A Whole Lot of Fall

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We have been enjoying our lovely fall weather.  So much to do around here to prepare for winter…Firewood, fall garden duties, hiking the beautiful Blue Ridge, naps with James & Charles, caretaking James as he became very ill, and staying put for two days as hurricane Sandy hit. 

We are always so thankful when we take a hike in our back yard mountains.   It reminds of the beauty and openness that we live in.  This year, particular, the fall colors were beautiful…The best yet since we arrived in Virginia. 

Then “sweet baby” James our 15 year old cat had some issues that landed him in the vet hospital for 2 days.  We finally decided just to take him home as we didn’t see much improvement with him.  We kept up with meds for 10 day and then just let him be.  He was looking pretty rough after not eating or drinking for over 2 weeks and then he decided to turn the corner and get better.  We are very grateful he made this choice!  We new he was more like himself last week when he caught a mouse. 

The latest excitement was Hurricane Sandy.  After being assailed by three days of news warnings we were fortunate to be missed by the brunt of the storm.  We only had one windy night and no damage, plenty of rain fell, the pond overflowed as it does, and the river came up over the road just long enough for Chapin and Jon to get out and enjoy the ‘car free’ bike path typically known as ‘River Road’.