We couldn't ask for more beautiful fall weather than we've had these past several days. The weather forecast has been for rain a couple times; and then changed when whatever system the weather folks were tracking either stalled or disappeared, so we've lucked out. Perhaps this will give everything a chance to dry out a little before the November rainy season gets here.

I was interested that someone mentioned in their forecast there may be some snowflakes in the air along about Saturday or Sunday. Wouldn't that be a hoot!
Fred and I have long said we often get snow here around the first week in October, but that hasn't actually happened for a few years now. Not that I want the weather to turn that cold, by any means. I still have garden stuff I'm not ready to harvest. But it will certainly be interesting to watch, and I'll be covering the garden this weekend, for sure.

We got this picture on Monday of Alba Rossi as she stopped at Joe's Pond while on a Fall Foliage Tour with a friend. Classy car, classy lady! I bet the guys on the construction job near Molly's Falls Dam did a double take when they drove through. Diane Rossi sent this note with the photo:
Look who wheeled in today, in a pretty hot car! Alba got invited to see some of the fall foliage by her friend and neighbor, Robin Bergeron, and it was an invitation she couldn't refuse.....They both seemed to be having fun!

We were sorry to learn of the passing of a long-time Joe's Pond summer resident, Maureen Mathews. This came from the Caledonian Record:

Maureen Anne Matthews, 63, of St. Johnsbury, Vt., passed away peacefully Sept. 25, 2011, in her home surrounded by her family.

Maureen was born on Nov. 29, 1947, in Jersey City, N.J. She is survived by her partner of 20 years Richard Beck [of Joe's Pond and St. Johnsbury], her sons Elliot Jenkins of St. Johnsbury, Robert and Kiva Marinace of Waterville, Vt., and their three children Makayla, Lila and Isabella, her daughters Katherine Jenkins Chordas and James Chordas of Wallingford, Conn., and their two children Quinn and Burke, Hanna Jenkins and her partner Andrew Loughney of Guilford, Vt., and her loving dog Molly.

Maureen was a dedicated nurse at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital. Maureen found much joy in her many artistic and creative interests. Her spirit could be seen through her watercolor paintings, jewelry making and building of historic scale model houses. Maureen had an everlasting love for nature, her family, animals, gardening, music festivals and travel. Maureen's strength, humor and love will be dearly missed.

Calling hours will be Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2011, from 6-8 p.m. at Sayles Funeral home on Summer Street. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Kingdom Animal Shelter 1664 Memorial Drive, P.O. Box 462 St. Johnsbury, VT 05819

Sayles Funeral Home is assisting with the arrangements.

Our sincere sympathy goes to Richard Beck and Maureen's family and many friends.