I Believe I'll Turn Into a Tourist This Weekend
@ElusiveButterfly (45941)
United States
October 12, 2019 8:20am CST
The leaves are turning fast on the trees in our area. Foliage season is upon us. We are being bombarded by what we call flatlanders.
Foliage season is great for our economy as those who seek a huge dose of eye candy head New England to indulge.
The traffic is crazy. People drive like they own the road. I have had several near misses by those who are preoccupied with things other than driving.
Yes, I understand the beauty of nature. I live it here. In order to fully enjoy it, I have to turn myself into a tourist. Doing so increases the pleasure of what Mother Nature has to offer.
As locals we often forget about the beauty of the area we live in. Embrace it and enjoy!
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@crazyhorseladycx (39503)
• United States
12 Oct 19
way back'n the day, we'd hop our harleys'n cruise 'long the mountains. stoppin' where we wished to find various waterfalls. the hills 'f tennessee 're quite beautiful this time 'f year. here there'd be no such beauty. a few sprigs 'f certain grasses 'll turn a burgundy, surrounded by drab browns'n yellows.
'bout 9 yrs 'go we did take a trip to northern new mexico durin' aspen fest. 'f course, 'twas 2-fold 's we'd gone to get wood fer winter. haulin' 3 cords 'f firewood makes one need to slow down'n take those moments 'f beauty, lol.
glad yer takin' the touristy 'pproach this season. get out'n 'njoy such all ya can. take loads 'f pics. let lil miss play 'mong those gorgeous leaves.
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@ElusiveButterfly (45941)
• United States
13 Oct 19
We can rake a pile here, but I fear that there will be other things lurking in those leaves. Bugs, ticks, and cat poop. LOL
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@ElusiveButterfly (45941)
• United States
14 Oct 19
@crazyhorseladycx I can deal with cat poop, but ticks....no way.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39503)
• United States
13 Oct 19
@ElusiveButterfly uh-oh, that'd be a bad idea fer certain!
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@ElusiveButterfly (45941)
• United States
13 Oct 19
We are venturing out again today. It is to go to a birthday party at my brother's house. My great-niece turned 16 today. He lives in an area that is abundant with beautiful trees. Can't wait to see the area.
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@ElusiveButterfly (45941)
• United States
14 Oct 19
@LadyDuck was a lovely day to be out and about. We had a great time at the party.
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@LadyDuck (502653)
• Italy
13 Oct 19
@ElusiveButterfly Have a great day and Happy Birthday to your great-niece.
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@TiarasOceanView (70020)
• United States
14 Oct 19
I hope you get out and have a beautiful weekend Elusive.
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@ElusiveButterfly (45941)
• United States
14 Oct 19
The weekend was great. Was able to get out for a little bit today. Can't be in the sun til later this week because of the antibiotic. Once I am through with it, I will be basking in the warmth of ths sun's rays.
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@TiarasOceanView (70020)
• United States
14 Oct 19
@ElusiveButterfly Yes have to avoid the sun with the antibiotics I know..hope you will be well soon.
@ElusiveButterfly (45941)
• United States
14 Oct 19
I wish I could take a ride through New Hampshire. The scenery is glorious this time of year.
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@ElusiveButterfly (45941)
• United States
13 Oct 19
If we don't open our eyes to see the beauty that surrounds us, we miss out.
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@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
14 Oct 19
@ElusiveButterfly Yes, we do.
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@ElusiveButterfly (45941)
• United States
12 Oct 19
I look forward to it every year. Glad I live in an area with 4 seasons!
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@ElusiveButterfly (45941)
• United States
14 Oct 19
@DianneN I'd love to be close to the beach!
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@ElusiveButterfly (45941)
• United States
13 Oct 19
They really need to pay attention to what is going on around them. Scary thought to be nearly hit head on!!
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@Marilynda1225 (91127)
• United States
12 Oct 19
The foliage this time of year really is beautiful and you are lucky to be able to see it first hand. I understand your frustration with the tourists
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@ElusiveButterfly (45941)
• United States
12 Oct 19
Backroads, mainroads, side streets, they are all congested with traffic. I am thankful that I no longer have to work. Driving to and from clients houses was a nightmare during foliage season. I was always late.
