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CHEERS TO THE FIRST DAY OF AUTUMN!




"By all these lovely tokens  
September days are here,  
With summer’s best of weather  
And autumn’s best of cheer." 

  ~ Helen Hunt Jackson, September, 1830-1885




Autumnal Equinox (Hubbard Lake, MI)
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Beth at PlantPostings said…
Happy autumn, Joey! Your wine/sunset photos are so beautiful!
Thursday, September 24, 2015
joey said…
Thank you, Beth ... after taking the summer off, scampering about trying to keep up with myself, I hope to continue my blogging since I use it myself for many of my favorite recipes. Happy Autumn, dear friend.
Friday, September 25, 2015
D said…
There you are my friend! have missed "seeing" you but happy to say hello.
And yes, autumn, the beautiful time of the year. We will toast to you this evening. :)
Sunday, September 27, 2015
Diana Studer said…
as we turn to spring, it has gone chilly again.
Yesterday and today we lit the fire in the evening.
Sunday, September 27, 2015
RobinL said…
Ah yes, Autumn, the most beloved of seasons. I'm glad to see it, even if it means winter approaches. And I always love to see your wine glass sunsets!
Sunday, September 27, 2015
joey said…
Dear, dear Diana ... so miss you special friend. Will try harder to post on my blog (that needs a facelift) as life seems to take hold on posting although I still do post almost daily on FB page that is not the same. Yes, Mike & I so often speak of you and Pete as we say goodbye and toast the 'remains of the day'. Cheers to autumn and treasured friendship!
Friday, October 02, 2015
joey said…
Thx dear Robin ... so enjoy shooting wine sunsets that now might be far and few between although did post wine by the 'first fire inside' tonight! Happy Autumn! :)
Friday, October 02, 2015
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