Very interesting comments and some wonderful verse. I've read through the thread three times so far and most likely will read it a few more times.

The comments about "cider" really hit home as just this last weekend we had a cider making gathering. This was mainly due to the huge apple crop this year. Like in Cara's post the tree branches were really bending down this year.

The cider making was a lot of fun and there was a lot of talk about making it an annual event. Most likely I'll use some your songs and verses in next years cider pressing outing.

The memories are great. When I was in high school (there were still dance bands at that time) our band used to play Autumn Leaves and the September Song at back to school dances. Oh so romantic back in those days.

Art, sorry to hear about Tommy Thompson ~ love that song, "Hot Buttered Rum".

Cap't Bob