As the days get shorter and night get colder

Howdy all, as i see the temps getting in the single digits and below and the sun setting sooner, I thought I would check in with all and see. Who has any fun stories to tell (wildlife run-ins, adventures), cool finds, and any exciting bit things that went on or are leading to big plans for 2027?

My season was a bit of a mix-up due to things changing in my world, but I still got a few good trips into creeks and rivers and found a little bit of the shiny stuff to keep the itch from driving me nuts, but it could be a long winter.