Last night I watched an episode of Ghost Hunters recently filmed at the Philadelphia Zoo. If you read my last post, you know that we were there this past weekend. In the episode, the “hunters” clearly discovered signs of paranormal activity in numerous buildings and in the awesomely terrifying underground tunnels. There were hushed voices, sounds of the waltz (no lie) and bangs that sent shivers down my spine and forced me to curl up in the fetal position.
What is the purpose of this story? After watching the show last night I was convinced I was hearing hushed voices outside early this morning so I got my paranormal equipment out and set out to seek the truth. Turns out, the noises were the result of a ton of trash talking between Summer and Autumn. It’s that time of year when Summer tries to hold on to what it’s still got and Autumn tries to force it’s way in with reckless abandon. It got pretty heated and a bit off color. It was like a tennis match with one touting one of their plants and the other returning serve by touting one of their own. I managed to record their back and forth and will present this in photo form to you now:
I scored it a draw and must admit Autumn comes off a bit pompous and entitled. What do you think?
Autumn is such a pushy character. Sadly I think it may be upstaging summer these days!
I love your post! Autumn seems to be winning the battle here in Edmonton too! See my post “Fall Kaleidoscope” at http://shirley-agardenerslife.blogspot.com/2010/09/fall-kaleidoscope.html. If we could pick teams, I’d pick summer!
Great post! I am looking out my window as leaves are falling on my Rudbeckia. Turns out my fave season is always the one we’re in. Lucky me!
I really like that White Phlox.
Usually at this time of year my Monarda get that lovely whitish powerdery mildew. It makes me want to rip it out.
Hey, John! Yep, Autumn is definitely pompous, but it knows everyone is ready for the season change so he’s got the upper hand right now. I must admit that as much as I love steamy summer, I enjoy the colors of fall. Here in Florida, we have to notice subtle changes since we don’t have the drastic season changes. Some of my foliage is looking tired.
We’re always glad to see summer on the way out. No more triple digit temps this year is we’re lucky.
My caryopteris has already perked up.
Score for cycling on…
It must be fall:
1) the acorns are Falling in masses
2) Leaves are falling
3) Nursery prices are falling
4) HOPEFULLY the temps will start falling after today…
It must be fall at my house, my perennials look like heck… 🙁
Bring on winter, so I can start again. There’s just been too much death around here for me; a new year is what I need!