We are enjoying a gentle soaking rain today, thanks to the remnants of now tropical depression Florence. We will get nothing like the inundation suffered by the North Carolina coast (where I hope everyone is as safe as possible now), and we really needed the moisture to remedy the recent dry spell we have been experiencing. Fortunately we did manage to finally get our new deck stained and sealed during that dry period:
We chose a light grey color for the stain, which will be a challenge to keep clean but does lighten and brighten the deck. Since we are surrounded by large oak trees this light color is a welcome relief from the sometimes gloomy shade they can cast! We also had the older part of the deck finished as well, so the whole wraparound deck got a much needed thorough cleaning, just in time for the torrent of leaves that will soon be dropping from those oaks (sigh!).
I decided it was time to harvest the pumpkins that were ripening out in the pasture. I planted a different variety this year, so the pumpkins are smaller but there were a lot more of them. I think they add a very attractive touch of fall to the front yard:
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| Our dog Madison always insists on being in every photograph! |
For now this is as far as my fall decorating has progressed - it is so hot here in Georgia right now that I will probably not even start thinking autumnal thoughts until the official change of seasons a week from today. Our rain did also usher in some slightly cooler temperatures, and I am thankful for that, but we are in for more heat later this week. I hope you are happy with whatever weather Mother Nature has decided to send your way today!
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