Written by Kerin
Mill Hill Meadow Messenger Correspondent
This is the season of the Elk rut.
Nothing like the sound of an elk bugle bouncing off the mountains, and across the meadow.
Click the link below to hear what they sound like:
http://youtu.be/pYzWmKlZtrU
Adult elk usually stay in single-sex groups for most of the year. During the mating period known as the rut, mature bulls compete for the attentions of the cow elk and will try to defend females in their harem. Rival bulls challenge opponents by bellowing and by paralleling each other, walking back and forth. {taken from Wikipedia}
At the Elk farm next to Mill Hill Meadow, the elk now have had their antlers removed to prevent any injuries from one elk to another during the rut.
Days until Fall: Just 6 days, until Fall officially begins.
So, if you've been waiting to decorate, break out the hot chocolate, or place pumpkins around the cottage, you shall not have to wait much longer!
Reading list: "Farm Fresh Murder" by Paige Shelton
It's a great series, and I have bought 3 of the series, and have started reading them.
I also received a great book from a blog friend : " In Perfect Time" by Sarah Sundin.
I'm excited to have great material to read this Fall season.
Isn't it just the most perfect time of year to curl up with a book?! I know lots of Mill Hill Meadow Messenger readers have been compiling lists, and piles of books, just especially for Fall and into winter.
Bakers :
I've just received the newest edition of the King Arthur Flour catalog!
So, let the baking season begin!
I'm sending off for some boiled apple cider. I'm dying to make Apple Cider Caramels.
Thoughts of Fall:
"By all these lovely tokens
September days are here,
With summer’s best of weather
And autumn’s best of cheer."- Helen Hunt Jackson, September, 1830-1885
September days are here,
With summer’s best of weather
And autumn’s best of cheer."- Helen Hunt Jackson, September, 1830-1885
"The goldenrod is yellow
The corn is turning brown
The trees in apple orchards
With fruit are bending down."- Childrens song
The corn is turning brown
The trees in apple orchards
With fruit are bending down."- Childrens song
Crafters:
A simple Fall craft.
Just wood block mod podged with scrap paper, and black letters. Add bits of ribbon, twine and small embellishments.
Easy, inexpensive, and this craft can be personalized for your home.
Get out those wood blocks!
{A special thanks to Carla for making me this "Fall" shelf sitter}
