Well Saturday morning found us with ice all along the top of the truck but no frost on the ground which is quite unusual since it was 34 degrees and everyone else had a heavy frost in their yards. It stayed cool most all day despite the bright sunshine and clear skies. The breeze made it feel even colder and by sundown it turn really cold once again. I believe the area is in for a hard winter this year.
I started the day with a 7'ish roll out to my routines of hot tea, posted this ramble and had my quiet times to honor my Creator before heading out on my first power hike of the day. Wow, was it ever chilly and my nose and eyes watering from the biting cold. I didn't see anyone or anything but the last walk up the driveway sure warmed me up especially after getting back to the cabin. Nancy had the heat on and it wasn't long until I shucked off some extra clothing. It's amazing how hot your body gets from a hike. We did take another hike together later in the afternoon and while the distant views were clear the color of the leaves had faded to dull from their beauty just a few days ago.
After a breakfast of grits and eggs I did some piddling jobs inside the cabin until it warmed up outside then headed out once again as it had warmed up to a balmy 40 degrees but the bright sunshine made it feel pleasant. I fired up the leaf blower and blew the driveway and the front yard clear of down pine needles and huge brown leaves from the one tree which is great shade in the hot summers but their leaves are the size of dinner plates. I did wash a load of my clothes and attempted to hang them outside when the clothesline broke twice so in the dryer they went, oh well. I'll have to get a new one next time I'm in town. I still have a slow leak in one of the golf cart tires as I had to pump it up again. That is another job I want to take care of before leaving for the winter.
We were invited to a 5 year anniversary get together party for Karin and Frank Fender at their beautiful home on the west side of the county. The vistas are fabulous with long distant views of the mountains and valleys. Sort of reminds me a lot like the Shenandoah Valley. It's great farm land with cleared pastures and lots of cattle grazing. He was a dairy farmer for years but changed and went to rising beef cattle. We have known her and her daughter Kaitlyn for years and have got to know Frank and Jake for the past 5 or so years. Very nice folks.
Well the food was plentiful and the company was great to visit with but as the sun settled down after beautiful sunsets, the cold permeated everything so we said our goodnights and got home before 8. The Ray's were playing the 7th game of the playoffs and this game winner would decide who goes to the World Series next week. The Braves had lost again and are facing the same situation again today against the Dodgers. We are hoping for a Braves vs Ray's series. It was a good game and we stayed up until midnight watching, LATER
Just a few cold evening pics of the Fender party and area
