The temperature was 33 degrees this morning and there was frost on the ground when we left the house for our walk. We are now getting into the true northern Minnesota fall weather--freezing nights with afternoons in the 50's. While walking we still see water standing in the ditches, but so far haven't seen any ice. That will most likely change over the next two weeks.

Since the days have continued sunny and cool (perfect weather for cutting and stacking firewood), John went up to Matt's again this morning to get another load of wood. After lunch he started cleaning out the garden--cutting down weeds and pulling tomato plants--and getting it ready to be tilled. I tackled the job of cleaning out the files in the office and gathering the info we will need to take to Texas so we can do our taxes after the first of the year.

After supper, John cut up the carrots he pulled yesterday and then I blanched them and put them into bags for the freezer. They should be very tasty in stews and soup.


One of the best things about the fall is the sunsets. Tonight's was especially pretty. We spent the rest of the evening watching baseball and CSI New York.