36.9 degrees and overcast

From WKTV:

"Remaining chilly for the rest of the week.

High pressure moves back into the area (Wednesday,) clearing out the clouds. A return to sunshine, but still chilly. Highs only in the mid 40s. Cool, dry weather is expected to stick around through the end of the week and into the weekend.

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On Route 12B, North of Hamilton. Some sumac and maple leaves were brilliant, a few days ago, but two days of wind and rain have left trees bare and my camera card nearly empty.

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On the Road Again .........

Glen Carroll reporting in: "13 countries in 15 days. Harrods London lit up at night. It always looks like Christmas!!!! I stayed in the Middle of London by Kings Cross to be closer to the train in the morning as I'm on my way to Paris next.



" 'Eurostar' Is the only way to travel. No hustling through an airport. No 3 hours ahead. No delays. The train was to leave at 926 and it left at 926 ."

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Judy Marceau sent the next three pictures.

"The first is my daughter Lisa and her family, which I took while visiting them in Adelaide, Australia.

The next is me with a Koala!

I stopped in Carlsbad, California, on the way home to visit with my brothers George and Dan Plante for a few days."

Sounds like a great trip. Thanks, Judy!

Closer to home ..........

Jody Hildreth at "Turkey Falls."

Thanks, Jody. The beauty of our photographs and your willingness to share them are always appreciated!

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New, in the Mailbox:

"We at Alcotts' would like to invite you down for a tour of the 2009 haunted house. I've heard people are dying to get in.
It's open daily for those who like a mild scare 9 to 5, and for those who like a good scare, Friday and Saturday nights October 16 & 17 and 23, 24.

Hope to see you there.

(Signed) The Bone Collector

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It's "Spooktacular!"
at the Utica Zoo

"October 16,17,23, and 24. We're mostly treats (and maybe a little trick) as we celebrate Halloween here at the Zoo. Our haunted hall, haunted hayride, and 13 treat stations will all be part of the fun!"

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Now in Bloom



Witch Hazel - "Good for what ails ya!"




But stay away from this one!

"Monk's Hood,"

no matter how pretty it is, beware: it's poisonous!



This one's just plain rare.
As soon as the sun come out, I'm heading northward to a spot between Eagle Bay and Inlet where Fringed Gentian bloom.

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I remembered!!!

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Have a great day, everyone!