Today we’re joining our friends at 2 Brown Dawgs along with their co-host Ruckus the Eskie, for This ‘N That Thursday. It’s like the hodge podge of blogging, anything goes. Grab the badge and play along.
Fall is here.
Despite nightfall coming ridiculously early, fall is one of my favorite times of year. Days warm enough to be out in shirt sleeves or a light jacket or sweater.
Cool crisp nights with hands wrapped around a hot cup of tea, sitting in front of the fire snuggled up with a blanket your crocheting in your lap and a puppy on the side. It doesn’t get much better than that.
Until you add in the foliage. You can’t beat the foliage in New England.
I took these photos a couple of weeks ago. At first it seemed like everything was turning yellow. I felt like I was stuck between the Emerald City and the Winkie Country, (Wizard of Oz reference for those who may not know) so I searched for any color at all that wasn’t yellow or green. I really like the top right photo that shows the berries on the trees.
We were all kind of in a panic with the leaves beginning to turn so early in the season, but typical New England, give us a little time and we’ll get there!
I got a new camera, which lets me get super close without blurring the subject matter. If you notice the 2nd picture down on the right, it’s a bee!
Here let me show you.
Pretty cool, huh? If you want to know more about this sweet little, crush proof, freeze proof, waterproof camera, you can find out tomorrow on 2 Brown Dawgs Blog. She bought the same camera just before I did. In fact, it was based upon her recommendation that I bought this camera, so thank you Linda!
Follow-Up Friday
There’s going to be some changes made to FUF. When I first decided to make FUF into a blog hop, I thought it would be nice to have rotating co-hosts, you know to share the linky love? But it hasn’t caught on like I’d have liked. Every week, I’m scrambling around looking for somebody to co-host and quite frankly that’s just one more stress for me. I’m wobbling on two fronts, either make a permanent co-host (ess) OR eliminate the co-host portion all together.
I’ll let you know once I make my decision. In the meantime, my co-hostess for tomorrow’s blog hop is JoAnn Stancer from Sand Spring Chesapeakes.
Check back tomorrow for recaps, reviews and responses.
This is the This ‘N That Thursday Blog hop hosted by 2 Brown Dawgs and Ruckus the Eskie.
Roxy the traveling dog says
Love your fall colors, and I am curious about the camera too. I am in the hunt for a new one. I would like to co host with you if you decide to keep it a rotating thing. That would be fun.
Molly The Wally says
Love the colours of Fall. We are still waiting here as it has been so mild Fall hasn’t really started yet. Have a tremendous Thursday.
Best wishes Molly
Callie, Shadow, and Ducky's Mom says
Ya know, being a “permanent” FUF co-hostess might be just the push I need to get back into the blogging habit, even if it’s only once or twice a week. I’m a petsmove.org member, a blogpaws member, and a perennial student of dog training, healthcare, and God-only-knows what else. And it has all been overwhelming lately. To the point where I can’t get anything done. If I stop trying to multi-task and just concentrate on one thing at a time, I’ll be better off. So, if you want to stick with one co-hostess, let me know…I’ll join you. You may have to teach me how to set up the “linky love” as you call it, but I catch on fairly quickly. 🙂
Flea says
I love the bee! I do! And the colors! Our leaves haven’t quite begun turning.
I’d also be willing to be a permanent co-host.
jan says
Everything is all green here (northern CA) so I’m a little envious of your color, but not the temperatures. I’m one of those weird summer heat people. Lovely pictures though.
Michelle Liew says
Yes, the foliage truly captures fall’s essence! Thanks for the great photos and sharing!
Jessica says
I do miss the foliage.
It’s finally cooling off here–we’re down into the lower 80s. Probably sounds warm to you, but we’re thrilled.
Rebecca says
Love fall and all the colors it brings!! What I hate about the fall (and winter) is the early darkness. Having a full time job and leaving when its dark and getting home when its dark is really the pits. Loved your pictures!! Can’t wait to see more of the foliage. And as it turns out, I too, am on the lookout for a new camera. Will be checking back tomorrow to find out about it.
~Rebecca & Teach
Pam | Words With Wieners says
Fall is my favorite time of year for all the reasons you mentioned and more! Love all the beautiful photos you included today!
I still have an old, kinda crappy point & shoot that I’ve had for a long time, so I’d love a new camera recommendation. There are so many to choose from on the market and I’m not knowledgeable enough to even know where to begin.
Regarding co-hosts for Follow-Up Friday, I think a permanent co-host would be great and you’ve already got some volunteers, I see!
You usually close up your FUF posts with a second thank you to that week’s co-host. Well, after that, maybe include a sentence that says something like, “If you’d like to co-host next week’s Follow-Up Friday, contact me as soon possible for details!” and let it be first-come, first-serve. Surely at least one blogger will contact you every week. Or have you already tried the “I’ll just let them come to me” method before?
Frankie and Ernie says
The fall colors sort of take our breffs away.
emma says
Love the fall, great air, great colors and great smells, even for the humans 🙂
Jackie Bouchard says
I LOVE the fall! Part of the reason we got married in late Sept. was so that we could do anniversary trips in the fall. Love to travel this time of year. Wish we could pick up and head out TODAY (since we don’t get a lotta fall here in So. Cal.).
Great shots. I got a new lens for my camera, plus a smart phone (look out, I’ve entered the 21st Century!) so hope to have lots of good pics to share too.
As for the hop, I say do whatever is least stressful for you! No one needs extra stress!
Julie says
It seems like all of a sudden we have lots of red trees – I love fall, but so far, it feels like we went straight to winter!! Congrats on the new camera!
Dawn says
Fantastic photos! Are trees here in the Midwest are also starting to turn. It doesn’t get as beautiful in the fall here as in New England but it is still quite striking.
I can’t wait to hear about this new camera. I have a difficult time taking good close-ups.
Genevieve says
New camera! Awesome. The fall foliage (and bee) look great!
Ruckus the Eskie says
Gorgeous fall colors! Thank you for sharing your fun outdoor adventures this TNT Thursday. Looking forward to more colorful photos.
houndstooth says
I have leaf color envy! I am afraid that all our leaves around here are going to just turn brown and blow away this year. I hope I’m wrong, because I love the colors when they happen!
Kari says
Enjoy your fall
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Sand Spring Chesapeakes says
Great TNT, love the red leaf in the tree branch. The photo’s were great, so bright and vivid. You did a great job! I too would offer up being a permanent co hostess or rotating with some of the others. You do what you feel is best.
weliveinaflat says
Nothing beats getting a new gadget to play with… I’m probably not the best you can find but when you run out of people, I’ll be happy to help with the co-hosting as long as I know what I am supposed to do ^ ^… should you decide to continue with rotating co-hosts.
Doggy's Style says
Foliage in New England is beautiful indeed, tourist flocking to see it however are not.
Jan K says
Fall is my favorite season. I love the crisp cool air and the colors…though they are already fading fast. Great photos, it looks like the new camera is working for you. I’ll have to go check it out on 2 Brown Dawgs.
2 brown dawgs says
Thanks so much for participating in TNT! It is nice to have real internet again! I will be catching up and hopping around…lol…
Our new camera takes nice pictures. I think I need to bring you here to help me with it. 🙂 I am glad that you did not take it back! I can’t wait to see more pictures.
Basil says
Brilliant photos and great colours, that red leaf is brilliant!