Well, --- there are no sunshine and lollipops this morning. Nothing out there but a cloudy sky and a promise of rain this morning. The wonderful news though is that all of the snow is way up north in the Chicago area. However, once the rain is over, sometime after noon today, the temps are supposed to drop like a rock through tomorrow and tomorrow's high will be thirty seven degrees. That too though is only temporary through the weekend. Then the weather roller coaster takes us back up again through next week. It's all good and it's southern Indiana weather for fall/winter.

I have lots of cardinals, a few starlings, four woodpeckers of different size and variety, junkos, chick-a-dees, and finches here right now. The landing zone pattern is full in the backyard airport and cafe. Since we are going to be on vacation next week I'll top off all of the feeders for them after the rain is over this afternoon. With the temperature dropping, they'll be eating a lot to keep up the energy.

We made it up to the furniture refurbishing place yesterday and picked up those two chairs I mentioned yesterday. They really turned out nice and the new padding etc. has made them very comfortable again. I think Ms, Kate's aunt would be pleased that we have restored them. They will be a next generaton pass down and should be in good shape for many years to come. The fabric that Ms. Kate chose is really stunning.

Today we need to get together all of the stuff we are taking to the cabin tomorrow and get the car packed, minus of course the stuff that needs to be in a cooler. Suitcase packing should be a breeze since we don't plan to do much more than relax at the cabin. That doesn't require a lot of clothing changes. But, I'm sure we will take more than we need. The bottom line though is if we forget something that we really need; --- it's only an hour from here. I checked my geocaching app last night and there are a few geocaches in the area that we can even walk to if a person is up to a mile hike or two. If it is a sunny day, that is an option. This place sits at the edge of the Hoosier National Forest, an area that we haven't explored at all. With the cooler/cold weather, we don't have to worry about stepping on a copperhead while out tromping through the woods.

The rain is moving in now and I hear it on the roof. The birds have all left and are I guess huddling in bushes and trees that still have leaves for shelter; so the back yard has gone quiet. I'm gping to just sit here, listen to some music, enjoy another cup of coffee, and talk to the provider of all my blessings. I hope you have a blessed day. Peace!