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#WordlessWednesday: Waving Goodbye to Summer

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For Wordless Wednesday, let your images tell the story.

autumn lake view centennial trail

“A fallen leaf is nothing more than a summer’s wave goodbye.” ~ Unknown

Yellow carpet maple leaves
Norway Maple Leaf Carpet

Sharing for Cee’s FOTD, Dawn’s Festival of Leaves, Denzil’s Nature Photo Challenge, and the final post of Denyse’s Words and Pics

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63 responses to “#WordlessWednesday: Waving Goodbye to Summer”

  1. D. Wallace Peach Avatar
    D. Wallace Peach

    So beautiful in every way, Terri. I love the quote as well as the photos. And that sunshine isn’t so bad either. ❤

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Diana! Today may be our last warm and sunny day here. Autumn leaves are quite spectacular.

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      1. D. Wallace Peach Avatar
        D. Wallace Peach

        Oregon is pretty cloudy and gray today. I guess autumn is doing its thing. 🙂

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  2. robbiesinspiration Avatar
    robbiesinspiration

    Lovely pictures, Terri

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thanks, Robbie! Autumn is here but we’re having summer-like weather this week.

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  3. Denyse Whelan's Words And Pics. Avatar
    Denyse Whelan’s Words And Pics.

    Your area does seasons very well indeed!! Thank you for your contribution to the final blog post and link up from Denyse’s Words and Pics. I will miss the blogging community but will always be grateful for you being part of this Wednesday’s #WWandPics. Warm wishes, Denyse.

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Denyse! We’ll keep in touch through FB!

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  4. Retirement Reflections Avatar
    Retirement Reflections

    Absolutely gorgeous photos, Terri! Last night, I finally swapped out the spring/summer clothes in my closet for fall/winter ones. Why do I dread this process so much BUT love when I am doing it in reverse? 😀

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Donna! I do the same thing! I don’t know why it’s a surprise to see the fall/winter clothes…I actually enjoy them. But I feel the same way you do about seeing my summer clothes.

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  5. Debbie D. Avatar
    Debbie D.

    Lovely photos! Early autumn is beautiful, but I’m always sad to see summer go.

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thanks, Debbie! I enjoy all four seasons, just a little less winter. 😁

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  6. AmbersBlue Avatar
    AmbersBlue

    👍 great pictures

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you!

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  7. Toonsarah Avatar
    Toonsarah

    I love the maple leaf carpet!

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Sarah! These leaves were especially textured this year.

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  8. Hugh W. Roberts Avatar
    Hugh W. Roberts

    My favourite season – autumn. And I love the quote, Terri. ‘A fallen leaf is nothing more than a summer’s wave goodbye.’ Autumn colours are amazing, especially in the early morning light with the sun low in the sky.

    I don’t mind the summer if it’s not too hot and humid.

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Mine too, Hugh. Thank you! We are having a spectacular autumn this year. Last year’s was a dud–too hot too long, then snow! I enjoy summer too, but everywhere I’ve lived, it can get hot, although Spokane isn’t too bad on the average.

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  9. Eugi Avatar
    Eugi

    Gorgeous colors, Terri. I love this time of the year.

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Eugi, I agree it’s my favorite time of year too!

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      1. Eugi Avatar
        Eugi

        You’re welcome, Terri.

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  10. Nancy Avatar
    Nancy

    Beautiful Autumn feels! Always hard to say goodbye to summer. But we all enjoy the colors of Autumn.
    Thank you for the loveliness!

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Nancy! Autumn is here with bells on this year, and we have a warm-up going on with our temps. By next week it changes!

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  11. Graham Avatar
    Graham

    Lovely colors Terri. I hope it doesn’t get too cold, too quickly!

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Graham, here’s hoping!

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  12. Debbie Avatar
    Debbie

    So beautiful Terri! Your autumn colours are a delight.

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Debbie! So far our autumn is putting on a great show!

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  13. Linda Schaub Avatar
    Linda Schaub

    My favorite season Terri and part of it is the rich colors, both which are evident in your first photo. I can hear the leaves crackling under my shoes when looking at the Norway Maple leaves photo.

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Mine, too, Linda! This is the first year I really noticed the Norway maples. They are everywhere and their colors are truly rich, like browned butter.

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      1. Linda Schaub Avatar
        Linda Schaub

        Hopefully the carpet of leaves will not soon be covered by snow!

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      2. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
        Terri Webster Schrandt

        Sssshhhh, be quiet, Linda. Winter might hear you! 🤣

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  14. seaangel4444 Avatar
    seaangel4444

    Beautiful, Terri! Cher xoxoxo

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Hi Cher! Thank you!

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      1. seaangel4444 Avatar
        seaangel4444

        Thank you, Teri!

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  15. Miriam Hurdle Avatar
    Miriam Hurdle

    I love the composition of your photo, Terri. Now that I can see four seasons here, I like to think of fallen leaves as signs to welcome snow.

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Miriam 🍁 we still have a few leaves to fall yet, but that 4th season gets closer every day!

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      1. Miriam Hurdle Avatar
        Miriam Hurdle

        The pine trees will be here, Terri. I got my first sniffing and sneezing. I try to stop it before it gets serious. 🙃

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      2. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
        Terri Webster Schrandt

        Oh no, you’re allergic to pine pollen? I think I would cry if I was allergic. What do you take?

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      3. Miriam Hurdle Avatar
        Miriam Hurdle

        So far I only take Zinc tablets.

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  16. Janis @ RetirementallyChallenged.com Avatar
    Janis @ RetirementallyChallenged.com

    I’m always so excited to see everyone’s fall pictures! Is that beautiful view by the water close to your house?

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thanks, Janis, I bet you are. The leaves were taken across the street but the lake view is a short 9 mile drive. The Centennial Trail begins there, it’s amazing all year long 😁

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  17. sustainabilitea Avatar
    sustainabilitea

    Love the quote and seeing the lovely autumn photos. Also loving waving good-bye to summer and 100+ degree temperatures!! 🙂

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thanks, Janet, we’ve had a wonderful autumn! This is our last week of 65 degree afternoon’s. I bet you’re ecstatic about your heat being easier to bear!

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      1. sustainabilitea Avatar
        sustainabilitea

        Definitely. I can’t wait till it starts actually getting chilly.

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  18. willowdot21 Avatar
    willowdot21

    Beautiful, I do love Autumn 🍁🍁🍁

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Willow! She’s putting on a good show here this year! 🍁

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      1. willowdot21 Avatar
        willowdot21

        And here too 😁😁

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  19. Cee Neuner Avatar
    Cee Neuner

    Wonderful colorful photos 😀 😀

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thanks, Cee, I needed some color after all that back and white, LOL!

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  20. Joanne Avatar
    Joanne

    Lovely photos!

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Joanne!

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  21. Dawn M. Miller Avatar
    Dawn M. Miller

    Oh, these are wonderful!

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Dawn!

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  22. Cathy Avatar
    Cathy

    Gorgeous autumn colours, Terri 🍂🍁

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Cathy 🍁 I’m going out tomorrow for some more fall shots!

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  23. restlessjo Avatar
    restlessjo

    Such a lovely time of year, so long as it’s dry. Not a lot of Autumn colour here in Toulouse and probably even less in the Algarve. Hopefully home tonight but there was a bomb threat at the airport. 🤔🍁🩵

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      It is, thank you, Jo! Please be safe as you get ready to come home!

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      1. restlessjo Avatar
        restlessjo

        It’s an interesting world, isn’t it? All ok, thanks, Terri 🤗💙

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  24. Bernie Avatar
    Bernie

    Fall is so darn lovely

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      It sure is! My favorite time of year, Bernie! And it’s putting on a great show this year, compared to last year.

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  25. Robert J Jr. Avatar
    Robert J Jr.

    Lovely leaves 🍁

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Robert!

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  26. dawnkinster Avatar
    dawnkinster

    I am always so sorry to see summer leave. It seems to be here only a few moments. But I know that Penny is going to love fall, her first, and I already know she loves snow, so we’re going to have so much fun!

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Me, too, Dawn. But you and Penny have a lot to look forward to with fall and winter. I can’t wait to see how she handles snow 🙂

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