What's your favorite way to spend weekends in the fall?

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Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Oct 12 at 2022 11:01 AM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Wed, 12 Oct 2022 11:01:58 -0400

Cooking, writing, cleaning, yard work, working out.

Response by LTC Eugene Chu made Oct 12 at 2022 11:33 AM

LTC Eugene Chu — Wed, 12 Oct 2022 11:33:13 -0400

Traveling. There are multiple places inside and outside of a city for exploration.

Response by Maj Robert Thornton made Oct 12 at 2022 11:52 AM

Maj Robert Thornton — Wed, 12 Oct 2022 11:52:23 -0400

Hanging in a tree in my Tethrd saddle waiting for a deer to come into range.

Response by SSG Christopher Conklin made Oct 12 at 2022 12:53 PM

SSG Christopher Conklin — Wed, 12 Oct 2022 12:53:13 -0400

being with my family. I work way to much. I remember family should come first and stop working so much.

Response by COL Randall C. made Oct 12 at 2022 1:40 PM

COL Randall C. — Wed, 12 Oct 2022 13:40:58 -0400

Favorite way? Gaming, Watching TV, Enjoying winnings from the lottery, recovering from a food coma.

How do I usually spend it? Yardwork, housework, kidwork, wifework, etc.

Response by SFC Stephen King made Oct 12 at 2022 1:50 PM

SFC Stephen King — Wed, 12 Oct 2022 13:50:10 -0400

We love the fall colors, so decorating the outside with pumpkins, mums and haybails. We like to cleanup and get the homestead ready for the season.

Response by PFC Steven Kleiner made Oct 12 at 2022 2:29 PM

PFC Steven Kleiner — Wed, 12 Oct 2022 14:29:03 -0400

BOM FIRE, OUTDOORS, CAMPING, SPENDING TIME WITH MY WIFE WHEN WE GET TO.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 12 at 2022 4:02 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 12 Oct 2022 16:02:39 -0400

My weekend has already been decided. Thrifting at noon, lunch at a Vegan restaurant (Lord Help me stay quite) then a party at the American Legion post.

Response by SFC Terry Fortune made Oct 12 at 2022 6:09 PM

SFC Terry Fortune — Wed, 12 Oct 2022 18:09:59 -0400

Out in the woods.

Response by Cpl Vic Burk made Oct 12 at 2022 6:43 PM

Cpl Vic Burk — Wed, 12 Oct 2022 18:43:31 -0400

Just like I did today. My son and I hiked Mt. LeConte in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park again. The colors up high were gorgeous. It is a great way to rejuvenate my soul and get my mind off of things for hours at a time. The 11.0 mile round trip was great. I love going out and walking through the woods even if it is a trail.

Response by A1C Medrick "Rick" DeVaney made Oct 12 at 2022 6:58 PM

A1C Medrick "Rick" DeVaney — Wed, 12 Oct 2022 18:58:35 -0400

A Friend Of Mine, Dr. Ray Ritter, And I Would Go Bow Hunting In The Michigan Woods,
During Bow Season, It's During The Month Of October
To The Beginning Of November.
I'd Take A Blanket To Sit On And Often Woke Up An Hour Or So Later.. LOL
It Was Beautiful In The Woods, With All The Colors Autumn Brings

Response by PFC Edgar Mosier made Oct 12 at 2022 8:47 PM

PFC Edgar Mosier — Wed, 12 Oct 2022 20:47:43 -0400

With my grandchildren, doing anything.

Response by HA Janet Valenti made Oct 13 at 2022 3:16 AM

HA Janet Valenti — Thu, 13 Oct 2022 03:16:58 -0400

Wrap with a blanket and a book and sit in front of the fire place, also a cup of coffee

Response by SN Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 13 at 2022 4:32 AM

SN Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 13 Oct 2022 04:32:14 -0400

This is easy. I fish. Catch enough for winter cooking. I can't fish in cold anymore. Parts freeze.

Response by SFC Jim Ruether made Oct 13 at 2022 9:26 AM

SFC Jim Ruether — Thu, 13 Oct 2022 09:26:05 -0400

With the Minnesota Deer Management Hunt coming up I can sit for hours watching deer that are too young to be taken chase each other around biting each other's tails. Then if the time is right and I took every precaution to cover my trail and scent and I am in the right place I might take a nice buck. Old dead eye dick takes over and still hasn't lost it and there will be venison in my freezer to feed my family and share that good fortune with my kids and their families.

Response by SSG Kerry Woods made Oct 13 at 2022 10:40 AM

SSG Kerry Woods — Thu, 13 Oct 2022 10:40:59 -0400

Taking a walk with my Grandkids and watching them enjoy the beauty of nature and enjoying the freedoms that all the veterans provide.

Response by PO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 13 at 2022 3:01 PM

PO1 Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 13 Oct 2022 15:01:14 -0400

I love to go camping, specifically tent camping with my husband and dogs (Lily & Ruby). There's nothing like the crisp fall air, the occasional rain storm (rain sounds peaceful against a tent), and having a warm fire to end a fun day hiking, fishing, boating, etc.

Response by SPC Richard Rauenhorst made Oct 16 at 2022 11:38 AM

SPC Richard Rauenhorst — Sun, 16 Oct 2022 11:38:05 -0400

For the last several years I have enjoyed watching the leaves turn and cutting down dead oak trees piling up the good fire wood for a neighbor and the rest making a huge fire. Operating my Bobcat has not only made the job easier but also fun. Watching the flames going 30 to 50 feet high is awesome.

Response by SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL made Oct 16 at 2022 11:52 AM

SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL — Sun, 16 Oct 2022 11:52:24 -0400

thanks for sharing.

Response by PFC Tiffany Sparks made Oct 16 at 2022 8:54 PM

PFC Tiffany Sparks — Sun, 16 Oct 2022 20:54:36 -0400

My favorite thing to do is go apple picking with my family. Also I love to have a fire in my fire pit and hang with my kiddos

Response by PVT Mark Whitcomb made Oct 17 at 2022 11:28 AM

PVT Mark Whitcomb — Mon, 17 Oct 2022 11:28:09 -0400

With my 3 Grandsons. They are the future, and i want to instill in them the responsability they have in making this country the best it can be.

Response by SSG John Wurst made Oct 19 at 2022 7:07 PM

SSG John Wurst — Wed, 19 Oct 2022 19:07:51 -0400

My favorite fall weekend thing is trying to catch some of those elusive autumn bass that seem to ignore my bait year after year.

Response by A1C Debbie Villeneuve made Oct 22 at 2022 2:42 PM

A1C Debbie Villeneuve — Sat, 22 Oct 2022 14:42:58 -0400

Nature and the fall color changes along with the crisp air. Just wakes the body up.

Response by SPC Michael Tierney made Oct 24 at 2022 1:16 AM

SPC Michael Tierney — Mon, 24 Oct 2022 01:16:43 -0400

Spending time at our home in Pebble Beach, CA. September and October are the best months of the year in PB. Although they haven’t been great this year.

Response by PO3 Tommy Kain made Oct 26 at 2022 6:25 PM

PO3 Tommy Kain — Wed, 26 Oct 2022 18:25:33 -0400

Sitting around the campfire

Response by Sgt Scott Showalter made Oct 26 at 2022 6:42 PM

Sgt Scott Showalter — Wed, 26 Oct 2022 18:42:43 -0400

Spending time with the family watching movies together, sitting by the fire pit together and of course watching football.

Response by SSG Archie Martinez made Oct 26 at 2022 6:45 PM

SSG Archie Martinez — Wed, 26 Oct 2022 18:45:30 -0400

Outdoors, outdoors, outdoors is where I like to be in the fall due to scenery and weather. Places where there are lots of trees for purposes of sight seeing are ideal.

Response by SSG Archie Martinez made Oct 26 at 2022 6:52 PM

SSG Archie Martinez — Wed, 26 Oct 2022 18:52:16 -0400

Weekends are best relaxing on a beach if within range. Spending time with family or friends is a nice to have but also some alone time is ideal as well. Laying in a hammock, reading, and catching up on sleep.

Response by CPL Jason Blackwood made Oct 26 at 2022 6:56 PM

CPL Jason Blackwood — Wed, 26 Oct 2022 18:56:41 -0400

Going to Fall Festivals or cuddling up and watching a scary movie/ movies every weekend in October leading up to Halloween.

Response by A1C Dawna Bennett made Oct 26 at 2022 7:12 PM

A1C Dawna Bennett — Wed, 26 Oct 2022 19:12:23 -0400

Outdoors hiking and seeing the beautiful fall foliage

Response by TSgt Beth Clokey made Oct 26 at 2022 7:26 PM

TSgt Beth Clokey — Wed, 26 Oct 2022 19:26:49 -0400

Hiking and seeing all the beautiful fall foliage.

Response by SrA James Garcia made Oct 26 at 2022 7:29 PM

SrA James Garcia — Wed, 26 Oct 2022 19:29:13 -0400

Back yard camp fires with friends.

Response by SP6 Winfried Renken made Oct 26 at 2022 7:55 PM

SP6 Winfried Renken — Wed, 26 Oct 2022 19:55:43 -0400

hunting with family and friends.

Response by Maj John Bell made Oct 26 at 2022 8:19 PM

Maj John Bell — Wed, 26 Oct 2022 20:19:44 -0400

I am a self-employed semi-retired farmer. What is a weekend?

Response by SN Pat Foley made Oct 26 at 2022 8:19 PM

SN Pat Foley — Wed, 26 Oct 2022 20:19:51 -0400

We went to Branson last weekend and pontooned around table rock lake. The colors were so gorgeous and the lake is peaceful. No news, no traffic just peace and quiet

Response by SGT Ryan Moradi made Oct 26 at 2022 8:35 PM

SGT Ryan Moradi — Wed, 26 Oct 2022 20:35:51 -0400

My favorite way to spend weekends is camping, preferably by a lake or river to get some fishing in. Ever since the COVID reopening it's been really booked solid for reserving campsites around me so we've only gotten to go a few times the last year or so. There are BLM lands around I'd love to just get into for a few days but my youngest isn't quite at that point yet, another couple years and he should be ready to dig a latrine.

Response by Sgt Jeannine McDonald made Oct 26 at 2022 8:40 PM

Sgt Jeannine McDonald — Wed, 26 Oct 2022 20:40:42 -0400

Outdoors, outdoors, outdoors! After spending the day antique bidding, going to outdoor festival with live music, apple cider, pumpkin foods to take home, participate in a Regatta before it gets too cold, then racing my house in the hills & vales, admiring the reality of God's creation, Ending the day near the water with a bonfire with friends and family, with warm drinks, a warm blanket to share with my adoring & adorable husband, listeningto & telling funny stories, talking philosophy, theology with the brilliant ones and the children. A full busy day where I can participate in without pain, fatigue with hope & Gratitude for the True, the Good, & the Beautiful. Singing His praises, too, staying up until the sun rises as we say Goodday to the crickets, the stars, and He Who gave them to us. Allthis without overwhelming stress, PTSD fear, a strong able fit body & mind, happy, grateful without fear of what's next, because joyful, holy, ridiculously funny, faithful, brilliant, friends &family are there to support mef one another in a shared goal & faith interest, and Love. And that's all I need.

Response by Maj Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 26 at 2022 9:23 PM

Maj Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 26 Oct 2022 21:23:35 -0400

There is something called the Fall Foliage that Tour throughout different counties in Ohio. Farms and businesses open up their ground to the public to enjoy and you drive around between them and enjoy all the different fall colors on the trees. It was one of my favorite things as a kid and still is as an adult!

Response by Gloribeth Fernandez made Oct 26 at 2022 9:55 PM

Gloribeth Fernandez — Wed, 26 Oct 2022 21:55:38 -0400

Out site seeing

Response by A1C Connie Sanchez made Oct 26 at 2022 10:02 PM

A1C Connie Sanchez — Wed, 26 Oct 2022 22:02:48 -0400

My fav way to spend weekends in the fall is taking my two dogs to different hiking trails. its perfect weather to go out and explore. I also enjoy going to the bookstore with a cozy sweater and a good book. These are my fav things to do because they help keep me grounded and grateful for life.

Response by SSgt William Burdines made Oct 26 at 2022 10:05 PM

SSgt William Burdines — Wed, 26 Oct 2022 22:05:04 -0400

I like to share the weekend with family and friends when we all get together and have a pot luck, cookout or Birthday party. There is nothing like it,in the cool of the evening in fall with outdoor fire pits.

Response by SN Clarissa George-Fair made Oct 26 at 2022 10:31 PM

SN Clarissa George-Fair — Wed, 26 Oct 2022 22:31:24 -0400

Curled up reading a good book

Response by PO1 T Wise made Oct 26 at 2022 10:54 PM

PO1 T Wise — Wed, 26 Oct 2022 22:54:14 -0400

Watching Football and spending time with my grandkids

Response by CPL Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 26 at 2022 11:36 PM

CPL Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 26 Oct 2022 23:36:33 -0400

My favorite way to spend my weekends in fall is sleeping a large amount

Response by PO3 Greg Segura made Oct 26 at 2022 11:41 PM

PO3 Greg Segura — Wed, 26 Oct 2022 23:41:49 -0400

Living in Colorado my wife an I love driving through the mountains and hiking. Recently we have been riding our bikes in Glenwood Springs, Breckinridge and even Pueblo along the River. Wow aspens are amazing..

Response by PO2 Mark Combs made Oct 26 at 2022 11:46 PM

PO2 Mark Combs — Wed, 26 Oct 2022 23:46:47 -0400

Perfect biking weather! Clean, crisp air. Not too hot. Beautiful scenery that time of year …
What’s not to love?

Response by SGT Michael Brand made Oct 27 at 2022 12:36 AM

SGT Michael Brand — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 00:36:44 -0400

Going to festivals.

Response by PVT Michael Brouillette made Oct 27 at 2022 1:23 AM

PVT Michael Brouillette — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 01:23:11 -0400

I love a Quiet Weekend of Backpacking in Northern Minnesota

Response by PVT Michael Brouillette made Oct 27 at 2022 1:24 AM

PVT Michael Brouillette — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 01:24:24 -0400

A Quiet hike in Northern Minnesota alone

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 27 at 2022 1:29 AM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 01:29:34 -0400

Camping outdoors in the widerness.

Response by PO2 Renay Emery made Oct 27 at 2022 1:33 AM

PO2 Renay Emery — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 01:33:52 -0400

Walking on the trail by my house that runs along the river or curled up reading a book.

Response by SGT Victor Mendoza made Oct 27 at 2022 3:04 AM

SGT Victor Mendoza — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 03:04:19 -0400

Watching baseball is our family’s fall tradition

Response by SCPO Jeff Campbell made Oct 27 at 2022 6:27 AM

SCPO Jeff Campbell — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 06:27:19 -0400

My wife and I enjoy hunting most weekends in the fall and early Winter.

Response by SGT Bobbi Edwards made Oct 27 at 2022 7:31 AM

SGT Bobbi Edwards — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 07:31:15 -0400

At trade days or in nature

Response by PO2 Mary Harden made Oct 27 at 2022 9:53 AM

PO2 Mary Harden — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 09:53:39 -0400

Just the usual stuff

Response by LTC Richard Oliver made Oct 27 at 2022 10:04 AM

LTC Richard Oliver — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 10:04:49 -0400

hiking in the mountains!

Response by SN Michelle MacKinnon made Oct 27 at 2022 10:48 AM

SN Michelle MacKinnon — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 10:48:02 -0400

I like to read by the window while watching and listening to the rain. We live in the PNW.

Response by SGT Donna M Hancock made Oct 27 at 2022 11:35 AM

SGT Donna M Hancock — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 11:35:10 -0400

I take long walks in the park with my Service dog, as well as sitting on my balcony to get fresh air.

Response by Julie Weppler made Oct 27 at 2022 11:53 AM

Julie Weppler — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 11:53:20 -0400

Ohio State Football!!

Response by SPC Patricia Hunter Trujillo made Oct 27 at 2022 12:18 PM

SPC Patricia Hunter Trujillo — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 12:18:24 -0400

First of all, Autumn is my absolute favorite time of the year. There is something so refreshing about the drop in temperature and the ability to see nature in its majestic glory! I love to take a drive to see the beautiful colors of the trees on the weekends (and if I can go on a hike even better!). And watching the leaves fall from the trees reminds me to let go of certain emotions that are no longer helping me: anger, resentment, bitterness and regret. Those toxic emotions need to leave me. And yes, I might feel extremely vulnerable and stripped like a tree in winter, but it leaves room for my joy, inner peace and healing for Spring.

Response by CPT Victor Poland made Oct 27 at 2022 12:30 PM

CPT Victor Poland — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 12:30:27 -0400

Taking country drives to marvel at the fall tree colors followed by watching college or NFL football games

Response by SP5 Jerry Mucha made Oct 27 at 2022 12:59 PM

SP5 Jerry Mucha — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 12:59:08 -0400

out in the open enjoying the weather and fall colors and the views

Response by CW2 Kevin Copeland made Oct 27 at 2022 1:13 PM

CW2 Kevin Copeland — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 13:13:34 -0400

I would have to say, open wood cook fires

Response by Anita Crabb made Oct 27 at 2022 3:27 PM

Anita Crabb — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 15:27:02 -0400

I LOVE COLLEGE FOOTBALL. SO MOST SATURDAYS YOU CAN FIND ME WITH THE GA BULLDOGS, SNACKS AND MY FAMILY IN FRONT OF THE TV. AT LEAST WHILE THE GAME IS ON.

Response by PFC Wendy Reay made Oct 27 at 2022 4:57 PM

PFC Wendy Reay — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 16:57:04 -0400

Wrapped up in a blanket watching the leaves fall to the ground.

Response by SPC L Middleton made Oct 27 at 2022 6:01 PM

SPC L Middleton — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 18:01:30 -0400

Watching Classic Movies and enjoying all of the fall colors of the leaves outside in the Pacific Northwest.

Response by 1LT Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 27 at 2022 6:09 PM

1LT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 18:09:40 -0400

My ideal weekend in the fall would be spending a quiet Saturday morning drinking coffee with the family, followed by a lunch downtown and a few hours at the park. Sunday morning is given to church and the evening is given to friends, where we camp out in front of the house and all the neighbors come over to sit around the fire.

Response by SSG John Wurst made Oct 27 at 2022 7:35 PM

SSG John Wurst — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 19:35:08 -0400

Fishing and fishing some more. However, during the week I spend my time fishing.

Response by CPL Brenda Brown made Oct 27 at 2022 8:47 PM

CPL Brenda Brown — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 20:47:52 -0400

time with family and movies

Response by SPC Angie Batica made Oct 28 at 2022 8:00 AM

SPC Angie Batica — Fri, 28 Oct 2022 08:00:27 -0400

I’m Northern Minnesota

Response by LCpl Wyatt Brown made Oct 28 at 2022 8:29 AM

LCpl Wyatt Brown — Fri, 28 Oct 2022 08:29:45 -0400

Building a fire at the campsite and drinking black coffee fishing and hunting.

Response by PO1 Chriss Miller made Oct 28 at 2022 9:04 AM

PO1 Chriss Miller — Fri, 28 Oct 2022 09:04:44 -0400

Watching football

Response by SPC Yolanda Schmitz made Oct 28 at 2022 10:00 AM

SPC Yolanda Schmitz — Fri, 28 Oct 2022 10:00:56 -0400

Weekends in the fall would be in home. Comfortable with the grandbabies watching movies or sports

Response by FA Roy Barnhill made Oct 28 at 2022 7:46 PM

FA Roy Barnhill — Fri, 28 Oct 2022 19:46:40 -0400

sitting back watching football and barbquing

Response by SPC Luis Quiles made Oct 30 at 2022 11:20 AM

SPC Luis Quiles — Sun, 30 Oct 2022 11:20:30 -0400

Just sitting around with my family and doing things together, preparing our favorite food, watching movies, preparing the house for the holidays

Response by PO3 James Heine made Oct 30 at 2022 9:02 PM

PO3 James Heine — Sun, 30 Oct 2022 21:02:55 -0400

Go out driving and/or hiking in a beautifully forested area and enjoy the leaf colors. Take some pictures along the way. In the evenings, enjoy my astronomy hobby with my friends because the air is clearest and crispest during the autumn season. And go to my university football games when I can (Ticketmaster makes it tougher all the time!).

Response by PFC Jennifer Purcell made Oct 31 at 2022 6:17 AM

PFC Jennifer Purcell — Mon, 31 Oct 2022 06:17:43 -0400

Fishing or walking on the beach both are calming and peaceful

Response by SPC Crysteana Moses made Oct 31 at 2022 8:53 AM

SPC Crysteana Moses — Mon, 31 Oct 2022 08:53:10 -0400

I love having friends over and making s'mores

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Response by SSG Christopher Conklin made Oct 31 at 2022 3:29 PM

SSG Christopher Conklin — Mon, 31 Oct 2022 15:29:33 -0400

racking the leave in a big stack and than having fun with our one only grandkid.

Response by PO2 Mike Langworthy made Nov 2 at 2022 5:47 PM

PO2 Mike Langworthy — Wed, 02 Nov 2022 17:47:39 -0400

Weekends or otherwise time off (I always worked weekends during my time in the Navy Band) is to get together with friends, or family, and have a cookout or meal day. Having each person make one unique dish is always a treat and makes people get creative.

Response by COL Tom Monahan made Nov 10 at 2022 11:43 AM

COL Tom Monahan — Thu, 10 Nov 2022 11:43:07 -0500

When not hosting friends during Army football games at West Point, my wife and I enjoy spending time at our cottage along MD’s Eastern Shore.

Response by SFC Leroy Mclafferty made Nov 11 at 2022 11:37 PM

SFC Leroy Mclafferty — Fri, 11 Nov 2022 23:37:32 -0500

I spend them just like I do almost every weekend.
In my wood shop creating wooden boxes for all kinds of purposes.