This morning it was partly cloudy so I went out around 11 a.m. to photograph the maple. It was a good idea, because the day became overcast, gloomy and cold after noon. It doesn't look much different from the Nov. 6 photos, but in person, the reds seem a little more vibrant. There are fewer red leaves on the tree, though, because a lot of them are on the ground.
Today Dave B. came to work his magic on some of the faucets, pipes and drains in our house. We are so grateful for his expertise! That's Dave's little red truck in the driveway, above. Tonight we have a new shower head that doesn't spray water all over the bathroom, a drain flipper that flips and a bathtub drain that drains. We also have a brand new faucet at the kitchen sink. We thank you, Dave!
While I was prowling the yard taking pictures, I had to catch these last flowers of summer. There are three perfect buds on Norm's favorite yellow rose. Tomorrow they will be cut and brought in since a freeze is in the offing for Saturday night.
On the advice of our long-time (and now deceased) friend Freda B., we wait until the 4th of July to start zinnias from seed. This is the last of this year's bunch. They will become part of the frost-escape bouquet, too!
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