She still has a month of life left in her. The deck umbrella, that is. In another month, she'll make her way to the garage attic, but for now, she's the strongest color in the yard. For me this year, that means something's up. The front maples have gone from green to brown. No bright oranges, yellows and reds like previous falls. Off the back deck here, it's still muted greens at this point. Can you see the apple branch that Irene brought down straight ahead? It'll be a part of my late October bonfire that'll rid the yard of the bushes and limbs that have made their way to the ground and stacked up back this summer. I've learned through the years that falls in Maine are not always about bright, fiery colors. Sometimes, there's a lot more browns to it, that you'll have to search hard to find the tourist catalogues. And that's the truth! Honest!
Friday, September 30, 2011
Fall Umbrella
She still has a month of life left in her. The deck umbrella, that is. In another month, she'll make her way to the garage attic, but for now, she's the strongest color in the yard. For me this year, that means something's up. The front maples have gone from green to brown. No bright oranges, yellows and reds like previous falls. Off the back deck here, it's still muted greens at this point. Can you see the apple branch that Irene brought down straight ahead? It'll be a part of my late October bonfire that'll rid the yard of the bushes and limbs that have made their way to the ground and stacked up back this summer. I've learned through the years that falls in Maine are not always about bright, fiery colors. Sometimes, there's a lot more browns to it, that you'll have to search hard to find the tourist catalogues. And that's the truth! Honest!
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Ugh.
ReplyDeleteCan we buy about 30 of those propane patio heaters and put them all around the house until about, oh, Memorial Day?
Please Birdman?
I am disillusioned... My dreams of Maine are dry, crisp falls with splendid colors. Well, there is the patio umbrella.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your weekend, mon ami.
Bises,
Genie
it's not over yet. until we're up to our ankles in snow there is still the possibility of autumnal beauty waiting around the next corner.
ReplyDeleteMany of our trees started turning brown two months ago because of our drought, which we heard yesterday is the second worst since the 1500s based on research from tree rings. The worst was in 1758, I believe. So I doubt we will have many colorful trees either.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful umbrella. Bring it into the living room for Elenka, mm? So that she can have brightness throughout the winter.
ReplyDeleteNice color to start the new season with.
ReplyDeleteI believe you. About 16 years ago I took a trip to Vermont and Maine to see fall colors and I mostly saw shades of brown. But, I'm not complaining, I loved that trip anyway.
ReplyDeleteA lovely color it is. I'd call it fuchia. MB
ReplyDeleteBirdman -- our KY fall so far is shaping up similar to yours. I still sold out hope for bright colors and hope you experience the same. -- barbara
ReplyDeleteThe umbrella is a very nice color, Birdman. I was driving around northern Massachusetts yesterday and saw a lot more signs of browning leaves than the usual yellow, orange and red. What's going on?
ReplyDeleteHey, it's going to get down to 50 degrees here tomorrow night and the high on Sunday is gonna be about 80. Yeah!!! This is what we've been waiting for. Bring your umbrella down here and you can use it all year 'round!
ReplyDeleteCool color!