Hi JK What about the Ozarks of Missouri? Since we are still eating two meals a day out, mostly driving 30 miles to eat since we are so far out in the country. We have seen alot of scenery with the seasons changing now. We have alot of rock formations and trees of all kinds. But in between, we see all the dairy and cattle farms with cow-calf pairs out on pastures. It is now fall calving time.
For the evening meal, we go a different way to eat so it does not get too boring but for breakfast, we go to the same diner. It starts the day off right and everyone is very friendly. We do not have to order anymore, our order is put as soon as they see us coming. Makes you feel at home.
We finally got a little rain and the pastures greened up but we are still considered in a drought area. The new Farmers' Alamac forecasts us for a wet and cold. Since Labor Day has come and gone all the tourists have left for home and all the college students have returned.
Now with Fall coming and the colors changing, we can really see how many trees have been lost along the highway. It is very sad. We lost trees in the yard even though, I mustered up enough strength to water all my trees for three weeks. But no garden this year and the weeds have taken over my asparagus bed that I work so hard to get established (was doing great). You seem to be doing great with your garden, just a little jealous.

On another note, I had an ECHO on Friday, and have not had one since the ER on March 5th. Hope it has improved and I can have my surgeries. It sure would help my git up and go that is gone. Hope you both are healthy and enjoy the Fall before the cold comes. KLH