Here it is. November.
I promise not to get glum.
However, historically, I have not liked November. I say this each year. I'm going to go out and find something I like in the landscape of November.
I have to look a bit harder, but I'm sure I can find beauty around me.
That is, until the period of time I can't go out for walks in any of my usual haunts for 10 days during the WI Deer Gun Season.
I don't want to complain, as the deer herd does need to be managed. But.....
November 22-30th is when the majority of the gun hunters are out. December 1-10th is the muzzleloader antlerless hunt.
December 11-14th is a special antlerless gun hunt.
December 24th through Jan 1 is another special antlerless Holiday Gun Hunt.
If that isn't enough, Bow Season lasts through January 4th.
Uffdah.
The 10 day season is the worst.
However, the folks that end up on the land east of me during the other seasons keep me on edge. They don't always know that a barbed wire fence means property lines. Go figure.
Sometimes I dislike living in such a rural area. However, there is till amazing beauty all around and this year I will have to make some special efforts to deal with it.
Below are a few of the last blast of some of the plants in our woods. Maybe not gorgeous like the full fall colors, but still interesting enough for me to stop and take a look.
I spent most of the day yesterday with another gal friend. We enjoyed an afternoon of fun things.
November also holds the promises of all sorts of Holiday Fairs and Craft Shows that I can visit. I'll have to keep busy. These are things I couldn't do for the past several years.
So even if November is the time of less color outside, a time of weather change, and more...darkness, I promise to find something fun to keep the spirits up.
Glorious sunrises always do help.
November and March are often dreary months, but we have to cope as best we can. A walk in the forest is still wonderful.
ReplyDeleteWith bow hunters in most of the parks and state natural areas, it isn't enjoyable to hike most places. I'll find some adventures but once the gun season begins, I stay out of the woods, especially on the weekends.
DeleteI love your attitude of looking for things to like. And things you haven't been free to do in recent years.
ReplyDeleteSince there is a lot of time I can't be out in the woods, I need to find something else to keep me busy. I cannot sit and do nothing!
DeleteYou have found new places to walk with Charlie that you can use during this season. Granted, it's not the beauty and ruggedness of your usual haunts. When I moved here the people in the area kept telling me how lucky I was to be out of the city and in a safe place. I'd never heard a gunshot before I moved here, but I heard plenty that first year and since!
ReplyDeleteI heard gun shots early Saturday morning near our place and I cringed. I know the deer need to be managed or they become overpopulated and I love the venison gifted to us each year, but I still cringe. My dad would say I’ve turned into a “sissy”! I was his hunting partner all throughout my childhood up to my teenage years. RHill, TX
ReplyDeleteThat is a long time to tread lightly out there. I agree that looking for little things is probably the best way to go. I am not sure if I see little things that well though, and I don’t do those creative at-home things that you do.
ReplyDeleteI love a good craft sale myself! Enjoy as many as you can find!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you are seeking safer spaces during hunting season. I don't trust people to obey boundaries either.
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