Fun Fall Facts!

Almost time for me to head off to the tourist mecca of Florida.  Of course there are loads of things to do all over Florida, even without visiting any theme parks.  However for us Floridians, if we feel the need to enjoy the Autumn scenery, all one has to do, is visit Disney property.  Of course Disney isn't the only place decked out in it's Autumn wardrobe, most everyplace you visit, dons some type of Fall finery.  Pumpkins, gourds, craft shows, Fall festival are all over the place, the only difference, no leaf color, but nice, DRY, warm Fall temperatures.   Today, as we were at the local Farmers' Market, checking out the abundant variety of apples, we decided on some nice crisp and juicy Macs.  Definitely a reminder of Connecticut.  Snuggled right up close to these shiny red and green apples, caramel candy kits, complete with Popsicle sticks.  Although we both love caramel apples, we resisted the urge, fearing an unwanted dental visit.  We laughed, as we both started speaking at the same time, ironically it was the same subject.  Fred's News regulars, Fred and Sharon, picking, preparing and making lots and lots of candied apples, for the First Congregational Church at Meeting House Rocks, Fall Bazaar.   That bazaar is the best place, even as a youngster, I visited it every year.  Usually it coincides with the annual Norwich town Green Muster.  Another great Fall festivity, that is a must see, if you are in the neighborhood.

As Fred's News regulars, Sharon and Fred we relatively new to the scene, becoming a very welcomed addition  into the "family."  As owners of Nutmeg Wire, located on the banks of the Shetucket River, in an area that sits just in front of the old Baltic Mill site, Fred and Sharon fits right in with the group.  Fred's hearty appetite, a sight to behold, while petite Sharon, definitely loved the food at Fred's.  Both from Maine, the cold  New England weather, didn't seem to both either of them.  Hopefully, Fred is still getting ready to head north, for his annual hunting trip with his older sister. 

Back to the Farmers' Market...In addition to everything associated with the Fall season being sold, there are loads and loads of Fall flowers.  Not your typical tropicals, but what I would call the Flowers of Fred's News.  The beautiful and aromatic petunias, in every shade imaginable.  Tall full blossomed snapdragons, with their cousins simply called stock, also fragrantly aromatic, something the butterflies will be attracted to.  Impatiens, marigolds, ivies, vinca, all waiting to find a new home. Yes, there are loads of Mums everywhere.  Just as the gardens of the north are being plowed under, Florida is again in the midst of a planting season.  Still a little strange to think....Tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, squash are all being planted..NOW!