Winter Is a Comin', Gathering Time

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While in Holland Michigan last week, Man and I visited the Windmill Island Gardens.  While in the greenhouse my phone rang, I handed the Sony off to Man.  In ran this little dude (or dudette) and Man had some fun shooting a few photos.  Seems this little one is preparing for winter, as he (or she) could not stuff any more nuts in it's mouth pockets, so resorted to carrying the extra food.  Gotta stock up for winter.

(Below, if you look carefully, you can see that both mouth pockets are stuffed full.)

Dude or dudette is a chipmunk, by the way!  LOL


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It's Fall, Woolley Bear Wanna Be?

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Traditionally and according to just a little online research, we learn that the woolley bear is usually dark brown and black.  So, who is this guy??

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Bird of Paradise

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Holland, Michigan.  October 2, 2011.

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Smoke and Color, From the Smokies

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From the archives, the Great Smokies National Park, Fall of 2003.

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Gourds

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It's Pie Time!

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There is NOTHING Like a Crisp Fall Apple..

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 Except maybe one with maple leaves - -

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