

[easygoingfemme]

Bundling up in layers
Pulling out my boots (not snow boots, femme boots)
Dinner in the crock pot
Snuggles to keep warm
Fresh crisp apples
Not too hot, not too cold... just right.
Halloween and all things scary and spooky.
The way the darkness gets me to relax after being hyper all summer long.

[Bèsame*]

https://i.pinimg.com/736x/87/cd/0c/87cd0cce5031b6ffe672187b44c54fe3--autumn-leaves-autumn-fall.jpg

[Bèsame*]

https://i.pinimg.com/736x/29/18/5c/29185cf4d8d6b81bc8b4d1b614fd6c3f--pumpkin-pies-apple-pies.jpg

[Lyte]

Cooler weather ... change of color on the leaves ... and my cats start to get fluffier with their winter coats.


P.S. Orange fluff cuz all three are gingers. ;)

[kittygrrl]

hands warmed by apple cider with cinnamon sticks and whipped cream enjoyed while (listening to) the wind whistling thru the treetops http://assets.marthastewart.com/styles/wmax-570/d22/md104918_1009_wvcider1/md104918_1009_wvcider1_sq.jpg?itok=YWuhSPnZ

[girl_dee]

the sky starts to turn deep blue....

[Bèsame*]

https://i.pinimg.com/736x/b1/9e/b8/b19eb8cdfebaabeb609fdb290b35085d--fall-owl-autumn-animals.jpg

[Gayandgray]

Well I guess I like carving pumpkins? But that's about it. I do t want Summer to be over. I prefer warm weather and actually strongly dislike fall and winter. :curtain::curtain::curtain:

[Femmewench]

Leaves changing color.
Walking through crunchy leaves.
Cooler weather. I'll finally be comfortable in sleeveless tops.

[Lyte]

I like roasting the seeds! Though they're a bugger to clean first! :blink:

Well I guess I like carving pumpkins? But that's about it. I do t want Summer to be over. I prefer warm weather and actually strongly dislike fall and winter. :curtain::curtain::curtain:

[kittygrrl]

http://31.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m6k6xqGpVF1ra2kcwo1_500.jpg

[Bèsame*]

https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/744811780073914368/0bafSZhe.jpg

[homoe]

https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRNfpw_YoOThDKI1im7I0uJhi1vc1IEj gUOqZh_M8AH77WzkipdIQ




The end of Daylight Savings Time.;,,,

[VintageFemme]

What's not to love! Cold crisp mornings with bright sunlight dancing on colored leaves of gold and brown and orange and red. Warm socks and boots with oversized sweaters and gloves. Long evening walks on crunchy leaves in the woods with the sun going down sooner and a cold fresh face. Warm crackling fires in the fireplace with cold white wine, candles and a hard wind blowing against the windows. OMGosh it goes on and on. Pumpkins, and pumpkin spice everything, hot cocoa and warm brownies right out of the oven. Potato soup and cornbread. Long country drives on tree lined roads that rain leaves on your car as you drive under them. Holy crap on a cracker... I love Autumn.

{ well, it's not really Autumn in Texas until November lol }

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/34/a1/9d/34a19d078b84ab4120657855c26038db.jpg

[Medusa]

God, what DON'T I love about autumn!

I love wearing cozy velvets and sleek leathers and tall boots and carrying my hot coffee around with me in a giant thermos and any excuse to eat too much pumpkin-flavored-anything and cuddle-weather and staying in and reading by firelight and and and!

[girl_dee]

now that i live where the leaves actually change, i will enjoy it

[ksrainbow]

The sights of transition ....
The sounds of those traveling...
The scents that are fading...
The surprises another season will bring...
The sunrises and sunsets ...
The success of mother nature to bring a spring of sights, sounds, scents, surprises, and sunrises/sunsets after a much needed slumber.

Ks-

[kittygrrl]

every kind of apple-http://files.recipetips.com/kitchen/images/refimages/seasonedinsight/fruit_veggies/apples/apples.jpg

[nanners]

The fall colors, especially the sugar maples.
Baking anything with Pumpkin or apples
Carameled Apples.....YUM!
Making chili
wearing jeans again
getting ready for the holidays
the leaves crunching under my feet
picking grapes at a winery and watching grape stomps
Sunday drives to see the colors
campfires at my brothers house while sipping on adult beverages

[Blade]

Camping meeting people at camp

[Bootsandheels]

Autumn is my favorite season of the year so I am excited about everything this time of year offers! I especially like being able to wear my boots again… My high-heeled boots my cowboy boots my knee-high boots all of them. I love being able to wear warm soft clothing like leggings and cashmere sweaters. I love being able to make several different kinds of meals-crisp cornmeal sage baked pork chops with fresh hot mackintosh apple sauce and steamed broccoli with butter & Parmesan, crispy homemade fried chicken with buttermilk biscuits and chicken gravy accompanied by fresh green beans or a fresh salad. Yummy pot roasts and stews in the crockpot and soups galore! I can smell the leaves outside my sliding glass door right now and it just inspires me and makes me so happy.

Of course the gorgeous fall colors, all the changes and all the excitement it brings. Preparing for winter being grateful I have all that I need and heading towards the season of Thanksgiving and of course my favorite Christmas when I get to see my family once again!

[Bèsame*]

The scents...

https://anokhimedia.com/wp-content/uploads/images/blog_articles//1475428523_gallery-1442607617-fall-simmer-pot.jpg

https://assets-auto.rbl.ms/2ad1bd5c8117700c13dcc45d4be13353edf206f2098ff06980 7e7189c8bb094b

[C0LLETTE]

Is there a candle that smells like turkey stuffing?

[MsTinkerbelly]

I love making soup, but summer is just too hot.

I'm looking forward to:

Butternut squash soup
Potato leek soup
Bean soup
Chicken and dumplings
Homemade chili
Carmel apple cookies
Hot chocolate
S'mores by the campfire
Wearing pants and sweaters instead of shorts

[homoe]

Is there a candle that smells like turkey stuffing?

No doubt........................

[kittygrrl]

https://favim.com/orig/201105/18/autumn-beautiful-deviantart-fire-forest-girl-Favim.com-48656.jpg

[dark_crystal]

We're really far away from next summer :hangloose:

[kittygrrl]

blueberry everything!https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Buttery-Blueberry-Streusel-Muffins-by-sallysbakingaddiction.com_.jpg

[Tuff Stuff]

Cooler temps.Got down into the 30s a few mornings ago, sweet.

[CherryWine]

:dance2: :dance2: :dance2:

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-i5Q8Ob2k_Lw/Tolz54GGgxI/AAAAAAAAAmg/aPkZrhmpG4Y/s1600/265929993_Q45cJsmQ_c.jpg

[kittygrrl]

http://images.media-allrecipes.com/userphotos/560x315/705316.jpg

[kittygrrl]

http://thepigandquill.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/100815_PumpkinCurry_web5.jpg

[Blade]

Taking this annual mountain trip with my parents. I know I won't have them in this capacity many more years, so I do look forward to this Autumn trip each year.

[cathexis]

The smell of aged leaves. Finally, a breeze with cool temps. Frost warnings. Lower humidity with the ability to take a nice deep breath.

Winter is on the way.

[kittygrrl]

to answer your question-yes, i'm obsessed-http://www.ourtable.us/uploads/1/7/0/6/17066100/20141016-our-table-autumn-7454.jpg

[kittygrrl]

http://www.lovethispic.com/uploaded_images/124840-Pumpkin-Patch-Decor.png

[kittygrrl]

a little miracle in a piecrust!https://images-gmi-pmc.edge-generalmills.com/4d7324ae-cd47-4fae-b94a-e95c3919a275.jpg

[kittygrrl]

Bat wing cheese balls (1 inch ea)http://food.fnr.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/food/fullset/2016/8/23/3/FNM100116_Bat-Wings-Cheese-Balls_s4x3.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.966.725.suffix/1475438416090.jpeg

[Bèsame*]

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-38_ovaJLlqY/UGDpSWaShBI/AAAAAAAAIF4/JSnWVDXYmiQ/s568/Pumpkin+Parfaits+single.jpg

Im going to try this..

INGREDIENTS
1 15 oz. can pumpkin puree $1.29
1 tsp pumpkin pie spice $0.10
2 Tbsp brown sugar $0.04
1 cup greek yogurt $1.50
1 pkg 1/3 box cinnamon graham crackers $0.99
INSTRUCTIONS
Stir together the pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, and brown sugar in a bowl.
Unwrap the graham crackers and place them in a gallon sized zip top bag. Crush the crackers with a rolling pin.
Layer the graham crackers, seasoned pumpkin puree, and yogurt into four containers. Feel free to create the layers in any order. My layers went as follows: 2 Tbsp graham, 3 Tbsp pumpkin, 2 Tbsp graham, 1/4 cup yogurt, 2 Tbsp graham, 3 Tbsp pumpkin, top with graham.

[Bèsame*]

https://i1.wp.com/anoregoncottage.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Use-your-slow-cooker-to-make-this-maple-sweetened-apple-butter-recipe..jpg?resize=650%2C975&ssl=1

[Uli]

I would usually say that what I love about autumn is being able to open all my windows and let the fresh air in without turning my house into a sauna. But, it's been Autumn for nearly a month and my AC is still on because it's been mostly running in the 80's. My favorite times of year are the 'in-betweens' . . .when it's cool but not cold, warm but not hot - when cooking all day is enough to warm the house and opening the windows is enough to cool it.

[Mopsie]

I would usually say that what I love about autumn is being able to open all my windows and let the fresh air in without turning my house into a sauna. But, it's been Autumn for nearly a month and my AC is still on because it's been mostly running in the 80's. My favorite times of year are the 'in-betweens' . . .when it's cool but not cold, warm but not hot - when cooking all day is enough to warm the house and opening the windows is enough to cool it.

I know! I went out this morning and it's 80 and muggy in October! Where is the crisp fall fall weather I love so much?! The leaves are changing - they got the memo - why isn't everyone else on board?

[kittygrrl]

(almost) time to get your boo outta the boxhttps://img1.etsystatic.com/150/1/5951386/il_570xN.1195715219_tdsq.jpg

[homoe]

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Running and jumping hand in hand with someone special thru piles of leaves

[Deborah*]

Everything. It's my favorite season.

The cool crisp air, the leaves and acorns falling on the ground, the pecan trees tossing their pecans to the ground, pumpkins in the stores, the large variety of apples in the stores, the big bins full of different types of nuts in the stores.

Lovely! Deborah

[kittygrrl]

a pumpkin a day keeps the heebie jebbies away-https://d2z0k43lzfi12d.cloudfront.net/blog/vcdn173/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/26.10._Pumpkin-e1448352361842.jpg

[Chad]

Winter food, yum.

Not time yet in Texas but soon.

[Deborah*]

a pumpkin a day keeps the heebie jebbies away-https://d2z0k43lzfi12d.cloudfront.net/blog/vcdn173/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/26.10._Pumpkin-e1448352361842.jpg
I love this picture. Autumn.. lovely autumn. Some of the reasons to love that season.

Deborah

[BullDog]

There's a much better chance to find sweet potatoes (not yams, although I eat them too) at the grocery store.

[Deborah*]

There's a much better chance to find sweet potatoes (not yams, although I eat them too) at the grocery store.
And these are full of bet carotene, which is a precurser of vitamin A.
Vitamin A is great for giving strength to the immune system, good vision and eye health.
When the weather starts to get cooler, possible illnesses could arise? Nature provides.

Deborah

[BullDog]

And these are full of bet carotene, which is a precurser of vitamin A.
Vitamin A is great for giving strength to the immune system, good vision and eye health.
When the weather starts to get cooler, possible illnesses could arise? Nature provides.

Deborah

Yes, absolutely. I love sweet potatoes and they are healthy. Even more key they are a healthy carb. When I am eating healthy I focus on healthy carbs, not low carbs (more of a weightlifter's type diet - which I also do lift weights when I am being healthy). My two main stalwarts for healthy carbs are sweet potatoes and quinoa. Now I just have to make the time to do real grocery shopping, since the closest grocery store is a half hour away - which isn't super far but it's over an hour of total driving plus the shopping so I tend to not do it as often as I should.

So true what you say about nature providing at just the right time of year.

Other yummy autumnal foods that I love are homemade soups and stews. It is well beyond my (practically nonexistent) cooking abilities but I do love to eat them, especially in fall.

[Deborah*]

Other yummy autumnal foods that I love are homemade soups and stews. It is well beyond my (practically nonexistent) cooking abilities but I do love to eat them, especially in fall.
There's a way to easily make yummy stews with a crockpot.

Place in a crockpot sliced beef, carrots, onions, celery and seasonings before leaving for work.

When you arrive home, dinner will be ready. Tender beef slow simmered with veggies.
Trust me it's yummy, I've done it. You could quickly make a salad or real nice for the cold weather.
Of course you can do the same with chicken, etc.

Deborah

[Bèsame*]

Fall sunsets

https://i.pinimg.com/originals/d3/fc/47/d3fc47a8fe674f4483ae3696e3dd5420.jpg

[kittygrrl]

pumpkin donuts-http://y101radio.com/files/2017/09/ThinkstockPhotos-598568060.jpg?w=630&h=420&zc=1&s=0&a=t&q=89

[JDeere]

Ummm what is this Autumn you speak of?

LOL

[justkim]

In Colorado the only tree's you see changing colors when living up in the mountains is the beautiful Aspen's also known as quakies. There's a story behind them being called quakies, but in this moment I can't remember all of it. shrug. This year they are an amazing gold color that set the hillsides alive with color and movement because each grove seems to be trying to out do the one closest.
Here in Oregon last year at this time we were still over in Central Oregon where the only color you really see are the tree's who are essentially non native tree's, purple autumn ash, maples, birches just to name a few. Here in Vernonia and most towns west of the Cascade mountain range you will see oak's, maples with their huge leaves and the vibrant red of the Oregon grape bush which looks like a tree but really isn't. There is a huge assortment of pines and cedars that are everywhere. The hillsides look very much like a patch work quilt that has seen better day's. Ratty and worn but still showing up to the party with her coat of many colors to wrap you in her warmth. Today I am reminded that I love every little thing about fall. The crisp morning air that hold a promise of warmer temps as the day draws on. The scents of someone's fireplace and camp fires. To hot cocoa and hot cider with a hint of cinnamon. #everylittlething

[kittygrrl]

the end of autumn is here-https://solitarywitchin.files.wordpress.com/2014/10/autumn-kitty.jpg?w=350&h=200&crop=1

[homoe]

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Day trips down Country Roads........

[homoe]

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Homemade :hangloose:.............

[homoe]

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[homoe]

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[CherryWine]

the end of autumn is here-https://solitarywitchin.files.wordpress.com/2014/10/autumn-kitty.jpg?w=350&h=200&crop=1

Nooo! We still have 55 more days of autumn left. Of course, we are just now starting to get the cooler weather down here. :)

[Mopsie]

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Day trips down Country Roads........


Love this!

[Esme nha Maire]

The beautiful range of colours in all the foliage, heralding the cooler weather to come!

[kittygrrl]

Nooo! We still have 55 more days of autumn left. Of course, we are just now starting to get the cooler weather down here. :)

perhaps technically Cherrywine, but i think winter will arrive shortly and it will not wait 55 days to do it...at least not where i live..it was 29 this morning :sigh:
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[Blade]

Seeing all of the creative costumes kids come up with for Halloween 🎃