Diary of The Food Whore: Fall

Fall

September 21, 2007

It's officially Fall. And I don't say that because of the crispness in the air or the changing leaves or the morning fog.

I say that because I got pegged in the eye with a falling acorn.

I was on my way to my car when I heard something behind me. I turned and expected to see someone walking, but saw no one. And then I heard it again, and again nothing. So when I heard something the third time I didn't bother to look and that's when I got pegged. And when it all made sense that what I heard was acorns hitting the ground. I am pretty sure I heard some Keebler Elf laughing hysterically at finally hitting his mark - the little imaginary bastard.

Another sign of fall are the hysterical brides freaking out that their outdoor dream wedding may have to be moved indoors. I can't begin to tell you how many times over the last year we have said, "Outdoor weddings in the Northwest are tricky - there is no guarantee. And when you get into September, Plan B should be a first priority." But it always falls on deaf ears. We have great weather, and 70% of the time a planned outdoor event goes off without issue.

This weekend is no exception - we've got a bride who's angry because she has to be under a tent - that was not "her dream", and she is making everyone miserable. But for gosh sake - it's September. And it's not even Labor Day Weekend - it is September 22 - one day short of the official start of Autumn. But there is no reasoning with her. She's determined to feel sorry for herself.

Now there's someone who could use an acorn to the eye...

(Author's Note: I am slowly getting through my e-mails for the past month - thank you for writing and I promise to get back to you just as soon as I can!)

Posted by Foodwhore at September 21, 2007 09:41 AM

We were married ten years ago yesterday, it rained for the entire week before our wedding. People would ask me what I was going to do if it rained on our wedding day, I told them we were getting married on the family farm and if it indeed were raining our neighbors would bring their tractors and their tarps and we would be covered so to speak, no biggie really. Luckily we had a beautiful day, with exception of some really angry yellow jackets, but even with that for years afterwards we had people tell us what a lovely day it was and how much they enjoyed they enjoyed themselves, which was exactly what we wanted.

Posted by: Toni at September 21, 2007 02:45 PM

We will be married 23 years on Sept. 22. We had great weather, but then, we're in SoCal!

Posted by: Sandee at September 21, 2007 05:16 PM

I just found your blog, and I'm so happy I did! I was a Spring bride and can't say that I was ever pegged by an acorn (let alone in the eye), and yet I could totally relate to what you are saying! Keep on blogging!

Posted by: Lisa at September 26, 2007 12:21 PM