First Day of Autumn

Autumn officially greeted us this morning with cool wind, rain and the top of Timp was lightly powdered with snow. Mother earth is definitely letting us know which season of the four we should be preparing for.

Late in July and August I began looking forward to relief from the long, lazy days of oppressive heat both day and night. The first sign of change is usually around August 15th. The nights start cooling down and sleeping is enjoyed with fresh cool air coming through the open bedroom window. As the nights continue to grow colder, the splendor of the trees are seen dressed in their vibrant Fall colors. It is one of earth's delights. A ride through American Fork Canyon, up over the Alpine Loop, past Sundance and then home makes for a memorable afternoon drive. Another Fall ride I look forward to every year starts from the cabin in Torrey. We view the glorious quakies going over the Boulder Mountain. Then continue along what we call the Devil's Back Bone. It is a narrow two lane highway with immediate drop offs 100's of feet on both sides of the road.

But, I must admit with the good and the beautiful comes the bad and the ugly. FLIES. As the weather turns colder to do it's magic on the leaves of the trees, the pesky little flies seek for warmer and cozier surroundings.

As my old grand pappy used to say - "The only thing that doesn't appreciate an encouraging pat on the back is a fly." Well, I've patted a few this Fall.