The clocks fell back an hour overnight, a reminder of the seasonal change. Lots of other reminders up here as the low angle of the sun paints everything Morning Bright. Leaves have fallen in the sequence of ash, maple then oak --- but why do the fruit trees (apple, pear, hawberry) hold onto their leaves so much longer? The last colour bursts are from Japanese maple and fall mums. Nearby, the nostalgic views of beavers also prepping for winter...
Still no letup in the local critter count. The turkey hunting season is on but nothing seems to bother this flock. Ducks seem to enjoy the cold water and windy days. More bird strikes than usual on the house but most of them recover --- do they remember being dazed? Goldfish get repositioned from small pond to wintering pond, like tourists snowbirding from lake to ocean.
Lots of yardwork going on but there's always car work too, right? The seats on the Z3 have to come out to replace the seatbelt guides. Careful --- if you disconnect the wrong wire the airbag will blow!! Afterwards the carpeted floor gets cleaned up. Like in the cartoons, two dimes (U.S. coins--- from the original owners in California?) and a bobby pin were underneath. Down the hill, spreading gravel by the asphalt is child's play.
But these are momentous times.This past week included Hallowe'en, Day of the Dead and Diwali. The upcoming week brings Remembrance Day and the election in the U.S. The rest of the world is holding it's breath and shaking it's head. My prediction of who will win has been the same since January but I hope I'm wrong. In the meantime I'm heartwarmed to have remembered my Dad's birthday on Nov. 1. My very privileged life happened because of his perilous journey into the unknown of Canada. My eternal thanks and love to him...
Still no letup in the local critter count. The turkey hunting season is on but nothing seems to bother this flock. Ducks seem to enjoy the cold water and windy days. More bird strikes than usual on the house but most of them recover --- do they remember being dazed? Goldfish get repositioned from small pond to wintering pond, like tourists snowbirding from lake to ocean.
Lots of yardwork going on but there's always car work too, right? The seats on the Z3 have to come out to replace the seatbelt guides. Careful --- if you disconnect the wrong wire the airbag will blow!! Afterwards the carpeted floor gets cleaned up. Like in the cartoons, two dimes (U.S. coins--- from the original owners in California?) and a bobby pin were underneath. Down the hill, spreading gravel by the asphalt is child's play.
But these are momentous times.This past week included Hallowe'en, Day of the Dead and Diwali. The upcoming week brings Remembrance Day and the election in the U.S. The rest of the world is holding it's breath and shaking it's head. My prediction of who will win has been the same since January but I hope I'm wrong. In the meantime I'm heartwarmed to have remembered my Dad's birthday on Nov. 1. My very privileged life happened because of his perilous journey into the unknown of Canada. My eternal thanks and love to him...
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