AUTUMNAL VIBES

This weekend has been a nice, bright one, and much needed. After the rigors of the start of opening yet another new showroom this week, the biggest in the company, the first four days were very physical. So, the weekend has been spent relaxing, doing a bit of prep for the next vacation, but mostly spent marketing and just enjoying the autumn. I went to both farm markets of Oak Grove, where I placed my order already for my turkey this year for Thanksgiving dinner, and to Strite's Orchid, one of my favorite markets in the area, and still family owned since 1834, and one my grandmother always used when she was around. Such fond and good memories there. They have hands down the best apple cider in the area I think, and this year some of the most delicious apples I think I ever had. I picked up a few items at both markets and then the meat and cheese stand Clyde Weaver at the big famers market. The weather has been downright beautiful all week, and this weekend was lovely. I decided mid-week I was going to need a nice autumn evening, so I had over some of the clan and Capital Street Duo for an Autumnal Evening...a charcutier tray I made up of smoked meats and cheeses, a selection of various spiced nuts, and my famous mulled bourbon cider, along with a warming bonfire. Nothing like a fire in the autumn I swear. I also today, clipped what may be the last flowers in the garden.

Market kitty siting in the carry boxes!

Sophie, the bird watcher, casing a nuthatch jumping up along the tree trunk.

Here is Sophie, guarding the stash I believe for the bonfire supplies last night.

And what a fire it was. Nice warming flames, good drinks and foods and friends. It was a very nice evening.

This morning, I found this poor boyd, floating in the one birdbath. The poor thing must have either have had a boyd stroke or it was just his time to go.

Last of the summer blooms I clipped, and we enjoyed some of the leftover mulled cider today. I'll share the recipe for my famous mulled cider later in the week for those interested. Hope you are all having a good weekend too.