red has fled

 The leaves are definitely in "late fall" mode.  Just a few reds...

...we're mostly in the yellows/rust phase.

I picked a massive sycamore leaf, much bigger than my hand!

Until our recent cold spell, I was still getting plenty of flowers from the garden.  So strange to see in November.

Several weeks ago, Duke Energy came and cut down several trees along our fence line that were a little too close to the power lines.

(They chipped them for us so we could add the mulch to the garden.)

Because of this, we have a much better view of our neighbors up on the hill.  They regularly put out food for the turkey vultures and I love to watch them congregate!

Not much else stirring since it got colder, though...especially inside.

Pepita is sleeping more (thankfully), but she still loves to get out on the trail.

We've spotted some interesting mushrooms there lately...

berkeley polypore, edible!

gloeophyllum

cauliflower mushroom - edible!

...and even interesting fungus that was showing up on leaves just before they changed, in beautiful rosettes.

cristulariella

I'll be looking for more this winter.  Meanwhile...staying inside and feeling cozy.  

Have a great week!