Tuesday, October 5, 2010

Socks and other signs of autumn.

After paddling the Youghiogheny River this weekend I have been wearing socks. My feet are decidedly more comfortable in Pittsburgh's damp October.

We are eating veggie/grainy soups and stews.

Roadside farmstands have pumpkins, apples, and little else.

Festivals. We went to one in SW Pennsylvania this weekend. It had a giant pumpkin "contest"--with only 3 entries--one being hundreds of pounds heavier than either of the others. A kiddie tractor pull. And dozens of booths where fried things (some food) could be tasted. I almost ate a fried Milky Way candy bar, but in the end Amy and I stuck to the deep fried potatoes.

We are replacing summer squash with winter oats down at the farm.

Apple cider.

Flannel.

Cold kayaking.

Leaves of various colors. Both on trees and the ground.

7 pm darkness.