Halloween hullaballoo

Isn't that a funny word? Hullaballoo?

Anyway, it's already begun. The crazies have arrived and are flooding our streets. Last night after going to the movies to see Ben Affleck's latest flick, "The Town," my husband and I drove over to the new taco/burrito place nearby called Comida. Now, mind you, it's a horrid night - cold, with driving rains, and terribly windy. What did we see as we were leaving in our car? People, in full costume, walking around. Adult-type people, mind you. Not little kiddles, which is something that would be more acceptable in my book! It was all of October FIRST and these people felt the need to dress in full regalia and walk the wet streets of Salem.

Huh.

I don't get it. Now, ON Halloween, I TOTALLY get it. Or if you're going to a costume party. Yes. Get that. But otherwise? Don't get. I find it strange is all I'm saying!

Also, too? There are zillions of tourists here already. The traffic in town is generally pretty awful, but right now? MAN. It took me forEVER to get across town. I finally ended up taking several back streets to avoid the worst of it down there!

In other news, I went to the Farmer's Market on Thursday evening. It was nice, but considerably smaller than it has been - probably because it was wind wind windy out there and looked like it might rain. I got several goodies - yellow beans, pickling cucumbers, fresh eggs, strawberries and tomatoes:

So pretty and SO tasty!

I took a gander out in the backyard today for some inspiring subject matter, and what did I find on my way? Sadie napping in the bar! Of course, she awoke when she heard me:She generally always looks a little confused! As I was petting her, I noticed that the tip of her tongue had exited the front of her mouf:
Whenever she relaxes or sleeps, her tongue plops out the front of her mouf because she's got no teefies in the front (due to her former life - she's healthy now!). It's so darn cute how it looks when she does this! I never tire of saying "Awwwwww!" when I see it happen!

So, after being sidetracked by Sadie, I made my way to the back yard and noticed that the hydrangeas are getting SO big! Taller this year than ever before:
The one there in front is a bit taller than I am now.

Found a fairly fresh bloom:


And then one of the hydrangeas near the one with the new bloom is all beautiful maroon and green colors:
Aren't they so pretty?

Found another frozen bumblebee: Poor guy. After the sun dies away in the back yard, it's just too cold for them to move. I touched him to make sure he wasn't dead, and he just waved his back leg at me! Wish I could help him!

Looks like I might get some more eggplants before the end of the year - here are tiny tiny ones coming:So cute and so tiny!

Ok. I'm off. (No secret there!) No, I mean I'm going to leave this here computer. I am going to go change clothes and don my walking shoes and then am going for a walk with my friend and her two adorable golden retrievers Bear and Hunter. First time I met Bear, my friend had him hidden in her winter coat. He was tiny and a big puff of a baby. His hair stuck straight out! Adorable doesn't even cover what he looked like as a puppy! Cutest little ball EVER!!

I digress. Ok. Bye!