Is it hug a tree week?
I always feel a little sorry for trees at this time of year. All summer long they share luxuriant green shade. Come the Autumn they dazzle and glow, radiating joy. Then, slowly, one by one, their leaves drift away. Frail and naked, they are left to shiver forlornly, and tremble in the breeze.
But there’s still a little colour around, so let’s enjoy it while we can. To quote Verena, it’s a Festival of Leaves, isn’t it?
Jude is embracing Trees this November. Why not join her Garden Challenge? I’m off out to set those leaves whirling one more time. Have a great weekend, and don’t forget to share six words, will you?
Lovely pictures!
Thanks a lot! 🙂
More autumn magic here 🙂 Have a good day, Jo 🙂
It’s almost gone but there are still russet colours, Paula. Not hopping about so nimbly this week. Sciatica or some other affliction of the aged 🙂 🙂 Our ‘Christmas’ lunch celebration with the walkers in a little while, and I shall forget all my cares. Thanks for spending time here, hon. I know it’s not easy. Sending gentle hugs 🙂 🙂
Sciatica is an illness of the young. I have been having it since I was thirty something. Lay on the floor, put your legs under 90 angle on the edge of a bed, or on a chair to relax muscles around. If that doesn’t help, there is always booze 😉
Booze it is! 🙂 🙂 Nice to know I’m still young!
Of course you are.. there’s a proof for you 🙂
Love these beautiful autumn leaves and berries. 🙂
Thanks, sweetheart! The colours are great, aren’t they? 🙂
Love the two full size photos Jo. Both gorgeous!
Alison
Thanks, Alison. Trying to cast my mind back 🙂 The hydrangea was a beauty. Many leaves on my riverside walk on Monday to add to my confusion. 🙂
Hi Jo! Nice entry for Jude’s garden challenge (and I wonder what theme she will run in 2017?)
Anyhow – your tenderness about trees is sweet and each photo has such beauty – but the second photo in – the single leaf with the shadow – was my fav.
It also was viewed after reading your opening words and so that added to it – but it is like the “portrait of a leaf” and has a calm feel.
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She tells me she’s withdrawing from hostessing, Yvette, but you might be able to twist her arm if you come up with a theme 🙂 🙂 Thanks darlin. The poor old trees were a shivering and a shaking today (and so was I 😦 )
What!?
I love Jude’s challenges because they are subtle as they fill the blogosphere with beauty!
But there are seasons to pause I guess – but argh!
And shivering huh?
Sending you a little sunshine ☀️ from VA- we had our coldest night of the season last year to now have a warm sunny afternoon – fickle weather here – but take what we get ☀️🍁
Sometimes things run their course. When we met up both of us were saying ‘enough’ but it’s quite hard to withdraw from the WP community. 🙂
Yes – I get that fully! And I know my forced pauses (breaks) have helped me over the years I have been here. I learned to not take too long of one though because I like some flow and the social interaction is rich! But needs to be tamed – hah
I keep stamping my foot and threatening withdrawal Yvette, but where else will I get this level of appreciation and support? Certainly not in the wide world (and absolutely not in the blog awards system- I’m too long in the tooth and boring)
Not everyone’s view – trust me Restless One!
But the funny thing about awards is the comparative basis that has drawbacks juts from that – too many times when we look at selecting one it skews things –
There is value – but – well – enough on that!
Wishing you a good day and enjoyed some comment catch up his week 💕
You too, Yvette. Always enjoy an ‘exchange’. Sending hugs 🙂
Hugs received and sent back with glass of “piwo”
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love the rich colors Jo. there’s sadness to see the trees bald and bare for the winter but it is also a good reminder that life and spring are for sure coming 🙂
Another week or two and I’ll start counting down the days to Spring, LolaWi 🙂 🙂
So true! I’ve always been so busy feeling sorry for myself when the trees lose their leaves that I never stopped to think about them! 🙂
We’d better launch a tree hugging initiative 🙂 🙂
The acacia at the back of the garden is looking particularly forlorn at the moment, not only barren but also substantially lopped on Saturday – off to give it a hug (well, once the rain eases!). Such vibrant photos celebrating what I feel is a particularly beautiful and long lasting autumn!
It’s been an amazing Autumn, Annika. It was marred for me by Dad’s death but it has also helped me heal. 🙂
Glorious pictures, Jo! The shadows get longer, the sun has less energy… It was a truly beautiful time but it’s sad anyway to see all those leaves fade away… Thank you so much for sharing those beauties! xx
They bring so much joy, Verena, and it’s wonderful to be able to share it. Thanks, hon. 🙂
Reblogged this on Festival of Leaves.
I just spent the morning mowing the leaves away from my mother-in-law’s back door (I have a ride on mower and I’m too lazy to rake them) 😉 I don’t know why they’re falling at this time of year because it’s spring here – must be because it’s been dry. Oh well, I love using the ride on mower so it’s a nice way to spend a morning. Hope you’re well Jo xxxx
I’m good, thanks 🙂 I could have such fun on that mower of yours!
I love it! 😀
I like to think of trees in winter slumbering, waiting patiently for the warmth of spring to rejuvenate them. Though they lose their leaves, there is still something quite beautiful about the way they hold their bare branches amid the storms and snow. Enjoy the crunch of the autumn leaves while it lasts!
I’m so much a Summer lady, AG! Winter truly depresses me, apart from the very occasional snowflake on my nose. 🙂
Gorgeous photos. We missed Autumn this year as we left the U.S.mid September…. such a great season. We won’t have to deal with winter but I do miss the Fall. Great capture!
Peta
A warm Autumn like we’ve just had is perfect, Peta, but sadly it’s always followed by Winter. It’s one of those dreary wet days here today. All the better for getting tomorrow’s walk written 🙂 🙂 Thanks for your company.
If it’s not it should be! All your photos require hugs, from leaf to sculpture to tree, and there are still a few left over for you! I’m missing outdoor walking in new places, so you fill a gap.
Gilly has a very inviting option on the south coast. I wonder when we could make that happen? Mischievous smile 🙂 🙂 I think you’ll like my tomorrow’s walk.
Is that the Tintagel one? I loved it. I’m always eager for your Monday collection.
Yes- my kind of coastline. I’m not too fussy on the moody tin mines but I love stacks. 🙂
I feel like our trees need some extra big hugs. Shivering and bare in the snow flurries they look with envy at your trees. Still so much colour!
Awww! I wonder if I could market some of those wine ‘cooler’ things to heat trees with? I can’t run all the way round Canada. I’ll be exhausted! 🙂 🙂
That made me chuckle. 🙂
Beautiful images, the colours of autumn are glorious. I miss seeing the change of seasons as it happens quickly here if at all. Thanks Jo 🙂
It’s been a lovely one, Sam. Even this morning, with big black skies, we’re hanging on to a bit of colour. 🙂 You ok?
We would welcome those skies at the moment, everything is dry here and summer is predicted to be hot and dry with lots of storms which don’t always bring us the rain we need. I’m looking forward to some time off and a rest Jo, it has been a hectic year with lots going on at work and more to come in 2017. Hope you’re doing ok 🙂
Yes, once we get past the cooking/pressies stage Christmas can be a wonderfully restorative time 🙂
So many beautiful photos. I saw a photo on Facebook showing snow on the moors. Is it snowing near you too?
We were down at Richmond in the Dales on Friday and you could see it on the tops, and on the Moors. Came as a bit of a surprise. 🙂 Very picturesque, but Mick wouldn’t stop the car to let me take photos. We were heading home, and I think he’d had enough of me by then 🙂 🙂 Can you imagine?
You need to do a Mrs ET special and set the camera to sports mode. I take lots of photos while we drive that way.
Lovely post Jo – that opening shot is a stunner!!
Hydrangeas aren’t a favourite, Tina, but their hues are astounding at this time of year. Thanks for the visit 🙂 🙂
Thanks for these lovely autumn pics. I love the contrast to my springtime 🙂
I love the topsy turviness too, Ruth 🙂
Lovely colors.
Aren’t they? I’ve never witnessed New England in the Fall but it can’t be much better than we have this year. 🙂
Autumnal colours are lovely. Still though, I will be glad when all the leaves are down and there is no more leaf-sweeping to be done. 😉
Hush! That’s sacrilege 🙂 🙂 What follows is days and days of colourless skies and cold, which I hate. I turn into a grumpy old lady 🙂 (hmm- grumpier!)
Beautiful beautiful photos. I’ve done quite a few long drives the last few weeks around East and West Sussex and Hampshire and have been overwhelmed by the stunning autumn colours.
Unbelievably lovely this year, Tanya. 🙂 I’ve really enjoyed it. Thank you 🙂
Love trees ,and absolutely adore them in autumn…
Beautiful photos Jo!
The colours have been exceptional this year, Anna. It felt like New England in the Fall 🙂 🙂
What a lovely colour palette Jo – lovely autumn! Though I don’t see an awful lot of it around here as there are not so many trees! Wet and windy here tonight, but not as windy as it is expected in the south-east from all accounts! Stay warm my friend and hug a tree for me on your next day out 🙂
The colours were fantastic in Richmond on Friday, Jude. I didn’t intend to make it next week’s walk but it was so beautiful, and it’s time to stop posting Autumn. Andy cut it pretty close, didn’t he? Thriller of a 3rd set. Wine time now 🙂
That boy leaves me a nervous wreck! I stop breathing during some of the rallies! How did he scrape through that?
Talent or guts? And Novak breezed through 🙂 It’ll be a good battle tomorrow. Best get my walk done early 🙂
Guts and determination – he made some terrible errors today – I hope tomorrow he is on better form, but that was a long match and his body is going to be hurting tomorrow. Novak definitely has the advantage.
I’ve got a poorly knee and the ankle’s still not right. Good job I never took up tennis 🙂 Sending sleepy hugs. The wine’s anaesthetising me,
Be careful you don;t get blown away – it is blowing a hooley here tonight!
It’s ok here. Missing us till Monday I think… 🙂 Did you pick the wrong end of the country perchance?
All gone now and it is a glorious day – no wind, no rain, even some sunshine and quite mild too! No I think this is the right end… for now 😉
The guy with the strings on the clouds has tugged them our way again. Rainy Sunday 😦
Er… perhaps I shouldn’t have liked this. But at least it is not snowing 🙂
There was, however, snow on the tops at Richmond yesterday. Shock to the system 🙂
Well the first snows of winter always USED to fall close to my daughter’s birthday which is 23 November when we lived in Doncaster. Things have changed a lot since then though.
A bit special, wasn’t he? 🙂 🙂
I wasn’t expecting that! Played well. And deserves the win and rating. Ivan is definitely good for him.
Wonderful colors, Jo! Do you mind hugging some of those pretty trees for me?
Gladly, Liesbet! Come back for more on Monday but have a happy weekend first 🙂 🙂
Fantastic pictures: thanks for sharing!
Have a great weekend,
Pit
The light is already starting to fade, Pit, but I’m watching tennis while I catch up on here. 🙂 Thanks a lot!
fantastyczne jesienne kolory !
Tak 🙂 🙂 Pozdrawiam!
lovely photos and thought- all our trees are bare and I lay out on my bed looking at all the interesting shapes the tree branches
make with no leaves to interfere! Have a super weekend!
There’s always a bright side, Kathe. 🙂 Thanks for finding it!
So beautiful, Jo! I love this time of year with the changing leaves and I don’t even mind it once the leaves fall. That one picture with the red leaves and hydrangea (?) is stunning!!
Yes, I love the hydrangea at this time of year, Cathy. Such an unexpected burst of colour! Thanks, darlin. Busy weekend ahead? 🙂
They really are beautiful. Today, the burning bushes in our yard are bursting with color. I really do love this time of year.
As for busy, well, I have to start gearing up for Thanksgiving on Thursday. We usually go to my sister’s, where she does most of the work, but this year, I’ll prepare it here, and only our small family will attend. We had friends over for dinner and dirty martinis last night, and tonight we’re going to Arena State Theater to see Joan Didion’s “The Year of Magical Thinking” with Kathleen Turner playing Didion. 🙂 How about you?
Sounds like never a dull moment, Cathy! Quiet here this one. Have a great Thanksgiving and thanks for reminding me. I never know when it is 🙂
Thanks, Jo! I wouldn’t expect people outside of the U.S. to know our Thanksgiving day. I still can never remember Canada’s or anyone else’s for that matter! 🙂
Wow! These are such beautiful shots, Jo! Sadly, with winds wiping up to 40 mph today as our temperatures fall, I’m afraid we’ll lose a lot of leaves. I’m heading out with my camera now! Happy Saturday! xo
Good lass! I’ll look forward to your photos 🙂 🙂
The number of our winter trees are also growing. Luckily we still have time to enjoy a few.
With a dusting of snow, Colline? We had snow on the hills yesterday 🙂
I adore Autumn, I can endlessly stare at its gorgeous pallette!
It’s fabulous, isn’t it, Ann? 🙂 🙂
It is indeed, Jo!
Hope those black skies have blown over Jo … juicy and mellow all in one post . Delightful leaf falls and berries and seed pods .
Happy weekend Jo !
I managed the tramp through the park to zumba without ending up on my rear, Poppy. I do like Jack Frost but he’s a little tricky 🙂 Thanks, darlin’. You too!
It’s been an exceptionally colourful Autumn this year, Jo… after such a display I think the trees need time to rest and get their energies back! Lovely photos by the way.
Thanks, Tom 🙂 After zumba this morning I feel a bit the same way!
Lovely photos Jo – I agree trees do look rather forlorn in the winter so enjoy the last lot of autumnal colours whilst you can! Hope you have a relaxing weekend xx 😃
Thanks, darlin. I had the most beautiful day romping in the leaves yesterday. The weekend will be quiet. Done zumba, now I can take it gently. How are things with you? 🙂
A quieter weekend thanks Jo after a hectic couple of weeks! Off to the Perth Hills for a family lunch tomorrow, which will be nice. Only 3 weeks until our younger daughter arrives back from London she’ll be here till end of December. Enjoy rest of your weekend!
I bet she’s looking forward to some warmth. There’s an icy blast set to hit the south tomorrow. 😦 And travel north, of course!
Brrr…sounds very chilly! Yes she’s certainly looking forward to some sunshine. Winter lingered here for a while and spring has been topsy turvy but it’s warming up. She finds the short dark days the worst thing to deal with but her work is going really well in London so she’ll be staying there for the time being! Hope you stay well rugged up!
The color palette of autumn is wonderful! Have a pleasant weekend !
It’s been truly spectacular this year, Georgeta, and I’m loving it. 🙂 Thanks- you too!
I always recommend choosing a tree to hug that is not covered in slimy wet moss and fungus! 🙂
Such a practical soul you are, Denzil 🙂 🙂 I choose carefully. Happy Saturday!
l’autunno…che stagione meravigliosa è come se la natura esp’lodesse in tutti i suoi colori prima di chiudere gli occhi al grande sonno
la prima immagine ne esprime tutta la sua gloria, bellissima
un bacio e felice week
ciao bella
xx
Yesterday I spent the most glorious day by the river, Annalisa. The trees were stunning! Saturday hugs! 🙂 🙂
These are glorious . . might be sunny and warm here but there isn’t much colour. I’ve been scrambling to find flowers and leaves to photograph these past few days. Have fun at zumba, we are off to the market in shorts and Tshirts 😉
Oh, don’t! 🙂 🙂
Hee hee!!
The sun is fighting its way through this morning so maybe the trees in Manchester will have a cheery day!
Lovely post Jo – very poetic. And the photos match your words.
Have a lovely weekend.
Not smitten with the Polar forecast I saw, Debs! Luckily I still have lots of golden leaf photos to bathe in 🙂 🙂 Thanks, darlin. You too!
Beautiful autumn in your part of the world, Jo. You describe the life of trees very well. Come cooler weather, they are often left to fend for themselves, facing the bitter and biting cold. But they must be strong, because they always stand tall when another day comes around 🙂 Hope you have a good weekend, lovely. It is already half over for me here 😀
It’s going through all kinds of mood today, Mabel. Hoping to coax the sun back out for my skip through the park to zumba. It’ll be a frosty slither at this rate 🙂 🙂 Have a good ‘rest of’!
I hope the sun will come out more for you even in the colder months. Thanks, Jo. This weekend is a very relaxing one – first weekend in a while where I don’t have any writing or outings planned 😀 I will enjoy Sunday very much!
Trees are miracles aren’t they? Anytime is tree hugging time (depending on who’s watching!) Have a lovely weekend darling and I hope it stays dry for more leaf kicking x:-)x
Pink skies and frost have given way to huge black sky 😦 Still hopeful 🙂 🙂 Look after yourself, button up and enjoy this last weekend before you’re back in the fray. Hugs, sweetheart!