Toasted marshmallow, anyone?

A whole area of Jim Coutts' wonderful homestead gardens, just north east of Nanton, south of Calgary, was covered in these mushrooms. Though each one looked slightly different from the others, this was basically how many of them looked. Quite fascinating to see them all growing amongst a patch of trees. Taken on August 27th.

I'm so glad that yesterday's wind and snowstorm seem to have come to an end. It's finely snowing as I type, but I don't plan on leaving the warmth of home today : ) It was about 6:00 a.m. before I finally got to bed. I had been asked if I could possibly send a few photos of myself (and my kids) to have at my brother's upcoming funeral service in England and it was a real challenge to come up with anything at all. I just don't get photos taken of myself, but managed to eventually find three or four that will have to suffice, as long as they are only used in very small size. You know, folks, it really is very wise to think of these things ahead (hopefully way ahead!) and to make plans.

And now I need to see to a pile of important and urgent e-mails ...