Happy Howl-oween!

Halloween 2010

Halloween Costumes

I just ordered Halloween costume, pictures later.

Gun talk

Reading my sister's blog just jogged my memory of something that happened the other day while on a walk with 2 of our dogs, Chubs and Jasmine. We were walking around the local neighborhoods, so the dogs were on a leash. We came upon an older man s-l-o-w-l-y walking his dog on the other side of the street in the same direction as we were. I decided to step it up and jog past him. My dogs momentarily made a little noise and a pull in the direction of the dog across the street, which was promptly corrected. The older gentleman walking his dog was apparently on the phone. This is what I heard him say as I went by, "that is why I always carry a gun while walking my dog in case some other dog comes up to my dog, I will shoot 'em." Huh? You wouldn't even think to avert or do something else, like tell the dog to shoo? You would deprive this dog of the rest of its life and perhaps the owners life and joy with the dog? Some dogs when they first meet another dog do something like posturing, but it does not mean they intend to attack. It reminds me of stories lately I've heard of cops killing dogs when a cop approaches a residence and the dog comes out barking and approaching, just doing his job. Ach!

Hiking with the pack up Cottonwood creek near Delta

I enjoy hiking with the dogs so much. They exhibit unabashed absolute joy in being able to be out hiking. Really they make the best out of every situation, but they love to get out! And getting out really helps me to get grounded and balanced. Love the beautiful place we live, so many options. I am so blessed!

I love Fall!

Grand Mesa from Wild Rose.
Kannah Creek trail.

Yellow and White.

Brilliant!

Leaves.

Below Wild Rose.

Berries.

Taking pictures of haberdashing aspens on Wild Rose Trail on Grand Mesa.

Sun and Moon

This fall has totally been an "Indian" summer. As we say, there is "no weather." A few storms have come through but come and go quickly and back to "Indian" summer.
A "no weather" sunset, common this fall.

Full moon and Jupiter, the closest Jupiter has been to earth in 50 years.

Aspens haberdashing.

Wild mountain apples

Wild mountain apples from Kannah Creek.