Apple Picking

We had a beautiful weekend and took Katie across the river to an apple orchard in Trempealeau, Wisconsin.
We just missed peak foliage time - it was peak last week (and rained the whole time) - but thankfully there was still some color in the trees. I always get homesick for New England in the Fall; no place beats the colors of a New England autumn.

The orchard was lovely and as we took our apples to the register to pay, I saw a sign indicating that they accept cash or checks only, no credit cards. As I had only my check card with me, I told Katie that we were going to have to put our apples back. The owner overheard me and asked if I had forgotten my check book. When I indicated that I had, he told me that he would ring my purchase up and give me a receipt. I could then mail him a check when I got home.

Wow! I'm pretty sure that would never happen in New England!

Katie loved the tractor, and wants one for our back yard.