…and thank goodness, particularly after the recent mini heatwave! So, how have we spent these cooler days? (Be warned: bouncing around like a box kicked rugby ball, this post will chop and change more times than a fly half trying to fool the opposition, showing no coherence, like a game spoiled by a fussy rugby referee with a whistle breaking up the flow of a game, or, or, like a…) Yeah, if you don’t like rugby, maybe stop reading?
Let’s try the non-rugby stuff. Falling temperatures and falling leaves helped make the week a pleasant one. Scout has been very happy to get back to the woods, and we’ve enjoyed the almost bug free wandering through the trees. Yesterday morning was cool, close to the point of chilly, but it isn’t light jacket or rugby jersey weather quite yet.
Gentle breezes prompted some light leaf fall, and the photo below is colourful evidence autumn is more or less upon us.
Red leaves seems a reasonable reminder to look out for red ales (it does? On what planet, OPC?), and hats off to Brasseur de Montréal for their splendid red. Autumn in a glass with the cardboard and toffee caramel flavours I like in a red. It tasted far better than I’ve described it…
We spent a couple of mornings mooching about the Old Town, enjoying the slightly slower fall pace compared to the more full on summer visitor business. Shall we stop for a coffee and pastry? Oh, ok!
Almost forgot – rugby stuff! The rugby World Cup is in full swing, but at seven weeks long, I’ll pay more attention after some of the opening phases are finished. My hopes are very high indeed for Ireland, unrealistically high for England, somewhat high for France, but let’s be real – most likely New Zealand or South Africa will win the whole thing.
I recently read a great piece about remarkable rugby grounds in attractive locations, and for me, this place was the winner: (we’ve agreed with friends to watch a game there sometime and go for a pint or two of Guinness after!)
Must leave it here as there’s a rumour our backyard lawn (that’s too grand – let’s say patch of grass) is being laid today, needing my expertise (huh?) and fast developing skill with a garden hose. Nope, I’ve no idea where or why Scout is hiding…
Thanks for reading, and I hope you have a wonderful weekend!
OldPlaidCamper 
Glad you’ve found some cool ways to enjoy your new environment, Adam. Good luck to your favorite rugby teams this autumn. I can get recharged with a bit of football, baseball finals, fly-fishing, brewery wasting myself. A great time to be out & at it!
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Thanks, Walt! First “proper” eastern-type fall for us in a very long time and we’re going to enjoy it, indoors and out!
Hope your week has started well!
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You have taken us on a bit of a jaunt, I see. I gather your house overlooks the yard from a certain height. Fascinating! The shot of Donegal Bay entices me to visit Ireland. And the narrow cobblestone streets entice me to the town, so pretty! Old Quebec City? Or are a lot of the old towns like this? I will have a latte and pastry, please.Love the red maple leaf. Right now adjusting to the changing fall schedule and temperature.
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Thanks, Jane! Yes, all over the place this week – must be early fall excitement!
The street shot was old town Quebec, a pretty part of the city and always reminds me of Bordeaux and small SW France towns.
A latte and a pastry? Yours!
Ireland is beautiful if you like greenery and abundant rainfall, and some of the warmest welcomes almost anywhere I’ve ever been.
I hope you’re enjoying the lower temperatures and changing colours!
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Enjoy the weekend Adam with those cooler temperatures and in the changing of the seasons. A red drink, a coffee and pastry and some Forest time sounds like a pretty good way to pass some time. Oh and enjoy the Rugby!
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Thanks, Miriam! Look at Fiji bearing England and Australia on the bounce…good team breaking through at last!
I hope your week is off to a good start – you’re way ahead of us here!
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Love the old town photo and that gorgeous shot of Ireland could make me a rugby fan for a day – hope it’s a great tournament!! Love the cooler fall days and hope you’re enjoying a pumpkin spice ale in your new yard soon!! Can’t wait to see the new yard and Scout says she would like a few Halloween decorations!! Enjoy the week and keep thinking about Ireland instead of Everton!😁
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If you’re watching in Ireland, you’d be a rugby (and Guinness) fan for life! Back yard is a work in progress, much to Scout’s frustration – fence poles but no fence as yet, so tearing around off leash not an option yet!
Everton played? Oh, yes. Hmm. On the bright, I can keep on looking forward to that first precious win. Just not for too much longer, please…
Thanks, and I hope your week is all autumn all the way!
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