Swat and Shovel

There’s an old joke that says in the U.P. there are two seasons, Swat and Shovel, and based on the month of October I’m inclined to believe it. Two weeks ago, I was basking in temperatures that reached 70 degrees and crushing the occasional mosquito making me its last meal of the year. This week I endured heavy, wet snow and treacherous driving conditions. I offer you these pictures as evidence.