ALL I NEED NOW IS SOME GET UP AND GO

It's that time of year again for moving and transplanting things around the flower gardens.  I have a shovel, I have a wheelbarrow, so all I need now is some get up and go to get out there and do the moving and shaking.  I'm generally pretty good with that kind of gardening stuff but have to admit I have noticed a slight change in myself lately.  My interest level has slipped a notch and I've had some mornings where I have even briefly considered forgoing a few Jeep rides.  I'm hoping this phase will soon pass.

WE CRUISED THROUGH BAYFIELD THIS MORNING

PHEEBS IS ALWAYS A HEAD TURNER WHEREVER WE GO

BAYFIELD'S CLAN GREGOR SQUARE

STAGHORN SUMAC AT THE EDGE OF A CORNFIELD SOUTH OF BAYFIELD

Solid cloud cover this morning but at least it wasn't raining and it was feeling a tad milder.  Pheebs and I did manage to get out and add another layer of mud to the Jeep after overnight rains left country roads smooshy.  With the bean harvest going on it's not unusual to come across small piles of beans alongside the road.  There is always some spillage when transferring the beans from the combine and wagons to large waiting trucks.  I scooped up a dozen handfuls, put them in an unused doggy dodo bag, and brought them home hoping our front yard gang might think something different to eat would be a treat.  Nope, not one critter was interested in those beans.  

IT WAS A GRAY MORNING

A LONE FISHERMAN ON BAYFIED'S SOUTH PIER

EMPTY BOAT DOCKS MARK THE END OF ANOTHER SUMMER SEASON

THE TIM HORTON COFFEE SHOP/ESSO GAS BAR AND CONVENIENCE STORE LOT HAS BEEN PAVED

LOOKS LIKE A TIGHT TURN IN THAT COFFEE DRIVE-THRU LANE

AND HERE'S AN EARLY LOOK THROUGH THE COFFEE SHOP DOOR:))

Noticed a few days ago the Dark-Eyed Juncos are back from their northern summer haunts.  We must have had a dozen of them bouncing around in our front yard today.  They will stay until Spring.

DARK-EYED JUNCO

It was late afternoon when our cloud cover finally broke and we were bathed in warm sunlight for a short while.  With November's cold gray days fast approaching these may be some of our last nice October days of the year.  A little bird told me this afternoon we might be close to 70F Friday:))

KELLY SET A FEW RED BERRIES ON A BASSWOOD LEAF

GROANER'S CORNER:(( Bob had finally made it to the last round of the $5,000,000 Question. The night before the big question, he told the M.C. that he desired a question on American History.  The big night had arrived. Bob made his way on stage in front of the studio and TV audience. He had become the talk of the week. He was the best guest this show had ever seen. The M.C. stepped up to the mic.  "Bob, you have chosen American History as your final question. You know that if you correctly answer this question, you will walk away from $5,000,000 dollars richer. Are you ready?"  Bob nodded with a cocky confidence-the crowd went nuts. He hadn't missed a question all week.  "Bob, your question on American History is a two-part question. As you know, you may answer either part first. As a rule, the second half of the question is always easier. Which part would you like to take a stab at first?"  Bob was now becoming more noticeably nervous. He couldn't believe it, but he was drawing a blank. American History was his easiest subject, but he played it safe. "I'll try the easier part first."  The M.C. nodded approvingly. "Here we go Bob. I will ask you the second half first, then the first half."  The audience silenced with gross anticipation . . .  "Bob, here is your question: And in what year did it happen??"

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WELL HERE WE ARE ALMOST INTO THE THIRD WEEK OF OCTOBER

Heard on the news the Canada/US border closure has been extended to November 21rst as expected.  Today we received an interesting email from our RV Travel Insurance Company.  *** ATTENTION ALL SNOWBIRDS ***Sanderson Travel Insurance now offers COVID-19 coverage for those clients wanting to travel to the USA this fall and winter.  FYI...As a recommendation for you all, if you are wanting to still travel south this winter and are in need of bringing your vehicle or RV/Trailer with you, please get in touch with the company called "uscanadaautotransport" and they can arrange to have your vehicle delivered to your location door to door service.  www.uscanadaautotransport.com  

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MORNING'S GOLDEN GLOW UPON THE LAND

Sorry about the black and white borders partially around my photos below.....I think the Sanderson format I inserted had something to do with that

Sunlight beaming through our pine trees this morning went a long way in perking up my spirits.  Pheebs and I slipped out the door and headed east directly into the Sun.  No destination in mind but we did find ourselves in the Hullett Marsh before too long.  Nice to see and hear some birdlife and no hunter's guns.  Beautiful sunny morning with no wind as we took ourselves for a walk alongside Whistler Pool.

ONE OF MY FAVORITE AREAS IN THE MARSH

MORNING MIST

Autumn colors are still peeking and our countryside is ablaze with pastels and hues of gold and crimson.  Burgundies, yellows, greens, and rustic browns were etched everywhere against our deep blue crisp October sky.  It is the serene but unsettling calm before the coming winter storms.

Pheebs and I took the Winnie-Spirit for a run over to Clinton and back today.  I wanted to give the black tank one more good flush before winter so had added a couple buckets of water with a mild cleaning solution to give it a good slosh on the way there.  Gas gauge was down to a quarter so I put in $100 and that brought the gauge up to three-quarters.  That should be enough to get us to the border if they ever open it again someday.  We are trying to remain as cautiously optimistic about our chances of traveling south again at some point.

GASSING UP IN CLINTON

MY UNFLAPPABLE FURRY LITTLE NAVIGATOR IS FEELING A BIT SNOOZY ON THE WAY HOME

FARMERS ARE WORKING ON THE CORN HARVEST NOW

Well here we are almost into the final week of October.  Eighteen years ago at this time Kelly and I were in a very excited state of mind.  We were in the final weeks of moving from the Weenie Roast Ranch near Fullarton Ontario to our digs here at the Five Seasons just outside of Bayfield.  Although still living in the old farmhouse we already had a few pieces of furniture moved into our new to us place and I had already begun digging in our center flower bed out front.  We were able to do these things because nobody was living in the unit.  In fact, nobody had lived in it for the previous 3 years.  Yes exciting times indeed back then and we finally moved in lock, stock, and barrel on Halloween night of 2002.  And we did the whole move ourselves:))

GROANER'S CORNER:(( You are on a horse, galloping at a constant speed. On your right side is a sharp drop off, and on your left side is an elephant traveling at the same speed as you. Directly in front of you is another galloping horse but your horse is unable to overtake it. Behind you is a lion running at the same speed as you and the horse in front of you. What must you do to safely get out of this highly dangerous situation? Get your drunk ass off the merry-go-round!

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