Happy Fall everyone!
September 22nd was our official first day of Fall or Autumn. Let me share:
From The Old Farmer’s Almanac: Autumn Folklore and Verse
Autumn days come quickly, like the running of a hound on the moor. - Irish proverb
If, in the fall of the leaves in October, many of them wither on the boughs and hang there, it betokens a frosty winter and much snow. Of autumn's wine, now drink your fill; the frost's on the pumpkin, and snow's on the hill. - The Old Farmer's Almanac, 1993
Autumn has caught us in our summer wear. - Philip Larkin, British poet (1922-1986)
We will have our regular monthly meeting next Saturday, October 12th, at 10 a.m. in the meeting room behind the Post Office.
Member Jeff Broome has written another book that will be published around Thanksgiving. It is titled Cheyenne War: Indian Raids on the Roads to Denver, 1864-1869. We hope to have him give a program next year for the Society, or possibly in January at the Royal Gorge Regional Museum & History Center (Cañon City) along with a book signing opportunity.
Our Hardscrabble sign needs some work done on it. It was blowin' in the wind on its south side when discovered by Peggy and Mike Martin. Temporary stabilization was done by Peggy, Mike and Bill Howell; thank you! We are soliciting bids for repair and refinishing.
The potluck luncheon on September 14th was a success with about 50 people in attendance and delicious food that was shared. Thank you to those who came and had neighborly conversation along with breaking of bread.
Jeannie Culpin has given the Society books and papers that will need to be catalogued this winter. Even though we don't meet in December or January, we will schedule project time to do this. If you have a few hours to donate, let us know.
See you Saturday,
Margaret
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