Fall is Just Around the Corner. . .

 

 We've enjoyed some wonderfully cool temps these last few days. . .so abnormally cool for August, in fact, that it's making us think that fall isn't too far off!!  

The Grand Dog and I have really enjoyed our walks in this great weather. . . no crazy panting on her part and no dripping wet with sweat for me!

 

 

Even though it's been cool, Karen and I still work up a sweat while running on the local trail, however, it's certainly more enjoyable than running in temps in the 90s!  

It's fun to document theses runs with pictures. . .cuz when we are dealing with several inches of snow and freezing temps in a few months, we can look back at them and recall how great we had it. . .and how awesome it will be when the winter is behind us once again.

 

 

A sure sign that fall isn't too far off are my crazy holly berries!!  I think we have the only bushes  whose berries turn red in August!!  At least they stay on the stems through the fall months and are still there for Christmas decorating....unless some naughty birds decide to go after them!    

 

 

 

The Stella De Ora day lilies  are sporactically blooming now. . . I certainly appreciate their  continued efforts.  They were full of blooms earlier in the season. . .so they deserve to take it easy.

 

 

 

The little fruit on the Weeping Crabapple tree is starting to turn  a bit, too.  Before long the little crabapples will be ready for fall with their color change from green to orange.

 

 

 

 

On these cool evenings, Izzy likes to play "fetch the tennis ball".  Last night, however, she was more interested in just checking out the squirrels in the yard across the street, the occasional dog that was being walked and the cars going by.  THE STONE RABBIT was also very happy to just be hanging out and enjoying the fantastic weather!

 

 

I hope you will visit Beverly's blog HOW SWEET THE SOUND!!  You will find lots of other bloggers who are ready with their Pink Saturday shares, too!

Have a great PINK SATURDAY!

DANA

 

 

Comments

[Kaye Swain]

HOORAYYYYY - Thank you for MORE encouragement that FALL IS COMING! I've missed it so and am SOOOO looking forward to it.

Love your granddog - My grand dog, who is currently laying at my feet, says WOOF (or will if and when he wakes up :) ).

Have a blessed and beautiful weekend.

Kaye

[LaVoice]

Always enjoy taking a venture with you whatever it might be.

[Katherines Corner]

Happy Pink Saturday! Oh how I wish we had signs of Autumn here..I hate hot. We did finally drop out of the triple digits though.Our Izzy sends hugs to your Izzy xo

[Sarah]

Yes, enjoy your summer runs. Autumn will soon be here, and they predict it will be a wet, cold winter.

[jeanne, backyard neighbor]

Hello Dana, We are having a few signs of Fall here too. The burning bushes are already turning red. I am looking forward to Fall because the summer has been a full house around here. Great fun but I am ready for a rest.

The weather has been great all summer here. I wonder if we will have a cold winter.

My sister who is widowed is moving into our cabin in Sept. I am glad to have her close by. We have always been very close and she is not well. This way I can help her if needed.

It is great to have time to visit again. I have missed you,

Have a great week walking and running. Your grand dog is so cute.
Love, Jeanne

[RobinfromCA]

I loved seeing all of the photos from your ventures out on a mild summer day. All that green, green grass - one of my all time favorite things. All of the grass around here is brown because of our water rationing. Seeing your holly bush made me miss our old house that had the best holly bush! The grand dog is adorable! Thanks for all the memories!
Robin

[Latane Barton]

What a nice yard... what a nice walk. I think I am getting ready for fall as well but surely dread the coming of winter.

[Ann]

Yes this weather has been so nice and comfortable, we love it. Our deck in the morning seems like Colorado..
Ann