When not a single hummingbird has sipped nectar from the feeder for two days, I knew they had left. That means that summer is truly over, even though we may have a few more warmer days. Soon it will be time to take out all of the plantings, cover the swing and golf cart and air conditioner. The propane heater and generator have already been serviced. The heat tapes for the water supply will be switched to "on." James will be covered with wood preservative and then sport his winter warm attire. We are ready for the change. I plan to nip a few of the Seedum stems with blossoms for an autumn display on the porch before everything is cut down and gone. They are not nearly as large nor as full as in past years. One has even moved away to start a new life in the woods! The good news is that the apple orchard is opening next week and we will start our usual projects. It is a nice autumn ride out to the farm. We buy 12 half gallons of freshly pressed cider - one for each month ahead. It freezes really well after we top off a bit from each jug. We will buy enough apples to make pies, applesauce, apple cakes and to dehydrate some. It will be nice to socialize with the owners and workers there. One day at a time is how we live our lives now - one day at a time. I have a turkey to roast. I'm looking forward to baking breads and cookies! The bread is a new challenge. Oatmeal bread, clay pot bread and others. More on that later. It will be fun - I think - and tasty!
your flowers around the foundation are beautiful. I can understand why you're so content.
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