Hello to everyone.  We took a drive up to the mountains today as it was supposed to be prime viewing for the changing of the leaves, but we didn&#39;t find that to be the case.  We did see some gold but not nearly like usual - I think that the early snowfalls and high winds have taken their toll.  We saw sporadic patches of gold where the apsen were mixed in with the evergreens (guess the pine trees shielded them from some of the winds) but the stands of all aspen were mostly bare.  I will post a few pics after I get them downloaded.  Ringling Bros. Circus is coming to town so I bought 3 tickets today.  I spent a bit more (okay - a lot more) so that we have front row seats.  I wanted our grandson to be able to see it all - he has never been to the circus before.  We go 2 weeks from today.  Jackie, my goodness, I hope you are feeling okay today - I think the next day after being banged around like that is worse than when it happens.  We have a Famous Dave&#39;s just about 2 miles from our house but we have never been there.  Every time we go by, there are always people waiting outside.  Rose, hope your mom soon gets her pep back - it is the pits to not feel like doing anything.  Hopefully an adjustment in meds will make a difference, it sure did for me.  Mary Lou, hope you are having a wonderful time with all of your family.  Hope all of you are having a great weekend....