The Big Cover Up!

   It is a sad story. Although there are no
politics involved, there is no question
we're dealing with a cover up!
   It started slowly enough. First the
leaves began to change colors. Then
the evening temperatures began to drop.
   Then came the reports of snow flurries
 spotted here and there.
    Next the heaters and quilts came out
in the house while the Christmas
commercials came on the television.
    So, while few were willing to admit it,
the writing on the wall was clear enough.
    Winter is on it's way.
    The "top down" road trips we've
enjoyed from Spring through.....well....
last week.....seem to  have become just
a pleasant memory.
    Reluctantly I backed my Miata onto
the brick patio set up in the yard and
unrolled the "breathable tarp" given to
me as a Christmas present last year.
    It was my annual "Big cover up!"
    Of course should we suddenly find
ourselves in the midst of an "Indian
Summer" or if Global Warming actually
warms this part of our globe I am
prepared to take it off as quickly as it
went on!
   Those thoughts have me rooting for
Global warming!  Or an "Indian Summer
attack."
    Hope you're all breathing and that all
your NEWS is good!