Things you love about autumn?

candy_coated_bitch · 10-09-2015, 11:27 AM

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 · 10-09-2015, 11:46 AM

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!!

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!!!!!

Bring it.

~Theo~

Bèsame* · 10-09-2015, 12:08 PM

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 · 10-09-2015, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by theoddz

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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!!

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!!!!!

Bring it.

~Theo~

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 · 10-09-2015, 02:56 PM

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SirenManda · 10-09-2015, 04:33 PM

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

cinnamongrrl · 10-09-2015, 05:10 PM

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

storyspinner70 · 10-09-2015, 06:46 PM

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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