Autumn?
They’re still forecasting rain, but you wouldn’t know it to look outside.
Mom, Chappy, and I went to our usual, favorite park this morning for a walk, but we also stopped at our favorite farm. We looked at the pumpkins, and then bought some apples, a couple doughnuts, and a blueberry pie.
Mmmmm… Although, unfortunately, the Macouns were past their prime. They’re at their best early in the season, and now, the middle of October, they’re not quite at their crunchy best. And so, I didn’t buy any of them.
Although, of course, I DID buy an assortment of other kinds of apples.
Still, while today looks awfully pretty, it sure doesn’t feel like the 18th of October. It’s far too warm to feel autumnal. I’m just hoping for decent weather for Rhinebeck. According to NOAA, the forecast for Saturday is: “Saturday: Scattered showers, mainly before 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. West wind between 5 and 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.” That sounds kind of . . . humid . . . for October, but decent enough, I suppose. (Better than a forecast of torrential rain, that’s for sure.)
Now, speaking of Rhinebeck, I’m a Bingo Square for Saturday, so here’s a recent picture of me. From Tuesday, in fact, at the Cooper Mill park with Mom and Chappy. It’s a pretty decent picture considering what a lousy hair day I was having. (Somehow, don’t ask me how, I’d forgotten to use any styling product in my hair–can’t remember the last time THAT happened!) Chappy, of course, won’t be coming along since Rhinebeck frowns on bringing pets (boo!), but Mom will be. She’s not in the picture (as you can see), but she’s about my height (5’3″) and has short, dark curly hair and glasses and will most likely be with me. I don’t know what I’ll be wearing, but judging by the forecast, jeans and a t-shirt with, perhaps, a lace shawl, seems to be the best bet. I still my have my “I’m a Square” button from last year, and am going to try to get stickers printed out today or tomorrow that read “Chappy’s Mom” and “Chappy’s Grandma” for more specific identification . . . but that’s assuming I get to it. Because, I DO plan on sewing some sleeve seams today….
And, isn’t that mill wheel beautiful? The building dates back to 1826, and was really lovely. They apparently have “live” tours on the weekends when the mill actually functions, which has to be pretty cool.
Although, of course, they don’t let you bring your pets there, either….
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Lucky you – blue skies! *sigh* Jealous!
Awwww, I wish I could go to Rhinebeck this year!! You’ll have to keep an eye out for two of my local grrrrlz, Pamela (purling pirate) and Petra (good girl purl) from PurlingPs. They are also a square!
Oh we’ve had SOOOOOO much rain in the past few days. And they are predicting more for tonight. But we really needed it.
All that ‘no pet’ crap bites. hehehe
Have fun at Rhinebeck – find some treasures.
That’s a great photo of you! I think your hair looks awesome even without any product. See you at Rhinebeck!!!!!!!
The “no pets” rule, of course is a legitimate one. Not everyone’s dog is as well-behaved as Chappy and there are all those sheep and sheepdogs! I’ve heard some horror stories…..! Frankly, I wish they’d extend the ban to, well, we won’t go down that road.
Have fun, and good weather, Saturday. If I end up able to go at all, it’s going to have to be Sunday. Buy all you want, too, because I will. not. be. shopping!
Sleeve seams! Awesome. Autumn leaves looks so good just laying there unsewn. Not that I’d suggest stopping there.
A tick? Chappy! Do not bring home your wilderness friends.
Hope Rhinebeck is dry this year!
Boo to no pets! (Okay, seriously? Yes, it’s a good rule. But, we know Chappy would behave himself.) Sigh. Maybe someday I’ll get to Rhinebeck.
you curly headed people and your hair products, lol!
2 1/2 weeks ago mark and i were getting ready to head to lincoln, after getting liam’s band ready for travel. he realized about 15 minutes after we’d gotten to the school that he’d forgotten hairspray! he INSISTED on stoppng at walgreens and buying hair sprya, lol!
i can’t go to rhinebeck
have fun for me
Have a great time at Rhinebeck. And your autumn pictures of the East look great. I miss the crisp autumn days.
That is a great photo! Have a wonderful time at Rhinebeck!
I’m going to be at Rhinebeck tomorrow morning and I will look for you and Chappy’s Grandma. I’ll be wearing my pink pie wedge shawl. It will be nice to meet you!