Rescued From Certain Death

We're expecting a hard freeze tonight, and I just realized that I'd been walking around the house with my jacket on. Time to turn up the heat, I guess.  While I was making my weekly chicken stirfry for dinner last night, Mr. C. went outdoors to rescue the dahlias. Bless his heart. They make a nice splash of color in big vases on the kitchen table.

Altogether, there are about 5 big dahlias and a few zinneas.

I toss a few cashews on top at serving time,

and it would look a little more interesting 
if it already had its generous sprinkle of cayenne.

My favorite dinner.

Jazzie, enjoying the cold air and the view from the deck

 ...with the skinny little elm

While I was out and about yesterday, I took a few photos of the fall colors in the neighborhood.

 A drive-by

It won't last long; the leaves are dropping fast.

Alfalfa, cut and drying

This is fourth crop, I believe.

 One of my favorite photos from October,
five years ago.
The train at Harper's Ferry, WV

Have a great weekend, everyone!

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This post is linked to

Saturday's Critters and Mosaic Monday and 

Good Fences