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~*~Celebrating Fall: Autumn Excursions~*~

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Calicogirl	Posted - Aug 26 2013 : 08:12:37 AM Nini and I wanted to have a special place on board where we could all participate in celebrating Autumn. So, we have collaborated and come up with some special threads in honor of the Fall season. So be sure to check other Celebrating Fall threads You wake up from your cozy flannel sheets and quilt. You grab yourself a cup of hot coffee and get ready for the day. But this isn't an ordinary day, this is one planned, a day for sharing with your family, fellow farmgirls or friends. So, you put on the sweater you learned how to make yourself, your favorite jeans and you pull on your new leather engineer boots. You adorn yourself with a paisley scarf in fall colors and grab yourself a cup of joe to go. As you drive down the country roads the leaves wake up and dance about the road. You are on an Autumn Excursion! Are there any traditions that your family has to celebrate Autumn? Favorite places to visit? Special Fall activities? Please share here Farmgirl Sister #5392 By His Grace, For His Glory ~Sharon
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wildflower17	Posted - Oct 23 2013 : 7:38:27 PM The air was brisk and chilly here in Kentucky today...still enjoying the beautiful leaves of the season...I love to watch the leaves when they get caught up in a whirlwind...my brother in law sent me some mini gourds today to add to the ones I already have...I just love everything about Fall... Hugs! Judy "A Falling Leaf is Summer's Wave Goodbye"... Come little leaf, said the wind one day. Come to the meadow with me and play. Put on your dresses of red and gold; for the summer is past and the days grow cold. George Cooper Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened... "Country Girl at Heart...Blessed Beyond Measure"!!! Farm Girl #5440
ceejay48	Posted - Oct 06 2013 : 1:55:14 PM On a chilly Saturday fall morning, hubby and I went on an excursion yesterday. Stopped at Fahrenheit Coffee in Mancos, CO for coffee and a bagel. Then headed up to Transfer Park where we did a bit of hiking, basking in the sunshine and enjoying the beauty! These pics are closer ups of "my mountains" that I can see from my kitchen window. They are the LaPlata Mountains in the San Juan Range of the Colorado Rockies and are between my house and Durango, CO. Jersey Jim Lookout tower, used to be an active fire tower and I remember being in it when I was a kid and it was still used for that. You can now rent it for overnight stays. In the background is the peak of Hesperus Peak which is a few hundred feet over 13,000 elevation The view of the mountains and specific peaks from across the Box Canyon where the Mancos River runs. Yes, there is fresh snow on the peaks Rim Trail through the oak brush. At one point I saw about eight wild turkeys on this trail. YAY!! Because of our very strange weather this year with severe drought and heat, then unusual rain, the color changing process for the leaves is kind of wonky and the colors aren't a brilliant as they usually are. But I STILL LOVE IT! CJ ..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665. 2010 Farmgirl Sister of the Year Mother Hen: FARMGIRLS SOUTHWEST HENHOUSE my aprons - http://www.facebook.com/FarmFreshAprons living life - www.snippetscja.blogspot.com from my hands - www.cjscreations-ceejay.blogspot.com from my heart - www.fromacelticheart.blogspot.com from my hubby - www.aspenforge.blogspot.com
Calicogirl	Posted - Oct 05 2013 : 5:47:41 PM Thanks CJ, I was curious if I was missing out :) Farmgirl Sister #5392 By His Grace, For His Glory ~Sharon
ceejay48	Posted - Oct 03 2013 : 09:28:53 AM Sharon, Those pics are from last year. We took a drive this last Sunday and the color changing was just starting . . . later than usual, it would seem. We drove up the West Fork road, quite a distance past the Fish Creek trailhead and found some aspens changing. Perhaps we'll go again this next weekend. CJ ..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665. 2010 Farmgirl Sister of the Year Mother Hen: FARMGIRLS SOUTHWEST HENHOUSE my aprons - http://www.facebook.com/FarmFreshAprons living life - www.snippetscja.blogspot.com from my hands - www.cjscreations-ceejay.blogspot.com from my heart - www.fromacelticheart.blogspot.com from my hubby - www.aspenforge.blogspot.com
Calicogirl	Posted - Oct 03 2013 : 08:57:51 AM CJ, those are some great photos! Are they recent? I am hoping to go for a mountain drive soon! I am craving it! Happy Anniversary Cindy! I hope you had an awesome time. It sounds like it was a blessing in disguise and more romantic too ;) Okay I just checked out the Blue Rock Inn and it looks SO NICE! And the Fall menu is making my mouth water :) Good for you Cindy! Shannon, it would be the perfect time to check out the beach! I love going places off season when hardly anyone is around :) We enjoy picnics too! Farmgirl Sister #5392 By His Grace, For His Glory ~Sharon
hudsonsinaf	Posted - Oct 02 2013 : 6:23:12 PM Unfortunately here in SC, we do not really get to enjoy Fall... the leaves don't really change colors, nor does the air get the crisp fresh feeling. On the flip side, it is a great time of the year to go to the beach, as the mass majority of tourists are gone. Our family goes up to NC every year to pick apples. In November we attend a Living History Field Trip Day at one of the local plantations, oh and there is the wonderful corn mazes that we'll go to later this month. I think my favorite thing to do, though, is take a picnic lunch with the kids and plan out Operation Christmas Child projects that we want to do for the year.
CindyG	Posted - Oct 02 2013 : 6:03:58 PM My hubby and I came out to the Sheanandoah Valley to celebrate our anniversary, only to find the government shutdown changed our plan - the national park is CLOSED. This turned out to be a blessing in disguise. We're staying at a fabulous inn called The Blue Rock Inn near Sperryville VA, and one of the ladies here recommended a hike outside the park. We learned a wonderful new hiking destination today and will be back again to explore other trails. Some nice yellow and orange happening with the leaves, which was really nice to see. Fall is trying to happen, but it was in the mid 80s today, so it is difficult to feel autumnal. A fall-inspired dinner at the inn's restaurant helped, though. Butternut squash and apple soup with an herb-infused oil drizzle, and pork loin roast with a savory apple tart (puff pastry surrounding a baked apple with sage) is pretty darn fall-like, wouldn't you say? Anyone in the VA area - look this place up and come by. Great staff, beautiful setting, a nice pub and fabulous food. Throw in some fall color and this is just about perfect.
ceejay48	Posted - Oct 02 2013 : 4:14:46 PM Fall in the San Juan Range of the Colorado Rockies, "my mountains" here in southwest Colorado!! Quaking Aspens . . aka "quakies" . . . and Colorado Blue Spruce ..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665. 2010 Farmgirl Sister of the Year Mother Hen: FARMGIRLS SOUTHWEST HENHOUSE my aprons - http://www.facebook.com/FarmFreshAprons living life - www.snippetscja.blogspot.com from my hands - www.cjscreations-ceejay.blogspot.com from my heart - www.fromacelticheart.blogspot.com from my hubby - www.aspenforge.blogspot.com
Killarney	Posted - Oct 02 2013 : 11:07:10 AM Me too Sharon!!! Connie Imagine....#3392!
Calicogirl	Posted - Sep 21 2013 : 2:52:56 PM Great photos Connie :) I want to sit on that dock and have a cup of cider wile snuggling under a quilt :) Farmgirl Sister #5392 By His Grace, For His Glory ~Sharon
Killarney	Posted - Sep 21 2013 : 2:34:08 PM Connie Imagine....#3392
Killarney	Posted - Sep 20 2013 : 4:56:57 PM I love them too!!Wish I could climb inside!!
Red Tractor Girl	Posted - Sep 19 2013 : 05:20:20 AM My Vermont Country Store magazine came this week and that cover is adorable! Connie, those photo posts are breathtaking!! Winnie#3109
Ninibini	Posted - Sep 19 2013 : 03:54:28 AM SUCH a beautiful picture, Connie! I want to walk down that lane, for sure!!! :) Farmgirl Sister #1974 God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
Killarney	Posted - Sep 18 2013 : 7:13:00 PM Connie Imagine....#3392
Killarney	Posted - Sep 14 2013 : 5:51:11 PM Sharon, I so want too!! and Colorado! I have family in Loveland and Boulder. and so many Fabulous Farm Girls live in the big CO! Like you! I also love using the Covers for decopauge" Connie Imagine....#3392
Calicogirl	Posted - Sep 14 2013 : 2:44:18 PM Ours came yesterday Connie :) Cute cover! I am going to save that one for crafting too :) You HAVE to visit New England in the Fall, it is beautiful! Farmgirl Sister #5392 By His Grace, For His Glory ~Sharon
Killarney	Posted - Sep 14 2013 : 2:03:42 PM When I think of Fall, it always includes Halloween. The ones I love in the 1960's when I was in Elementary school. I get so excited when the Fall Vermont Country Store Catalogs start coming almost every 2 weeks! This one came today! and A Fall Goodie from Winnie.Big Hug to you Winnie! It is the same excitement I felt as a kid when the Sears wish Book came. I so hope someday to visit Vermont in the Fall, it is on my Bucket list! Hugs! Connie Imagine....#3392
Red Tractor Girl	Posted - Sep 10 2013 : 05:16:15 AM Love these photos!! My daughter lives up in Asheville, NC and we go up to visit her every fall. This year we are planning on the last weekend of October so I am hoping the leaves are pretty! I know the apples will be awesome!! (big grin!!!!!!!) She sent me a text yesterday from the local grocery store where pumpkins are piled up high!! Jeannie, I see that you live in Florida. Me too. Where do you live? I totally understand how you hate to take down your fall decorations come December. Most of the fall in the south can be very warm and it is not until late November and December that we get what other places enjoyed in September and October. So, just when it really feels like fall, it is time to put up the Christmas tree!!!!! Say what? We were just getting into porch sitting with a mug of hot coffee in the early morn or evening while wearing a sweat shirt! Each passing year, I am more and more reluctant to see fall end and take down all of the pumpkins and scarecrows. Now that the girls are all grown up and moved away, Christmas is much simpler and I don't get into all of the decorating and cookie baking like I used to. Plus, it goes by in such a whirlwind for the month of December! Fall unfolds more slowly over 3 months so that you can get into a rhythm and take your time enjoying various aspects of it. You don't have to get it all done in 25 days! Thanks for sharing everyone! Winnie #3109
Calicogirl	Posted - Sep 09 2013 : 7:08:55 PM Connie, great photo! Jeannie, I bet that North Carolina is so beautiful in the Fall Mary Beth, beautiful photo! Thanks for sharing ladies! Farmgirl Sister #5392 By His Grace, For His Glory ~Sharon
Marybeth	Posted - Sep 09 2013 : 09:58:19 AM We've been gone a week traipsing all over this great state of Washington. Well not everywhere!!! Fall is coming on fast. http://www.smallcityscenes.blogspot.com www.day4plus.blogspot.com "Life may not be the party we hoped for...but while we are here we might as well dance!"
jpbluesky	Posted - Sep 09 2013 : 05:19:55 AM Fall is my most most most favorite time of year. I even dislike taking down my falls decs to decorate for Christmas! I do not want ti to be over. It finally turns cooler here in Florida and I look forward to our annual trip to North Carolina to see the colors and ride through the mountains. Killarney, love the photo! Farmgirl #31 www.blueskyjeannie.blogspot.com Psalm 51: 10-13
Killarney	Posted - Sep 08 2013 : 08:40:47 AM Imagine....#3392
ceejay48	Posted - Sep 07 2013 : 4:24:42 PM Sharon, I'll tell you at church where Ryman Creek is . . . BUT you can't fourwheel it more than a few yards!!! :D CJ ..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665. 2010 Farmgirl Sister of the Year Mother Hen: FARMGIRLS SOUTHWEST HENHOUSE my aprons - http://www.facebook.com/FarmFreshAprons living life - www.snippetscja.blogspot.com from my hands - www.cjscreations-ceejay.blogspot.com from my heart - www.fromacelticheart.blogspot.com from my hubby - www.aspenforge.blogspot.com
levisgrammy	Posted - Sep 06 2013 : 4:17:39 PM Sharon, would love to get some plums to can this year. I am editing this because I was just checking and found the plums are done for this year. Annika, I would just love to come sit on the porch with you! I love my porch but rarely have anyone sitting out there with me. You write beautifully and I can see exactly what you are describing in my mind's eye. Thanks for the Autumn trip! Denise Farmgirl Sister #43 "Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." Psalm 119:105 http://www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com/ http://www.torisgram.etsy.com

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