I had an early dentist appointment Wednesday. I usually drive down the back side of the mountain (back in the sense that it’s down into Texas Valley rather than towards Huffaker Road and town). On the way back home the leaves were so colorful I decided to capture a video.
I used my iPhone to capture the video. It wasn’t as dangerous as it might look. The day was overcast, so there’s no brilliant blue sky like there has been for the last few days.
This vide covers almost the entire walk I do with the dogs, usually every other day since I alternate going down the front and back of the mountain. The area to the right just before the right turn is our new property. The right turn from Fouche Gap Road to Lavender Trail is at the front corner of the property. The dumped deer carcass where I saw the bald eagle was just beyond the turnoff. The video stops near the upper end of the property where our driveway will be. If I had continued the video for a few more seconds, there would have been a left turn onto Wildlife Trail right at our house.
Nice. No trash in the ditch either. Obviously not the Ozarks!
Very nicely done! And you do have pretty fall colors. We’re at least a week behind you here in Oglethorpe County. I’m not sure we’re going to get much in the way of brilliance this year. It’s been very dry over the last 4 months.
What a grand ride on a beautiful autumn day. Love the colors there, so vibrant and bright. Very cool idea to shoot that video. Thank you!
Hi Robin, Mark and I had planned a trip up the Blue Ridge Parkway but I had
had an intestinal blockage in my small intestines and ended up in the hospital for three days. I think the trees are as pretty here as they would have been there.
Leah
The video wouldn’t load for me. 🙁
Pablo — A lot of oak leaves have fallen already, and leaves can hide a multitude of sins.
Wayne — It’s been pretty dry around here, too. A lot of trees look better than I thought they would. The oaks are mainly brown, but I think that’s pretty normal for them.
Robin — I wasn’t sure how the video would turn out, but I guess it does look OK. Thanks.
Scott — If I recall correctly, you had problems with a previous video. I have no idea why that’s happening. Maybe I can save the video out in a different format.
Leah– So sorry to read about your three days in the hospital. Yikes. Glad you are home and enjoying these beautiful fall colors.