Fall Survival Checklist: The OFA Report

The Old Farmer’s Almanac Report

The Old Farmer’s Almanac has always been a great inspiration for What To Do. In fact, we often think of WTD as The Old Farmer’s Almanac for suburban yuppies. As is our tradition, each season we like to check in with them to pass on key information you need to know to for the season ahead. (We figure they wouldn’t mind the publicity.) Sometimes we augment their information with our own tips and stylings. So whether you look to WTD to plan your social calendar, tend to household chores or care for your livestock here’s some news you can use from OFA and WTD:

Meteorology: The Old Farmer’s Almanac predicts a warm, dry autumn for the Atlantic corridor. Expect  temperatures in September and October 1° to 3° above normal and rainfall 1” to 1 ½” below normal. Bad for the lawn – good for day trips and outdoor activities.

Moving Religious Observances

Rosh Hoshannah … September 5

Yom Kippur … September 14

First Day of Chanukah … November 28

Holidays, Observances, Excuses to throw a party

International Day of Peace … September 21

Julie Andrews Birthday … October 1

William and Hillary Clinton Wedding Anniversary … October 11

Columbus Day … October 14

Halloween … October 31 (Saturday)

King Tut Tomb Discovery Anniversary … November 4

Thanksgiving Day … November 28

Geminid Meteor Shower … December 13-14

Astronomy: Full moon days for the Fall: September 19, October 18, November 17. (Remember don’t talk politics or religion to your spouse on these days or you may have to lawyer up in the morning.)

Best Fishing Days

September 5-19, October 4-18, November 3-17

Astrology: According to radio personality/author/astrologer Celeste Longacre, here are the best days each month to:

Start a project: Sept 6, 7; Oct 6, 7; Nov 4, 5

Finish a project: Sept 3, 4; Oct 3, 4; Nov 1, 2

Can, pickle or make sauerkraut: Sept 1, 27, 28; Oct 24, 25; Nov 20, 21, 22

Start a diet or quit smoking: Sept 22, 27; Oct 2, 19, 25; Nov 21, 26, 30

Go to the dentist: Sept 4, 5, 6; Oct 2, 3, 29, 30; Nov 25, 26, 27

Cut hay: Sept 19, 20, 21; Oct 17, 18; Nov 13, 14

Breed animals: Sept 9, 10; Oct 6, 7; Nov 3, 4, 20

More useful tips from What To Do’s Fall Survival Checklist.

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