Tuesday, October 12, 2021

Finally some color

 Oct. 2 one of the trees in Black Mountain NC


Oct. 3, looking at the Maples outside my living room window (with some fog)

Lots of leaves on the ground.

Same view Oct 11...where the dogwood has started to turn color, and there are less maple leaves still on the trees.

Oct. 4 at Flat Creek in Black Mountain

Finally the rain stopped, and I looked up and saw my favorite tree in the neighborhood has started to turn colors, Oct 8, 6:30 pm.

On Oct 11

I think this poplar decided to let its leaves go during last weeks showers, no heavy winds...but there were still a few yellow leaves on Sun, Oct 10.

Fear not...I'm scheduled later this week to go with a friend on the Blue Ridge Parkway to find some fall color!!

Today's quote:

The test of a democracy is not the magnificence of buildings or the speed of automobiles or the efficiency of air transportation, but rather the care given to the welfare of all the people. -Helen Adams Keller, lecturer and author (27 Jun 1880-1968) 

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16 comments:

  1. AnvilcloudOctober 12, 2021 at 6:49 AM

    Sometimes it is a bit of a race. Will the leaves remain until they fully change or will they drop.

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    1. Barbara RogersOctober 12, 2021 at 12:01 PM

      And squirrels and birds go about their existence just happy for something to eat each day!

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  2. eileeninmdOctober 12, 2021 at 7:11 AM

    Hello,
    We are seeing little bits of color here, not too much. It is still mostly green.
    Take care, enjoy your day!

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    1. Barbara RogersOctober 12, 2021 at 12:02 PM

      I'm planning to go on the Blue Ridge Parkway soon, which has a couple of hundred feet (or even a thousand foot) higher elevations.

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  3. TomOctober 12, 2021 at 7:12 AM

    ...it's always worth the wait.

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    1. Barbara RogersOctober 12, 2021 at 12:03 PM

      I've been very good this year, not trying to see what's already developed in higher altitudes.

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  4. David M. Gascoigne,October 12, 2021 at 7:18 AM

    The colours of fall are always wonderful, something to look forward to each year. Your Helen Keller quote seems especially appropriate during these troubled times.

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    1. Barbara RogersOctober 12, 2021 at 12:03 PM

      Yes, I'm glad to have found that quote and saved it.

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  5. AnonymousOctober 12, 2021 at 10:00 AM

    Love seeing fall happen there. So beautiful!

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  6. MargaretOctober 12, 2021 at 11:40 AM

    Our summer was so hot that I'm not sure how our fall colors will be. We appreciate any that we get here in the Evergreen State.

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    1. Barbara RogersOctober 12, 2021 at 12:04 PM

      I hope there are some pretty color changes where you are.

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  7. BillOctober 12, 2021 at 3:10 PM

    Most of the trees here get blown off by the wind but we do have some beauties. Have fun searching for colourful scenery.

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  8. LindaOctober 13, 2021 at 12:45 AM

    Our colors are just starting to change. I need to make a trip into the mountains.

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  9. William KendallOctober 13, 2021 at 4:27 AM

    Pretty fall colours.

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  10. NatureFootstepOctober 14, 2021 at 1:28 PM

    love the colors of fall. :)

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