I'm sure some spots around the pond had a frost last night, but the lowest overnight temp I had was 35 degrees. It's only 60 degrees at almost noon, in spite of the bright sunshine.  Not a cloud in the sky as far as I can see, but there is a bit of wind that will likely bring more change.  Warmer weather next week, I expect - now that lots of folks have had to leave to get their kids back to school.


Gretchen Farnsworth sent these beautiful photos of the loons this morning, and Pearl's Island in the mist.  She said she thought they were warming up after the frosty night.  Last night was no doubt a reminder for them that they will need to be on their way to the coast soon.  The adult loons will leave first and the youngster will leave a little later, probably with others when they stop over here briefly on their way from other ponds.  Another summer family leaving for the winter.  (Click on the images to make them larger.)


Granddaughter, Tangeni, has had a week of being in first grade and is excited about the whole thing.  There were two new girls in her class, and this was the high point of the week, I think.  Tangeni has apparently adopted them.  Our older grand, Jo-Ann, leaves tomorrow for college.  Her dad told me last night she is excited, too.  We will all miss her, but it will be a great experience for her.