GOOD NEWS AND KAYAKING

A great big thank you to everyone who voted for Nigel in the Hair O' The Dog Wine and Spirits doggie costume contest. He WON!! Now his mama gets a fifty dollar gift card. Drinks all around! Here's "the Nige" in his Bark In The Park tee shirt.

I am relishing these glorious fall days. On Sunday, we went for what will probably be the last paddle of the season. It was very windy, so we picked a little river that winds through trees... lovely with leaves falling all around us.

Transquaking River

I didn't know that water beads up on lily pads this way.

The roots of some of the larger up-ended trees have a definite Sasquatch-y vibe. Or is that just me?

Can you see it?

There was a beautiful moon last night.

Don't think I'll ever be too old to not be just a little excited about Halloween. Scout and Nigel, too.

Happy last week of October, and thanks again to those who voted! XO.

SHERLOCK HOLMES AND A FAVOR

This weekend was Talbot Humane's annual Bark in the Park fundraiser. Normally, I have tons of pics to show you, but this year we had Scout, Nigel, and Kelly's Gus all dressed up for the costume parade and as we were being herded and counted and marched along single file in an attempt to break the Guinness record for costumed dogs in a parade...I was distracted, and Nigel was too fidgety for me to bother with my camera.
Not sure yet how many dogs were in the parade, but I have to say we were so impressed by how organized the event was.

Speaking of Nigel, here's the favor...Hair O' The Dog Wine and Spirits in Easton, a sponsor of the Bark In The Park Parade is holding a little contest of its own to promote the event. Costumed dogs were invited to the store to have their pictures taken and the owners of the three dogs with the most "likes" win gift cards. Nigel and I would love it if you'd take a minute to like his pic on their Facebook page. Just click here...Hair OTheDog. Thank you, kindly. Frankly, I think I earned free booze making that hat. So many tiny little pieces, lined and interfaced. It was a labor of love. He had his heart set on being Sherlock, so what could I do?
I did take a handful of photos. My fave people costumes...this pair of mail carriers.

One of the best dog costumes...this Melon Collie.

This is always such a fun event, and it was made even better by the fact that this year, our children and niece were visiting.
Monday morning I was up early to feed Abby and drive down to Blackwater. Bad weather is moving this way and I wanted to take advantage of the abundant sunshine and the first deliciously chilly day.

"I cannot endure to waste anything as precious as autumnal sunshine by staying in the house." ~ Nathaniel Hawthorne

Hope you find the time to enjoy the fall sunshine this week. XO.
Vote for Nigel!!

AUTUMN

"No spring nor summer beauty hath such grace
As I have seen in one autumnal face."
~John Donne