First snow and spectacular leaves

Snow and a hard freeze. Yes, it's still September but stuff happens quickly around here. A lot of snapping photos going on before the leaves blow off. We've been out and about with Paul and Sherry with the special combo of snow and aspen color. We had 2 inches at the house and the peaks probably had 6 or more. Time to break out the shovels?

The woods walk after the snow stopped

Stunning scenery with leaf watchers everywhere. We went into CB for breakfast and to peruse the farmer's market which has only one more week left. and then a long wait until next summer.

Ohio Pass was a parking lot, craziness. Slippery sloshy road and snow in the trees. Looked pretty but wintery.

Paul, Sherry, and I went the short distance over to Mill Creek to check out the leaves. Mark could not break away from his conference call schedule. He's missing out!

Some fishing and hunting is happening as well. Predawn chilly hiking up to the hunting ground. Lots of elk seen in surrounding areas and elk bugling like crazy but no luck for the hunters. Fishing has been more successful. It's a great time of year for that.

A few more days for Paul and Sherry's visit and happily Tiffany flies in before they leave. It's only a half day crossover but better than not meeting at all. Our time here is winding down fast and we'll be down in Florida soon for most of the winter. Hard to believe I've been at Star Mt. 4 months. It goes way too fast for me.