For instance, we decided to head north to our favorite long weekend destination, Grand Rapids, Michigan. It's only two hours away and we had never been there in the Fall. Plus the turning leaves were at peak color. And they were spectacular this year. The only problem...gray sky and drizzle. We didn't get to Meijer Gardens because of the weather. But we did find a walking trail close to the hotel which turned out to be just as spectacular.
It was a 1.25 mile trail with a creek running right beside it. And oddly enough, the gray sky made the colors even better.
The paved path took us by a park, a school and a cemetery. We even saw two wild turkeys run in front of us. And lots of ducks!
They were really tame, as you can imagine. They watched everybody that walked by, looking to see if they were bringing them some food.
Someone was even using the scenery along the trail for their senior pictures. What a backdrop!
This past weekend, while the weather was fairly nice, I finished cleaning up the few pots that I hadn't put away yet.
Well, I did leave these two to fend for themselves. And the snapdragons are still going strong.
I also dragged the ladder out and cleaned the wet, yucky leaves out of the gutters. But I did find something a little unusual this year.
Yes, some squirrel is probably very unhappy today. I found his secret stash! Why did he put them in the gutter and where did they come from?
Also, tomorrow is Veteran's Day. Please make sure you take the time and thank any and all veterans for their service. We wouldn't have the freedoms we do today if it weren't for the men and women who fight for our great country. It might just dispel the permacloud for one day.
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