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| Diane B. |
Posted - October 10 2007 : 3:26:56 PM
One of my favorite things to do when Autumn arrives, is track the progress of the changing fall foliage via the weather.com pages. According to what I read there today, the foliage in Mohicanland (western N.C.) is "near peak," meaning that 30% - 50% of the leaves have now changed color. The late-changing trees remain primarily green, but in the earlier changing trees, the colors are B R I G H T ! Sure wish I could make a trip out that way to see this for myself...<sigh!> |
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| RedFraggle |
Posted - October 28 2007 : 12:33:26 AM
Lovely pics! My favorite is the second one taken in the cemetery. And welcome back.  |
| Monadnock Guide |
Posted - October 27 2007 : 4:26:07 PM
Fall colors - not far from here is a group of VERY large trees that are the "last to peak". Most everything is "past peak" now, but not these characters. Every year it's the same, - they look great as usual, but all are located in a large graveyard. Mmmmm, - kinda makes you wonder. |
| Bookworm |
Posted - October 27 2007 : 12:28:38 PM
Good to see you here again, Seamus! Sounds like a fine time was had by all (except maybe Peyton), and the photos are lovely. We'll have to seek out the Turkey Ranch restaurant someday, as it sure sounds like Dave's kind of place. As for your continuing recovery, how does it look for deer season? Here's hoping another four weeks does the trick. |
| richfed |
Posted - October 27 2007 : 09:01:34 AM
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Originally posted by Seamus
This topic has stirred me to return to this Board for a bit....
.....been having some health issues which have clobbered me pretty hard.....
Now THAT is an understatement!!!!
Good to see you here, Seamus, my friend!! 
Back to colors ... not too spectacular here in WNC ... mostly brown, but coming along. |
| Seamus |
Posted - October 26 2007 : 8:31:58 PM
Good to be back......thanks for all your good words and support! Been a rough Summer! |
| blackfootblood |
Posted - October 26 2007 : 4:39:42 PM
Great pictures, Seamus!! Good to see you back posting! |
| caitlin |
Posted - October 26 2007 : 4:32:37 PM
Welcome back, Seamus! I'm sorry to hear you haven't been feeling well. I hope that your health improves as well! Just take it one day at a time!
I just got back from Bloomington, IN and we just caught the changing of the leaves right before we left. I really miss this time of year there.
Now, back to AZ to endure some record breaking temps! Too much fun! |
| Diane B. |
Posted - October 26 2007 : 3:48:35 PM
Greetings, Seamus!
I am humbled indeed that my little topic helped bring about your return to the Board - you have been sorely missed by all!
And the pictures you posted are simply gorgeous. Thank you so much for sharing them with us!
I certainly hope that your health continues to improve & that your strength returns two-fold! In the meantime...what does the Doc have to say about meeting some of your old friends in the tavern for a pint? If he has objections, I suppose we could always consult with Doc Mary about concocting a special brew of some sort for you... |
| Obediah |
Posted - October 26 2007 : 2:53:15 PM
Great pictures! We're glad to see that you are up and jumping! ...or whatever...  |
| Light of the Moon |
Posted - October 26 2007 : 1:31:56 PM
Copy that! It is good to see you back Seamus. We miss your musings that's for sure! And nice pics BTW! |
| Gadget Girl |
Posted - October 26 2007 : 11:20:59 AM
Good to see you knocking about there, Seamus!
PA is SO beautiful in the fall. Have been up at least close to that way the last couple of falls and really missed it this year. WE are still pretty green around here. Green and BROWN that is. |
| Seamus |
Posted - October 26 2007 : 09:03:45 AM
Thanks, Mo Guide.....you are so right about that and I cannot wait.....been a long time since I could do it. Besides, I miss the friends I have made there over the last 3 years I have been going there. |
| Monadnock Guide |
Posted - October 26 2007 : 08:18:21 AM
Good to hear you're feeling better, - NOTHING like exercise (daily) to "help things along", - best of luck. |
| Seamus |
Posted - October 26 2007 : 07:54:57 AM
Hi WW! Sorry to shock you so badly! I was right in my guess that that was the weekend to go.....the rain we have badly needed and some wind have begun to wreak havoc on our beauty here, so you may have similar 'luck' in NY Colony!
I, too, hope better things are coming.....my strength should be returning in a week or so and my Master Plan is to start back to the fitness center to help it....nearly 30 lbs of my carcass has been depleted, and I am weak beyond belief, as you well know from seeing me at Ligonier and Heritage Days, and I need to tone up and get the legs back. I also plan to keep the weight loss and eat a tad more smartly, something I have learned to do(!), but strength and tone are very important....been too much just sitting around, resting, and getting by this bump in the trail.
Mo Guide, it was the BEST day I have had in ages....in fact, any day these days is a good one! I am more than ready to get at it.......Thanks! Now, if my Doc will allow me to drive myself.......I can really get back to 'normal'! |
| Monadnock Guide |
Posted - October 26 2007 : 07:00:31 AM
Hello Seamus,- looks like you had a good day indeed. Some good pics there. |
| Wilderness Woman |
Posted - October 26 2007 : 06:40:40 AM
Seamus! I nearly fell out of my chair and spilled my coffee! It is so good to see you back here, my friend! I hope this is a sign of more good things to come.
The photos are beautiful! It makes me want to get out with my camera this weekend and go for a drive here in New York Colony. If the weather is conducive, I just may do that.
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| Seamus |
Posted - October 26 2007 : 05:52:57 AM
This topic has stirred me to return to this Board for a bit....
October is my absolute favorite time of the year and I am happy when I can get out into it. Unfortunately, this year has been a tough one and I don't have the freedom to roam as I have before, but that will soon be back....I hope.....been having some health issues which have clobbered me pretty hard.....but I am now gaining a foothold on them and am going to be OK.
Anyway,enough of that.
Last Sunday, the 21st, Goodwife Nancy, my daughter, her two munchkins and I went on our Annual Leaf Ride, since the weather was glorious and I felt in my old bones that the peak was here in NC PA and to dawdle was to miss it. So off we went after church and did about 3-4 hrs of checking it out. It was a short ride, as we usually do a lot longer tour, but the 2 year-old was getting owly! After lunch at the Turkey Ranch restaurant in Northrn Lycoming County, a place which draws from all over and gets crowded even though it is HUGE.....it actually is a "destination" for travellers (fabulous meals !!!), we headed home, completeing about a 100 mile circle and the day was complete.
Good decision to go last Sunday...rains and winds have pretty much ended the spectacular show of God's artistry.
Here is a short album of some of what we saw...
http://picasaweb.google.com/AugRegtCO/10_21_07LeafRide
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| blackfootblood |
Posted - October 25 2007 : 6:23:52 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Wilderness Woman
quote:
Originally posted by blackfootblood
Oh, and WW, an over abundance of nuts on trees means winter is going to be a rough one. Something my grandma always told me and have know to be the truth. I bet if you have squirrels, their in hog heaven!!
Ah! I never thought of that! It does make sense, though. This will be interesting...
Unfortunately, I don't have many squirrels who frequent my property, as my outdoor cat (who is an amazing hunter) gets them all.
RF, the tree sits on my property line and half of it hangs over my neighbor's driveway, as well. He told me that they had some company arrive the other day and when the woman got out of the car, she got hit right on top of her head by a falling nut. She said it really hurt!  We've considered putting up a sign that says "Hard Hat Area."
LOL!!! Too funny!  That's something that would totally happen to me! At least we know that the sky isn't falling! |
| Wilderness Woman |
Posted - October 25 2007 : 1:04:11 PM
quote:
Originally posted by blackfootblood
Oh, and WW, an over abundance of nuts on trees means winter is going to be a rough one. Something my grandma always told me and have know to be the truth. I bet if you have squirrels, their in hog heaven!!
Ah! I never thought of that! It does make sense, though. This will be interesting...
Unfortunately, I don't have many squirrels who frequent my property, as my outdoor cat (who is an amazing hunter) gets them all.
RF, the tree sits on my property line and half of it hangs over my neighbor's driveway, as well. He told me that they had some company arrive the other day and when the woman got out of the car, she got hit right on top of her head by a falling nut. She said it really hurt! We've considered putting up a sign that says "Hard Hat Area." |
| Light of the Moon |
Posted - October 25 2007 : 12:18:45 PM
Cold, windy, cloudy, and RAINY in KY. We needed the rain so badly for so long! Unfortunately we didn't need it all at once and now we have some localized flooding but no one's complaining! We're just so happy to see it that I don't think flooding is a bother to us!
And finally the other trees are beginning to turn! YAY!
It now feels and smells like fall! |
| Irishgirl |
Posted - October 25 2007 : 12:07:23 PM
Nice and sunny here in Wisconsin but only 41 degrees. Still can't complain as we have had higher than normal temps lately. |
| Obediah |
Posted - October 25 2007 : 12:04:05 PM
It was 90 degrees here yesterday & supposed to reach 87 today -- oh well, we don't have to start up the furnace for the winter just yet. |
| Light of the Moon |
Posted - October 24 2007 : 11:55:02 PM
According to Farmer's Almanac we're really in for it in the tri-state. We're suppose to have bad snow falls Jan and Feb, more ice in the latter part of the 1st month and into the mid of the second month.
Then March is suppose to be a doosey with severe weather and even an anticipated snowfall as late as April. (Old Man Winter's last punch)
Then we're in for another drought next summer. <<States in a monotone, "The anticipation is overwhelming."
And you're grandma is right, Blackfoot. The more nuts on the ground the worse the winter will be. That's something my grandpa (whose 1/2 blackfoot taught me). It's always held true. |
| blackfootblood |
Posted - October 24 2007 : 6:05:13 PM
Beautiful picture, Red!! Virginia certainly does have some pretty scenery. 
Oh, and WW, an over abundance of nuts on trees means winter is going to be a rough one. Something my grandma always told me and have know to be the truth. I bet if you have squirrels, their in hog heaven!! |
| RedFraggle |
Posted - October 24 2007 : 3:34:21 PM
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Originally posted by Wilderness Woman
. . . I say unfortunately, because they are big and heavy and I fear for my van windshield. . . .
Or yourself, if walking under the tree when a big wind decides to blow!  |
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