SiG Lady Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 Owing to many months of ideal weather conditions, this year's fall season in Eugene has been nothing short of jaw-dropping. Plus, we've had no storms yet this month to blow any leaves off the trees prematurely (and, believe me, that HAS happened in the past). There's this one tree here in the complex that displays well each year for the most part, but THIS year was breathtaking--even for THIS tree! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larry cazes Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 Very Nice. I am jealous. Seems we never get really good fall colors here in northern california. I miss that from back east where I grew up Fall used to be my favorite season! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boba Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 Very Nice. I am jealous. Seems we never get really good fall colors here in northern california. I miss that from back east where I grew up Fall used to be my favorite season! Fall is my favorite time of the year also. I love the smell and cooler temps and the colors. It just doesn't seem to last as long as it use to. Lately we have been going right to the freezing temps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiG Lady Posted October 23, 2008 Author Share Posted October 23, 2008 We don't always have 'perfect' falls here, either; but this year has been rare and nice. No big storms yet (plenty cool at night, but that sometimes turns the leave quickly), but just this long, gradual slide into late fall and lots of color this time around. This particular tree will go thru a couple or three stages of turning leaf. The photos happened over today and yesterday (and it actually changed a lot since yesterday, due to overnight lows of 30-32). I'll post the tree in decline over the next coming week or three, so you can see where it goes when it's on the way out. Unless it pours rain, of course. But the weathercast for this week is continued calm and sunny. It's going to be a great fall in Eugene. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boba Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 We don't always have 'perfect' falls here, either; but this year has been rare and nice. No big storms yet (plenty cool at night, but that sometimes turns the leave quickly), but just this long, gradual slide into late fall and lots of color this time around. This particular tree will go thru a couple or three stages of turning leaf. The photos happened over today and yesterday (and it actually changed a lot since yesterday, due to overnight lows of 30-32). I'll post the tree in decline over the next coming week or three, so you can see where it goes when it's on the way out. Unless it pours rain, of course. But the weathercast for this week is continued calm and sunny. It's going to be a great fall in Eugene. Enjoy and thanks for sharing with those of us not so fortunate this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiG Lady Posted October 24, 2008 Author Share Posted October 24, 2008 Oh, we've had our "not so fortunate" years as well, believe me! Some have been notoriously underwhelming. But with the trees getting much bigger every year (I've been here over 15 years), the chances for nice-lookin' fall seasons tend to increase with the years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AikiDale Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 I'm officially jealous. We have had a very dry Summer. That means the leaves are going from green directly to brown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loose Brass Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 (edited) I'm officially jealous. We have had a very dry Summer. That means the leaves are going from green directly to brown. It sucks! Kentucky is so beautiful during the fall or anytime of year for that matter but the drought has really hurt the colors here this year. Edited October 24, 2008 by Loose Brass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modoc Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 I'm officially jealous. We have had a very dry Summer. That means the leaves are going from green directly to brown. I have to second Aiki, Down here it has been a bit on the dry side. Lake Shasta actually matched the 1992 level and a lot of stuff is visible again Larry, come up to Redding and take a day trip North, East or West and you can usually see some color. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darianis Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 must be nice to actually have seasons. In Alabama we only have Hot and not quite as hot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharonAnne9x23 Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 in Phoenix we have A/C season and getting the A/C ready season. I do not miss the snow and ice of Michigan, but I do miss spring flowers and trees in bloom, and fall colors. Beautiful pictures, thank you Sig Lady Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiG Lady Posted October 25, 2008 Author Share Posted October 25, 2008 More stuff... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff686 Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 Those trees aren't in Eugene!! There's no one hugging them!!! (local joke) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiG Lady Posted October 25, 2008 Author Share Posted October 25, 2008 Not in MY neighborhood! I live in North Eugene, where the tree-hugging types tend NOT to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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