“I love your show and everyone should listen.” –Sandra Tsing Loh
“That’s kind of genius.” –Katie Herzog
“Great job!” –Russ Roberts
“This was a good conversation.” –Michael Shermer
“I don’t know what to think about that.” –Andrew Gelman
Others: James Corbett , Matt Welch , Pete Quiñones , Zvi Mowshowitz , Vin Armani

Bulrush

Withered bulrush awaits winter’s wrath.

Rush

Sun Falls. Much rain -> high river -> falls turn into Rapids -> I want to try kayaking them but don’t because I really don’t want to capsize in one degree weather -> I start to wonder if I’m getting soft -> to compensate I go out to a bar and pick a fight with a guy in a Rush t-shirt -> I end up spending a a night in jail and have to attend re-education camp where they explain in excruciating detail the musical genius of Neal Peart. Damn rain!

Toad on a toadstool

I know, I know. It’s a cliché, but I couldn’t resist snapping a pic of this toad on a toadstool.

Fall falls

The falls in Fall cannot be faulted.

The dock at Taboo in Muskoka on a misty day. Taken last weekend.

Return of the Flys

Spotted the first Amanitas of the year. These guys usually show up in late October or early November, never seen them so early. Perhaps our long, wet, cool spring this year fooled them into things it’s already Fall. If you’re wondering if this is a version of the iconic Fly Agaric (Amanita muscaria var. formosa) I’m not sure. The bulb is more like the one for Amanita flavoconia, and at times I see ones that look like Amanita frostiana.