October 25, 2005
Wilma's Welcome Wore Out...
...days ago. Wilma combined with Tropical Storm Alpha to become a troublesome offshore type 3 hurricane. Go away, already! It's been raining steadily and we have some local flooding. TB saw some trees down on the way to work and is worried about this humongous oak tree in our front yard. Already 1/3 of it is hanging over the house and it needs to be pruned or taken down totally. Here's a picture of it:
We all like the tree...it's got a lot of character and that's why we haven't wanted to take it down. Well...and it provides a great deal of shade during the summer. The front of our house faces west and the afternoon sun is pretty intense!
I'm hoping the tree guy says we can save it.
10 Great Things About Autumn
1. The glorious fall colors...if they ever get to NJ!
2. The weather becomes cooler, not so darn hot all the time
3. Hayrides and pumpkin picking
4. Harvest festivals and apple cider
5. free turkey when you spend a certain amount at the grocery store
6. Thanksgiving--the holiday, the family, the food, the gratitude
7. Christmas is around the corner!
8. Some radio stations play all holiday music 24/7 beginning in November
9. Did I mention the changing colors in the leaves? And how it hasn't happened here yet?
10. The kids go back to school!!!!!