November 04, 2005

COLOR!

Where did all that come from?

I've been pretty much resigned to one of those dull drab autumns where the leaves just die, turn brown, and drop. We haven't had a whole lot of rain, which I figured would cancel the show for this year. And the leaves haven't seemed too keen on the idea, either.

But this morning!

I guess the head tree sent out a memo last night, but for whatever reason, the whole place was lit up this morning--maples and sweet gums and hickories have all done themselves up with so much yellow and orange the place looked like it was on fire. All across town--down the hill, up past the middle school, on to the high school, back down to the elementary school, the whole place just awash in gold.

Oh, I know it's not like New England--our spring color is what makes up for the lack of fall--but still, considering the way I thought it was going to turn out, I'm pretty pleased.

Thanks, trees.

Posted by Terry Oglesby at November 4, 2005 08:34 AM
Comments

I noticed the same thing around here in old Virginy. The past couple of days the trees have been putting on a nice show.

Posted by: Sarah G. at November 4, 2005 08:55 AM

Were you as suprised as I have been?

Posted by: Terry Oglesby at November 4, 2005 09:01 AM

Looks at Terry talking about color and lack thereof.

Looks at Terry's blog.

Scratches head.

Goes back to listening to boring conference call.

Posted by: skillzy at November 4, 2005 09:27 AM

But see, possums are SUPPOSED to be dull and gray.

Posted by: Terry Oglesby at November 4, 2005 09:34 AM

If Terry's blog went full color, I think the world would be radically altered. Even one St. Patrick's Day of green and orange was a little difficult.

On the subject of leaves, I had heard that this would be a crummy year for colors, but I think it may be one of the best I've seen recently -- and it has shown up all in the last week or so. Right now I'm loving all the huge maples and am thankful they are in someone else's yard.

Posted by: Jordana at November 4, 2005 09:38 AM

Oh, they might be in someone else's yard, but I promise you you'll get all the leaves!

As for color, just wait until Mondrian's birthday!

Posted by: Terry Oglesby at November 4, 2005 09:47 AM

I *was* surprised.

I had pretty much given up on seeing anything more than yellowed brown leaves.

After living in Vermont I have been ruined for any other state's fall colors.

Posted by: Sarah G. at November 4, 2005 10:05 AM