October ~ Feel the Fullness of Fall

Last weekend we went to The BC Aviation Museum out by the Victoria Airport.

It was a lot bigger and way more interesting than I initially thought 

it would be...

Indoor activities are very much a Fall Favourite.

Keeping warm and dry while visiting museums and galleries.

We went with friends and had a guided tour by a volunteer which was almost 2 hours.

They have a designated area for children with games, flight simulators and small airplanes to ride inside...

there were lots of kids enjoying the space.

Afterwards we went to The Spitfire Grill near the plane refuelling station for lunch.

We were able to watch many planes land.

I ordered a bowl of the hearty mushroom soup as I wanted to warm up.

Soup making is back on the agenda here in The Humble Bungalow.

A big pot is made early in the week 

so we can enjoy soup on the days that I attend Aqua Fit classes.

It warms me up after the drive home.

BOO!

My sister and I had a walk last week in Oak Bay.

We spied many yards decorated in the Halloween theme.

I had NO IDEA how expensive these skeletons cost!!

My guess was about $100 and my sister looked on Amazon only to tell me that I needed to multiply my guess by 10 times!!

WOW

There is a Hallmark Christmas movie being filmed here in Victoria.

We thought we might see them at work on the Esplanade near the Tea Room.

They must have wrapped up that segment of the film as they have now moved on into the heart of Fernwood.

We have minimal seasonal Fall decorations...

for Halloween night, a small string of orange pumpkin lights.

~ Fall Porch Decor ~

I added these 2 wee white pumpkins and a white cyclamen.

The big cones are foraged from the nearby trees at the cemetery.

The dried alliums are from the garden and that grape vine wreath is decades old.

I just finished this book by Phaedra Patrick.

I enjoyed the quirky story and the characters felt very real.

About a year ago I read her other book and really like it too.

~ Pink Fall colour on the Limelight Hydrangeas ~

I am drying more hydrangeas to bring inside our Humble Bungalow.

This week I gave some away to a friend and realized that I needed some for us.

Hope they dry fast before the winds get crazy as they tend to fly around the garden.

A scarf knit on the bias is taking shape...

using a sumptuous yarn.

Japanese Noro which is a blend of silk, mohair and lambswool.

I found the wool at our local shop The Beehive.

Yesterday I went to Murchies and stocked up on their Princess Blend rose tea.

My tea caddy was almost empty...

I like to brew a pot and sip this tea while I am reading or knitting 

perfect for a cool Fall afternoon.

My current book stack...

all were found in the local little free library kiosks.

We are cocooning in front of the TV more this Fall...

Really enjoying the British crime dramas found on Acorn TV.

The Chelsea Detective, Cuffs, Whitstable Pearl, Cannes Confidential

and many more.

This arrangement was hand delivered by the neighbours...

a few minutes ago.

In appreciation for our gifts of harvested fresh grown veggies and apples!

Such a thoughtful gift...

Fall

~ Dinner tonight ~

I am making a "stringy" shredded beef roast in the oven...

4 pound chuck roast seasoned with salt and pepper 

baked in a covered casserole for 4 hours.

You take it out and using two forks you then shred the meat.

I am roasting potatoes, carrots, zucchini and beets in a drizzle of olive oil

sprinkled with salt and pepper to accompany the roast.

I hope it is a tasty meal because this is a super easy dinner!

Hope you are enjoying October.

It is almost Halloween :-))

and

I have a BIG bag full of treats.

Well I am about to put the kettle on and will brew a pot of tea...

now do I knit or start a new book?

Is it Fall where you live?

What are you up to this week?

~ Be Well and Be Kind ~