Better get out and see the leaves

SailinAway · 10-11-2022, 06:59 PM

National Weather Service: "A strong cold front will cross through the region on Thursday night through Friday, bringing a period of moderate to heavy rainfall and strong southeasterly wind gusts up to 35 mph. The combination of heavy rainfall and gusty winds will bring down a significant amount of the fall foliage." Tomorrow will be a lovely day. I plan to go kayaking in Vermont before le deluge.

Slickcraft · 10-11-2022, 07:06 PM

We went peeping today.

Alan

thinkxingu · 10-11-2022, 07:40 PM

We did our annual foliage run Sunday, and it was awesome—especially for a not-awesome drought year.

Sandwich Notch Road to Benton's for breakfast, followed by 49 to Tripoli Road to 175 to 3 to 112...

B's is my favorite breakfast in America (tied with Tusker House in Disney).

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John Mercier · 10-11-2022, 09:01 PM

Even after they fall, and the tree lined road become less idyllic, I find walking among the dropped leaves through the forest to be rather soothing.

ApS · 10-12-2022, 03:51 AM

I've headed south for the season, but birch, ash, hickory and quaking aspen start dropping their bright yellow leaves about now.

It was quite the sensation to have the morning sun reflect off our forest floor and illuminate the interior of our cottage with a bright yellow glow. (And I mean fluorescent-bright).

When the season is at its height, you don't need to drive far from Lake Winnipesaukee to see an intensely-bright shimmering of colors. Just east of the lake and north of Rochester will take you through old-time curvy NH roadways--like Rt. 153.

On windy days, the flow of bright dropped leaves across the road is transfixing!

thinkxingu · 10-12-2022, 06:12 AM

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Originally Posted by ApS

I've headed south for the season, but birch, ash, hickory and quaking aspen start dropping their bright yellow leaves about now.

It was quite the sensation to have the morning sun reflect off our forest floor and illuminate the interior of our cottage with a bright yellow glow. (And I mean fluorescent-bright).

When the season is at its height, you don't need to drive far from Lake Winnipesaukee to see an intensely-bright shimmering of colors. Just east of the lake and north of Rochester will take you through old-time curvy NH roadways--like Rt. 153.

On windy days, the flow of bright dropped leaves across the road is transfixing!

Agreed on the road leaves—I miss driving Route 3 South through Tyngsboro, Chelmsford, etc. when it was a narrow, tree-lined tunnel. I do not, of course, miss the traffic.

Also, John's comment about walking with freshly fallen leaves is also accurate.

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John Mercier · 10-12-2022, 12:00 PM

I live on a dirt road, and so I get the effect of the maples without having to go anywhere.

MAXUM · 10-12-2022, 02:36 PM

Thought I would chime in as it's been a while from 3000 miles away. Fall colors over the Sawtooth Mountains and Redfish Lake in south central Idaho.

thinkxingu · 10-17-2022, 05:06 PM

Foliage from Major was still solid Saturday. Went up the back side via Precipice West and Straightback to avoid the (horrible Instagram) crowds.

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10-11-2022, 06:59 PM	#1
SailinAway Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Posts: 991 Thanks: 256 Thanked 280 Times in 169 Posts	Better get out and see the leaves National Weather Service: "A strong cold front will cross through the region on Thursday night through Friday, bringing a period of moderate to heavy rainfall and strong southeasterly wind gusts up to 35 mph. The combination of heavy rainfall and gusty winds will bring down a significant amount of the fall foliage." Tomorrow will be a lovely day. I plan to go kayaking in Vermont before le deluge.

10-11-2022, 07:06 PM	#2
Slickcraft Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Welch Island and The Taylor Community Posts: 3,283 Thanks: 1,216 Thanked 2,055 Times in 945 Posts	We went peeping today. Alan Attached Images

10-12-2022, 03:51 AM	#5
ApS Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Florida (Sebring & Keys), Wolfeboro Posts: 5,931 Thanks: 2,200 Thanked 776 Times in 553 Posts	Yes, After the Leaves Fall... I've headed south for the season, but birch, ash, hickory and quaking aspen start dropping their bright yellow leaves about now. It was quite the sensation to have the morning sun reflect off our forest floor and illuminate the interior of our cottage with a bright yellow glow. (And I mean fluorescent-bright). When the season is at its height, you don't need to drive far from Lake Winnipesaukee to see an intensely-bright shimmering of colors. Just east of the lake and north of Rochester will take you through old-time curvy NH roadways--like Rt. 153. On windy days, the flow of bright dropped leaves across the road is transfixing!

10-12-2022, 02:36 PM	#8
MAXUM Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Kuna ID Posts: 2,755 Thanks: 246 Thanked 1,942 Times in 802 Posts	Thought I would chime in as it's been a while from 3000 miles away. Fall colors over the Sawtooth Mountains and Redfish Lake in south central Idaho. Attached Images

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10-11-2022, 07:40 PM	#3
thinkxingu Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 6,186 Thanks: 1,165 Thanked 2,043 Times in 1,266 Posts	We did our annual foliage run Sunday, and it was awesome—especially for a not-awesome drought year. Sandwich Notch Road to Benton's for breakfast, followed by 49 to Tripoli Road to 175 to 3 to 112... B's is my favorite breakfast in America (tied with Tusker House in Disney). Sent from my SM-G990U1 using Tapatalk

10-11-2022, 09:01 PM	#4
John Mercier Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2021 Posts: 3,340 Thanks: 3 Thanked 590 Times in 486 Posts	Even after they fall, and the tree lined road become less idyllic, I find walking among the dropped leaves through the forest to be rather soothing.

10-12-2022, 12:00 PM	#7
John Mercier Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2021 Posts: 3,340 Thanks: 3 Thanked 590 Times in 486 Posts	I live on a dirt road, and so I get the effect of the maples without having to go anywhere.

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10-17-2022, 05:06 PM	#9
thinkxingu Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 6,186 Thanks: 1,165 Thanked 2,043 Times in 1,266 Posts	Foliage from Major was still solid Saturday. Went up the back side via Precipice West and Straightback to avoid the (horrible Instagram) crowds. Sent from my SM-G990U1 using Tapatalk

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