At last. The annual turning of the leaves has begun in Lawrence. Color me excited.
I like cruising around town and pulling over when I see something that strikes my fancy. Last week I met a couple walking their dog. "Isn't this a grand specimen?" the man remarked, as he reached over to touch the trunk. Then he went on to tell me about a couple of other spots in town where the maples were about to reach their peak color. Fellow leaf lovers are good people.
Before I die, I swear I am going to rent a pope-mobile and driver up to Vermont in October. Maybe combine it with a trip to the Rhinebeck sheep and wool festival. Then we'll stay at a cabin in the woods with a big fireplace and couches for reading and napping after we take hikes, where we might get lost, but only for a little bit.
Leaf Peeper season in Vermont is well worth the trip. I believe their peak season is earlier in October... I'm in Western NY and our peak is usually around Columbus Day... our colors aren't too shabby but nothing compared to Vermont.
Posted by: Emie | 10/21/2016 at 05:09 AM
you should see ohio this year...the apricots and oranges are breath-taking! We even get burgundy.
Posted by: stacey vadaj | 10/21/2016 at 05:17 AM
Ad I will show you around!!
Posted by: Loretta | 10/21/2016 at 06:35 AM
Beau,Tirol! And yes, Vermont is breathtaking.
Posted by: Chris Oliveira | 10/21/2016 at 07:24 AM
Just got back from Rhinebeck.....What an amazing time!!! Have you been??
Posted by: Susan M | 10/21/2016 at 08:30 AM
Thank you Carol, just stunning!
You really know how to live! ;o)
Posted by: jacki long | 10/21/2016 at 12:01 PM
A Leaf Peeper trip to Vermont is on my bucket list and has been for 70+ years. In the meantime I'll have to live vicariously with you in Lawrence. The fall season is the only thing I miss about living 4 years in MI...beautiful in fall, dreadful in winter.
I'd love to attend ANY fiber festival, but they aren't a big thing in the high desert southwest. Maybe there's one in UT, our next door neighbor. I'll have to google it.
The red tones are what make my heart go pitter pat! I had 30 oak trees on my property in MI, so spectacular in fall.
Posted by: Joan | 10/21/2016 at 01:25 PM
Oh Em Gee, Carol...that sounds like a dream trip.
Posted by: Heidi Sue | 10/21/2016 at 04:05 PM
Beautiful leaves! And I love your pope-mobile leaf peeping idea!
Posted by: Diana | 10/22/2016 at 10:10 PM
I wish I could post a pic I took this morning, driving home from Rupert Vt after stopping to get bread at Dorset Rising...the first snowfall from last night, still on the ground, some green grass and lovely fall color on the trees. Just the best <3
Posted by: Kathleen | 10/23/2016 at 03:56 PM