What am I bid for another fine autumn day? Just one more day . . .
The orchards are still bright. They’re always the last to fade.
Up at Bay View Farm ebony Malika has joined the other rescue horses.
The sunflowers at King’s have been plundered by the birds.
The Bay is low, as it always is this time of year. A month ago we could either climb over that “erosion control” wall or wade in waves up to our knees. Today I walked around it on dry beach. The windstorm scoured away a good deal of sand, too. Large swathes of shoreline are cobblestone now. But the sand will blow in again. The lake will rise. All in its own good time.
Crawfish claws and carapaces litter the beach. I do not know whether the crawfish are molting or the gulls are feasting. I do not know whether these are the Invasive Rusty Crayfish or a native species. I am pretty sure that right at the moment I do not care. Autumn is fading and I am walking along the beach with a warm, warm sun on my back. The Cowboy is wading. Miss Sadie is digging. It’s all very restful.
Then this afternoon I stopped at the Eastport Market and saw this . . . this . . . affront. NOOOOOOOHHH!! Russ, preparedness is all very well, but for heaven’s sake, do not rush the season!
Torch Lake Views 
P.j. grath
November 2, 2010
There are bits to be found from all seasons at this transition time, and you’ve given us some lovely ones, but I’m not eager to see that plow go into use, either!
Gerry
November 2, 2010
I’ve decided to think of it as a grader.
Anna
November 2, 2010
Goodness! I haven’t seen a plow truck yet and hope not to till at least December. These are such lovely photos of your area and that crawfish hull is interesting. Love the horses!
Gerry
November 2, 2010
Thank you Anna. I’m fond of the horses too.
Winter is a funny thing. It could, er, arrive anytime now. I am working on developing a positive attitude.
Karma
November 2, 2010
How nice to enjoy the warm sun on your face at the beach! I have definitely already had my last day of that, a few weeks ago.
Gerry
November 2, 2010
It was very nice indeed. The only reason it was deliciously warm, though, was that there wasn’t a lick of wind. We just never know, do we? I remember the Romeyns were playing Polar Bear Cubs on St. Patrick’s Day, and then we had a hard freeze in April. But today–against all odds, we are having another nice one. Hope you are too!
Cindy Lou
November 3, 2010
I am always amazed at the changes in the shoreline from season to season, year to year….the power of our Great Lakes is incredibly fascinating, isn’t it?
So glad you had one more beautimous fall day at the beach…..life’s little blessings abound.
Gerry
November 3, 2010
It is good to count up all the little blessings, because it is certain that large blessings have been in short supply this week. Fortunately, two little blessings arrived in the form of coupons to one of my favorite stores, and I am headed to the Gauntlet of Shameless Commercialism to take advantage of same. Wish me luck. I am always deeply depressed by these expeditions, even when I manage to come back with what I sought. Perhaps I will find a little detour to cheer me up. Back later . . .
isathreadsoflife
November 4, 2010
Hello Gerry ! It is always so nice to walk with you, either on the beach or in the woods with the sun as a special gift. I love what you see all around. I might have closed my eyes in front of the plow truck though… snow is not far over here but no truck yet. Blessings.
Gerry
November 4, 2010
I enjoy your company, Isa. We are most likely going to have a little bit of snow this week. I have decided that the presence of the snowplow at the Eastport Market is a good thing. Since Russ is entirely prepared for snow, it probably won’t come for awhile. Mama Nature will have her little jokes.
Scott Thomas Photography
November 5, 2010
But not forgotten. Late fall brings it’s own time of peace before the snows come to put a protective blanket down.
Gerry
November 5, 2010
Our first protective blanket is falling as we, er, blog. By Monday it will be all gone and we will be desporting ourselves in warm sunshine. Or not. Mama Nature grows capricious at this time of year.
Nye
November 6, 2010
I love autumn but it seems like the shortest seasons, good thing don’t last very long. Love your photos above, especially the horses and sunflower.
Gerry
November 6, 2010
Thank you, Nye. Autumn always seems like the shortest season to me, too. I think that is because I want summer warmth to linger longer, and winter dark to begin later!