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Monday, September 23, 2013

Fall is here - ready or not!

It's officially Fall!  I love some of the things that go with Fall - cooler temps, crisp apples, the colorful leaves, campfire smoke...   But yet, I hate to see Summer come to an end and I really hate to think about what will be coming up next.  But for now - it's time for me to put some pumpkins and Mums on the porch, get out some Fall scented candles and enjoy the season.
Here's a few pictures from my area that show that Fall is really here.

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The pumpkin fields are being harvested.  I love seeing all those pumpkins in the field, flanked by stacks of crates.


These are Fall crocus in our back yard.  They send up a few green leaves in the Spring and then die back.  All Summer long nothing is visible, but in the Fall there's an explosion of color.  Crocus are beautiful in Spring and Fall.

I hope you're enjoying the signs of Fall in your area.
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14 comments:

  1. Betsy BrockSeptember 23, 2013 at 10:21 PM

    Pumpkins patches are just so cute. I think we all love them from Charlie Brown! :)

    I don't think I've ever heard of a fall crocus!

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  2. Hootin AnniSeptember 24, 2013 at 7:05 AM

    Well, unlike Betsy thinking of Charlie Brown, my thought always goes to Sleepy Hollow. Bring on Autumn!! I'm so ready for it. And again, unlike you Mari, I LOVE winters down here. LOL

    Oh yes, the scents of Autumn just can't be compared to anything else. The crocus is pretty.

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  3. LL Cool JoeSeptember 24, 2013 at 7:18 AM

    I've never seen a Pumpkin patch, but now know where that name come from for the retail chain of children's clothes shops.

    I'm not ready for autumn at all, no, no. My mother was talking about booking Christmas day lunch at the restaurant and asking what time I wanted it. I said "It's September!!".

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  4. TerriSeptember 24, 2013 at 7:37 AM

    i'm loving these cooler temps - so many fun things about fall! (and I can't wait for what's to come!)

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  5. KimSeptember 24, 2013 at 7:43 AM

    I am SO happy we're here to see at least part of the color change of fall :) It isn't something we really experience in Argentina since where we live us a temperate climate; we get a bit of yellow and a tiny bit of red but never much, and NO ORANGE AT ALL :( Plus the pumpkins there are a different variety and instead of orange, they are green. Just not the same! So I am soaking up all the glorious colors while I can!

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  6. UnknownSeptember 24, 2013 at 7:44 AM

    I love fall and all that goes with it...sights, smells, feelings.

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  7. Beth CotellSeptember 24, 2013 at 9:02 AM

    I need to get some fall flowers on my front porch soon too!

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  8. AnonymousSeptember 24, 2013 at 9:30 AM

    Both photos are beautiful. How I love this time of the year. I do dread winter though!

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  9. LindaSeptember 24, 2013 at 9:49 AM

    Beautiful photos. When I took the dog out at 5:30 this morning, it was 32* it has since warmed up to a balmy 39! (lol)--I bet that made you smile, have a blessed day.

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  10. Jennifer HaysSeptember 24, 2013 at 10:30 AM

    I've never seen a fall crocus before, that was interesting.

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  11. BrookeSeptember 24, 2013 at 3:28 PM

    as always, love your pictures.

    since we're built into the side of a hill, my house is downright cold already - despite the 80* temps outside during the day.

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  12. Terri DSeptember 24, 2013 at 8:49 PM

    The field of pumpkins is amazing, but I absolutely LOVE the purple crocus!! I miss apple orchards. Sigh.

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  13. JennySeptember 24, 2013 at 11:06 PM

    Such a beautiful time of year. I love it too, so much. We're having the most gorgeous weather. I know you dread the winter and I don't blame you. You should winter in South Carolina. :~D

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  14. Sweet TeaSeptember 25, 2013 at 5:36 PM

    I always have trouble welcoming Fall too, so I know how you feel. Your photos are BEAUTIFUL!!

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