Autumn has arrived.....leaves are beginning to turn and winter winds are fast approaching.  Although I absolutely love Spring and Summer I do appreciate having the different seasons.  We lived in the Californian desert for a while, and believe it or not, I really missed the mud and rain!! (strange person).  Don't get me wrong, I don't like it all the time, but there is something rather  special about coming in to a warm home and settling down by the fire.......(remind me of that when I start complaining in a few weeks' time!!!)