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Autumn

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 05:56:00 -0500

From: Rob Mccart @618:250/10 *61
To: DIGIMAUS @Echomail *61
Subject: Autumn

DI>Autumn weather is finally heading my way. It's finally dropped into the 80s,
>LOL. No leaves falling yet but I assume soon. My Autumn Joy sedum is
>blooming so I figure it won't be too much longer before the weather starts to
>change. I've noticed as I get older, I can't take the temperatures I used
>to able to tolerate. Another fun part about getting older.

Up where I am in Canada we had frost warnings a couple of days ago.
Fortunately it has warmed up a little since then. Days are currently
sunny and in the high 60's F and nights slowly warming over the next
week from about 40F to 53F..

I know what you mean about getting older though.. Winter lows have
krept up over the years but I feel -25F more than I used to feel -40F.
Lots of time outside in winter shoveling snow from about 400 feet of
walkways around my place. This may be the last winter I stay here
over the winter.. I'm 72 BTW..

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Re: Autumn

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 23:58:44 -0500

From: Mike Powell @618:250/10 *61
To: digimaus @618:618/1 *61
Subject: Re: Autumn

D> -=> Mike Powell wrote to digimaus <=-
D>
D> MP> Leaves started dropping off some of the trees here about a
D> MP> month ago. IMHO, not so much a sign of Autumn, but low
D> MP> rainfall and heat got them started early. Most of them are
D> MP> just getting started now.
D>
D> My parents have a massive and beautiful weeping cherry tree in
D> their front yard that got waterlogged from all the torrential
D> rain we've had and the thing dropped all of its leaves in
D> August. From what my mom tells me, those trees are known to do
D> that.

The tree I was thinking of when I typed that is a Cherry. Although not weeping,
it does have the small pinkish blooms that the weepers do. Maybe wet was its
issue... we have alternated between very wet and very dry so maybe I only
noticed it after it got dry. My neighbor has some sort of ornamental fruit tree
that did the same thing... all the leaves on both trees are already gone.

> Around my neighborhood, I haven't seen any trees start to
D> change color let alone drop leaves yet.

Some of the Tulip Poplars and Locusts have started turning yellow, and dropping.
The Locusts often do that early, though. I have a tree/bush of unknown type
that has leaves that turn a beautiful red and it started early, too. The Maples
and the Redbud seem to be holding onto most of theirs pretty well, as does my
other Cherry tree (different variety with bigger "carnation-looking" flowers).

D> I guess my issue is just the over-commercialization of Christmas
D> and the major holidays in general.

Oh, yeah, I think Thanksgiving and Christmas were more enjoyable before that
time of year got so commercialized.

Mike

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Re: Autumn

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 18:10:14 -0500

From: digimaus @618:618/1 *61
To: Mortar M. @Echomail *61
Subject: Re: Autumn

-=> Mortar M. wrote to digimaus <=-

> Autumn weather is finally heading my way. It's finally dropped into the
> 80s, LOL.

It didn't get above 73 today as it was rainy and cloudy. It reminded me of
an Oregon winter. However, the 80s will be back in a few days, ugh.

I was born in August and I despise the hot, miserable, and humid weather that
is usually present on my birthday.

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Re: Autumn

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 18:04:01 -0500

From: digimaus @618:618/1 *61
To: Mortar M. @Echomail *61
Subject: Re: Autumn

-=> Mortar M. wrote to August Abolins <=-

MM> Those still around? I miss bookstores. I remember when indie shops
MM> got pushed aside from the likes of B.Dalton's, Borders, etc. How
MM> ironic that they too got pushed aside by Amazon, Good Reads, etc.

There's a huge used book store in my town that's been around for the last 20
years (how long I've lived here) and probably much longer called "Book
Lover's Warehouse". They have used books of all kinds as well as music,
comics, et cetera. It's owned by a couple and they have all sorts of neat
things to browse--and occasionally buy if my limited budget allows--and you
can spend a long time in there.

We do have a big Barnes and Noble on the other end of town which is nice but
it doesn't have that "je ne sais quoi" that Book Lover's Warehouse does.

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Re: Autumn

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 17:35:24 -0500

From: digimaus @618:618/1 *61
To: Mike Powell @Echomail *61
Subject: Re: Autumn

-=> Mike Powell wrote to digimaus <=-

MP> Leaves started dropping off some of the trees here about a month ago.
MP> IMHO, not so much a sign of Autumn, but low rainfall and heat got them
MP> started early. Most of them are just getting started now.

My parents have a massive and beautiful weeping cherry tree in their front
yard that got waterlogged from all the torrential rain we've had and the
thing dropped all of its leaves in August. From what my mom tells me, those
trees are known to do that. Around my neighborhood, I haven't seen any
trees start to change color let alone drop leaves yet.

MP> Two weeks ago today, I noticed that Cracker Barrel here in town had out
MP> Halloween and Christmas stuff. There was already at least one
MP> Christmas tree out. :O :D I didn't pay attention when I was in
MP> Wal-Mart last week.

I am not surprised at that, especially at Cracker Barrel. I've noticed all
of the big home decor stores here, such as Hobby Lobby, At Home, Home Goods,
and the like, are already in full bloom with Christmas stuff. They have
other seasonal goods for Halloween and Thanksgiving, but their main focus is
on Christmas stuff.

I guess my issue is just the over-commercialization of Christmas and the
major holidays in general.

-- digi <8D~

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Re: Autumn

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 17:27:28 -0500

From: digimaus @618:618/1 *61
To: August Abolins @Echomail *61
Subject: Re: Autumn

-=> August Abolins wrote to digimaus <=-

AA> Some people like to get their Christmas shopping done early.

AA> I get the same expectation in my bookshop.

I understand that; it's just the over-commercialization of major holidays.
It seems everyone wants to make money off the holiday and not enjoy the
holiday for what it is.

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Autumn

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 09:48:58 -0500

From: Mortar M. @7460.min_chat *61
To: August Abolins @618:400/23.10 *61
Subject: Autumn

Re: Autumn
By: August Abolins to digimaus on Tue Sep 22 2026 19:31:00

> I get the same expectation in my bookshop.

Those still around? I miss bookstores. I remember when indie shops got pushed
aside from the likes of B.Dalton's, Borders, etc. How ironic that they too got
pushed aside by Amazon, Good Reads, etc.
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Autumn

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 09:45:31 -0500

From: Mortar M. @7458.min_chat *61
To: digimaus @618:618/1 *61
Subject: Autumn

Re: Autumn
By: digimaus to All on Tue Sep 22 2026 15:02:20

> Autumn weather is finally heading my way. It's finally dropped into the
> 80s, LOL.

I'll trade you my lower-60s for your 80s. I hate cold weather, despite being
born in November.
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Re: Autumn

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 14:28:18 -0500

From: Mike Powell @618:250/10 *61
To: digimaus @618:618/1 *61
Subject: Re: Autumn

D> Hi everyone,
D>
D> Autumn weather is finally heading my way. It's finally dropped
D> into the 80s, LOL. No leaves falling yet but I assume soon. My
D> Autumn Joy sedum is blooming so I figure it won't be too much
D> longer before the weather starts to change.

Leaves started dropping off some of the trees here about a month ago. IMHO, not
so much a sign of Autumn, but low rainfall and heat got them started early.
Most of them are just getting started now.

D> I am ready for the holidays and I noticed today Walmart already
D> has all of their Christmas stock in already. I remember when
D> you'd not see anything Christmas-y until after Halloween.

Yeah, it seems to me like once upon a time it was not even immediately after
Halloween, but closer to before Thanksgiving (in time for Black Friday!). When
I worked at Target in 1987, I do believe we started putting out some Christmas
stuff in the "seasonal area," after we cleared it of all of the unsold Halloween
costumes and decor, but the stuff like Christmas trees came out a little later.

Two weeks ago today, I noticed that Cracker Barrel here in town had out
Halloween and Christmas stuff. There was already at least one Christmas tree
out. :O :D I didn't pay attention when I was in Wal-Mart last week.

Mike

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Autumn

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 19:31:00 -0500

From: August Abolins @618:400/23.10 *61
To: digimaus @618:618/1 *61
Subject: Autumn

Hello digimaus!

** On Tuesday 22.09.26 - 15:02, digimaus wrote to All:

d> I am ready for the holidays and I noticed today Walmart already has all of
d> their Christmas stock in already. I remember when you'd not see anything
d> Christmas-y until after Halloween.

Some people like to get their Christmas shopping done early.

I get the same expectation in my bookshop.

d> But I'm still alive, even if it against my will sometimes... XD

Hmmmm. No comment.
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Autumn

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 15:02:20 -0500

From: digimaus @618:618/1 *61
To: All @Echomail *61
Subject: Autumn

Hi everyone,

Autumn weather is finally heading my way. It's finally dropped into the 80s,
LOL. No leaves falling yet but I assume soon. My Autumn Joy sedum is
blooming so I figure it won't be too much longer before the weather starts to
change. I've noticed as I get older, I can't take the temperatures I used
to able to tolerate. Another fun part about getting older.

I am ready for the holidays and I noticed today Walmart already has all of
their Christmas stock in already. I remember when you'd not see anything
Christmas-y until after Halloween.

But I'm still alive, even if it against my will sometimes... XD

-- Sean

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Autumn Potato Gratin

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 22:03:09 -0500

From: digimaus @618:618/1 *61
To: All @Echomail *61
Subject: Autumn Potato Gratin

MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06

Title: Autumn Potato Gratin
Categories: Potatoes, Squash, Vegetables, Dairy, Cheese
Yield: 10 Servings

4 md Yukon gold; thin sliced
1 sm Butternut squash; peeled,
- halved, seeded, thin
- sliced crosswise
1/2 c Thin sliced leek or green
- onion
1 tb Snipped fresh sage
4 cl Garlic; minced
1 ts Salt
1/2 ts Ground nutmeg
1/4 ts Ground black pepper
8 oz Fontina cheese; shredded
1 1/2 c Whipping cream
Sauteed leek slices (opt)

Set oven @ 350F/175C.

Grease a 3 quart baking dish or gratin dish. Layer half of
the sliced potatoes, butternut squash, and leeks in the
prepared dish. Sprinkle with half of the sage, garlic,
salt, nutmeg, and pepper. Sprinkle with half of the
cheese. Repeat layers. Pour whipping cream over top. Cover
tightly with foil.

Bake, covered, for 80 minutes. Uncover; bake about 30
minutes more or until potatoes are tender when pierced
with a fork and top is golden brown. Let stand for 15
minutes before serving. If desired, top with additional
sliced leek that has been sauteed in olive oil.

TO MAKE AHEAD: Slice potatoes, butternut squash, and leek.
Place potatoes in a bowl of water to cover; cover bowl.
Place squash and leek in separate airtight containers;
cover. Store in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. Drain
potatoes well; pat dry with paper towels. Continue as
directed.

Better Homes & Gardens | December 2014

MM Format by Dave Drum - 22 December 2014

Uncle Dirty Dave's Archives

MMMMM

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Autumn Chicken Stew

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 22:01:40 -0500

From: digimaus @618:618/1 *61
To: All @Echomail *61
Subject: Autumn Chicken Stew

MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06

Title: Autumn Chicken Stew
Categories: Poultry, Stews, Breads, Vegetables, Squash
Yield: 6 Servings

MMMMM----------------------------STEW---------------------------------
4 Chicken breasts; boned,
- skinned, in 1" pieces
1/4 c Original Bisquick mix
1 tb Oil
2 1/2 c Pumpkin or Hubbard squash;
- in 1" cubes
1 ts Pumpkin pie spice
2 md Potatoes; in 1" cubes
1 md Onion; chopped
14 1/2 oz Can Italian-style stewed
- tomatoes; undrained
1 3/4 c Chicken broth
Chopped fresh parsley or
- pumpkin pie spice, if
- desired

MMMMM-------------------------DUMPLINGS------------------------------
1 1/2 c Original Bisquick┬« mix
1/2 c Milk

Coat chicken with 1/4 cup Bisquick mix. In 4-quart Dutch
oven, heat oil over medium heat. Add chicken; cook 10 to 12
minutes, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink in
center.

Stir in pumpkin, pumpkin pie spice, potatoes, onion,
tomatoes and broth. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover;
simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Meanwhile, in
medium bowl, stir dumpling ingredients until soft dough
forms.

Drop dough by 6 spoonfuls onto stew mixture. Cook uncovered
10 minutes. Cover; cook about 10 minutes longer or until
vegetables are tender. Sprinkle with parsley or additional
pumpkin pie spice.

From: Betty Crocker | September 2010

MM Format by Dave Drum - 30 September 2010

Uncle Dirty Dave's Archives

MMMMM

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Autumn Chicken 'n Dumplings

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 21:56:30 -0500

From: digimaus @618:618/1 *61
To: All @Echomail *61
Subject: Autumn Chicken 'n Dumplings

MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06

Title: Autumn Chicken 'n' Dumplings
Categories: Magazine, Poultry, Soups/stews
Yield: 8 Servings

5 lb Chicken legs & thighs;
. skinned & defatted
1/2 c Flour; all-purpose
4 tb Olive oil
4 lg Leeks; cleaned & cut into
. 1" long slices
6 md Carrots; sliced
4 Stalks of celery; sliced
2 Apples; tart, cut into thick
. wedges
3 c Chicken broth
1 c Apple juice
2 tb Dill; finely chopped
1/2 ts Salt
pn Black pepper
1 x Dill Cornmeal Dumplings
. (recipe follows)

1. In large plastic or paper bag, coat chicken with flour in 2
batches, shaking off excess. Place in single layer on wax paper

2. Warm 3 tablespoons of the oil in 8-quart Dutch oven over medium
heat. Add chicken in batches so pan is not crowded. Cook 15 to 20
minutes per batch, or until browned on all sides. Remove to large
plate.

3. Warm remaining 1 tablespoon of oil in same pan over medium heat.
Add leeks; cook 5 minutes, or until lightly browned, stirring to
scrape up brown bits. Add carrots, celery and apple wedges; cook 4
minutes. Add browned chicken, broth, juice, dill, salt and pepper.
Cover; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes.

4. While chicken cooks, make dumpling batter (recipe follows).

Dinner Plan: Before adding dumplings, remove 1/2 of stew to
microwaveproof container; cool, then freeze for later use. With a
large spoon, drop dumpling batter in 8 spoonfuls over remaining stew.
Simmer over medium-low heat, covered, about 16 minutes, or until
dumplings are done. (Approximate microwave time: De- ost 45 minutes.
When defrosted, place in deep, 10-inch skillet. Make another batch of
dumplings, and continue cooking as directed above.)

MMMMM

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Autumn Punch

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 21:55:29 -0500

From: digimaus @618:618/1 *61
To: All @Echomail *61
Subject: Autumn Punch

MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06

Title: Autumn Punch
Categories: Beverages, Berries
Yield: 7 Servings

Makes 7-1/2 quarts
1 1/2 c Honey
3/4 c Lemon juice
6 ea Whole cardamom seeds
3 ea 3-inch sticks cinnamon
1 ts Whole allspice
2 ts Whole cloves
1 1/2 qt Cranberry juice
5 c Apple juice
5 c Apricot nectar
3 qt Ginger ale
Crushed ice

Combine first 6 ingredients in a saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce
heat, simmer 10 minutes. Strain and discard spices. Chill. Combine
chilled mixture with remaining juices and ginger ale. Serve over
ice. Origin: Women's Circle, for cooks on the go. Shared by: Sharon
Stevens

MMMMM

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