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Originally Posted by Jane
Would anyone like to chime in with a leaves report in your neck of the woods? Color, hint of color, smell of autumn?
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Since it's about 50 miles from here, I can't see it, but we're getting our usual fall colors--pale gray or brown smoke in the air, white ashes on the cars, flaming orange leaves (literally flaming--but only slightly brighter than New England maples at their best), charcoal black hillsides... Smell of burning brush (yes, the smoke even came our way for a day or two)... Did you know we call California "The Golden State" because of the golden air?
The Day Fire continues to burn unabated; today it's threatening Lockwood Valley, which is uncomfortably close to where our team leader lives. We could really use some rain up there... Prayers for our firefighters and area residents would be appreciated.