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	October 2007 Autumn makes me pause and appreciate changing colors, so quickly gone. Nancy Cooper Funk	October 2007 click here to go back to Journal Index	Index: click below to choose a month: December 2006 January 2007 February 2007 March 2007 April 2007 May 2007 June 2007 July 2007 August 2007 September 2007 you are in October November 2007 December 2007

	October 1, 2007 ~ Monday ~ overcast and chilly in the morning and then the sun appears by afternoon and it becomes a beautifully clear autumn day. Shades of autumn are revealed here and there. October 2, 2007 ~ Tuesday ~ Was a nice morning to bicycle to the Post office on this cool clear day... Polly just loves her old basket that is unraveling and I have managed to hold it together with bows. The cosmos is facing the sky as the day winds down. October 3, 2007 ~ Wednesday ~ overcast and misty and late in the day the fog rolls in... The fog rolls in and makes everything cozy. The path looks so bright tonight with the autumn flowers of yellow gold and shades of purple. The American cranberry stands out as the day is about to turn into night. October 4, 2007 ~ Thursday ~ the morning sun feels like a summer day as it climbs into the 80's The sun shines on Brody who has claimed his spot on the couch to be near to Polly. As we started out on our evening walk on the beach, we were surprised to see our friends from Troy, NY. We paused to chat as the sun set on this summerlike evening. October 5, 2007 ~ Friday ~ another sunny day that is very comfortable and summerlike without the humidity. Brody watched me paint the indoor window trim from the comfort of his basket. There are so many green tomatoes in the vegetable garden....hope we don't have a frost for a long time.... Golden is the word for the sunset tonight..... October 6, 2007 ~ Saturday ~ well, it is another pleasant day with mild temperatures The mild weather inspired me to ride my bike in the late afternoon and I pedaled to my favorite spot, where the river meets the sea. It was nice to pause in such a calm setting. Along the way, I stopped along the river to observe the Great Blue Heron, a kingfisher, and this sandpiper taking a birdbath. October 7, 2007 ~ Sunday ~there was a heavy rain overnight with an overcast morning but the sun appears and it turns into a beautfiul day.... Wishing our brother, Dan a very happy birthday out in sunny California! Dave found a monarch butterfly in the water's edge, deilcately rescued it and transported it to a flower patch in a nearby garden. October 8, 2007 ~ Monday ~ it stay's in the 50's today, damp and overcast I was wearing 2 jackets on our walk in the early evening... the sea and sky blended into a blue gray atmosphere on this cool damp day. In the distance we noticed a dog frolicking on the beach and as we got closer she came running over to us....it was at that moment we realized she was with a couple we have known for years and haven't seen in a while. It was a nice reunion! Meet Casey! October 9, 2007 ~ Tuesday ~ blue skies State St. Marblehead The threat of rain predicted for October 10th led us to Marblehead a day early. Our anniversary is the 10th and Marblehead is a very special place for us. Not arriving til late afternoon, we still had a chance to wander around the streets that I love before we headed back home. Fort Sewall Marblehead Marblehead Harbor October 10, 2007 ~ Wednesday...overcast and the rains never came for our Anniversary... The cormorants were lined up on the dock this afternoon as we drove down Ocean Av. Polly surveys her yard from the porch.... Brody has taken over my computer chair Ellie May waits for the heater to come on.... Polly, Brody, Ellie May, Dave and I want to wish Katherine ( our sister across the sea) a very Happy Birthday! October 11, 2007 ~ Thursday...overcast with drizzly rain now and then during the day but when evening comes so does the heavy rain... Who is this mystery cat? She has appeared in our yard 3 times that we have noticed. Last night she was peering through the front porch door at our cat, Brody. This evening, just before dark, David discovered her and she came running to a kitty call and was so very friendly. She was rolling and purring... We called neighbors all around and so far no one knows her. She is wearing a red collar and looks beautiful and sweet. We decided to put her on our back porch for the night, though she would like to be free but is is a rainy night and we are worried about her being lost and out with all of the wild critters. Ellie May is ringing the cowbells on her door to notify me that she wishes to step out onto her porch over at the studio! October 12, 2007 ~ Friday... rain, rain, rain and heavy rain What's for dinner? Oh, not tomatoes again! While I was cleaning, I came across our old gallery sign. The 24 hour mystery of the lost cat is solved! After phoning everyone, neighbors, shelters, police, leaving messages and arranging for a friend to pick up this lost cat to spend the night in her warm house this evening, there was a knock at the door around 6 pm. A man said, "you've got my cat". Having never met him though he lives nearby, we had left a message on his phone last night. Turns out, this cat lives in a horse barn nearby and tends to wander. October 13, 2007 ~ Saturday...blue skies and crisp cool temperatures It's so exciting to have harvested potatoes from our garden. There were several that looked like critters!
	Late afternoon came along and I decided to take the bike out. Wore a warm hooded jacket but could have used gloves!	Paused to observe the Great Blue Heron fishing.	It was so bright out and the shadows were very long!

	October 14, 2007 ~ Sunday...blue skies with some clouds, very breezy with cool temperatures Polly's tomato collection is growing! Brody's literary side...even he tends to fall asleep while reading. October 15, 2007 ~ Monday...a beautiful clear day on the cool side again This is the first time we've seen cows grazing with the Canada geese.... The threat of frost caused us to harvest our green tomatoes.... October 16, 2007 ~ Tuesday...blue skies and 60's....warmer outside than inside the studio Saw these dancing ghosts in Kennebunk. October 17, 2007 ~ Wednesday...another beautiful day...feels warmish To our surprise,Brody and Polly seemed to relax in each others company this morning... Moonlight over Maine Street, Kennebunkport October 18, 2007 ~ Thursday..the changing color of the autumn leaves is late this year and it is suddenly looking golden.... a sunny warm day for mid-October... Ellie May settled into my lap tonight in the studio. We didn't get much work done but had a photo shoot instead. She was happy today to have company....D & D from Conn. who hadn't been here in 3 years. Ellie May was in her glory and took on her shop cat role. October 19, 2007 ~ Friday... fog, damp 50's all day but there's a golden glow from the autumn leaves and it is a very special day! We all wish my sister, Cindy and very Happy Birthday! xo Nancy, Dave, Ellie May, Polly and Brody xo Even though it is foggy and gray there is still a golden light. October 20, 2007 ~ Saturday...leftover clouds from last nights very heavy rain gives way to a beautiful warm day in the high 60's Got up early to go out and photograph the autumn feeling that is now upon us. Maine Street, Kennebunkport It's hard to believe a hollyhock is still blooming in our garden so late in October. October 21, 2007 ~ Sunday...it is a beautiful day....blue skies, clear and sparkling, breezy and feels about 70 degrees It was warm enough to leave the window opened and Polly squeezed into it. Saw some beautiful color on a walk on the back roads off of Ocean Av. October 22, 2007 ~ Monday...stepping outside this morning feels like a summer day... it is clear and feels about 80 degrees by afternoon and the evening is balmy! Was a good day for painting the doors a lighter shade of green....chose a color called "Sprinkle Green" at the hardware store....at first it appeared so light, I thought it was white, but after 2 coats it looks soft and inviting. You can see a tiny hint of it behind Brody. The night was balmy with a beautiful moon. Ellie May savored sitting out on the porch under moonlit skies. October 23, 2007 ~ Tuesday...it's cloudy breezy and balmy...on the warm side...the leaves are falling from the trees in record numbers.... Chippy was quite camouflaged this morning. The birdfeeder near the studio had much activity. Good-bye to this color on my studio door... today was warm enough to give it a new coat of paint. October 24, 2007 ~ Wednesday...clouds stay around all day with drizzle now and then... The overcast sky enhances the brilliant colors in the leaves that still cling to the trees. October 25, 2007 ~ Thursday...an overcast morning turns to a bright blue sky in the high 50's and tonight is the full moon with a likely frost... Brody's expressions make me smile!   Noticed this cute couple this afternoon relaxing in the autumn leaves. Harvested the rest of the green tomatoes clinging to the vines for there may very well be a frost tonight. Now the problem is, what to do with them! October 26, 2007 ~ Friday... clear and crisp Brody ( our ginger cat) awoke me at 6:30 am. and I thought the spotlight was left on outside... it was the full moon shining through the window. By 7:00 am. there was just a hint of the moon as it slipped closer to the horizon. Dave picked Ashmead's Kernel apples from one of the trees he planted years ago. It is an antique apple and last year it provided about 8 apples. This year there are 100's! October 27, 2007 ~ Saturday... fog, rain, drizzle, heavy rain and more fog As the rain taps the window, the seen outside in the fog reveals some nice soft colors. On the way to do errands, we pull over to say hello to the cows! October 28, 2007 ~ Sunday... the moon was shining when I went out at 7:00 am. and as the wind picked up the clouds disappeared and led the way to a clear, sparkling day! When we arrived at the beach for a walk, the tide was so high, the beach was gone! October 29, 2007 ~ Monday... Well, it acutally did frost last night..the first one of the season... today was clear and cold....winter clothing is appearing.... Some of the houses along Summer St. in Kennebunk have gone all out with Halloween decorations. Here's a few we saw today... October 30, 2007 ~ Tuesday... starts out very cold but the sun warms the day up to the high 50's Tonight we took a ride to see this special house in it's glory. October 31, 2007 ~ Wednesday... sunny and clear Happy Halloween!

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