I’ve fallen in love with Fall !

   This year I’ve enjoyed the BEST fall season in………I can’t remember how long! I usually don’t look forward to this time of year but I may not be able to say that ever again!

We’ve gone so many interesting places and had so many wonderful experiences!

These photos were taken on our land in the mountains, North of Asheville….

right on the NC and TN border.

It was a beautiful day…..

the leaves turning but the temperatures mild….

the kind of day that reminds

me of growing up in Arkansas.

I love barns! heehee! this is the view from our property….

So is everyone proud of me? After having bad feelings about Fall for SO many years….I am falling in love with the season! So at any age…we can change!

Do you think your tastes have changed over the years? Is there something you like now, that you never liked before?

 

Enjoy your weekend!  And CLICK HERE to enter the giveaway! There’s still time! ♥

Can you predict the weather?

Be sure and go HERE to enter the giveaway!

Now take a walk in the park with me….

and maybe we can figure it out!

The weather has been glorious here in the mountains of North Carolina! (we’re walking along Cane Creek here in Fletcher Park)

It was 75 degrees when I walked yesterday!

The leaves are wondering whether to turn

or enjoy the summer time weather a little longer!

And I have NEVER seen so much bittersweet!

It is all up in the tops of the trees!

Honey…will you reach me that branch way up high….

Of course I made a little arrangement…

and then I added to it!

So how will we predict the weather?

This  ehow  info gives us what we need to know…

How to predict winter with wooly worms by Outdoor Woman

“Using wooly worms (Pyrrharctia isabella) to predict winter is old American folklore that traces its history back to early Americana. Supposedly, Native Americans taught the pioneers to read wooly worms to predict winter weather. Wooly worm is the common name for the larval stage of the Isabella Tiger Moth. They are also called wooly bears.”
“Wooly worm forecasters say that the size of the brown band of color will tell you what kind of winter is coming. Legend says that the thinner the brownish red bands, the harsher the winter will be. If the wooly worm is mostly brownish red in the middle, winter will be mild.
Wooly worm forecasters say that the size of the brown band will tell you what kind of winter is coming. Legend says that the thinner the brownish red bands, the harsher the winter will be. If the wooly worm is mostly brownish red in the middle, the winter will be mild. “

There are even wooly worm races in Banner Elk, NC….the festival was last weekend!

What do YOU think? Should we all head South for the winter?

I’m linking to Susan’s Outdoor Wednesday !

Enjoy your day!

How about a CSN GIVEAWAY?

Are you READY? CSN has offered to GIVE one of my readers a $65 Gift Certificate ! (will not cover international fees) CSN has over 200 stores with so many wonderful items…you can buy a new handbag, linens, things for your kitchen or something for your home like this very cool bar stool !

How do you enter to win?

1. Become a follower and leave a comment to let me know! If you’re already a follower, leave a comment to tell me that!
2. Go to CSN then leave a comment telling me a favorite item you might use your gift certificate on.

And that’s ALL! Just smile when you enter and I will be happy! I love CSN and I’m thrilled to have this giveaway! They have so many amazing items and they ship quickly!

This is on my wish list! What’s on yours? (click on the photo ! )

I’ll announce the winner on November 1st! Thanks to CSN and good luck to all my blogger buddies! 

A Blogger Brunch…does it get any better than this?

We had such fun meeting with blogger buddies from all over this area!

Penny from Comforts of Home and her hubby were the perfect hosts for our special brunch and shopping fun!

Just imagine the HUGS…chatting….LAUGHTER and fun!

Penny, Sherri and ‘me’!

( I ‘borrowed’ this photo from Sherri! Thanks Sherri !!!)

It was definitely a high point for my blogging experience! Blogging will never be the same!

We enjoyed a beautiful day here in Asheville and I hope we can do it again soon!

Group photo….

photo taken by Mary’s husband Bob..thanks Bob!

Back row - Ulrike, Angie, Mary, Sherri, Jeanne, Jennifer, Melinda

Front row - Sam, Penny, Rhondi, me, Penny, Donnie, Kim

Thanks Penny for bringing us together and for opening up your beautiful home to all of us! ( I still need the recipe for the Spinach and bacon Quiche…oh my! It was delicious! )

(I didn’t STEAL all my photos! I stood on the balcony and took this one ! heehee!)

Enjoy your evening everyone! Take time to visit with friends! There’s nothing that can take the place of spending time with friends!

Should we ALL dress in Autumn colors?

We took a drive to our property in Bluff to hike on the land and

take photos of the beautiful Fall foliage!

Driving from Asheville, through Hot Springs to Bluff takes us along the Appalachian Trail…..

and right by Rocky Bluff Campground in the Pisgah National Forest.

So we stopped to walk around….and take MORE photos…

and we almost missed this ‘critter’!

Do you think he got the memo to dress in Autumn attire?

We can’t imagine what he was doing in the near deserted campground but he was a fun surprise!

Have you ever seen anything like him? Enjoy your day! Wear something colorful! heehee!

Pumpkin Patch Produce!

We’re still enjoying the produce we got last Sunday when we visited Lyda Farms….

and Granddad's Apples !

Click on the names to follow the links if you want more info or directions!

The produce that we bought was from Lyda Farms….

October Shellies….

tomatoes, squash, onions, pumpkins….

Arkansas Black apples, Pink lady, and Fuji…

 

SO good!

And the wonderful memories…. priceless!

I like Gala and Fuji apples best! What are your favorite apples?

 

 

“Wednesday Wee Ones” Halloween Fun

“Happy Halloween”

from sweet little Grace!

She’s ready for the party!

Point the way….

and enjoy your day!

Take time to PLAY

and dress up for Halloween!

I thought I would post a cute little girl with a handmade outfit, dressed for the holidays! (A friend crocheted this!)

Don’t be SCARED !!!