In Louisiana, September usually has 90+degree temps. We've had a little reprieve lately that leads me to the hope that fall may be coming soon. During this week's "rain event" in which the Monroe/West Monroe area has received 2" of rain per day since Saturday, the temperatures have been lower than the norm. Chances of rain today are 80%, so I think it will be another mild, though soggy, day.
Three things are the signs of fall to me:
1. The majestic pecan trees in my back yard are heavy with pecans. This is good news because last year was a year of rest for the trees. We had NO pecans in the area. In contrast, my 2 trees yielded 72-lbs. of pecans in 2007! I don't know if another record crop is in the cards, but I'm looking forward to the time when the nuts begin to fall. In the meantime, leaves from the pecan trees are beginning to slowly leave the tree. Nothing dramatic enough to crank up the lawnmower to chop them up, but I know that day is coming!
2. It's LOVEBUG season! I had to look up the scientific name--Plecia nearctica Hardy. The common name "lovebug" has been given to these black colored, orange-backed flies because they are most often seen flying around in mating pairs. If you're driving in Louisiana this time of year, you'll be smart to visit the car wash a little more than usual to rid your vehicle of the bodies of the insects. Experts say they do not fly at night and heavy rains dimish their numbers. Even though they are a nuisance, their life span is short, only about 4-5 weeks.
3. Friday night football! No matter where you live in the US, you've probably heard about the LSU Tigers and their famous stadium, nicknamed "Death Valley". Many LSU players are the product of Louisiana high school football, especially healthy in all of north Louisiana. The insane antics of Tiger fans are duplicated in and around the stadiums in Monroe, West Monroe, Sterlington, Calhoun and the surrounding small towns on Friday nights. This is definitely a football-loving area! Football fans have the opportunity to go to so many games each week that the choice is often difficult. Rivalries are very strong. I don't dare have a favorite, so GOOD LUCK to all our local teams!
If you are moving to Monroe, West Monroe, Calhoun or Sterlington and want to know more about the area, don't hesitate to call or email me. You can also find links to many points of interests and local schools at http://WestMonroeRealEstate.com and http://GayleCausey.com
Gayle Causey
Relocation Specialist
318-614-5615
Keller Williams Realty, 1390 Hudson Lane, Monroe, LA USA 318-812-7653
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