September...

[dmc]

It used to be I'd be excited about September..

Cause I knew Killington would be open in October - September marked the last month of no skiing...

Now September is just another month... Not nearly as cool... But still a nice time of year..

 

[Vortex]

DMC any color change beginning on the mountain yet? I like September moving in the right direction.

 

[ctenidae]

It's like turning 14. or 19. Or 23. Just kind of useless, except it's on the way to 16, 21, 25, or November.

 

[dmc]

DMC any color change beginning on the mountain yet? I like September moving in the right direction.

Maples in the next yard are changing...
I'll try and get some pix for ya...

 

[Vortex]

Wow that is early. I like hiking this time of year to extend the foliage season. 1st foliage picture would be cool.

 

[dmc]

Wow that is early. I like hiking this time of year to extend the foliage season

I could be just from the dry summer...

But it's cool none the less...

 

[skibum1321]

It's like turning 14. or 19. Or 23. Just kind of useless, except it's on the way to 16, 21, 25, or November.

What happens at 25? 16 is a license, 18 is legal adult, 21 is drinking. But 25 - not an age I particularly am looking forward to.

 

[Brettski]

I think I got my first hangover at 25

 

[dmc]

What happens at 25?

At 25 your parents officially kick you out of their "carhole"...

 

[ctenidae]

25= 1/4 of a century, plus it's sort of an "adult" age- more credibility, you can rent a car, etc. After 25, it's all 10-year milestones, too.

 

[highpeaksdrifter]

DMC any color change beginning on the mountain yet? I like September moving in the right direction.

Wouldn't the colors come in your neck of the woods around the same time they come to the Catskills?

 

[dmc]

DMC any color change beginning on the mountain yet? I like September moving in the right direction.

Wouldn't the colors come in your neck of the woods around the same time they come to the Catskills?

Kinda different climates...

 

[Vortex]

Nashua has nothing... well no change in color. I have not been up north for a couple of weeks.
As I remember nothing until mid to late Sept. usually. I hike to get the colors early.
I think Upstate/ Catskills does get it a little earlier. My guess is the Oct 8th weekend will be peak in the White's.

 

[dmc]

Nashua has nothing... well no change in color. I have not been up north for a couple of weeks.
As I remember nothing until mid to late Sept. usually. I hike to get the colors early.
I think Upstate/ Catskills does get it a little earlier. My guess is the Oct 8th weekend will be peak in the White's.

I think your climate is more affected by the coast..
We're further inland so we're less coastal..

 

[Greg]

I'm seeing color changes all over Northwest CT as well. Mostly the maples and it probably is accelerated due to the lack of rain in August.

 

[Vortex]

I really never thought about the coastal aspect. It's all relevant.
I think of myself as away from the coast.
Compared to you I'm not. I'm in the southern most White's also. North or the Notch is always a little ahead of us.

 

[loafer89]

There is color change here on Long Island as well, though it is only about 1-2% of the trees. My area has some maples that are starting to change due to drought stress.

I hope to see some foliage this weekend near Belleayre. 8)

 

[highpeaksdrifter]

Speaking of a love for Fall colors this is a new festival they're trying at Whiteface this year.

http://www.whiteface.com/sumfest05.php

They dropped the Native American Festival and the Scottish Festival this year. Thack goodness they're keeping the Oct. Fest.

 

[dmc]

I hope to see some foliage this weekend near Belleayre. 8)

The tent catterpillar damage still freaks me out when I drive around Phonecia... Still very noticiable

Those buggers did some eatin'....

 

[bvibert]

It's like turning 14. or 19. Or 23. Just kind of useless, except it's on the way to 16, 21, 25, or November.

What happens at 25? 16 is a license, 18 is legal adult, 21 is drinking. But 25 - not an age I particularly am looking forward to.

They say that your car insurance rates are supposed to go down once you hit 25, we didn't notice much of a difference though.. :roll: