Beautiful Fall!!!

This picture was always in the Chicago Tribune when I was growing up.  There might have been one for every season or there were more of Fall....I can't remember but I loved them. 
Not sure where I picked this poem up but it is by George Cooper and describes Fall perfectly.

The last 2 days I have been outdoors mostly.....65 and sunny and I couldn't be happier!  Nitty either.....we both wait for this all year.  I have mowed but not sure if it is for the last time or not.  I burned a bunch of old paperwork that either needed shredding or burning.....burning was faster.
I moved planters and cut some weeds and then I sat in the sun and read......heaven!
I know I showed you my decorations for Fall but now the Halloween decorations are out.....

I have my ceramic lit up Jack O'lantern in the front window and the ghosts are swinging from the trees.  I also got in on some sales at the local market, got my flu shot for those 65 and Plus and I took my car in to get an estimate on fixing the blower.  Bobby's (my mechanic) wife has had MS and I asked him how she was and he said she had died last month!  I was in shock...she was only 61!  I felt so bad and we talked for awhile.  I know he misses her terribly.  I think he felt better talking about it.  He is such an honest and kind person.  There are quite a few people on my prayer list this week.
I picked up prescriptions, went to the library and this afternoon I made jar salads which I dearly love.

I've been perusing  Susan Branch's Autumn book and also Robin Mather's The Feast Nearby which I almost always reread at this time of year.  It is divided into seasons and so tomorrow I am making her apple cider braised pork loin roast...I can't wait!  It's supposed to rain tomorrow so I didn't want to waste today being indoors cooking so I will make it tomorrow instead.  I'll just have some canned organic soup tonight with one of the jar salads.  Fresh crisp air and cool nights are making me hungry and sleeping like I'm going into hibernation....maybe I am lol!
I hope you are enjoying this time of year as much as I am.
Happy Trails!!!  

YOP Week #16

 YOP 2018-2019

Finishes so far:
1.  4th of July xs pillow
2.  Hitchhiker shawl
3.  Felici Hibiscus self-striping socks
4.  Felted wool loafer slippers with leather soles
5.  washcloth (extra large) and back scrubber for Christmas or birthday for SIL
6.   Iowa Hawkeye hat for Sam
7.  Techniques learned so far this year: a) knit cast on, b) reading a knitting chart, c) lace work, d) inserting and using a lifeline

There were no 'fresh ' finishes for this week....

WIP's (works in progress) for this week:

1.  Falling Leaves Scarf:  I am halfway finished with the second half of the scarf and I actually used my lifeline!  The first time I needed to use it I forgot what row I had inserted it so that did me no good but the second time I used it.....it worked perfectly!  Let me just say that silk yarn is not for me nor is lace but to be fair it may be the silk yarn that is causing me not to like lace.  It's not a difficult pattern once you get going and I rather enjoy it except for the "slippery silk"!  It does make for a very soft and drapey garment  though.

2.  Pickle Dish:  This is such a great t.v. watching, mindless project.  I cut out the fabric ahead of time  for each "dish" and I have #4 of 11 in progress and should finish this week.  All the hexies are done and I am just sewing them together now.

3.  Cubs ornament for Uriah:  I have just started this one and I am actually using a 'graphghan' pattern for a crocheted blanket but it is working!  As you can see not much progress on this or the next 2 new starts.........

4.  Santa Sunday Cross Stitch project:  Just a little start on this one and these are all free patterns so I don't feel bad about showing you...........

5.  Stars and Stripes Saturday:  Just a teeny bit done on this one but they are started which is usually the hardest part..........I didn't do any work on Fall Friday or Witchy Wednesday...I'm slipping!  And I didn't even get my binding sewn.....for shame! LOL!

That's it for this week!
I hope you had a wonderful week and enjoyed working on your projects.  Please stop by and see all the other fantastic projects that other  YOP'ers are working on.
Happy Trails!!!