Hang on Toto!  It's Howl-oween.  Actually it's Halloween but the wind is howling.  Better hold onto your little trick or treaters this evening.

I came across downed trees on the drive home.  The willow branches on the tree next door are whipping around so hard that they are breaking off and landing on my deck. The rain has started and the weather man says the rain is supposed to turn to snow this weekend.  The snow that fell earlier in the week has melted so we're starting over.

In spite of the nasty weather, there was an opening in the clouds to the west where the beautiful colors of sunset were peeking through.  It was a short-lived but amazing sight.



I'm looking forward to getting out to the trails.  With the days becoming shorter, by the time I get home from work and grab a bite to eat, it's getting dark so my ramblings are going to be limited to the weekends.

I'm a little impatient.  I want it to go from drab brown to white, white, white; having enough snow to actually do something in it.  My skis and snowshoes are ready for action.  I have not been on an outing since taking my grand-daughters back last weekend.  It's time.  I'm getting cabin fever so will be heading out tomorrow no matter what the weather.

I can hear the raindrops hitting the window beside me.  Last year the little goblins had to wear their winter jackets or snowsuits.  It sounds like they need rain coats this year.

The rest of my evening will be spent in front of the wood stove, reading a good book.  That is if I can stop daydreaming about my upcoming outdoor adventures.

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!