A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....09-21-05....Celebrate Autumn at the Finest!

Mama_Bear

[Mama_Bear]

A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day

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Even though it probably still feels like summer, fall is upon us - for tomorrow is the first day of Autumn. September 22nd marks the 2005 autumnal equinox, when night and day are of equal length.

Ready or not, the sun will be setting earlier and the days will become shorter. Sadly for some of us and happily for others, it's time to say goodbye to summer. Crisp mornings, autumn leaves, and frosty pumpkins are right around the corner.

For man, autumn is a time of harvest, of gathering together.
For nature, it is a time of sowing, of scattering abroad.
- Edwin Way Teale




And, for sports fans, it's time for...

06-28-05 ~ Hall of Fame #12

THIS WEEK'S THREADS 09-19-05 Military Monday 09-20-05 Welcome ~ and 'fess up!

Opinions by our own 'King of Ping' Every Thursday at the Finest The guy's good, folks!

[ST.LOUIE1]

Let's hope Rita just tips her bonnet and moves on.

Women are known for changing their minds, hopefully she's typical.

Stay safe!

[Mama_Bear]

Good morning and happy fall to you!

I have never been in Upper State New York (my son lived in Ballston Spa for awhile.....I think that is up there somewhere near Albany), but I can imagine that it is beautiful in the autumn, like the rest of New England.

[dutchess]

Hi Nan. So glad you surgery went well and thanks K.E.T. for taking care of our very special Nan. There were lots of prayers going around behind the scenes yesterday thanks to a "little mouse" or should I say a little bear :o)

[dutchess]

Your lay-out is terrific. Makes me want to roll around in the leaves with my pups.

Pups???? As in "plural"? Did I miss something???? PICTURES PLEASE!!!

[WVNan]

Hi Aqua. Want to say that before I go lie down for awhile.

[dutchess]

Hi Aqua. So great to "SEE" you. Have been missing you sistah! But glad you're giving those eyes a much needed break! (((((aqua)))))

[WVNan]

((((((Wolfie)))))) I'm getting a little tired and need to rest a bit. Later.

[WVNan]

I'm so glad the AC got fixed in short order. Hugs for my Sistah.

[dutchess]

Hi Dolly. Let me know if I can help you with finding pictures! Will have time after work! ((((dolly)))))

[dutchess]

Geesh...just realized that I didn't comment on what a beautiful lovely georgous thread you've posted today. The colors are stunning. And LOVE the pledge. Would that by chance be one of Diver's grandbabies???? ((((lori))))

[WVNan]

I'm praying that Rita takes a turn South and hits in the unpopulated area of southern Texas or Mexico.

[dutchess]

Unless it continues due West, we stand to have an interesting Saturday where I live.

Will be praying for you and all our Texas friends!

[WVNan]

Hi Sistah Bear. Yep, K is taking good care of me and Em. I'm trying to catch up here so I can lie down. Wish you could be here in WV for the fall foliage.

[dutchess]

Maggie...so glad your AC is fixed and thanks for posting such sweet pictures today. Makes me want to run and jump in leaves!

Nan...have a good rest and take care of yourself!!!!

gabz...glad to hear you on the mend and and able to drive!!!!

Okay...must get back to work!!!

[Mama_Bear]

leaves are beginning to cover my yard.

Really? Already? We won't be getting our fall color here until around Thanksgiving. But it is nice that we are in one of the few areas of California that actually does get some autumn color. My mother says that when the leaves start to turn here it reminds her a bit of the little Masssachusetts town where she grew up.

[Mama_Bear]

Oh, bes still my fuzzy heart! Wolfie is here!

Good morning to you, and thank you for your sweet compliments. As I was posting this last night I was thinking of you and how much you love autumn and football and sweatshirt weather. :-)

((((((((((wolfie))))))))))!

[Mama_Bear]

Maybe our PC *guru-ettes* (Billie and Lori) will find out for sure and solve the prob for everyone. : )

*guru-ettes*....LOL!!! Well, don't be holding your breath for this guru-ette to come up with an answer. This color thing is a mystery to me. All I know is, my machine is calibrated correctly (at least, that is what the real computer *guru*, JK, tells me. LOL).

[ST.LOUIE1]

Pups???? As in "plural"? Did I miss something???? PICTURES PLEASE!!!

Yeppers! Two doggies. My Mitsy went to Rainbow Bridge a year ago. I adopted my new pup, Mimsie, from a shelter not long after.

I'll get around to posting pics.....someday. : )

[auboy]

No rain in our part of Alabama since Katrina. Many trees are drying up and losing leaves earlier than normal. I was in Connecticut one September on a business trip. The trees were breathtakingly beautiful.

[Mama_Bear]

Wish you could be here in WV for the fall foliage.

Oh, so do I! Now, go lay down. :-)