Fall Beauty

The beauty of this fall season is among the best I can ever remember.  Being on the parkway almost every day has let me see the changes, subtle and not so subtle.  The view from the scooter helps a lot, but the view from Hugh's Mercedes is pretty good, too!

On Tuesday I took my friend, Gail Cyr, on here first cycle ride.  We went up Mount Mitchell on a partly cloudy, cool and blustery day.  The weather man was calling for 80 and clear skies and missed it by a mile.  It got a little chilly, to be sure, but the ride was fun and the colors were awesome.  Gail was a very good friend in high school, so we had some nice chats when we stopped to enjoy the views and rest our rears.  Her husband, Byron, is a retired naval officer and submariner, the first I've ever met.  Though our meeting was brief, I was very impressed by him. 

Gail Setzer Cyr

Yesterday Marcia and I enjoyed a movie here, as it was a little too chilly to ride.  It was nice just to slow down and relax with each other.

Hugh and I had planned to play golf today, but the weather was iffy again: rainy, overcast and windy.  So we enjoyed a slow coffee at Earthfare, then went up the parkway in his Mercedes, top up this time.  We went to a favorite spot, Graveyard Fields, and walked down to the lower falls.  It was another spectacular day!  We enjoyed our conversation and the colors very much.  We never fail to find a lot to talk about!  

This evening Marcia and I went to see Secretariat and liked it a lot.  It was made by Disney so it made us laugh and made us cry.  Diane Lane was very good as the owner and the supporting cast was good as well. 

Hope the weather will allow a ride on the Burg tomorrow, as I miss it already although I've only missed a couple of days.   There have been a few nibbles on the Vespa, but nothing serious.  Its' sale may have to wait until spring. 

Thanks for stopping by!