Our first taste of fall weather 62 now 44 tonight in Ohio.

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I hate the thought of winter coming.

[captain queeg]

1. Going there tomorrow

Are the leaves changing colors yet? Then we are driving down to N.C. where it’s been in the 90s.

[doc03]

2. No it has been in the upper 80s and low 90s the

last few days. Maybe some up north none here.

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3. It's now 49F at 6:30 pm in Michigan with frost warnings north of me. I'm always torn about fall.

Fall is my favorite season in and of itself because nothing can beat the soft, golden sunlight illuminating the glorious fall foliage, the sound of rustling leaves in the wind and the earthy smell of the fallen leaves crunching under my feet; heavenly. However, it's a harbinger of my least favorite Michigan season, winter. Life is full of little trade-offs, I guess, sigh...

[Siwsan]

5. I hadn't heard about any frost warnings!!!

I was a little worried about what kind of weather we will encounter up in the Leelanau Peninsula, next weekend. The weather forecast is not sounding encouraging. No frost but a good chance for rain.

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6. There are freeze warnings from about Houghton Lake north & frost advisories from Big Rapids north

I grew up in Charlevoix so I always check the weather there. It's forecast to be in the 20's, but here in Lansing, the low is supposed to be only around 40. The foliage should be gorgeous in Leelanau next weekend. I love it up there. Hopefully, it'll be warmer near the big lake than in places inland. They're saying around 60, which isn't too bad. Even though it's better when it's sunny, I've found that the leaves are gorgeous even when it's rainy. Have fun! I envy you. Are you going to be checking out any wineries when you're there?

[Siwsan]

11. I do believe wineries are on the agenda

My best friend/honorary sister is a writer who lives in San Francisco. She's got several events scheduled for readings, signings and other 'author' activities. Tuesday we are in Lansing (or East Lansing - I forget). Thursday in Holland and then Friday we head up north. There's another signing in Traverse City, Friday night and then we get Saturday to do the tourist stuff. Sunday is another big, multi author (all female) event in Northport, and then back home on Monday.

The event in Holland includes a tour of the New Holland Distillery. I am really looking forward to that.

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12. That sounds like it's going to be a blast but busy. Did your friend write a book?

It sounds exciting. Where in Lansing is she going to be? Maybe I can check it out. Have fun and safe travels!

[Siwsan]

14. She's written a number of books.

I guess they'd be considered in the zombie/horror genre. My favorite description of the 'Ashley Parker' series she wrote is, it's Buffy meets the Walking Dead. She's gotten some pretty good reviews.

The East Lansing gig is Tuesday from 6-8 at Holden Hall. The info on the itinerary she sent just lists it as a "talk". Maybe some sort of student writer's club. Just a guess. All I do know is her current agent is really working hard, for her.

The event in Northport is called 'Books, Babes and Booze' and includes 4 other authors. The list is Dana Fredsti (my friend), Barbara Stark-Nemon, Alyssa Alexander, Meika Usher and Lyssa K. Adams. I'm really looking forward to a great night of cocktails and intellect. Given the demographics of that part of Michigan, I suspect politics will be something to be avoided.

[Siwsan]

4. We didn't make it out of the 50's, in my part of Michigan

Down into the low 40's, tonight. Things are supposed to warm up, into the 60's, starting tomorrow.

We're driving up to the Leelanau Peninsula, next week, for some author events/book signings. I hope the weather forecast changes because 50's and rain doesn't make for a very scenic drive.

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7. I don't think it got higher than 49 at my place. It looked like it was going to rain any minute but

it stayed dry. The apartment complex I live in offers free heat in the winter. It's great for my utility bills come January, but they haven't turned the heat on in the building yet so it's chilly. I've had at least 2 cats parked on me every time I sit down.

[Dagstead Bumwood]

8. Not me. Bring it on.

It's been a long-ass summer. We set a new record high yesterday for October 3. I am soooo ready for some cool weather.

[doc03]

9. I dont mind the winter cold so much, it is the rain, snow and cloudy skies week after week nt

[Dagstead Bumwood]

10. Snow here has been little more than a rumor the past several years.

Seems like winter has been reduced to just cold and rain, and that I also do not like.

[jpak]

13. 23 at my house at 3 AM - 59 inside

Cats rebelled

Had to turn on the Central Heat

[abqtommy]

15. I've experienced mild winters and harsh ones in varous places. Here in New Mexico

winter seems just right. Last winter there were only 2 days that I needed to clean snow off my vehicle and I can handle that! The fall and spring seasons here are delightful! It was 57 this morning when I drove into town and ran into some fog in the river bottom area. I actually turned on the heat in my car though we're still running the air in our apartment. Go figure!

[whistler162]

16. October 18th snow tires go on.

Frost on the car windows this A.M..

[LeftInTX]

17. You're welcome to move to Texas!

No relief in sight:

High today: 93
Low tonight: 73

They keep forecasting cooler weather, but it hasn't happened. Our highs have been in the 90's and lows in 70's.

We haven't gotten down to 69 in months!

We celebrate when nights are no longer in the 70's.