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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 |
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: |
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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 |
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I make "lowcountry boil" OR "frogmore stew" often! Nothing like lowcountry.....best place in da world!! |
EVERYTHING :cigar2:
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I took this today when I was checking the mail. Changing seasons is truly beautiful to me.
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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: |
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.
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A Cali girl finally being able to find the yellow sweet potatoes at the store. I've been waiting!
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A pic from my drive today....
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The cool air, leaves changing color, hot chocolate, knowing it's getting closer to my two favorite holidays: Halloween and then Xmas :-)
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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. http://www.bbc.co.uk/staticarchive/1...ada8842aeb.jpg |
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. |
can't wait for..
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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 |
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