This would be a beautiful scene to wake up to every day. Our days are kind of warm, but the frost in the mornings tells us that the seasons are changing, which brings me to my next subject.
The first time I heard it, I was inside. Did not know what had fallen. It startled me. So many homes in Montana have metal roofs. They cost more than shingles, but they last longer. Another great bonus is that the snow does not build up and slides right off in the winter.
So, I went outside to find out what all the noise was about. Our local pine squirrels are busy gathering nuts and dropping pine cones out of the tops of trees. When they hit the metal roofs, the noise is very loud. They are also pretty bold by dropping the pinecones on your head when you are outside.
Beautiful post Susan.
ReplyDeleteThe squirrel is just too cute. I've never seen a grey one as ours are brown.
Cute post! Yup, Fall is in the air and I'm hoping that winter *won't* be cold and long, because I don't get to go to Florida! LOL
ReplyDeleteBeautiful mountains! Cute squirrels! Our Oliver tries to chase them every chance he gets--even up trees!! I love the sound of rain on a tin roof. Not sure I'd appreciate acorns lobbed by squirrels.
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Bonnie
If anyone would like the view of the 2nd pic, it can be had for a mere $10 MILLON-6000 ACRES I think-it sold a couple of yrs ago for $7 millon I believe and I heard it would be developed with lots and a golf course but hopefully that idea died with the economy!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful nature and pictures. It's been a while since I've seen snow..
ReplyDeleteHappy Sunday!
Nisrine
Pine cones keep falling on your head - No, that is wrong I think it is supposed to be rain drops!!! I cannot believe you are having frosts already, that is scary. We are still in temperatures well up in the 20'sC. I dread my return to the UK next month:-( Diane
ReplyDeleteI forgot to say the pictures are quite amazing and that second one........ Diane
ReplyDeleteYep, the squirrels have been extra busy, extra early...I hope it means early snow and lots of it - we haven't had a good Winter for awhile.
ReplyDeleteI can only imagine a Montana Winter. I assume you will make your way back south before Winter really sets in-
ReplyDeleteThe squirrels, they remind me of my backyard in which there are only the cores of pine cones scattered about the driveway and backyard.
The mountain range sure is breathtaking.
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