Night stars

Bev told me that what she enjoyed most about her trip to the Oregon coast, were the stars in the night sky.  How they appeared so close;  close enough to touch.  

Tonight,  due to a lack of moonlight,  the sky is filled with so many stars, but the mountains definitately keep them out of reach.

Another look at Fall Color

The oaks have now turned to bronze,  but color may be found on the river.  The dogwood is red, purple and yellow.  The cottonwoods and willow have also turned yellow.  The water reflects the colors.  Lovely.

On our walk, mollie and I walk through fallen leaves that crunch underfoot.  And, I am reminded of walks to grandma's from school, and the thoughts that I use to have that if I just thought or visualized grandma's house well enough that I could magically be transported there.

Pre-Dawn Sky

Floating in the pre-dawn sky,  the moon smiles like the cheshire cat in Alice's looking glass.  (Think the Disney version).

Evening Sky

An orange syrup of light drips through the canyon's mouth melting into mountains covered in golden autumn leaves.  And I don't have a camera handy.

Mollie in the act

As usual Mollie has to get involved.  Here is another picture with her adding to the view, and a few more of the golden autumn afternoon.

Indian Summer

I am not sure why it is called Indian Summer, but I am enjoying the warm, golden fall weekend especially after last weekend.  Just the yellow and gold leaves are left.

Fall Observation

Have you ever noticed that maple seed wings covered with morning dew look just like lacewing wings or the wings of childhood's fairies!

Waiting for window repair

In waiting for my window to be repaired, Mollie and I took care of some Fall chores.  These pictures I call Mollie in the middle of everything!

October 13 in to 14, 2008

This morning around three I remembered that I had stupidly left my purse in the car.  Agh!  Someone broke my window and stole it.  What a hazzle!

October 12, 2008 *snow*

On Saturday, October 11, a early fall snow started.  It was mostly slush, but it turned the conifer higher up into frosted white trees.

Then on Sunday, October 12th we woke to snow covered ground.

More pictures

Just a few more pictures of the fall leaves before the snow flies.

Lovely Fall Afternnon

Yesterday, October 8th, I took the afternoon off.  After completing all my errands and other business, Mollie and I took a lovely afternoon walk.  It was a beautiful fall afternoon, warmed by the sun.  Many of the maple leaves have fallen.  The oaks, cottonwood and oaks have just started to change.  It was a perfect afternoon walk.

Today the weather is cooler, and they are forecasting snow for the weekend.  Snow on the valley floor.

After the Rain

We had rain all day Saturday.  It brought down most of the changing maple leaves.  But the yellow Box Elder leaves are just starting.

Rainbow

Friday with an incoming storm, a rainbow appeared for a short time over the mountains. This is the best thing about digital cameras, you can keep them at hand and don't need to worry about film.