Autumn Collage - From Our House

Just thought I'd post a few photos of autumn in our backyard. I love September, but there is a slight sense of impending doom as the weather gets colder and we get frost warnings.

September 15, 36 degrees

This is the best way I know of to prevent frost. If I go to all the trouble to cover the vegetables in the garden and the flowers in the yard, chances are really good that the temp won't drop below 33.  I've got to get the houseplants back into the house in the next week or so and I'm wondering where on earth I'll put them. They have enjoyed being outdoors for the summer, and I've enjoyed the extra space without them. Now it's time to bring them in where we'll all huddle together for the long winter ahead. They do remind me of growth and life and hope. That's why I bring them in. each fall.

Rudbeckia Reflections

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Amish Wedding, Amish Buggies, Norwegian Trolls

 At the Wedding

Last Thursday we spent the day near Westby, WI. I love that area! It was a gorgeous day, and as we always do in that part of the state, we took a nice drive around the coulees and ridges. At one point, we came upon the site of an Amish wedding which had obviously just taken place. We met quite a few attendees already leaving the wedding by buggy or by foot to go home for chores. 

Of course I didn't take photos of people, and just barely got these photos  (out my window) of the lineup of buggies. I noticed that all the people we met were wearing very formal attire, and the driver of each buggy was wearing white gloves. Evidently that's to keep the reins from getting his hands dirty. Looked pretty snazzy.

 The following were taken on a couple different Amish farms, all beautifully kept places.

Ye olde Hitchin' Rail

Harvesting Corn - September

This one was taken through Eric's moon roof. Sneaky rascal, isn't he. As he said, he just happened to be parked under the clothesline. Anyway, he has many friends among the Amish in the Westby area. He may bring one of his Amish friends up here one night in October because I ordered some handmade items from him, as Christmas gifts. I'll be sure to show you AFTER Christmas. :-)

So Eric phoned the other night. I was in Sam's Club. I answered with,
'You've got 2 minutes. I'm in the store.' (Don't worry. He'd be offended if I were nice to him. :-)
'I think Daniel wants to come up to your house to deliver the ____, so it sounds like you may be having Amish for dinner.'
'Mmmm, are they tasty?'
'Yeah, as long as they're slow cooked.'

(A typical conversation.)

Eric and Kevin

The Two Norwegian Trolls

And a few extra photos from the day spent in the Coon Valley and Westby area:

 Valley Market

Coon Valley

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