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We had a wonderful staff lunch at Valerie’s.  Uncle Eddie (one of our volunteers and former caterer) made us the most incredible lunch.  You know, it is such a JOY to work with this wonderful staff.  I count my blessings daily.
(Nikon D50, 1/640 sec. at f/3.5, ISO 400, 50 mm)

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Have any of you tried those battery operated votive lights from Costco?  If not, you must go now and get yourself some.  They are so cool.  They flicker like real candles, they don’t make a mess,  they last for 80 hours, and they come with extra batteries!  I have been putting them all over the [...]

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The last few leaves on the pear tree. 
(Nikon D50, 1/4000 sec. at f/2.5, ISO 200, 50 mm)

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I am sad to see the last of the fall color go.  Soon everything will be brown and barren, and we will have an inversion, and everything will be cold and dreary, and…….oh someone stop me!
(Nikon D50, 1/4000 sec. at f/2.5, ISO 200, 50 mm)

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Today the wind is blowing like crazy and I am afraid that my beautiful leaves will be piled up at the neighbors by the time it is over.  I am glad I go this shot the other day.
(Nikon D50, 1/4000 sec. at f/3.2, ISO 200, 50 mm)

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The pear tree in my front yard is the last tree on the place to change colors.  Here it is just stating to show some color.
(Nikon D50, 1/2500 sec at f/2.5, ISO 200, 50 mm)

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I guess it is time to clean off the back patio.  I hate putting everything away for the season.  It is like I am admitting defeat.
(Nikon D50, 1/4000 sec. at f/3.5, ISO 400, 100 mm)

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