Tuesday Four on Fall and an update

1. Are there pumpkins or chrysanthemums on your porch, or are you planning on putting some out?  

Once October arrives, I will begin putting up decorations. In September, I focus on apples. 🍎🍏

2. Are stores around you showing Autumn clothing and decor now?  

They have been doing this since August. In fact, many Fall items are starting to be discounted. When I worked in retail decades ago at Macy's, we were always at least one season ahead.

Here in New Jersey, leaves on some trees are changing slowly, and temperatures are way down . What is it like in your neck of the woods?

Patrick's Point on Sunday

Turn up your speakers, you might hear the seals...

It reached 96 yesterday, and today it was 101. Last week we experienced a pretend Fall, which was enjoyable. We often play,  “make-believe-it 's-fall"  since our actual Fall typically doesn’t begin until sometime in November, when the rainy season usually kicks in. In the meantime, we need to drive about an hour or more to either the mountains or the coast to experience the coolness of Autumn.

3. Do you have plans for Thanksgiving yet?     

Not yet.  I’ll coordinate with my daughter-in-law and we’ll arrange something.

4 . If we can arrange an autumn trip or get away for you, where would you choose to go and why?

Yosemite on the East side in October 

Half Dome in October 

We have always enjoyed taking trips in the Fall, mainly because we need to travel to discover it. Some years it's Yosemite, which is stunning in the Fall. 

Bodie State Park in October

Driving up from Santa Cruz in early November 

 Alternatively, driving out to the coast to watch the whales migrate and listen to the sea lions or wandering through the foggy redwoods is wonderful. Camping in the Fall is enjoyable. 

That's it for me. Thanks for stopping by. 

Debby

UPDATE:

Today, I had a loop recorder placed in my chest. It was a breeze - no pain or discomfort at all. Overall, the procedure lasted only five minutes. The remaining hour was spent reviewing the app on my phone - there's no device to take home. I need to ensure my phone is next to my bedside at night. I reviewed the discharge instructions, then enjoyed a delightful lunch of brie cheese, crackers, grapes, apples, and a glass of Calistoga water. I need to have a card with me, and for now, I only have a temporary one. Soon, I'll receive a new card to keep in my wallet.

I am thankful.