First came a couple days of off and on rain. Knocked the leaves off the plants that were further along. Today came a wind warning with 50 mph gusts. Went out this morning for a while and literally watched some 'seng leaves get blown off the stalk right in front of me. Found a real nice patch of about 20 big mature plants on the way out. Was in the process of digging them when a giant, dead, Red Elm came crashing to the ground not 50 feet away. Actually shook the ground. Needless to say there are still several plants there yet. Thought I'd have to stop and clean out my drawers. LOL The man upstairs said it was time to get out of the timber, and by golly out I got!! Be interesting tomorrow to see how well the gold plants held up. I'm sure they will be fine in the more protected hollows, but I'm afraid it may be over on the ridges accept for some green stragglers. Oh well, can't have bright, sunny, calm days every fall. Got spoiled last year I guess.