10/1/11 (Saturday):  It's turned into Autumn almost overnight here.  We had a week of rain and now it's cold, but gloriously sunny.  The trees are beginning to turn and Wiley and I are planning a fall foliage foray next week after his appointment to have the DBS adjusted on 10/4.

We lost our dear cat, Lily, last week.  She became quite ill suddenly and we finally had to make the sad decision that she was suffering and we put her to sleep.  She's buried here in the campground on the far side of the lake just off a hiking path.  We planted a ghost lily on her grave.  R.I.P., Tigerlily.  You brought great joy to us.

Today we went to the apple festival in New Boston, Michigan, about 30 miles from here.  There were quite a few craft vendors set up on the cold, windy streets.  I picked up a few Christmas presents.  We also bought two apple strudels--one for Tom and his family and one for us.  There was a very interesting looking Catholic church downtown.  It was built in 1875.  I loved the bell tower.

Along the way, we saw this gas sign.  Most of the stations are down to $3.25 right now.  Do you suppose this sign was put up by someone dyslexic?!

Today is laundry and chore day.  Wiley goes for his "tune up" on Tuesday, and we're leaving Wednesday for a trip along the shores of Lake Huron (just 2-3 days).  Maybe we'll get a good blog out of that one.  Until then, stay warm!