OCTOBER MORNING

Fred was out early and caught the sun coming up over the pond - see the layer of fog through the trees? We had a white frost this morning, but as the day progressed, it turned out to be another really very nice, sunny fall day. There are a lot of crunchy leaves underfoot almost wherever you go.

This afternoon Fred got some pretty good pictures of three nice young deer, I think all does. It is nice to see them strong and healthy. I think these really liked being photographed. Fred said the flash didn't bother them at all.

Cyndy and Ray Rouleau are getting ready to leave. Ray says they're taking their cue from the ducks and geese. Things are certainly quieter around the pond. Those who are still here are buttoning up either to leave pretty soon or, if they are year 'rounders, to prepare for the winter. I took out the front door screen and put the glass in this week - have more to do, but I like to wait as long as possible in hopes there's still going to be some porch-sittin' weather.

Henry and Thelma Mills who bought the Pierce home on Clubhouse Circle, will be arriving here within a couple of weeks, having closed the sale of their home on Long Island. We think it's really nice they are reversing the trend and moving north. They are no doubt looking forward to the holidays in their new home with their family nearby. Their daughter is Henretta Splain on W. Shore Road, and their granddaughter, Kelli Merrill and husband, Jeff, live in Danville. Joe's Ponders know Kelli and Jeff as they both work for Water Resources.