That’s October for you. The leaves are dazzling, the sky is blue, the boat hoists and docks have been hauled off the Bay. The pears are ripe.
We took a long walk this morning. The Cowboy went for a swim. Miss Sadie did some spin-dancing. I drank a cup of coffee and took no pictures at all. Right now every window in the house is open to let in the delicious breeze.
I’m tucking this post away for the next time I need to remember that sometimes everything seems to go right. (The last time I needed to remember that was yesterday, when I discovered that the car I had just expensively repaired has Issues. I am determined to maintain my equanimity until Monday, when I can Take It Back.)
Here, have a nice pear. Skritch Miss Puss behind the ears. Look at those leaves . . .
Torch Lake Views 
Bonnie
October 9, 2011
That is a beautiful panorama with all the beautiful fall colors and the barns in the foreground. Just what I needed on a warm sunny day here in CA.
Californian Dreaming of how beautiful fall is in the North.
Gerry
October 9, 2011
It is a fine thing, fall in the North Country. Sort of like spring in the Southland. Those particular barns are the ones on the former State Hospital grounds in Traverse City. The Duo and I have enjoyed walks on the trails that climb that ridge behind the barns.
California has its charms as well, having in mind Amore chasing lizards up the wall under the bougainvillea.
Carsten
October 9, 2011
Thanks Gerry. That was a delicious pear. – Pear of perfection…
Perfect times are worth keeping. When times go back to good, you can shine them up again.
I have a lot of reading to do here to catch up with all happening around Torch Lake.
Btw, I’m taking my car to the workshop tomorrow. It has the worst disease possible here, starting with small spots hidden here and there: RUST!
Gerry
October 9, 2011
I am glad you enjoyed the pear, and hope it will sustain you through the trials of RUST!
Although everything else imaginable seems to go wrong with my car, it has so far been immune to rust. I wish I could say the same for my refrigerator. I am astonished at the progress of the infestation. One day soon I must do something about it.
Judy Jones
October 9, 2011
And….have been swimming in Torch Lake the last two days. Maybe the next two looking at the weather report! This has been an amazing autumn.
Gerry
October 9, 2011
And just think – a week or two ago the furnace was merrily sending ten dollar bills up the chimney. Michigan. Never a dull moment.
Babs Young
October 9, 2011
Love the new top picture. COLI is not letting my emails go through so check your gmail for the weekly pic.
Gerry
October 10, 2011
Sigh. I will toddle off and do just that. Back in a minute.
Robin
October 10, 2011
I love days like this… 🙂
Tracy
October 12, 2011
Beautiful pics!! Wish I were up north this time of year.