Morning Pops and all. Slow, soaking rain started about an hour ago. Will be cold, snowy weather to the north of us later this weekend. Still color in the trees outside my window, but dark gray & brown up the mountain to Highlands/ Cashiers NC, where all the leaves are gone! It's wintertime!!! We're trusting in you keeping the gate closed as much as possible, Phil, although I believe you'll have a hard time of it this winter. In the thirteen years we've been here, I've never seen so many black walnuts, hickory nuts, and acorns on the ground. The "old timers" are saying it'll be a cold one!! Stay safe, all!