Considering we’re getting frighteningly close to Winter and it’s been in the 70’s (F) here in Colorado this week, I’m sort of hesitant to call anything Fall right now. I might jinx it and heck, if it’s 70 degrees, we’re going to go ahead and call it Late Summer. I’m going to keep running around in my flip flops and getting a tan line when I go for my afternoon run and we’ll all just pretend everything is okay for a minute. It will soon change, like next-week soon, but we’re not going to think about it right now.
It has been a particularly beautiful Fall, if you ask me. Some say it’s because of the eight weeks of blizzards we had last Winter, providing the ample precipitation for healthy trees and all. I’m going to say it’s because Colorado knows it almost ruined me forever last year and it’s desperately trying to woo me back into it’s charms.
It’s working, pretty much anyway. And you can tell if you’re in the car with me because I’m all ooohing and aaahhhing at all the scenery and pretty much driving you nuts because yes, dear, that is a tree. Special. That doesn’t bother me, though- I’ll take it for what it’s worth. ALL it’s worth. And, well, we all know by now how much I like my little tales from the road.
In fact, if you look over to that sidebar to the right (yes, even those of you using Internet Explorer should see that now. Yay! Yippee! I can do something that works! (please let me know if it’s not for you)) then in the ‘Pages’ section you should see a link that says “My Windshield on the World.” This page will have links to all the posts I’ve done like this, and hope to continue to do.
Anyway, delayed no more, Fall Windshields.
This was taken up high (about 10,000 ft.) near the beginning of the season.
This was taken on I-25. It’s really nothing evident of Fall but it’s a Jeep and the tire cover says ‘Life Is Good’ and what more do we really need? (Also, Jeep and the tire cover are very “Colorado-y” for those of you who may not realize how important it is for many Coloradans to express their “I am Mountain Man I Conquer Big Fourteener and Other Rugged Terrain” personalities by way of their vehicle.)
This shot is just coming into a neighborhood where the streets are tree-lined and people come out and talk over fences and pretty much do all the magical, enchanting things that are not so common in the world today. (i.e. my own little Mayberry)
This, as we know by now, is just my obligatory rearview shot.
Sometimes it is perfectly okay to look back.
To those of you just beginning to enjoy the weather and those of you digging in your heels as hard as you can, like me, I hope you’ve taken some time to enjoy the season.
If not, here’s one more chance to stop, and take it all in.
barbara bruederlin says:
What great photos, and what amazing weather you are having (whatever season you want to call it). We’re supposed to get some freezing rain in the morning, so that’s always fun.
I’ll be thinking of you in your flip-flops.
I will not mince words, freezing rain sounds awful.
November 8th, 2007 at 8:08 pm
Database Diva says:
Absolutely gorgeous. We are still getting a little sun now and then, but temperature is peaking at 50. At least I can visit your blog if I need a fix of blue sky!
The sun always shines in Kahunaville, right?
You know it.
November 8th, 2007 at 9:37 pm
Appletini says:
Beautiful pictures
8 weeks of blizzards! OMG, I can’t imagine that! ;0
Thanks.
And yes, the blizzards were harsh.
November 8th, 2007 at 10:12 pm
brandy says:
Pretty!! I’m currently battling freezing rain while waiting for the snow to finally fall and STAY. (It falls, then melts, then it rains. Is there a more awful cycle??) Love your photos as always. Have a great weekend!
Freezing rain. That seems completely illogical. I’m sure it feels that way, too.
November 8th, 2007 at 10:29 pm
Craig says:
I’m still waiting for fall here. I think it’s supposed to be 82 tomorrow. Which is not what I call fall. I may have to experience it vicariously through your pictures.
Now is the time of year my jealousy for those of you South of here begins.
November 8th, 2007 at 11:45 pm
Danielle says:
I so know what you mean about the weather changing…you’re so lucky to have the temps you are still…we’ve been cold a while now…
I love the rearview pic.
Thanks.
November 9th, 2007 at 6:13 am
Jen says:
Beautiful pics. I think Colorado should be my next stop, don’t you think? ; )
Without a doubt!
November 9th, 2007 at 7:19 am
The Exception says:
This is great!
We are currently enjoying February temperatures without the snow - but there might be a flake or two mixed in with the rain that is currently falling. It is gray, glooming, and nothing like what fall should be (60F is the average in November - we are in the 40’s)
Although our temperatures will rise next week, and fall will return in full color, it is nice to see that there is a bit of summer left somewhere out there… and that there is a great photographer willing to share it.
Thanks - I love these posts!
Ugh, February temps. SO NOT looking forward to that.
November 9th, 2007 at 7:46 am
Bre says:
You know, my friend G lives in Colorado and he always complains about June blizzards and ugly grey snow.
Clearly, he needs to move to your part!
Lovely as per usual!
Oh there is that, too… eventually. But we accentuate the positive.
November 9th, 2007 at 8:40 am
JACC says:
I can’t see any of the pics.
It is likely you live (i.e. are working) in a world that blocks Flickr-lent photos. I cannot see them from some places I log-in, either. If that makes any sense.
November 9th, 2007 at 10:43 am
Joe says:
Beautiful photos. 70F is unseasonably warm for that time of year, isn’t it? What’s the normal temperature?
Yes, yes it is. By all rights we should be 15 degrees lower and looking at snow in the forecast right now.
November 9th, 2007 at 10:49 am
Robb says:
I love looking through your windshield.
November 9th, 2007 at 1:18 pm
desireenb says:
I love your line “sometimes it’s perfectly okay to look back”. So true to life, isn’t it?!
November 9th, 2007 at 8:09 pm
Cat_Chaser says:
I hope 70F isn’t the last warm embrace of nature before the cold!
I ran a 5k a week ago, weather was gorgeous.
Hey, next time watch out, you could get pulled over for “Driving Under the influence of Camera/Scenic beauty”, well I could be too.
Greate pics!
November 10th, 2007 at 12:29 am
Nicole says:
As always love the pics.
And really 70 degrees? It is finally in the 50’s here in chicago.
November 10th, 2007 at 5:07 pm
singleton says:
I love that you always look back, traveling on, moving forward, you never forget the road behind you! clink!
November 10th, 2007 at 7:35 pm