Autumn

It does not seem that long ago that I took this picture but now that the nights are drawing in, I realise that the year is passing us by.  There is a definite Autumnal feel to the days now and as I walk around our fields I see the leaves on our trees starting to turn. There is something quite poignant about the changing of the seasons, a sense of moving on as the season changes and presents itself in all its glory. In the evenings the owls have started to call in the gathering dusk and the mornings are misty-white and damp. I am still hoping for an Indian summer though and if anyone knows why we call it that perhaps you could let me know! 

This little plant is called the 'Heavenly Bamboo' and at this time of year starts to turn a wonderful red colour and as the season progresses it turns to a beautiful deep russet colour. It is an evergreen shrub so it is always interesting whatever the time of year!

We have a new addition to our family, this little cat arrived a week last Tuesday and is almost the double of our other fluffy tabby Jasper. We have called her Sadie after Neville's Mother. Her owners are going to live abroad and she needed a home. She has settled in very well considering how many animals we already have and is sitting by my side on the sofa tonight as I write this post.

The only way I can tell her apart from Jasper is by the tufts of hair in her ears! She is a very friendly cat but she knows how to stand up for herself! My sort of girl I think!! Well my lovelies it's time to go, it's getting late and I still would like to check out a few other blogs! I love to blog at this time of night, and this made me wonder, do you have a favourite time to blog?

Comments

[marie]

Hi Jane

What a beautiful sunset. I know what you mean about the changing season. I noticed a couple of days ago that there are leaves coming off the trees and the colours are starting to change. This may be partly due to the dry weather we have had (in Canada) this summer.

I've never seen that shrub before, but I love the changing colour of the leaves.

As for time for blogging - I often take a look in the early evening. I have found that if I stay on the computer too late, I find it difficult to sleep.

Marie x

[Ali]

Late nights and early mornings for my blog reading - it's the best time to get some peace and quiet.

I'm not sure I'm prepared for autumn sneaking up this year, what with summer only lasting 2 weeks. But a new cat to cuddle probably makes it more bearable.

[Tash]

Autumn sunsets are some of my favourites - can you believe it's August and already I'm wearing fluffy shawls and jumpers?! I have got my slippers out and am going to give them a wash before it turns too cold - I have very prone tootsies!

Have a lovely week with your new charge!

[Clare]

Hi Jane

I've enjoyed catching up with your recent blog posts - I haven't been blogging as much as usual over the Summer.

Sadie looks like a sweet cat - I keep seeing photos of new additions of the furry-four-legged kind and am soooo tempted to add to our family!

That is a very pretty plant. You are right, early morning mists and chilly nights make it feel very autumnal. Perhaps we will have a gloriously colourful Autumn this year!

Clare x

PS. Mike has added a volume control to the header on the website so you can turn the music down!!!

[Sue]

Hi Jane

Early(ish) mornings and late(ish) at night for blog reading, with occasional odd moments during the day (not every day) when I need a change of activity from whatever I'm doing!

The evenings are beginning to have that autumn feel now, which I for one am NOT ready for! Have a look here for an ian summer meaning: http://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/indian-summer.html
Sue

[Kathleen]

I had that feeling about autumn the other night too even tho we have at least two more months of summer where I live. But the weather has been so unusual this summer maybe we won't. My favorite time to blog is in the middle of the night, if I wake up early or stay up late.

[beachy]

What a sweet kitty! It looks like she's right at home there on your chair! We had a few days of autumn, now we are back into a heat wave. I am looking forward to autumn, and to eating hot apple pie with ice cream!

[Nonnie]

I love that picture of the sunset. I'm also hoping for an Indian Summer, but I have to admit I do love the autumn. I love the colours and thd mists and smell of bonfires. Also love that it's a time for getting cosy and gathering things for the freezer and winter ahead.

[Alison]

The seasons seem to be all mixed up just now...autumn in august!
Take care,
Alison x

[carolyn]

Sadie looks very sweet, good to hear that she is settling in.

[Cherry Menlove]

I tend to blog in the morning. I can't think straight after about ten at night but I'm super clear in the morning. I do like to read blogs later on in the day though, hence me being here right now. What a lovely new cat you have.

Lots of love

Cherry xx