Cleaning up

We had quite a wind storm a few days ago. I mean WIND storm! I looked out the window and the trees with their beautiful red and gold leaves gently swaying in the wind. The sky was cobalt blue and clear. When I looked again the trees were still swaying but they were naked and the house began to shake. The anemometer was spinning 35-50 mph gusts. " Close the door!!" oh crap, the cat blew out the window. Hummingbirds were flying backwards and leaves, which before were beautiful red and gold ornaments in the trees, had become blowing crap that was clogging our downspouts and culverts. Squirrels were blown from trees on to passing cars to the surprise of the drivers, not to mention the squirrels themselves. How quickly things change, one minute a lovely setting of pristine fall colors and peaceful vistas, the next swirling crap. So when you stop by, grab a rake and hit those leaves. We are still looking for the cat.