While the cause of the early peak was awful, I feel like it was nice to have the peak around here in mid-October. In my head I feel like that's when it should be, if that makes any sense.

And I was actually surprised at how vibrant the peak was, along the southcoast it was one of the best ones we've had in years. I thought the drought would have really dulled the colors, but it didn't.

Now I'm just hoping it didn't screw up the local tree farms, because I always like to pick out a fresh cut Christmas tree. I'm afraid they're going to be really sappy and won't last as long after being cut.