An Autumn state of mind.
With it fast approaching mid September it is safe to say that Summer is pretty much over. But it's been a good one, weather wise at least, could have done with more surf, but you can't have it all, plus any waves would have been absolutely mobbed by the hoards that descend on Cornwall during the Summer. I have mixed emotions about the passing of Summer, for on the one hand the temperature is dropping, the days are shortening and while it is sunny at the moment, the rain and wind is probably just around the corner. That said, there is something comforting about the transition from Summer into Autumn, which is probably instinctive and related to the notion of preparing for Winter. Plus the tourists have pretty much all departed, that alone is something to be thankful for. Also, the Autumn swells should beginning to hit us any time now, beyond that there should be surf throughout the Winter months. This year I am going to make the most of it. For a start it's time to i