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Adios, autumn

Posted on October 8, 2023

Wet and windy weather this week threatens the tenuous hold of colorful elm, aspen, maple, and birch leaves. The grass remains green, the asters still bloom but the trees know winter looms.

My first-ever extended stay in the northeastern U.S. is coming to an end, the denouement a weeks-long series of color-provoking cool mornings and warm afternoons. In recent weeks, we’ve enjoyed a parade of “leaf peepers”, all out for a day-long bimble through Mother Nature’s most effective tranquilizer.

Here, pictures of what has likely been the crowning achievement, the capstone of this year’s gaudy display of fall foliage.

7 thoughts on “Adios, autumn”

  1. Amanda says:
    October 8, 2023 at 2:19 am

    It is just gorgeous! Here’s to bimbling!

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    1. Bill Woodall says:
      October 8, 2023 at 11:30 am

      Vehicular perambulation. 😀

      Reply
  2. Nancy Weber says:
    October 8, 2023 at 4:20 am

    Beautiful. What did you hear about the lighthouse? I passed on mine.

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    1. Bill Woodall says:
      October 8, 2023 at 11:31 am

      Nothing yet.

      Reply
  3. Rich says:
    October 9, 2023 at 2:02 am

    Bill,

    It has been delightful reading your posts these many months. I hope you find inspiration back in Deep East Texas.

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    1. Bill Woodall says:
      October 9, 2023 at 6:03 pm

      I’m sure I will. I’ll be at Caddo SP Dec through Feb.

      Reply
  4. James says:
    October 11, 2023 at 2:18 pm

    ‘Wet and windy weather this week threatens the tenuous hold of colorful elm, aspen, maple, and birch leaves. The grass remains green, the asters still bloom but the trees know winter looms.’

    What an opener!

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