And they’re off – The Weather Horse and Rev racing down to the field towards a brilliant sunrise under crystal clear skies, still, high pressure air with soothing temps of summer, flocks of little gray birds soaring up and down in a flurry, a day near to perfection stretching ahead.

The Weather Horse enjoying the brisk feel in the air, kicking up his heels in appreciation of the brilliantly clear day, Rev running with glee sharing the excitement, not a cloud in sight, high pressure, moderating to warm temps, light winds pushing reddening leaves aloft, no frost, chirping chippies warning of the prowling cat, goldfinches diving for developing seeds in the asparagus, try to be outside and savor the sun!

The Weather Horse reports a scrape-able frost on our hill, melting quickly under bright skies, clear cool air warming in comforting sunshine, occasional leaves dropping off in anticipation, next door smoke curls from the chimney top, annuals are safe in the greenhouse along with a late lettuce crop, green tomatoes surviving in the garden with a short reprieve.

The Weather Horse is somewhat wet in light showers, declining the invitation to dance in the rain, preferring to graze peacefully on the slower growing grass, the robin family reunion continues to celebrate in a great flock filled with young spotted birds – alighting in bunches and learning to worm, roosters echoing crows from here then from there confirming continuation of life while the last blooms of late mums take over the show of color.

The Weather Horse mowing efficiently on a charming, sunny Sunday, soaking up the warmth, watching the cat who is watching the birds foraging for food, airplanes cutting their engines and coasting aloft, morning glories truly glorious taking over the greenhouse in dark blues and pinks, hummingbirds scarcer, dragonflies disappearing, brave bees buzzing and busy.

The Weather Horse bids Rev Adieu til tomorrow under gray skies with coolish temps, chickens tearing overgrown lettuce into bite size pieces, definite orange leaves making multiple appearances, perennials shutting down while annuals still thrive, mums beginning their rose pink show, crickets deafening with the sounds of late Summer.

The Weather Horse reports dozens of robust robins worming on the lawn, fluttering in the trees, lifting off in a swirl and landing down again, clouds departing allowing bright sun to shine through, temps still warm, air drying, sour crabapples tempting a brief stop on the way down to the field, water buckets full from earlier rain, stubborn gladiolas with one more show, green tomatoes patiently waiting for more Summer warmth.

The Weather Horse, Rev and Johnnie doing some chicken investigation, Little John cannot contain his excitement as the others wonder why, heavy overcast with damp warm air hanging on after spectacular lightning and rain overnight, thunder this morning with more rain, sad news tempered with peaceful joy continue the balance of life…

The Weather Horse enjoying a late Summer treat with high heat, humidity and clear sunny skies, treasure this and keep it for a short January day next year, oranges and reds appearing in the tree lines, pond water getting chilly but inviting today, lazy dogs,  purring chickens, hunting cat on a real beauty morning.

The Weather Horse reports crabapples reddening, light misty rain dampening, heavy overcast  sky awaiting the sun to break through later, new prospects, no eggs yet, compost tomatoes providing, appreciating warmer temps and clinging summer.