Foliage and Fences

The fall color is at the peak of its glory in the Sierra right now! We haven't had time to view the aspens in the high country, but everyone says the color is spectacular this year. The few scattered aspens at our elevation will be a bit more showy in a week or two. In the meantime, the oaks, big leaf maples, and dogwoods have created an amazing patchwork of color amidst the background of conifers. It's truly breathtaking!

My dad was here a couple of weekends ago and was kind enough to let me photograph him enjoying the foliage. We had a great visit, but he ended up working quite a bit while he was here even though that wasn't our intention! He gave Jason a radial saw that he no longer needed, and Jason immediately started planning the first project he would complete with his new toy. They both became excited about a carpentry adventure, and before I could blink, Dad and Jason had joined forces on a fence project between our house and the neighbor's. The old, decrepit fence was deconstructed, lumber was salvaged, and together they designed and erected a brand new fence. It looks great, we have a larger side yard, and they seemed to really enjoy the project! They were having so much fun, I practically had to force them to stop for meal breaks! It's the first time they've worked together, and their work styles were very complimentary. Great minds think alike, I guess!