Winter in October

The first snow has now officially fallen in Findley Lake, on Thursday, 10/15/09. It started in the morning as mostly rain with big snowflakes mixed in. By evening, we had snow laying on the wet ground.

Here at home, we started swapping out the winter clothes two weeks ago. First to be switched out was my husband's stuff. Cotton quarter socks and half of the cotton crew socks were traded for calf length cotton socks and a large supply of wool socks. Decent tee shirts were swapped out for turtle-neck and mock turtle-neck shirts. Fleece, wool, flannel, and long sleeve cotton shirts appeared in place of the short sleeved lighter variety. Shorts definitely moved into storage.

The following week it was my turn. Tank tops, which had basically not been worn this summer, were swapped for mock turtle-necks. Fleece and flannel shirts replaced the short sleeve ones. I happily switched from cotton socks to my extensive assortment of wool blend socks. They are becoming my shopping downfall.

Each year I swear that I have enough wool blend socks. A good supply is OK since they will be worn from October through April. However, Sam's Club has again brought in a supply that just calls to me. I ended up immediately buying one set (four pairs) in the blue shades for a little less than $13.00. Unfortunately for our budget, there is also a brown set and I have very few brown wool socks. See where this is headed?

One tiny justification for the wool socks is the amazing length of time that they last. Over the last five years, I have not had to get rid of a single pair of wool socks. Since mine are worn and washed regularly for seven months out of the year, they hold up really well. Plus, their warm and attractive.