I feed the birds, bunnies and squirrels out back and they've been filling their guts profusely of late. Even caught one of the squirrels trying to bury her bread crumbs. The hummingbirds are already here too and have been here for a couple of weeks. Usually they don't show up till later in September so it seems we'll be seeing winter sooner than normal if you go by what the critters are doing. Our summer was not very hot at all and I was concerned my tomatoes would never ripen but they are now.
Also we're having a heck of a wet Fall this year too to the point of flooding. Last year we were in a drought with water restrictions. Sure hope we get some snow with the low temps or we can expect to lose more of our plants and roses like last year. I'm geared up to doing lots of sewing and quilting. I make my quilt tops during the summer and between garden chores and then quilt them during the cold months. Have 3 hanging reading to go now and 2 on the cutting table in various stages.