we're getting some REALLY nice colors appearing now. there are these bright orange and red clumps of leaves in almost all the maples around town.

went to some sheep dogs trials this weekend. the north east border collie association had a competition in norwich. tons of border collies around of all shapes and colors-when they compete running sheep, they are bred for smarts and ability, not looks, so there tends to be more variation in looks than in AKC where they are all (in)bred for a standard look and not as smart. we saw pointy upright ears, floppy ears, black and whites, black, white and brown/reds, brown/red and whites, short hair, long hair, etc. and about a half dozen puppies.... SO CUTE!