Fall is here!

During my last couple of morning runs I've noticed how much more chilly the air has been. This summer was far too brief in my opinion. It felt like we had one serious week of summer and then Mother Nature snapped her fingers and boom-we're in fall. I've (sadly) had to start wearing my outer shell out on my runs.
The Passage is so nice to run in during the fall, the sun makes some beautiful colors as it rises in the morning, the leaves on the trees and seeing the fishing boats trail out of the cove reminds me that most people are usually still asleep at this hour.
Recently "Qigley's Corner" has begun a kind of face-lift. My husband and I were sad to see the trees and flower bushes removed from the corner, but pleased when it was replaced with a new sidewalk and an interesting-Ode to the sea- mural that's still evolving. Our daughter loves to announce the fishies -as she calls them-when we drive or walk past.
Also our little community strip (The Sandpiper) -mall has undergone some changes. The old Movie Gallery had it's last day yesterday, madly selling everything for 80% off. The Chris Brothers next door has left as well, opening the space up for-apparently-a Valu Foods. If this is true I would be SO pleased. I know we in the Passage don't have to travel very far for groceries, but paying an arm and a leg for pop or a snack is a pain when you don't want to make the 15 minute drive.
On my morning runs I've noticed more and more people out and about. I try to make a point to say good morning to anyone I see walking or jogging. I think it's nice to know there are other people out there dragging their butts out of bed early to get up to do the same thing, and so I like to say hi to them as I pass. Sometimes I get a good morning or hello back, other times not. Usually the other runners will say hello, while I find most walkers don't. I'm not really sure why walkers don't say hello, but I just figure they're too into their workout to notice me and my cheerful little good morning as I bound past. Maybe they're just not morning people, out exercising in the morning. That would be hard.
This Friday my husband and I are taking the day off to celebrate our 7 year anniversary. I'm planning on a nice long run out to the Moose and probably Rainbow Haven beach and back. The route is really hilly but the scenery is what some people pay big vacation bucks for. Yet another reason I love living in the Passage.