It took a few days for the snow to melt in the yard but there are still patches of it in the ditches. The moisture was welcomed but the damage it did was not.

The backyard shrubs have recuperated from the heavy snowfall but many of the trees along the range road and on the trails have snapped off under the weight of the blanket.

What the snow didn't damage, the wind took care of the last couple of days. The brilliant colors of fall are now strewn on the ground. Most branches are bare while the trails are covered with a leafy carpet.

I got the water barrels emptied and the broken flower stems pruned. The tent came down yesterday. The area by the fire pit is looking bare without it. I'm hoping the weather will hold out for a few more days so the lawn furniture can get covered. 

Even though the colors of fall are no more, it is a great time to take a walk in the woods. You can see between the trees and may notice the wildlife that the leaves had hidden through the summer. The ducks and geese are still frequenting the ponds. They are in no hurry to leave. The air is crisp and fresh and inviting; just like the cup of coffee or hot chocolate waiting for you upon your return.