Well, not
quite yet, certainly not at this latitude and altitude. But tack on 5-7 degrees N and 500-1000 feet of
elevation and the snow guns will soon be splitting the autumn air with their
icy call. Killington, in Vermont hopes
to be operational by 29 October. I hope
they make it. Last winter was not encouraging
for a healthy ski industry.
The day is
gray, chilly, and damp. The October
color changes are well underway in the higher elevations. Snow has fallen in the high northern prairie
states, providing a foretaste of the winter to come to those who may have
forgotten what it is like; or who have been lulled into forgetfulness by the
relatively mild nature of last winter.
The
temperature at 1300 is 50.5°F. This
would be a good temperature to handle some of the rougher chores if it were
dryer. Still, some of those chores were
accomplished yesterday, just before rain arrived, and others were accomplished
today, in light, misty rain.
V’ger, the
tortoise was moved indoors yesterday, taking up residence in winter
quarters. The well filters were topped
off with 80 pounds of salt pellets yesterday and the live trap secured out of
the weather.
Today, the
larger plants migrated indoors, occupying winter quarters as well. Gloria closed the crawlspace vents this
morning.
All n all, it
is a good day to nap, eat comfort foods for dinner, and enjoy life with Gloria.
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