It has been quiet on the home front and above, the first of the garden, picked earlier this week, has now become nearly the last of the garden. It was our first "real" frost last night and we covered what is left of the tomatoes. I have put up for the winter much zucchini and will start the tomatoes that were picked last night. About a dozen had been left to ripen on the vine and they are red and plump!!
More will survive this first frost covered, but with a bit of yellow showing in the far aspen, we are reminded that snowfall is not far behind now. There are still root crops in, parsnips and carrots and they will be fine for a while. Our quest for more camping will be cut short now too. So like the cat Coalette below snuggled in my needlework bag, we will be seeking out the comfort of the heaters. The antelope are gathering their herds and the rancher put the cattle out next to our fence for winter pasture...all signs.
I have probably posted this picture below, but I love how my furkids snuggle up to each other. The cattle drive my little grey guy nuts. His dream in life is to be a "cowdog". Not happening! The Mr. has suggested that he take him to the Silver Spur ranch and offer him up as such, but he isn't much bigger than the cat.
With the onslaught of cooler days, let the quilting and crafting and painting and reading begin!! They are therapy for me and make the hours fly.
"Pleasure and action make the hours seem short." ~ William Shakespeare
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