Marvin Smith

Windy and unseasonably warm continues. (70°F/21°C @ 5:00 PM)

Nature in the (Arkansas) Ozarks: Io Moth (Automeris io) Life Cycle - http://elmostreport.blogspot.com/2009...

Gusty south wind is blowing in a new supply of leaves for me to mow and use as mulch. (Clear and 66°F/19°C @ 5:00 PM)

Sunshine and a moderate south wind. (70°F/21°C @ noon)

Nature in the Ozarks -- SkyWatch Friday: Blue Sky and Sweetgum Leaves - http://elmostreport.blogspot.com/2009...

South wind is arising, but our sky is still clear. (55°F/13°C @ 1:00 AM)

Too bad I've gotta waste this gorgeous day by making a trip into town. (69°F/20°C @ noon)

WildObs: Arkansas Ozarks Butterfly - Delaware Skipper on Purple Coneflower - http://wildobs.com/Bodark...

Nature in the (Arkansas) Ozarks: Moonseed Moth (Plusiodonta compressipalpis) - http://elmostreport.blogspot.com/2009...

Mowing up leaves and using them for mulch in the garden. (66°F/19°C @ 4:45 PM)

Sunny and 75°F/24°C @ noon.

Purple finches have arrive for the winter -- at least, two females have. (61°F/16°C @ 5:00 PM)

More beautiful sunshine. (Blue skies and 70°F/21°C @ noon)

Can almost read a book by the light of the full moon. (53°F/12°C @ midnight)

Finally dry enough to mow and work in the garden. (73°F/23°C @ 5:00 PM)

Sun shining and temp warming quickly. (79°F/26°C @ noon)

Arkansas Ozarks Insect: Burdock Borer Moth (Papaipema cataphracta) - http://elmostreport.blogspot.com/2009...

The return to CST means their is very little sunlight left after our 4 PM walk, snack and break. (67°F/19°C @5:00 PM)

Time to start making moves toward the outdoors and sunshine. (72°F/22°C @ noon)

Enjoyed Saturday's sunshine. (48°F/9°C @ midnight)

A couple of large limbs were hanging loose in the oak between the house and studio. I pulled them down and cut into firewood. They're actually a bit too far gone to make good firewood, but the wood rack was closer that the brush pile so we'll burn them. (Sunny and 66°F/19°C @ 5:00 PM)

After a couple of days of rain and gusty wind, Fall is over. We are now into the "Fallen" season. (Sunny, calm and 68°F/20°C @ noon)

Nature in the Ozarks: Luna Moth (Actias luna) Life Cycle - http://elmostreport.blogspot.com/2009...

Wonderful Photo: Carolina Wren says: "oh my aching neck!" by @KerriFar. - http://twitpic.com/mvlhq

Jo got the kiln loaded. I started the firing. (Clear and 48°F/9°C @ midnight)

Skies clearing slowly and sporadically. (58°F/14°C @ 5:00 PM)

If I can make it through one more overcast day without doing anything rash, several days of sunshine are in our forecast. (57°F/14°C @ 12:30 PM)

Nature in the Ozarks: SkyWatch Friday: A Rare Day With Sunshine - http://elmostreport.blogspot.com/2009...

Rain has stopped and the south wind backed off considerably. A total of 2.1"/5.3cm of rain yesterday. (67°F/19°C @ 2:00 AM)

Temperature steadily increasing. It's 73°F/23°C outside. Inside its only 68°F/20°C.