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A pretty view of Pikes Peak through the trees in Palmer Park. There's already a dusting of powder on the mountain, even though it's only mid-October. We had an early start to winter this year -- we've been snowed on twice in the past few days, when normally the truly cold weather doesn't start for us until late October or even early November. If you recall the elk pictures I posted a week or two ago from Rocky Mountain National Park, you'll notice how dark their coats are. According to Pat, when elk grow a dark coat, it's going to be a hard winter. So I guess that's what we have to look forward to. I don't mind, though. Last year it was unseasonably warm and bone dry, and my gardens suffered for it. I'm ready for some snow and cold!